MOLCAT

MOLECULAR SIEVES
TM

An ISO 9001:2008 Company

Serving the Industry Since 1972

INTRODUCTION
Molcat are synthetic zeolites (crystalline metal
aluminosilicates) with small & uniform pores,
having precisely defined diameter of molecular
dimensions.

Selectivity of molecular sieve is determined by its

pore size. Molecules with critical diameter less
than the pore size will be efficiently adsorbed
while larger molecules will be excluded.

Most important characteristic of molecular sieve

is to perform reversible adsorption of various
gaseous compounds. They comprise a mesh of
cavities and narrow pores and a very high internal
surface area.

Molcat are highly efficient Molecular Sieves and

work over a wide range of operating conditions.

FEATURES
High Adsorption.
Dehydration Without Disturbing
The Actual Composition.
Dehydration Without Adsorbing
Other Valuable Products.
High Recovery.
High Water Capacity.
Hundreds Of Purification &
Dehydration Industrial
Operations.
Separation Of Close Molecular
Size Gases.
Drying Of Organic/Polar Liquids,
Air & Gases.
High Resistance To Catalytic
Poison.
High Thermal Stability.
Very Large Internal Surface Area.
High Quality, Safety and
Performance.

CHEMISTRY
Formula for zeolite molecular sieves is
M2/nO Al2O3 xSiO2 yH2O.
Where M is a cation of n valence. These
crystals are characterised by a three
dimensional pore system.
The corresponding Building Blocks of
Molecular Sieve crystallographic structure
is tetrahedral where four oxygen anions
surrounding a silicon or aluminium cation
(AlO4) and (Sio4).

They are the basic building block for

various zeolites which are the most
common commercial adsorbents.

ADSORPTION
The zeolite is responsible for the
physical adsorption rather than
chemical adsorption of molecules.
Zeolite molecular sieves retain
adsorbates on the surface by strong
physical forces.
Adsorption increases with the partial
pressure of the adsorbate. Unlike
other adsorbents, zeolites have a high
adsorption capacity at low partial
pressures.
Adsorption capacity decreases with
increasing temperatures, but zeolites
drying efficiency is active up to 100C,
when the adsorbent reaches the level
of saturation, after that no future
adsorption occurs.
Adsorbents are now subjected to
regeneration mode to regain their
power of adsorption.

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MOLCAT ADSORPTION
EFFICIENCY
The isobar plotted explains Molcat performance over various operating
temperatures.
The bold solid line assumes the use of completely regenerated
adsorbents.
The thin solid line shows the effect of two percent residual water at the
start of adsorption on molecular sieves.
When drying stream at high temperatures, Molcat are used effectively.

Molcat are the only adsorbents that remain effective under very hot
conditions.
Molcat have 14 weight-percent of Water adsorbed capacity at (200 F )
93 C.
Other Adsorbents have very Little or no water adsorption capacity at
(200 F ) 93 C.
For bulk separation of water, silica and alumina type adsorbents are
used.
After bulk separation, Molcat are preferred to achieve very low dew
point levels.

GRADES

TYPE

NOMINAL
PORE
DIAMETER

COMMON
FORM
mm

BULK
HEAT OF
DENSITY ADSORPTION
Kg/m3
BTU/lb H2O
(Kcal/Kg
H2O)

EQUILIBRIUM
H2O
CAPACITY
WT- %

ADSORPTION

MOISTURE
CONTENT
(WHEN
PACKED)
WT-%

MOLECULES
EXCLUDED

MOLECULES
ADSORBED

3A

POWDER
1.7~ 2.5 Beads
3.0 ~ 5.0 Beads
1.6 Pellets
3.2 Pellets

430
720
700
660
660

1800
(1,000)

22
21
21
21
21

Ethylene
adsorption wt%
3.0

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

Molecules with an
effective diameter >3
angstroms (ethane)

Molecules with an effective

diameter <3 angstroms
including H2O and NH3

4A

POWDER
1.7~ 2.5 Beads
3.0 ~ 5.0 Beads
1.6 Pellets
3.2 Pellets

430
720
700
660
660

1800
(1,000)

23
22
22
22
22

Methanol
adsorption wt%
15

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

Molecules with an
effective diameter >4
angstroms (propane)

Molecules with an effective

diameter <4 angstroms
including ethanol, H2S, CO2,
SO2, C2H4, C2H6 and C3H6

5A

POWDER
1.7~ 2.5 Beads
3.0 ~ 5.0 Beads
1.6 Pellets
3.2 Pellets

330
720
700
660
660

1800
(1,000)

26
22.5
22.5
22.5
22.5

Methanol
adsorption
mg/g 120

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

Molecules with an
effective diameter >5
angstroms
(iso compounds and all
4-carbon rings)

Molecules with an effective

diameter <5 angstroms
including
n-C4H9OH, n-C4H10,
C3H8 to C22H46, R-12

13X

10

1.7~ 2.5 Beads

3.0 ~ 5.0 Beads
1.6 Pellets
3.2 Pellets

700
680
650
650

1800
(1,000)

27
27
27
27

CO2 adsorption
wt% 18

2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

Molecules with an
effective diameter >8
angstroms (C4F9)3N

Molecules with an effective

diameter <8 angstroms
including C6H6, C7H8

APPLICATIONS
INDUSTRIES
PETROLEUM
INDUSTRIES

SERVICES

GRADES

Dehydration of Hydrocarbon
Gas or Liquid (No Olefins
Present)
Dehydration of Hydrocarbon
Gas or Liquid (With Olefins
Present)
Benzene drying
Toluene drying
Xylene drying
Cyclohexane drying
Naphtha drying
Feedstock drying
Benzene drying
Propane drying
Butane drying
Pentane drying
Hexane drying
LPG drying
Kerosene drying
Jet fuel drying
Gas oil drying
Solvent drying
B.T.X. drying
Hydrogen make-up drying

MS 4A

Naphtha sweetening
Hydrogen recycle treatment
Normal and isoparaffins
separation
Feedstock sweetening
Hydrogen purification
Ethylene drying
Propane sweetening

MS 13X
MS 4A
MS 13X

Butane sweetening

INDUSTRIES

SERVICES

GRADES

Pentane sweetening
Hexane sweetening
LPG sweetening

MS 13X
MS 4A
MS 5A
MS 13X
MS 3A

MS 3A

MS 4A

PETROCHEMICAL
INDUSTRIES

Cracked gas drying

Cracked liquid drying
C2 cut drying
C3 cut drying
Hydrogen drying
Propylene drying
Butadiene drying
Other olefins drying
Other diolefins drying
Propylene drying
Feedstock drying
Feedstock purification
CO2 removal

CHEMICAL
INDUSTRIES

MS 13X
MS 5A
MS 3A
MS 5A
MS 13X
MS 5A
MS 13X

Paraffins drying, Benzene

drying
Solvent drying

Alcohol drying
Chlorofluorohydrocarbons
purification, CO and N2
removal from H2 rich streams
in PSA, Hydrogen recovery,
Hydrogen purification.
Solvent purification

CONTINUED......

MS 4A
MS 5A
MS 13X
MS 4A
MS 3A
MS 4A
MS 5A
MS 3A
MS 5A

MS 5A
MS 13X

INDUSTRIES

NATURAL
GAS
INDUSTRIES

SERVICES

GRADES

Chlorofluorohydrocarbons
drying, Purge gas treatment
Air separation plant
Synthesis gas drying and
purification, Process gas
treatment
O2 & N2 production from air
by PSA
Natural gas drying

MS 4A

LPG drying
Propane drying
Butane drying
Condensate drying
LNG drying
Natural gas sweetening
Condensate sweetening
LPG sweetening
Propane sweetening
Butane sweetening
LNG sweetening
CO2 removal from natural gas
H2S removal from natural gas

GLASS
INDUSTRIES

Removal of trapped moisture

inside the dual-pane window
Vapour Removal from sealing
materials, paint and cleaning
solvents related with window
manufacture.

MS 13X
MS 4A
MS 13X
MS 5A
MS 13X
MS 3A
MS 4A
MS 5A
MS 3A
MS 4A
MS 4A

MS 4A
MS 5A
MS 4A
MS 5A

MS 4A
MS 5A
MS 13X
MS 5A
MS 13X

MS 3A
MS 5A
MS 4A

INDUSTRIES
SOLVENT
REC.
UNITS/PLANTS

SERVICES

GRADES

Chlorofluorohydrocarbons
purification

MS 13X

Solvent purification

MS 5A
MS 13X
MS 3A

REFRIGERATION
& AIR
CONDITIONING

Drying refrigerants in air

conditioners, iceboxes and
refrigerators in
vehicles/transport (station
wagons, trains etc) home
refrigerators, freezers,
residential A/C, heat
pumps and commercial
refrigerants to prevent
freeze-up and corrosion.

PACKAGING &
SHIPPING
INDUSTRIES

Air Drying
Dehydration for
instrument air
Dehydration of room air
Plastic Pellet/Resin Drying
Packaging of drugs,
electronic components ,
edibles and perishable
chemicals etc.
Adsorption of nitrogen
from compressed air (by
utilising pressure or
vacuum swing system).

MS 4A
MS 4A

Benzene drying

MS 4A

Paraffins drying

MS 4A

MEDICAL
APPLICATIONS

LABORATORIES

MS 4A
MS 4A
MS 4A

MS 4A

PACKING

Molecular Sieves are available in

form of powder, Beads & Pellets.
Specific requirements of Particle
size can be fulfilled as per
specifications of customers.
Packing: Poly lined Bags, Cartons,
and Metal Drums.
(Custom packing available for bulk
orders.)

Team
Our team is a blend of experienced and
talent professionals along with young
dynamic engineers and management
graduates who work together to achieve
our goal. The desire to be global giants is
the driving force which creates a lot of
creative energy and helps in serving our
customers in best possible manner.
People Care is what we work on, giving
the best environment for all individuals to
work, grow and flourish.

ABOUT US
Bee Chems has been manufacturing
various Adsorbents and Desiccants
since 1972.
Solving problems of the customers
and working on improving their
profitability was the driving force
behind setting up the company.
With growing integration with the
global economies, Team Bee Chems
is now putting very active efforts to
bring out products which first of
their kind in the world.

CONTACT US
Head Office: E-5, Panki Industrial Area,
Site -1, Kanpur- 208002,
UP, India
Phones:
+91 512 2692481/918
Fax:
+91 512 2691219
Email:
relations@beechems.com
Website: www.beechems.com
Serving to the Needs of Silica & Aumina
Chemicals and Product Protection
Solutions since 1972.

Goal & Value System

Our Other Adsorbents:

Our Goal is to be a globally

renowned company through product
differentiation
and
flawless
customer service. We try to do this
on daily basis by continuously
listening to the changing needs of
our customers.

Silica Gels * Activated Alumina *

CO2 Absorbents *
VOC Oxidizers/Adsorbents * Clay
Desiccants *