Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Solvay NEODYMIUM VERSATATE 40 Catalyst

Solvay NEODYMIUM VERSATATE 40 Catalyst is a high-purity neodymium-based carboxylate catalyst from Solvay’s Versatate® series, specifically formulated for stereospecific cis-1,4-polybutadiene and synthetic rubber production, offering superior activity, thermal stability, and consistent polymer microstructure control.
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Features Of Solvay NEODYMIUM VERSATATE 40 Catalyst

  1. Highly active neodymium-based catalyst optimized for stereospecific diene polymerization.

  2. Soluble in common hydrocarbon solvents, enabling homogeneous catalysis and precise reaction control.

  3. Excellent thermal stability under industrial polymerization conditions (up to 80 °C).

  4. Low volatility and minimal metal residue in final polymer products.

  5. Consistent batch-to-batch performance supported by Solvay’s stringent quality assurance protocols.

Typical Applications Of Solvay NEODYMIUM VERSATATE 40 Catalyst

  1. Production of high-cis polybutadiene rubber (BR) for tire treads and sidewalls.

  2. Catalysis in solution polymerization of isoprene to synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene.

  3. Co-catalyzed systems for selective copolymerization of butadiene with styrene or acrylonitrile.

  4. Manufacture of specialty elastomers requiring superior resilience and low hysteresis.

Specifications Of Solvay NEODYMIUM VERSATATE 40 Catalyst

Chemical TypeNeodymium carboxylate complex (versatate ligand)
Product FormLiquid solution in aromatic hydrocarbon solvent
AppearanceClear, amber to reddish-brown liquid
Neodymium Content (as Nd)Approx. 4.0 wt% (equivalent to 40% active metal complex)
Density (20 °C)0.92–0.96 g/cm³
Viscosity (25 °C)30–60 cP
Storage StabilityStable for ≥12 months at 5–25 °C under inert atmosphere
Primary ApplicationsStereoselective diene polymerization catalyst


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