The cracking properties of industrial reforming catalysts of y-alumina loaded with 0.6% Pt, with 0.35% Pt, and with 0.35% Pt plus promoters were investigated. The mode of cracking of these catalysts was studied after treatment under different oxidation and reducing atmospheres. Cumene cracking was used as a model reaction. The cracking products were collected and analysed, and the quantity of benzene produced was used to compare the activities of these catalysts. Maximum cracking was observed around 550°C for all catalysts studied. Cracking rates differed for various treatment conditions for the same catalyst, normally increasing after oxidation treatment. Marked changes in the cracking activity of unloaded y-alumina were observed after it was chlorinated. Benzene yield was studied in relation to possible complex formation of Pt-AI2O3-Cl2.On a CtudiC les propriCtCs de craquage de catalyseurs de reformage industriels constituCs d'alumine-y chargCe avec 0,6% de Pt, 0,35% de Pt ou 0,35% de Pt et de promoteurs. Le mode de craquage de ces catalyseurs a CtC Ctudit aprbs