Automotive Catalyst Recycling

BASF ECMS provides the best total return on your precious metal materials with our team of catalyst recycling experts, world-renowned assay lab and state-of-the-art resources.

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BASF ECMS will accept spent autocatalyst material in cans, unmilled and milled forms. The material is prepared and sampled using industry best practices to deliver the most accurate results. We can assist you with managing precious metals sourcing and price risk in a cost-effective manner for any product requirement throughout the value chain.

Key Details

Why partner with BASF for your AutoCat recycling needs?

With sophisticated sampling and assaying capabilities, a strong commitment to customer service, and global insight into the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) market, BASF helps you navigate the refining process with confidence.

We partner with customers around the world to sample and assay their precious metals with accuracy and integrity. The whole process is safe, secure, and transparent.

For you, that means peace of mind from start to finish – and the best possible value for your precious metals.

  • Fast, accurate payment
  • World-class laboratories
  • ISO 17025/17043 certification
  • Most accurate returns
  • Robust sampling process
  • Lot witnessing
  • Worldwide footprint
  • PGM Trading services
  • Worldwide market access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Multiple settlement options including spot sales, physical forwards and supply contracts
  • Metal accounts allow you to retain PGMs in a secure account held by BASF ECMS

Accepted Material Forms

1
Milled Ceramic
20 Mesh (US) or finer milled catalytic converters
2
Unmilled Ceramic
De-Canned, >20 Mesh (US) catalytic converters
3
Cans and Exhaust Systems
Catalytic converters contained in metallic exhaust systems or metal shells
4
High SiC
Milled or unmilled catalytic converters with silicon carbide (SiC) substrates often found in diesel applications
5
Foils, Washcoat and Other PGM containing Automotive catalyst materials
Other forms of PGM containing catalyst materials are also accepted.

Resources

AutoCat Overview
XRF and ICP-OES Analysis
Autocat Recycling Value Propositions
Accepted Materials Matrix
BASF ECMS Sampling Process
BASF ECMS Assaying Process

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Contact our experts
Adam Lazewski
Precious Metals Business – Americas
+1 248-205-6120
Ben Browning
Precious Metals Business – Europe & Africa
+44 7767 006430
Rohit Pitale
Precious Metals Business – Asia Pacific
+91 82917 10608