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According to Sinochem New Network, on May 27, Clariant announced that its FAMAX formaldehyde catalyst has been successfully put into operation at two world-class production facilities owned by Yihua Group in China. Combined with the complete process technology provided by its engineering partner, Wuxi Xiyuan Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., this advanced catalyst technology has demonstrated excellent operational performance in the 100,000-ton-per-year formaldehyde production plant in Inner Mongolia as well as the 120,000-ton-per-year formaldehyde production plant in Hubei. Reportedly, the formaldehyde plant in Inner Mongolia is scheduled to be commissioned in March 2026, while the formaldehyde plant in Hubei will officially start operations in November 2025. Two large-scale formaldehyde production plants utilizing the iron-molybdenum process supply high-quality raw materials to its downstream pentaerythritol production facilities, which operate at a world-class scale. This further solidifies Yihua Group’s position as a global industry leader in the pentaerythritol sector. Clariant’s FAMAX catalysts have helped two production plants significantly reduce energy consumption, increase production capacity, and improve product quality. Clariant FAMAX catalysts are specifically developed for the iron-molybdenum process used in formaldehyde production. The product’s unique design enables a 10%~15% reduction in process pressure drop; its advanced chemical formula enhances activity at low temperatures, increases the yield of formaldehyde, and extends the lifespan of the catalyst. Its advanced chemical composition can significantly enhance low-temperature catalytic activity, improve reaction selectivity, and reduce the formation of by-products, thereby effectively improving the quality of formaldehyde products. Leveraging decades of expertise in formaldehyde catalyst technology, Clariant continues to drive the iterative improvement of iron-molybdenum-based formaldehyde production processes worldwide. High-performance EnviCat emission control catalysts from Clariant were used in the exhaust gas treatment systems of both formaldehyde production units. This product can efficiently remove various harmful volatile organic compounds, with a conversion efficiency of 99% or even higher. It is also suitable for operation at a low temperature of 400°C. This feature can significantly reduce fuel consumption and the operational load on equipment, thereby bringing considerable economic, operational, and safety benefits to manufacturing enterprises.