Grace Davison, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA), has announced the successful global commercialization of eight fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives with zero or low rare earth content.
Launched in the first quarter of 2011, the REpLaCeR™ family includes five new catalysts for both hydrotreated and resid feed processing with zero and low rare earth content: REsolution™, REBEL™, REACTOR™, REMEDY™ and REduceR™ FCC catalysts. The REpLaCeR™ family of catalysts utilizes proprietary zeolites and state-of-the-art stabilization methods to deliver performance similar to current rare earth-based FCC technologies.
In addition, Grace has recently introduced ResidUltra™, a new catalyst with 40% less rare earth than benchmark resid catalysts. Finally, a series of low rare earth environmental additives is currently in commercial trials. These include Super DeSOX-OCI™ and Super DeSOX-MCD™ sulfur transfer additives.
Shawn A. Abrams, Vice President and General Manager for Grace Davison Refining Technologies, said, "In order to relieve the cost pressure on customers while maintaining or improving product performance, Grace Davison Refining Technologies has responded quickly to the issues of rare earth price and availability by developing eight new zero/low rare earth catalysts and additives. Grace is investing capital at its manufacturing facilities to make these technologies available globally."
About Grace Davison
Grace Davison is the global leader of FCC catalysts and additives, offering solution-oriented approaches backed by a broad, highly differentiated portfolio and industry-leading technical service. Grace Davison's research leadership and flexible manufacturing system support value-added technology tailored to meet customers' current and future needs.
About W. R. Grace & Co.
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, specialty chemicals and additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. Founded in 1854, Grace has operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.
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