Novolen is actively engaged in research in the field of Ziegler-Natta catalysts to support our worldwide polypropylene activities.

For the Novolen gas-phase process, we offer Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems that are fully proven in commercial polypropylene operations around the world. A prepolymerization step is not required. The advantageous morphology of the catalysts is replicated in the polymer powder, avoiding operational problems within the reactor such as wall fouling or lump formation.

Ziegler-Natta catalysts for the Novolen process are produced by BASF Catalysts (formerly Engelhard), with production facilities in the United States and Spain. These catalysts are used to produce the complete polypropylene product range required in today's markets. The product slate covers the range from high-stiffness homopolymers to super-high impact copolymers, including a wide variety of random copolymers.