A combustion catalyst for removing organic compounds from a gas stream
containing the same and a process for removing organic compounds from the
gas stream using the catalyst are disclosed. The combustion catalyst
comprises a first catalyst comprising a metal oxide containing at least
one of the elements of the platinum group, and a second catalyst
comprising a mixture of zeolite with a metal oxide containing at least one
of the elements of the platinum group, in a manner such that the organic
compounds are contacted first with the first catalyst and then with the
second catalyst, whereby the organic compounds can be efficiently removed
at a low temperature.
