Chemical Technologies

An Expanded Chemicals Portfolio

Honeywell Technologies now combines established refining and petrochemical technologies with longstanding process technology and catalyst expertise. The expanded portfolio spans methanol, formaldehyde and a broad range of chemical intermediates used in plastics, coatings, detergents, fuels and everyday products, alongside specialist catalysts for syngas, ammonia and chemical production.

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Honeywell Technologies now combines established refining and petrochemical technologies with longstanding process technology and catalyst expertise. The expanded portfolio spans methanol, formaldehyde and a broad range of chemical intermediates used in plastics, coatings, detergents, fuels and everyday products, alongside specialist catalysts for syngas, ammonia and chemical production.

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Methanol Synthesis Leadership

Methanol Technology and Catalysts

Honeywell Technologies combines methanol process licensing, KATALCO™ 51-series catalysts and technical support in an integrated offering spanning plant design, catalyst selection, commissioning and operation. More than one-third of the world’s methanol is produced using Honeywell Technologies licensed process technology.

  • Methanol Process Technology

    Global Technology Licensing

    Licensed process technology supports efficient, reliable methanol production across feedstocks, plant scales and operating requirements.

  • KATALCO™ 51-Series

    Methanol Synthesis Catalysts

    KATALCO™ 51-series catalysts are designed for high productivity, long operating life and reliable performance across the methanol synthesis loop.

  • Integrated Process Expertise

    Technology, Catalyst and Support

    Process licensing, catalyst supply and technical support are combined to guide design decisions, commissioning and performance throughout plant operation.

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Six Decades of Formaldehyde Expertise

FORMOX™ Formaldehyde Technology

Over six decades, Honeywell Technologies’ FORMOX™ process technology and catalysts have supplied more than 30 Mtpa of formaldehyde capacity, expressed as 37 wt% solution. FORMOX 2.0 is designed to increase productivity by a further 33% under specified operating conditions, while supporting energy efficiency objectives.

  • FORMOX™ Process Technology

    Proven Formaldehyde Production

    A proven process platform for reliable formaldehyde production across a wide range of plant capacities and customer requirements.

  • FORMOX™ Catalysts

    Process and Catalyst Integration

    Catalysts developed alongside the process technology help customers manage productivity, selectivity and plant performance as one integrated system.

  • FORMOX 2.0

    Higher Productivity

    The latest FORMOX development is designed to deliver a further 33% productivity increase under specified operating conditions, while supporting energy efficiency objectives.

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Processes for Essential Chemical Building Blocks

Chemical Intermediate Technologies

Honeywell Technologies’ process technologies are designed to support the efficient, reliable production of chemical intermediates used across polymers, coatings, detergents and fuels. The portfolio can help producers manage costs, improve efficiency and respond to changing feedstock and market requirements, depending on plant configuration, feedstock, operating conditions and implementation scope.

  • LP Oxo™ Technology

    Oxo Chemical production

    From Honeywell Technologies and Univation, a proven platform for oxo chemical production, supporting reliable operation and efficient conversion across downstream value chains.

  • Natural Detergent Alcohols

    Fatty alcohol production

    Process technology for natural detergent alcohols used in surfactants, cleaning products and other everyday applications.

  • Vinyl Chloride Monomer

    PVC Value Chain

    Technology for vinyl chloride monomer, the key intermediate used to produce PVC for construction, infrastructure and consumer applications.

  • Ethyl Acetate

    Solvents and Coatings

    Technology for ethyl acetate production, serving solvent applications across coatings, inks, adhesives and other industrial products.

  • Dimethyl Ether

    Fuel and Chemical Intermediate

    Process technology for dimethyl ether production, supporting applications across fuels, propellants and chemical manufacturing.

  • Butanediol and Derivatives

    BDO, THF, GBL and DMS

    Technologies for butanediol and its derivatives, including THF, GBL and DMS, used across polymers, solvents and specialty chemicals.

  • 1,6-Hexanediol

    High-Performance Materials

    Process technology for 1,6-hexanediol, an intermediate used in coatings, adhesives, polyurethanes and specialty polymers.

  • Propylene Glycol

    Versatile Chemical Intermediate

    Technology for propylene glycol production, serving applications across resins, functional fluids and other industrial products.

  • Amines

    Specialty Chemical Production

    Process technologies for amine production across a range of chemical, agricultural and industrial applications.

Longstanding Catalyst Heritage

Catalyst Expertise Across the Chemicals Value Chain

Beyond the catalysts integrated with Honeywell Technologies’ chemical intermediates processes, the portfolio includes catalysts for syngas production, ammonia synthesis and specialty chemical applications.

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Syngas Production

Steam Reforming Catalysts

Steam reforming is a key process step in the production of synthesis gas for ammonia, methanol and hydrogen. The KATALCO range supports pre-reforming, steam-methane reforming (SMR) and autothermal reforming (ATR) duties, including NiVARA™ technology engineered to deliver conventional catalyst performance while reducing use of the active component under specified operating conditions.

  • KATALCO™ Reforming Catalysts

    Pre-reforming, SMR and ATR

    A broad catalyst range supports the reforming duties required to generate synthesis gas for downstream ammonia, methanol and hydrogen production.

  • NiVARA™ Technology

    Nickel where you need it

    NiVARA technology delivers the exceptional performance expected of Honeywell Technologies’ combined with optimized nickel content and location.

  • Application Expertise

    Catalyst Selection and Support

    Technical teams support catalyst selection, loading, start-up and operation to help customers maintain reliable reformer performance throughout the catalyst cycle.

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Ammonia Synthesis

Ammonia Catalysts

Honeywell Technologies supplies KATALCO™ catalysts and absorbents for ammonia production, with unreduced and pre-reduced catalyst options available to suit different plant and start-up requirements. KATALCO™ 35-series catalysts are designed to support high plant rates and long run lengths, and are used in some of the world’s largest and lowest-pressure ammonia plants, including plants with a capacity above 3,500 tons per day.

  • KATALCO™ 35-Series

    Ammonia Synthesis Catalysts

    A proven catalyst platform for high production rates and reliable operation across the ammonia synthesis loop.

  • Unreduced and Pre-Reduced Options

    Matched to Plant Requirements

    Catalyst options are available in unreduced and pre-reduced forms to suit different plant configurations and start-up strategies.

  • World-Scale Plant Experience

    Large and Low-Pressure Plants

    KATALCO™ catalysts are used in some of the world’s largest and lowest-pressure ammonia plants, including facilities with a capacity above 3,500 tons per day.

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Specialty Catalyst Portfolio

Chemical Catalysts

Honeywell Technologies’ specialty catalysts are designed to support selective, reliable production across chemical and industrial processes. Application expertise and technical support can help customers improve product quality, catalyst life and process performance.

  • Petrochemical Catalysts

    Selective Chemical Conversion

    Catalysts for petrochemical processes where activity, selectivity and stable operation influence product quality and plant economics.

  • Oleochemical Catalysts

    Bio-Based Chemical Processing

    Catalysts for hydrogenation and other oleochemical processes, helping producers achieve required product quality and operating performance.

  • Edible Oils Catalysts

    Food and Oils Processing

    Catalysts for edible oil hydrogenation and related duties, helping support consistent product properties and reliable operation.

  • Fluorochemical Catalysts

    Specialist Fluorination Processes

    Catalysts for fluorochemical production requiring controlled activity, selectivity and stable performance.

  • Sponge-Nickel Catalysts

    High-Activity Nickel Solutions

    High-activity sponge-nickel catalysts for hydrogenation and other chemical conversion processes.

  • Custom Catalysts

    Designed for Specific Applications

    Catalysts developed for specific chemistries, operating conditions and customer performance requirements.

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