Catalysts

Evonik has been a cornerstone of the catalyst industry for more than 75 years, consistently leading the way with innovative and sustainable catalyst solutions. We offer a comprehensive approach that includes a range of chemical catalyst products, full-loop management of catalyst regeneration and precious metal management, coupled with unparalleled customer support from our experienced catalyst scientists. 

Catalysis is the silent powerhouse behind the chemical industry, with more than 80 percent of chemical products relying on catalytic processes. We understand the critical role catalysts play in your operations, and are positioning ourselves as your partner for all your catalysis needs. Our expertise spans several areas, including coating additives such as DYNAPOL^® for durable, flexible coatings, and Noblyst^® and Metalyst^® catalysts for industrial and petrochemical applications. Our precious metal-based Noblyst^® catalysts and activated metal catalysts Metalyst^® are tailored to optimize hydrogenation reactions that are critical for manufacturing high-quality polyols and industrial chemicals.

Our portfolio also includes the POLYCAT^® and DABCO^® brands, which offer a wide range of specialty catalysts for foam production and coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) applications. With POLYCAT^® SA, we offer temperature-activated catalysts that give formulators the flexibility to tailor viscosity build-up, balancing front-end delay and back-end cure. Our DABCO^® brand includes a range of amine catalysts, including low emission variants under DABCO^® NE, and specialized trimerization and curing catalysts under DABCO^® TMR, designed to improve structural stability and reduce foam defects.

In the field of biodiesel production, our expertise in transesterification is unparalleled. We offer highly effective metal alkoxide catalysts such as sodium methylate and potassium methylate that provide cost savings, performance and selectivity for optimal biodiesel yield. Our silica-based products, including AEROXIDE^® TiO₂ P 25 and a range of silica and metal oxides, serve as essential components in catalyst manufacturing, offering high chemical purity and heat resistance. These materials are critical for expanding catalytically active surfaces and controlling porosity to improve catalyst efficiency and durability.

For those in the pharmaceutical industry, our catalysts are essential for efficient API synthesis, with applications in selective hydrogenation, reductive amination, and more. Our experience in homogeneous and heterogeneous transition metal and precious metal catalyst systems, as well as biocatalysis, positions us as your ideal contract manufacturing and development (CDMO) partner for API development.

We understand the needs of engineers, procurement specialists, and industry professionals in the chemical industry. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer support ensures that you will find a partner dedicated to meeting and exceeding your catalysis needs.