Activated Carbon based powder and paste catalysts are commonly used in liquid phase reactions.  The Catalysts in paste from (50-60% moisture) should be preferred when the presence of  water in the process is not detrimental.  Moreover, handling paste is much simple as it reduces dusting and loss of precious metal.

Pd / C can cause fire when dry mixed with Methanol.  For reactions using Methanol as solvent, first mix the Catalyst with water to form a paste before charging the catalyst along with methanol into the reactor.

Pd/C does not catch fire on its own but when in contact with Hydrogen gas and air together it not only catches fire but can explode as well.  Hence, storage should be done in an environment devoid of Hydrogen.  Take special care of this aspect even while opening the packets of the catalyst.

Pd/C can catch fire due to static charge generated due to abrasion of dry catalyst powder with plastic bag (container) during transfer of catalyst from its plastic bag into the reactor.  Therefore, do not empty out the bag into the reaction vessel at once with force.  Add slowly.

During filtration and thereafter, do not allow spent catalyst to dry due to vaporization of solvent.  Wash the catalyst with D.M. water after solvent removal.  Pack and transport in wet cake form for disposal (either by recovery of Pd metal, its refining and reformulation into fresh catalyst or for sale of spent material.)

In the event of fire, contain it by pouring water.  After fire has been put off, collect all the wet residues manually and pack the same in a plastic bag and send it to Vineeth for recovery of Palladium metal and consequent conversion into fresh catalyst.

Inhalation of catalyst powder can cause imitation of the respiratory tract.  Therefore use mask while handling this product.

In case of powder particles coming into contact with skin or falling into eyes, wash the affected part of the body or eyes profusely with water.

Shelf Line : Three months from the date of manufacture, if stored in an environment where temperature is maintained below 30⁰C.

Disposal : Immediate arrangements should be made to send back the spent catalyst to the manufacturer for reprocessing.  The Catalyst for disposal should be washed with water to reduce the organic content to a minimum and send to Vineeth for metal recovery in a water wetted condition.