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Highly selective for linear alpha olefin (LAO) production via ethylene oligomerization.
Thermally stable under industrial fixed-bed or slurry-phase reactor conditions.
Low heavy-end formation, minimizing downstream separation burden and improving product purity.
Tailored metal-support interaction ensures consistent activity and extended catalyst lifetime.
Environmentally compatible formulation with reduced leaching risk and lower metal loading vs. legacy systems.
Production of C4–C10 linear alpha olefins for plasticizer alcohol synthesis.
Manufacture of detergent-range olefins (C10–C14) for LAB (linear alkylbenzene) feedstock.
On-purpose propylene and butylene co-production in integrated olefins units.
High-purity 1-hexene and 1-octene supply for LLDPE comonomer applications.
| Chemical Type | Nickel-based heterogeneous catalyst with proprietary ligand-modified support |
| Product Form | Free-flowing granular solid |
| Appearance | Gray to dark gray spherical pellets |
| Primary Applications | Ethylene oligomerization to linear alpha olefins (C4–C14) |
| Key Features | High selectivity, low methane/ethane byproduct formation, regenerable |
| Benefits | Reduced energy consumption, longer cycle times, improved process flexibility |
| Storage Conditions | Store under inert atmosphere (N₂ or Ar), dry, <30 °C |
Q1: What is the primary function of the OleMax 450 Series in olefin polymerization processes?
A: The OleMax 450 Series is a high-activity Ziegler–Natta catalyst system designed to enable efficient propylene and ethylene–propylene copolymerization, offering excellent stereoselectivity and controllable molecular weight distribution for polypropylene and impact copolymer production.
Q2: How does the OleMax 450 Series differ from earlier generations of Clariant’s polyolefin catalysts?
A: Compared to prior series, OleMax 450 features an optimized internal donor system and tailored support morphology, resulting in improved catalyst productivity, enhanced isotacticity control, and greater compatibility with modern high-activity reactor configurations—including gas-phase and bulk slurry processes.
Q3: What are the typical handling and storage requirements for this catalyst?
A: OleMax 450 Series catalysts must be stored under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), protected from moisture, oxygen, and light. They are supplied in sealed containers and should be handled using standard organometallic compound protocols—gloves, goggles, and controlled environment conditions are recommended during transfer and dosing.
Q4: Is the OleMax 450 Series compatible with common external donors used in industrial polypropylene plants?
A: Yes—the series is engineered for robust performance with widely used external donors such as alkoxysilanes (e.g., cyclohexylmethyldimethoxysilane or dicyclopentyldimethoxysilane), enabling flexible process tuning across different product grades and reactor setups.
Q5: What guidance can Clariant provide on catalyst dosage in commercial-scale reactors?
A: Dosage is formulation- and process-specific, but the OleMax 450 Series is typically used at low concentrations relative to monomer feed—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight of total catalyst system (including external donor)—with optimization achieved through pilot testing and kinetic modeling under actual plant conditions.
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