Abstract: A film of an ethylene polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed are rheology modifiers comprising compositionally disperse polymeric compositions and/or crystallinity disperse polymeric compositions that may be useful in modifying the rheological properties of lubrication fluids, and methods for making such compositions. The compositionally disperse polymeric composition are formed from at least two discrete compositions of ethylene copolymers. The crystallinity disperse polymeric composition are formed from ethylene copolymers having at least two discrete values of residual crystallinity.

Abstract: A method is provided to determine the predisposition of a polymer to form network or gel in a lubricating oil which comprises obtaining a composition of a polymer in a diluent, measuring the shear stress as a function of shear rate, determining the yield stress using the Herschel-Bulkley equation and assessing the yield stress. A method is also provided to determine the predisposition of a polymer to form network or gel in a lubricating oil which comprises obtaining a composition of a polymer in a diluent, determining at least one of (i) the storage modulus G? and loss modulus G? of the composition by subjecting the composition to sinusoidal (oscillating) stress or strain of certain amplitude and frequency, (ii) the phase lag (angle) of the response strain or stress ?, or (iii) the tangent (tan) ?, and (c) assessing at least one of the G?, G?, ?, or tan(?) determined.

Abstract: Disclosed are rheology modifiers comprising compositionally disperse polymeric compositions and/or crystallinity disperse polymeric compositions that may be useful in modifying the rheological properties of lubrication fluids, and methods for making such compositions. The compositionally disperse polymeric composition are formed from at least two discrete compositions of ethylene copolymers. The crystallinity disperse polymeric composition are formed from ethylene copolymers having at least two discrete values of residual crystallinity.

Abstract: Extruded, copolymer pellet compositions and methods for making the same. A copolymer pellet composition can have an ethylene content of about 40 wt % to about 50 wt % and a propylene content of about 50 wt % to about 60 wt %, based on total weight of the copolymer, wherein the copolymer has a MFR (230° C./2.16 kg) of from about 3.0 g/10 min and about 25 g/10 min; a MWD (Mw/Mn) of about 2.3 or less; and no measurable melting peak, as measured by DSC.

Abstract: Provided are amorphous ethylene propylene copolymer, compositions thereof, and methods for making same, whereby the copolymer can include of from about 40 wt. % to about 60 wt. % ethylene derived units; and of from about 60 wt. % to about 40 wt. % propylene derived units. The copolymer can be characterized by having no discernable melting point as measured by DSC, an MFRR (MI (21.6 kg; 230° C.)/MI (2.16 kg; 230° C.)) (MI (2.16 kg; 230° C.)) of about 38 or more, a molecular weight distribution (MWD) of from about 1.5 to about 2.5, and a shear viscosity ?* at 0.01 rad/sec measured at 70° C. that satisfies the relation |?*|(70° C.; 0.01 rad/sec)>1.2*106*|MFR|?0.77, wherein MFR is the melt flow rate.

Abstract: A process for the production of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer is disclosed. The process includes polymerizing ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin by contacting the ethylene and the at least one alpha-olefin with a metallocene catalyst in at least one gas phase reactor at a reactor pressure of from 0.7 to 70 bar and a reactor temperature of from 20° C. to 150° C. to form an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer. The resulting ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer may have a density of 0.927 g/cc or greater and environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) of 500 hr or more when measured according to ASTM 1693/B in 10% Igepal.

Abstract: Polyethylene compositions having improved properties are provided. In one aspect, a polyethylene composition having a long chain branching index (g?avg) of 0.5 to 0.9; a Melt Flow Rate (MFR) of greater than (49.011×MI(?0.4304)), where MI is Melt Index; and a weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight (Mw/Mn) of less than or equal to 4.6 is provided.

Abstract: Provided are ethylene-based copolymers, methods of preparing the same, lubricating oil compositions including the same, methods for preparing such lubricating oil compositions, and end uses for such ethylene-based copolymers and lubricating oil compositions. The ethylene-based copolymers may include less than about 80 wt. % of units derived from ethylene and one or more alpha-olefin comonomers having 3 to 20 carbon atoms. The ethylene-based copolymers have a melting peak (Tm), as measured by DSC, of 80° C. or less, and a polydispersity index of about 2.8 or less. In some embodiments, the ethylene-based copolymers have an intramolecular composition distribution of about 50 wt. % or less and/or an intermolecular composition distribution of about 50 wt. % or less.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound comprises a biphenyl phenol compound having essentially no hydrogen response.

Abstract: Elastomeric polymer blends and processes for their production are described. Specifically, the polymer blends comprise a first polymer and a second polymer, where the first polymer comprises from about 70 wt % to about 90 wt % units derived from propylene and from about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, and the second polymer comprises from about 88 wt % to about 98 wt % units derived from propylene and from about 2 wt % to about 12 wt % units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C10 alpha-olefin. The elastomeric polymer blends are further characterized by having two or more of the following properties: an overall propylene content of between about 75 wt % and about 90 wt %, a melting point between about 110° C. and about 145° C., a Vicat softening point greater than about 45° C.

Abstract: The invention generally provides for methods for controlling polymer properties. In particular, invention provides for methods for controlling the comonomer composition distribution of polyolefins such as ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers by altering at least one or more of the following parameters: the molar ratio of hydrogen to ethylene, the molar ratio of comonomer to ethylene, the partial pressure of ethylene, and the reactor temperature without substantially changing the density and/or the melt index of the copolymer.

Abstract: The invention generally provides for methods for controlling polymer properties. In particular, invention provides for methods for controlling the comonomer composition distribution of polyolefins such as ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers by altering at least one or more of the following parameters: the molar ratio of hydrogen to ethylene, the molar ratio of comonomer to ethylene, the partial pressure of ethylene, and the reactor temperature without substantially changing the density and/or the melt index of the copolymer.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The polymeric composition can include a first ethylene-based copolymer and a second ethylene-based copolymer. The first ethylene-based copolymer can have a weight percent of ethylene-derived units based on a weight of the polymeric composition (EA) ranging from about 35 wt % to about 52 wt % and a weight-average molecular weight (MwA) of less than or equal to 130,000. The second ethylene-based copolymer can have a weight percent of ethylene-derived units based on the weight of the polymeric composition (EB) ranging from about 65 wt % to about 85 wt % and a weight-average molecular weight (MwB) of less than 130,000.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymer blend compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least two ethylene-based copolymer components. The viscosity modifiers described herein comprise a first ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 44 to about 52 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 0 to about 15 J/g and a second ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 68 to about 75 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 40 to about 65 J/g. The invention is also directed to lubricant compositions comprising a lubricating basestock and a polymer blend of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymer blend compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least three ethylene-based copolymer components. The viscosity modifiers described herein comprise a first ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 35 to about 55 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 0 to about 30 J/g, a second ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 55 to about 85 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 30 to about 50 J/g, and a third ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 65 to about 85 wt % and/or a heat of fusion of from about 40 to about 70 J/g. The invention is also directed to lubricant compositions comprising a lubricating basestock and a polymer blend as described herein.

Abstract: Polymerization catalyst systems including three or more catalyst compounds are provided. Methods for olefin polymerization including the aforementioned catalyst systems are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the production of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer is disclosed, the process including polymerizing ethylene and at least one alpha-olefin by contacting the ethylene and the at least one alpha-olefin with a metallocene catalyst in at least one gas phase reactor at a reactor pressure of from 0.7 to 70 bar and a reactor temperature of from 20° C. to 150° C. to form an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer. The resulting ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer may have a density D of 0.927 g/cc or less, a melt index (I2) of from 0.1 to 100 dg/min, a MWD of from 1.5 to 5.0. The resulting ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer may also have a peak melting temperature Tmax second melt satisfying the following relation: Tmax second melt>D*398?245.

Abstract: Ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers formed by contacting at least one supported metallocene catalyst, ethylene, and an alpha-olefin in a gas phase reactor are disclosed. In some embodiments, the polymer may have: a density of between 0.890 and 0.970 g/cc; a melt index of between 0.7 and 200 dg/min; a melt index ratio of less than 30; an ESCR value of greater than 1000 hours; and a 1% secant modulus of greater than 75,000 psi. In other embodiments, the polymer may have: a density of between 0.930 g/cc and 0.970 g/cc; a melt index of between 10 dg/min and 200 dg/min; a melt index ratio of between 10 and 25; a part weight of greater than 3 g and a part length of greater than 38 cm in a spiral flow test, and; a zero shear viscosity of less than 150 Pa·s. Processes to produce these polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: Elastomeric polymer blends and processes for their production are described. Specifically, the polymer blends comprise a first polymer and a second polymer, where the first polymer comprises from about 70 wt % to about 90 wt % units derived from propylene and from about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, and the second polymer comprises from about 88 wt % to about 98 wt % units derived from propylene and from about 2 wt % to about 12 wt % units derived from ethylene and/or a C4-C10 alpha-olefin. The elastomeric polymer blends are further characterized by having two or more of the following properties: an overall propylene content of between about 75 wt % and about 90 wt %, a melting point between about 110° C. and about 145° C., a Vicat softening point greater than about 45° C.