Unlock Premium Film Performance with ActivCat® 104 Catalyst
A Catalyst Designed for High-value Markets
Polyethylene producers are under increasing pressure to do more with less: deliver higher-performing films, run efficiently and support evolving packaging expectations, often all at the same time.
Built on Grace’s proven ActivCat® platform, ActivCat® 104 is designed to help address that challenge. It enables producers to access premium packaging and film markets while maintaining efficient, reliable operations.
What is ActivCat® 104?
ActivCat® 104 is a next-generation metallocene catalyst that enables polyethylene producers to manufacture high-performance LLDPE resins for demanding film applications while improving processability and reducing energy consumption.
What Makes ActivCat® 104 Different?
ActivCat® 104 builds on a proven catalyst family and extends both processability and film performance beyond previous ActivCat® generations. Producers familiar with Grace’s ActivCat® catalyst family know the platform for reliable metallocene LLDPE performance. ActivCat® 104 raises the bar.
Its broader molar mass distribution delivers lower melt pressure and smoother extrusion, enabling more stable operation. Film properties follow, including improved haze, stronger dart impact and heat seal performance suited to the fastest packaging lines.
Where earlier ActivCat® catalysts serve established markets well, ActivCat® 104 is purpose-built to help producers compete in premium flexible packaging, agricultural film and mono-material recyclable designs.
Increase Performance, not Complexity
ActivCat® 104 catalyst delivers a differentiated combination of processability, film performance and operational flexibility, including:
- Strong balance of stiffness and toughness
- Excellent dart impact resistance for demanding applications
- High-quality optics, including haze and gloss performance
- Reliable heat seal performance for fast packaging lines
This combination can help producers improve throughput, reduce energy intensity and ultimately even improve the profitability of high-value resin production.
Enable High-value Packaging and Sustainable Film Design
ActivCat® 104 catalyst supports the production of resins used in:
- Premium flexible packaging
- Agricultural films
- Mono-material packaging designs
Best suited for:
- High-performance packaging films demanding strong optics and toughness
- Mono-material structures supporting recyclability initiatives
- High-speed film fabrication and vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging applications
These capabilities help producers differentiate in high-value markets while aligning with evolving sustainability expectations. They also enable film downgauging, helping reduce material use without sacrificing strength, toughness or appearance.
Designed for Operational Flexibility and Reliability
Transitioning to new catalyst systems can introduce risk. ActivCat® 104 is engineered to minimize disruption.
Proven commercial performance and compatibility with existing gas-phase process technology platforms allow producers to transition smoothly and operate with confidence. This flexibility supports consistent production of high-margin metallocene resin grades.
A Proven Platform for Operational Flexibility and Reliability
Built on Grace’s proven ActivCat® platform, ActivCat® 104 is designed to integrate into existing gas-phase process technology, enabling consistent production while introducing higher-value resin grades. With reliable performance and operational flexibility, ActivCat® 104 helps producers respond to evolving market demands.