Purolite Introduces A Method For Iodides Removal In Acetic Acid Manufacture

Bala Cynwyd, PA - Purolite recently announced the introduction of Purolite CT275Ag, a patented catalyst, designed to REMOVE IODIDES EFFECTIVELY in solvents such as acetic acid.

‘The petrochemical industry has a number of new acetic acid plants scheduled to be built. Most of these would benefit from the use of Purolite CT275Ag a product designed to remove alkyl iodides effectively below 50 ºC, regardless the size of the alkyl group. Currently, higher temperatures (>50 ºC) are used for the removal of various homologs of alkyl iodides". said Wilbert Tsao, Global Technical Manager- Catalysts at Purolite.

Continued progress in synthetic polymer, low temperature catalyst technology has been achieved by Purolite using a combination of advanced polymer synthesis and traditional solid acid or metal catalyst technology. Purolite CT275Ag is manufactured with a proprietary process and comprises a synthetic polymer substrate impregnated with metal silver.

SOURCE: Purolite Corporation