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Wax hydroisomerization process

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5566583

This patent describes a process for hydroisomerizing petroleum wax or synthetic paraffin wax, thereby reducing its pour point. It comprises: contacting the was with a hydroisomerization catalyst under sufficient hydroisomerization conditions. The catalyst comprises a layered titanate containing interspathic polymeric oxide. The catalyst further comprises a hydrogenating component selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, and Pt.

Assignee:
Mobil Oil Corp., Fairfax, VA (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4995963
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-466006
OSTI ID:
5566583
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English