United States securities and exchange commission logo January 10, 2024 Michael Feehan Chief Financial Officer Ecovyst Inc. 300 Lindenwood Drive Malvern, PA 19355 Re: Ecovyst Inc. Form 10-K filed February 28, 2023 Response dated November 30, 2023 File No. 001-38221 Dear Michael Feehan: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Industrial Applications and Services