A process is disclosed for the epoxidation of an olefin with hydrogen and
oxygen in the presence of an oxidation catalyst comprising a transition
metal zeolite, and a noble metal catalyst comprising a noble metal and an
ion-exchange resin. The process is highly productive and selective in
making epoxides. A noble metal catalyst comprising a cation-exchanged
resin further improves the productivity and/or the selectivity of the
process.