Sorbead /

KC-Trockenperlen
Adsorbents

We make adsorbents differently

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Properties and Benefits of

BASFs Sorbead Adsorbents
Sorbead Properties

Benefits

Low regeneration temperatures

Sorbead H
m

Reduced energy consumption

m 
Minimal hydrothermal aging

Lower operational costs

m H
 igh abrasion resistance
m

Bead shape

Low pressure drop

m R
 eduction of energy and operational costs
m

Reduces the hydrocarbon and water

dew point of natural gas to levels
lower than those achieved by most
other technologies
Like other Sorbead adsorbents,
it is regenerated by applying heat
Adding a 10 20% protective layer
of Sorbead WS to Sorbead H for
protection against liquid carry-over
is recommended

Decreased adsorbent replacement

expense
m L
 ower service and operational costs

Long-life

Large specific surface area

Greater adsorption capacity

m 
Increased drying performance
Low pressure dew points (minus 70C)
m R
 eduction of plant size
m

High bulk density/high

loading capacity

Increased capacity of existing equipment

m Substantial

savings in both construction
and operational costs
m Improved operational benefits due to
longer regeneration cycles
m

For over 50 years, BASF has been a leading

supplier of adsorbents for a wide-range
of industries. We help companies to meet
and exceed demanding environmental and
government standards with solutions tailored
to companies specific needs.
At BASF, we do this by thinking differently.
We control all aspects of product development
from design to packaging and quality control.
We provide customized products to meet specific
production requirements. We offer highly-reliable
technical service that incorporates the skills,
expertise, and knowhow found throughout BASF.

Sorbead Portfolio and Various Applications

Automotive, chemical,
natural gas processing,
steel processing industry
as well as power stations

Sorbead WS
Natural gas
processing

Sorbead H

Sorbead R

Sorbead Orange
CHAMELEON
Sorbead
specialty
formulations

* In Europe, Sorbead adsorbents are

also known by the registered trade
name KC-Trockenperlen

Electrical
and
packaging
industries,
power
stations
and
laboratories

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Sorbead R
m

Sorbead WS

Widest range of adsorptive drying

applications
Economical to use with an aboveaverage drying capacity and low
regeneration temperature demands

Best suited for drying compressed

air, technical gases (e.g. N , O , CO ),
liquefied gases, and natural gas
2

Durable and dependable with high

mechanical strength and low product
loss

Can be regenerated by applying heat

or pressure swing

The only water-resistant,

high-capacity, porous silica gel

Sorbead Orange
CHAMELEON

mmm

Ideal for applications where

adsorbent regeneration with
humid gas occurs such as with
Heat-of-Compression and
Blower-Purge air dryers and air
separation plants
High resistance against
hydrothermal aging and low
regeneration temperature
Protects other adsorbents and
catalysts from water and moisture
in a broad range of applications

Comprehensive Technical Services

Customized Sorbead
Formulations
BASF can design and supply a variety
of specialty Sorbead formulations
to conform to specific production
requirements, such as:
Grain size
m P
 ore volume
m

Pore diameter
m C
 hemical compositions
m

Technical Support
Comprehensive support and advice
for operating existing plants
m 
Assessment support in the planning
of new drying units, particularly in the
selection of appropriate adsorbents
m 
Sizing, from adsorbent inventory to
fully operational plants
m D
 etermining the optimum
regeneration conditions to reduce
energy consumption
m

On-site supervision and service

during fill-in, commissioning
and startups
m 
In-house analysis of adsorbent
samples, followed by technical
recommendations
m

With superior design, diligent monitoring

and regular maintenance, the potential
operational lifetimes of adsorptive units
can be fully maximized.

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leading supplier of environmental and
process catalysts. The group offers
exceptional expertise in the development
of technologies that protect the air we
breathe, produce the fuels that power
our world and ensure efficient
production of a wide variety of
chemicals, plastics and other products.
By leveraging our industry-leading R&D
platforms, passion for innovation and
deep knowledge of precious and base
metals, BASFs Catalysts division
develops unique, proprietary catalyst
and adsorbent solutions that drive
customer success.
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