Abstract: A multilayer film made from or containing at least one layer made from or containing a polyolefin composition made from or containing: A) 5-35% by weight, based upon the total weight of the polyolefin composition, of a propylene homopolymer or a propylene ethylene copolymer; B) 25-50% by weight, based upon the total weight of the polyolefin composition, of a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C8 alpha-olefin containing 0.1-20% by weight of C3-C8 alpha-olefin units; and C) 30-60% by weight, based upon the total weight of the polyolefin composition, of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene containing 25-75% by weight of ethylene units.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to syndiotactic polymers containing units derived from propylene and units derived from C4 to C20 alpha olefins. The polymers can be prepared is slurry or solution polymerization processes using a zirconium-containing metallocene catalyst system. The polymers have a melt flow rate as determined by ASTM D-1238 (230° C., 2.16 kg) of from about 0.1 to about 20 g/10 min. The syndiotactic polymers are useful as viscosity index improvers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cast film comprising a polyethylene composition comprising the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha-olefin comonomers, wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by the following properties: a melt index, I2, measured according to ASTM D1238 (2.16 kg, 190° C.), of from 1 to 20 g/10 min; a density (measured according to ASTM D792) of from 0.935 to 0.970 g/cm3; a melt flow ratio, I10/I2, wherein I10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg, 190° C.) of from 5.5 to 7.0; a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of from 2.2 to 3.5; and a vinyl unsaturation of greater than 0.12 vinyls per one thousand carbon atoms present in the backbone of the composition.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition comprising about 20% to about 30% polypropylene; about 50% to about 65% Magnesium Hydroxide; and about 3% to about 8% polybutene. Articles of manufacture made by this composition and methods making these articles of manufacture.

Abstract: Provided is a rubber composition for producing a rubber molded article that is improved in fouling resistance while being reduced in tackiness and frictional force despite the presence of the rubber in its surface. The rubber composition includes: a rubber A; and a plastic B, in which: the rubber A includes a non-fluorine-based rubber material; a difference in elastic modulus between the rubber A and the plastic B is 50 MPa or more; a sea-island structure having a sea portion containing the rubber A and a plurality of island portions each containing the plastic B is formed; the plastic B is contained at a content of more than 0 vol % and 50 vol % or less with respect to a total amount of the rubber A and the plastic B; and 90% or more of the plurality of island portions each have a volume of 4,000 ?m3 or less.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic polyolefin composition with (a) 45 wt % to 70 wt % of a polypropylene having 70 wt % or more units derived from propylene, having a melting point temperature of greater than 130° C. and a melt flow rate from 2 to 80 g/10 min; (b) 20 wt % to 30 wt % of a bimodal ethylene-propylene copolymer comprising: (i) 80 wt % to 90 wt % of an amorphous ethylene-propylene copolymer having about 30 wt % or more units derived from ethylene; (ii) 5 wt % to 15 wt % of a semi-crystalline ethylene-propylene copolymer having 70 wt % or more units derived from ethylene; and (iii) 1 wt % to 5 wt % of a propylene-based elastomer having within the range from 5 wt % to 25 wt % ethylene derived units and having a melting point temperature of less than 110° C. and a Mw/Mn within the range from 2.0 to 4.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides an in-reactor solution that avoids costly blending and the use of metallocene elastomers. The inventive Ziegler-Natta polypropylene composition also includes additional components that may improve properties relative to a metallocene catalyzed elastomers. The invention is a clear impact polypropylene composition that is made in-reactor with Ziegler-Natta catalyst, and is suitable for a wide range of processes. Unlike other clear impact copolymers, it does not rely on high-shear processes or compounding with elastomers. The invention uses conventional polypropylene reactor technology to produce these compositions.

Abstract: Provided are a propylene homopolymer composition for a capacitor film, from which a thin film can be easily produced and which can provide a film with excellent high-temperature voltage resistance, a method for producing the same, and a capacitor film. The propylene homopolymer composition for a capacitor film contains 1% by mass or more and less than 50% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (A1) having predetermined characteristics and more than 50% by mass and 99% by mass or less of a propylene homopolymer (B1) having predetermined characteristics, and has (i) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 1.0 to 10.0 g/10 min and (ii) a chlorine content of 2 ppm by mass or less.

Abstract: An adhesive composition contains (a) a resin consisting of (i) a block copolymer or (ii) 35% by weight or greater and less than 100% of the block copolymer and 65% by weight or less of a random copolymer, the block copolymer having a weight average molecular weight in a range of 50,000 to 150,000, wherein the block copolymer is a diblock copolymer, a triblock copolymer, or a combination thereof, and includes a styrene group, both terminals of a main chain of the triblock copolymer are styrene groups; (b) a solvent which includes a condensed polycyclic hydrocarbon, wherein an adhesive layer formed by using the adhesive composition has a Young's modulus of 0.1 GPa or greater at 23° C., a storage modulus (G?) of 1.5×105 Pa or less at 220° C., and a loss factor (tan ?) of 1.3 or less at 220° C.; and (c) a thermal polymerization inhibitor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to biaxially oriented, multilayer polyethylene films and to laminates and articles formed therefrom. In one aspect, a biaxially oriented, multilayer polyethylene film comprises Layer A which is a sealant layer p having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising a first polyethylene, wherein the first polyethylene has a density of at least 0.900 g/cm3, an IHDF>95 of 20-60 kg/mol, and a MWHDF>95 of greater than 130 kg/mol, wherein Layer A comprises at least 50 weight percent of the first polyethylene based on the weight of Layer A, and Layer B having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface, wherein Layer B comprises one or more additional polyethylenes, and wherein the top facial surface of Layer B is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer A, wherein the density of the first polyethylene is at least 0.002 g/cm3 less than the density of Layer B.

Abstract: Provided are a propylene homopolymer composition for a capacitor film, which can provide a film with excellent high-temperature voltage resistance and excellent thin-film stretchability, a method for producing the same, and a capacitor film. The propylene homopolymer composition for a capacitor film contains 50 to 99% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (A1) having predetermined characteristics and 1 to 50% by mass of a propylene homopolymer (B1) having predetermined characteristics, and has (i) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 1.0 to 10.0 g/10 min and (ii) a chlorine content of 2 ppm by mass or less.

Abstract: High flow nucleated heterophasic polyolefin compositions comprising a matrix comprising a propylene homo- and/or copolymer and an elastomeric alpha-olefin copolymer phase dispersed in the matrix, which have rather high melt flow rate, improved impact strength but also an excellent impact/stiffness balance and a process for the preparation of such a heterophasic polyolefin composition, articles made therefrom and uses of the heterophasic polyolefin composition.

Abstract: A polymer composition may include a plurality of ethylene-based polymers forming a multimodal composition distribution, each having a distinct crystallization peak in a CEF curve. A process of making a polymer composition may include melt blending a plurality of polyethylenes with different microstructural characteristics in the molten state. Another process of making a polymer composition may include polymerizing ethylene and an optional alpha olefin in combination with a plurality of metallocene catalysts in a polymerization reactor to form a plurality of ethylene based polymers. Yet another process of making a polymer composition may include polymerizing ethylene and an optional alpha olefin in combination with a multimetal catalyst in a polymerization process to form a plurality of ethylene based polymers.

Abstract: Bimodal polypropylene compositions and a process to form melt blended bimodal polypropylene compositions comprising combining at least two polypropylenes in at least a two-pass process, and forming a bimodal polypropylene composition having a Flexural Modulus (190° C., 1% secant) of at least 1700 MPa, as well as one or more other selected properties. These compositions are suitable for thermoformed articles and injection molded articles, any of which may be foamed.

Abstract: High flow nucleated heterophasic polyolefin compositions comprising a matrix comprising a propylene homo- and/or copolymer and an elastomeric alpha-olefin copolymer phase dispersed in the matrix, which have rather high melt flow rate, improved impact strength but also an excellent impact/stiffness balance and a process for the preparation of such a heterophasic polyolefin composition, articles made therefrom and uses of the heterophasic polyolefin composition.

Abstract: Heterophasic polyolefin composition with improved optical properties, its preparation, articles made therefrom, particularly films, and use of the heterophasic polyolefin composition.

Abstract: A plate for use in an extrusion-based additive manufacturing system made from or containing a top layer made from or containing a sheet or film made from or containing polyolefin composition A) made from or containing (i) 5-35% by weight of a propylene homopolymer or a propylene ethylene copolymer; (ii) 20-50% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C8 alpha-olefin; and (iii) 30-60% by weight of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene wherein the amounts of (i), (ii) and (iii) being referred to the total weight of (i)+(ii)+(iii) and the sum of the amount of (i), (ii) and (iii) being 100.

Abstract: A flexible polymeric tube comprising: an outer tubular wall layer comprised of a thermoplastic propylene-based elastomer (PBE) material, and, an innermost tubular layer comprised of a thermoplastic ethylene-based olefinic material.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes that produce multimodal polyolefins, and in particular, polyethylene resins, are disclosed herein. This is accomplished by using two reactors in series, where one of the reactors is a multi-zone circulating reactor that can circulate polyolefin particles through two polymerization zones optionally having two different flow regimes so that the final multimodal polyolefin has improved product properties and improved product homogeneity.

Abstract: Apparatuses and processes that produce multimodal polyolefins, and in particular, polyethylene resins, are disclosed herein. This is accomplished by using two reactors in series, where one of the reactors is a multi-zone circulating reactor that can circulate polyolefin particles through two polymerization zones optionally having two different flow regimes so that the final multimodal polyolefin has improved product properties and improved product homogeneity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heterophasic propylene copolymer comprising a matrix phase comprising a propylene polymer and a dispersed phase comprising an ethylene-?-olefin elastomer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 olefin, wherein the propylene polymer has a melt flow index of at least 200 dg/min or at least 150 dg/min as determined by IS01 133:2005 at 230° C. and 2.16 kg, wherein the propylene polymer has an intrinsic viscosity IVPP and the ethylene-?-olefin elastomer has an intrinsic viscosity IVEPR where the ratio of IVEPR/IVPP is 3-7, wherein the copolymer comprises 8-20 wt % or 20-30 wt % of the ethylene-a-olefin elastomer, wherein the ethylene-a-olefin elastomer of the dispersed phase comprises 10-55 wt % of ethylene.

Abstract: A multilayer shrink film comprising a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, wherein the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer, and wherein the second layer comprises a second polymer blend, the second polymer blend comprising from 0 to 60 wt. %, based on the total polymer weight in the second polymer blend, of a low density polyethylene, and from 40 to 100 wt. %, based on the total polymer weight in the second polymer blend, of an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer composition having a density in the range of from 0.860 g/cc to 0.910 g/cc, a melt index (I2) in a range of from 0.1 to 5 g/10 minutes, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) in the range of from 1.8 to 3.5, and a Comonomer Distribution Constant (CDC) in the range of from 95 to 200.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moulding composition comprising polypropylene, inorganic filler and mould release composition, wherein the mould release composition comprises maleic anhydride modified polypropylene and glycol or glycerol ester of a fatty acid.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a film made from or containing a polyolefin composition made from or containing A) 5-35% by weight, based upon the total weight of the polyolefin composition, of a propylene homopolymer or a propylene ethylene copolymer; B) 25-50% by weight, based upon the total weight of the polyolefin composition, of a copolymer of ethylene and a C3-C8 alpha-olefin containing from 0.1% to 20% by weight of alpha-olefin units; and C) 30-60% by weight, based upon the total weight of the polyolefin composition, of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene containing from 25% to 75% by weight of ethylene units.

Abstract: A discovery of the conversion of amorphous calcium polyphosphate (ACPP) or/and other polyphosphate salts with various type of calcium phosphate to new calcium phosphate product (i.e. dicalcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD)) in a liquid environment. The discovery includes mixing a various type of calcium phosphate with an aqueous ACPP or/and other polyphosphate salts gel, which is fast setting and possessing strong mechanical strength, and can be gradually converted to DCPD/hydroxyapatites in physiological condition. This injectable past can be applied as alternative of conventional CPC bone cement that is suitable for bone void repair due to its excellent properties in osteoconductivity and osseointegration. It can also be applied as drug delivery device in tissue engineering for its strong bonding to drug molecules.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an adhesive composition comprising a 30-80 wt % polymer blend and 2 to about 20 wt % of an oil. The blend has a first and second propylene-based polymer, both different homopolymers of propylene or a copolymer of propylene and ethylene or a C4 to C10 alpha-olefin.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition having the following features: 1) density from 0.945 to 0.958 g/cm3, determined according to ISO 1183 at 23° C.; 2) ratio MIF/MIP from 20 to 43; 3) MIF from 4.0 to less than 8.5 g/10 min.; 4) HMWcopo index from 3.5 to 20; and 5) long-chain branching index, LCBI, equal to or lower than 0.82. The polyethylene composition can be used to produce blown films.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multimodal polyethylene copolymer comprising a first and a second copolymer of ethylene and at least two alpha-olefin comonomers. The multimodal polyethylene copolymer is highly suitable for the production of films providing high impact strength in the sense of high Dart drop impact strength (DDI) and low extractables. The invention further presents final articles such as films made therefrom.

Abstract: The invention features a hot melt adhesive composition based on olefin polymers that can be used for elastic attachment in the manufacture of a disposable article. The hot melt adhesive includes from about 3 to about 10% by weight of a first propylene-based copolymer having a melt index measured by ASTM D1238 (190° C., 2.16 kg) of no greater than about 5, a second propylene-based polymer with a viscosity at 190° C. of no greater than about 5000 cps, a first tackifying agent having a softening point of at least about 90° C. and from about 5% by weight to about 20% by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyethylene films having a combination of high stiffness and good optics. The cast films have a first layer comprising a linear polyethylene having a density greater than 0.94 g/cm3 and a melt index less than or equal to 1.3 g/10 min together with a second layer comprising a linear polyethylene having a density greater than 0.94 g/cm3 and a melt index greater than or equal to 2.0 g/10 min. The second layer is an external layer of the film.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems including a ternary stabilization package that contains a first phosphite, a second phosphite and a primary antioxidant is used in combination with a polyethylene that is polymerized with a mixed catalyst system that contains two different types of catalysts. In some embodiments the stabilized polyethylene exhibits improved color performance.

Abstract: A copolymer of propylene with hexene-1 containing from 5 to 9% by weight of recurring units derived from hexene-1, having a melting temperature from 125 to 140° C. and Melt Flow Rate (ASTM D1238, 230/2.16 Kg) from 0.1 to 3 g/10 min., is used to produce blown films having valuable mechanical and optical properties.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition suitable for use in a living hinge component, the composition comprising a first ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the first ethylene-based polymer component has a density of from 0.940 g/cc to less than 0.960 g/cc, a melt index, I2.16, of less than 0.5 g/10 min, and a weight average molecular weight, Mw,cc, as measured by gel permeation chromatography using conventional calibration, of greater than or equal to 200,000 g/mol, and a second ethylene-based polymer component, wherein the composition has an overall density of from 0.945 g/cc to 0.960 g/cc and an overall melt index, I2.16, of from 10 g/10 min to 70 g/10 min.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing: A) from 85.0 wt % to 99.5 wt % of a propylene 1-hexene copolymer, based upon the weight of the polyolefin composition and B) from 0.5 wt % to 15.0 wt % of a propylene, ethylene copolymer composition, based upon the weight of the polyolefin composition, made from or containing: b1) from 12 wt % to 52 wt % of a propylene homopolymer or a propylene/ethylene copolymer, based upon the weight of the propylene, ethylene copolymer composition and b2) from 48 wt % to 88 wt % of a propylene ethylene copolymer, based upon the weight of the propylene, ethylene copolymer composition, having a content of ethylene derived units ranging from 15.0 wt % to 42.0 wt %; wherein the polyolefin composition has a melt flow rate (230° C./5 kg. ISO 1133) ranging from 0.2 g/10 min to 4.0 g/10 min; the sum A+B being 100 and the sum b1+b2 being 100.

Abstract: A film made from or containing a polypropylene composition made from or containing: A) from 50 wt % to 90 wt %; of a propylene homopolymer; and B) from 10 wt % to 50 wt %; of a copolymer of propylene with from 30.0 wt % to 70.0 wt %, of ethylene derived units, based upon the weight of the copolymer; wherein the sum of the amount of component A) and B) being 100; the polypropylene composition having: i) an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. between 2.2 to 4.0 dl/g; ii) a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, at 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 0.5 to 50 g/10 min; and iii) a xylene soluble fraction ranging from 20 wt % to 50 wt %, based upon the weight of the polypropylene composition; and the polypropylene composition being obtained by a polymerization process wherein the catalyst system contains bismuth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a propylene resin composition including: a propylene homopolymer (A); a heterophasic propylene polymer material (B) consisting of a propylene-based polymer (I) containing 80% by mass or more of a monomer unit derived from propylene, and a propylene copolymer (II) containing 40% by mass or more and 80% by mass or less of a monomer unit derived from ethylene and the like, and containing a monomer unit derived from propylene; and an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer (C), wherein a molecular weight distribution of a crystalline polypropylene component is 6.0 or more, and contents of the component (A), the component (B) and the component (C) are 10 to 55 parts by mass, 10 to 55 parts by mass, and 10 to 40 parts by mass, respectively, with respect to 100 parts by mass in total of the component (A), the component (B) and the component (C).

Abstract: A propylene composition comprising: A) from 60 wt % to 75 wt %, of a propylene homopolymer having a Polydispersity Index (P.I.) value from 4.3 to 4.9, a fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., higher than 95%, based upon the weight of the propylene homopolymer, and MFR (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, at 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) ranging from 20 to 75 g/10 min; B) from 25 wt % to 40 wt %, of a copolymer of propylene with from 46.0 wt % to 49.0 wt %; of ethylene derived units, based upon the weight of the propylene copolymer; wherein the propylene polymer composition having an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. between 2.2 to 2.9 dl/g; and the relation: 10.7+1.3×MFRa?17.7×P.I.?29.3×IV+4.9×Xs??(I) between about 40 to about 66; wherein the amount of A+B is equal to 100 wt %.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition which combines low sealing initiation temperature (SIT) and high melting point (Tm), thus having a broad sealing window.

Abstract: A method for producing a propylene-based block copolymer produces a propylene-based copolymer that exhibits excellent stereoregularity, rigidity, and impact resistance in a convenient and efficient manner while achieving high polymerization activity. The method for producing a propylene-based block copolymer includes bringing a catalyst into contact with propylene, or propylene and an ?-olefin, and bringing an electron donor compound into contact with the resulting product to produce a propylene-based block copolymer, the catalyst including a solid catalyst component that includes titanium, magnesium, a halogen, and an internal electron donor compound, a specific organoaluminum compound, and a specific external electron donor compound.

Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising: (a) a polymer blend comprising: (1) 10 to 94 weight percent, based on the total weight of the crosslinkable polymeric composition, of an ethylene-based interpolymer having the following properties: (i) a density of 0.93 g/cm3 or less, (ii) a melt index (I2) at 190° C. of greater than 0.2 g/10 minutes, and (iii) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190° C. and 10% strain of less than 8; and (2) 5 to 90 weight percent, based on the total weight of the crosslinkable polymeric composition, of a high-pressure polyethylene; and (b) 0 to less than 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the crosslinkable polymeric composition, of a filler, where the ethylene-based interpolymer of component (a) is not prepared in a high-pressure reactor or process. Additionally, the polymer blend has the following properties: (i) a shear thinning ratio (V0.1/V100) at 190° C.

Abstract: A process for starting a multizone circulating reactor containing no polyolefin particles, comprising the steps of conveying gas through the reactor and the gas recycle line, feeding a particulate material comprising a polymerization catalyst and optionally polyolefin into the reactor, controlling the gas flow in a vertical reactor zone equipped with a throttling valve at the bottom so that the upwards gas velocity in the bottom part of this reaction zone is lower than the terminal free-fall velocity of the particulate material fed into the reactor, and, after the weight of the particulate polyolefin in this reactor zone is higher than the drag force of the upward moving gas, controlling the circulation rate of the polymer particles within the multizone circulating reactor by adjusting the opening of the throttling valve and adjusting the flow rate of a dosing gas.

Abstract: A propylene-based impact copolymer having a high gloss and suitable for appliance components comprising a polypropylene homopolymer and within a range of from 6 wt % to 20 wt % of propylene copolymer based on the weight of the impact copolymer, wherein the copolymer comprises from 20 wt % to 44 wt % ethylene, and/or C4 to C10 ?-olefin derived units and the remainder propylene-derived units based on the weight of the propylene copolymer, the impact copolymer having a melt flow rate (230° C./2.16 kg) within a range of from 10 g/10 min to 50 g/10 min.

Abstract: An uncompounded particulate metallocene-produced polyethylene can have a multimodal molecular weight distribution and particle size distribution measured by obtaining at least four fractions by sieving. A set of Mw values including an Mw value for each fraction can be obtained. A set of Mn values including an Mn value for each fraction can be obtained. A ratio between a standard deviation value of the Mw set and a mean value of the Mw set can be equal to or less than 0.15. A ratio between a standard deviation value of the Mn set and a mean value of the Mn set can be equal to or less than 0.15. The uncompounded particulate metallocene-produced polyethylene can be prepared by a process that includes polymerization in an apparatus. The apparatus can include at least three serially connected loop reactors.

Abstract: The present invention is a crosslinked body obtained by crosslinking a composition which comprises 100 parts by mass of (A) an ethylene/?-olefin/non-conjugated polyene copolymer having one or more peaks of tan ? in the temperature range of ?50 to ?30° C., the tan ? being determined by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement, 50 to 500 parts by mass of (B) an olefin-based copolymer having one or more peaks of tan ? in the temperature range of 0 to 40° C., the tan ? being determined by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement, 5 to 300 parts by mass of (C) a softener, 10 to 300 parts by mass of (D) a reinforcing filler and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of (E) a vulcanizing agent, and which has a content ratio by mass ((C)/(D)) of (C) the softener to (D) the reinforcing filler of 0.3 to 1.5, the crosslinked body having a durometer hardness (value immediately after measurement) of 50 to 8.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a multimodal polyethylene having a flow ratio FRR ranging between ?25 and ?35, a density ranging between ?948.0 kg/m3 and ?953.0 kg/m3, an MFR190/5 ranging between ?0.1 and ?0.4 g/10 min and comprising from 50-54% by weight of an ethylene homopolymer A and from 46-50% by weight of an ethylene-hexene copolymer B, where ah percentages are based on the total weight of the composition and wherein ethylene homopolymer A has a viscosity number ?110 cm3/g and ?130 cm3/g and a density between ?960.0 kg/m3 and ?969.0 kg/m3. The polyethylene is suitable to be applied in the production of pipes.

Abstract: Ethylene-based polymer is made by a process comprising polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising ethylene and at least one chain transfer agent system; wherein the polymerization takes place in the presence of at least one free-radical initiator; and wherein the polymerization takes place in a reactor configuration comprising at least one tubular reactor with at least three reaction zones; and wherein at least two reaction zones receive an ethylene feed; and wherein the degree of polymerization in the first reaction zone is less than, or equal to, (5/LCBf)*3150; and wherein the ethylene-based polymer formed by the process comprises the following properties: (A) LCBf?(4.7+0.5*log(I2)); and (B) I2 from 0.2 to 25 dg/min.

Abstract: The use of induced condensing agent (ICA) in fluidized bed gas phase reactor systems enables higher production rates but can affect the resulting polyolefins melt index. The effect the increased ICA concentration may have on a melt index may be counteracted, if necessary, by altering the concentration of olefin monomer within the reactor system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, to the use of the polymer composition in film applications and to a film comprising the polymer composition of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are a resin composition for a cable material and a cable used for a vehicle and a method of manufacturing the cable thereof. In particularly, by controlling the components such as a polypropylene content, a flame retardant content and the like in a base resin, and containing a high crystalline homo polypropylene (PP) resin and a high crystalline block polypropylene resin in the base resin in a specific ratio, the resin composition provides excellent physical properties such as abrasion resistance and flexibility resistance and has reduced weight effect when a cable is manufactured using the resin composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following: A) a first ethylene-based polymer, formed by a high pressure, free-radical polymerization process, and comprising the following properties: a) a Mw(abs) versus I2 relationship: Mw(abs)<A×[(I2)B], where A=5.00×102 (kg/mole)/(dg/min)B, and B=?0.40; and b) a MS versus I2 relationship: MS?C×[(I2)D], where C=13.5 cN/(dg/min)D, and D=?0.55, c) a melt index (I2) from greater than 0.9 to 2.5 g/10 min; and B) a second ethylene-based polymer; and wherein the second ethylene-based polymer has a melt index (I2) from 0.1 to 4.0 g/10 min.