Abstract: A composition comprising polypropylene having a high melt strength suitable for an injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) process is provided. Such a composition includes a polypropylene (PP) copolymer having a branched structure. The PP copolymer is a random copolymer derived from propylene and at least one comonomer selected from ethylene, any C4-C8 alpha-olefin, or any combinations thereof. The composition has a melt flow index in a range of from 8 g/10 minutes to 30 g/10 minutes. A resulting fabricated article, a method of making the composition, and a method of using the composition are also provided.

Abstract: It is provided that a polypropylene-based laminated film having high heat resistance and stiffness. A polypropylene-based laminated film comprising: a base layer (A) that is formed of a polypropylene-based resin satisfying following conditions 1) to 4) and contains an antifogging agent; and a heat seal layer (B) formed on one or both surfaces of the base layer (A) and formed of a polyolefin-based resin, wherein a lower limit of a plane orientation coefficient of the film is 0.0125, 1) a lower-limit mesopentad fraction is 96%, 2) an upper-limit amount of a copolymerization monomer other than propylene is 0.1 mol %, 3) mass average molecular weight (Mw)/number average molecular weight (Mn) is 3.0 or more and 5.4 or less, and 4) a melt flow rate (MFR) measured at 230° C. and 2.16 kgf is 6.2 g/10 min or more and 9.0 g/10 min or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-crystalline functionalized olefin copolymer composition and a process for the preparation of a semi-crystalline functionalized olefin copolymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an ethylene-based elastic copolymer, and more particularly, to a method for preparing an ethylene-based elastic copolymer by using a catalyst composition for preparing an ethylene-based elastic copolymer, the catalyst composition comprising a binuclear constrained geometry transition metal compound, as a main catalyst, having a structural advantage to obtain a high-molecular-weight ethylene-based elastic copolymer due to a high polymerization activity and comonomer reactivity because the binuclear constrained geometry transition metal compound has a structure in which cyclopentadiene ligands of two constrained geometry catalysts are linked by 1,4-phenylene, and one or more cocatalyst compounds selected from the group consisting of an organoaluminum compound, an organoaluminoxane compound, and a boron compound.

Abstract: This invention relates bisindenyl metallocene catalyst compounds having long (at least 4 carbon atoms) linear alkyl groups substituted at the two position and substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups at the four position and process using such catalyst compounds, particularly in the solution process at higher temperatures.

Abstract: A catalyst system including two or more metallocene catalysts and processes for using the same to produce polyolefin polymer compositions are provided. The polyolefin polymer compositions have a good balance of a melt index ratio and normalized melt strength.

Abstract: A composition comprising olefin oligomers of one or more olefin monomers, the olefin monomers comprising a branched C10 olefin monomer comprising i) 3-propyl-1-heptene, ii) 4-ethyl-1-octene, iii) 5-methyl-1-nonene, or iv) any combination thereof. A composition comprising substantially hydrogenated olefin oligomers, wherein the olefin oligomers are oligomers of one or more olefin monomers, the olefin monomers comprising a branched C10 olefin monomer comprising i) 3-propyl-1-heptene, ii) 4-ethyl-1-octene, iii) 5-methyl-1-nonene, or iv) any combination thereof. A process comprising a) contacting 1) a catalyst system and 2) a monomer feedstock comprising a branched C10 olefin monomer comprising i) 3-propyl-1-heptene, ii) 4-ethyl-1-octene, iii) 5-methyl-1-nonene, or iv) any combination thereof in a reaction zone; and b) forming olefin oligomers.

Abstract: The metallocene compound represented by the following general formula (1): (the numerals and signs in the general formula (1) are as described in the description).

Abstract: A foamable or foamed article comprising a diene terpolymer, the diene terpolymer comprising (or consisting essentially of) from 0.01 wt % to 10.0 wt % diene derived units, and 1.0 wt % to 20 wt % of C4 to C10 ?-olefin derived units based on the weight of the diene terpolymer, wherein the diene terpolymer: a) has a g?vis of less than 0.90; b) has an Mw within a range of from 100,000 g/mol to 500,000 g/mol; c) has an Mw/Mn within the range of from 3.5 to 12.0; and d) an Mz/Mn of greater than 7.0. Inventive articles comprise a blend of a relatively high density linear polyethylene and the diene terpolymer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bridged metallocene catalysts that include at least one indenyl ligand substituted at the 2-position with a C3-C10 branched alkyl, such as isopropyl. Catalyst systems including the catalysts, polymerization processes using the catalysts, and polymers made using the catalysts are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyolefin-based graft copolymers comprising a first functionalized short chain branched polyolefin block and one or multiple polymer side chains. The functionalized short chain branched polyolefin is produced via the copolymerization of an olefin monomer and an olefin bearing a main group metal hydrocarbyl functionality. Subsequently the graft copolymers according to the invention can be produced for example by ring-opening polymerization of cyclic monomers or by transesterification of a preformed transesterifiable polymer, especially polyesters or polycarbonates. The invention moreover relates to polyolefin-based graft copolymers obtained by said process.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition that includes a first ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of no greater than 0.90 grams per cubic centimeter, a second styrene block copolymer, tackifying agent, synthetic wax having a melt temperature of at least 70° C. and a heat of fusion of at least 200 Joules/gram, and a third polymer selected from the group consisting of ethylene-polar comonomer copolymer derived from at least 90 mole % ethylene and no greater than 10 mole % co-monomer, propylene-alpha-olefin copolymer derived from at least 8 mole % co-monomer, exhibiting a heat of fusion of from at least 5 J/g to no greater than 60 J/g, and having a polydispersity index of no greater than 10, and propylene homopolymer exhibiting a heat of fusion of from at least 5 J/g to no greater than 60 J/g.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesives which can be converted to form structural adhesives are described. The pressure sensitive adhesives include a blend of acrylic PSA resins in combination with one or more particular urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cascade process for the preparation of a graft copolymer comprising a polyolefin main chain and one or a multiple polymer side chains. The process comprising step A) of copolymerizing at least one first type of olefin monomer and at least one second type of metal-pacified functionalized olefin monomer using a catalyst system to obtain a polyolefin main chain having one or multiple metal-pacified functionalized short chain branches, the catalyst system comprising: i) a metal catalyst or metal catalyst precursor comprising a metal from Group 3-10 of the IUPAC Periodic Table of elements; and ii) optionally a co-catalyst; and step B) of forming one or multiple polymer side chains on the polyolefin main chain having one or multiple metal-pacified functionalized short chain branches to obtain the graft copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a graft copolymer comprising a polyolefin main chain and one or multiple polymer side chains, the process comprising the steps of: copolymerizing at least one first type of olefin monomer and at least one second type of metal-pacified functionalized olefin monomer to obtain a polyolefin main chain having one or multiple metal-pacified functionalized short chain branches, and reacting the polyolefin main chain having one or multiple metal-pacified functionalized short chain branches with at least one metal substituting agent to obtain a polyolefin main chain having one or multiple functionalized short chain branches; and forming one or multiple polymer side chains on the polyolefin main chain, wherein as initiators the functionalized short chain branches on the polyolefin main chain are used to obtain the graft copolymer. The invention also relates to the products obtained therefrom.

Abstract: A process for producing a polyolefin comprising contacting one or more olefinic monomers in the presence of one or more catalysts, wherein one or more of the catalysts has the following structure: wherein M is a Group III or Lanthanide metal that is in a +3 formal oxidation state and wherein the contacting occurs in the absence of any activator is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a planar composite including, as a layer sequence, a first PE blend layer, a carrier layer, a barrier layer, and a further PE blend layer. The first PE blend layer or the further PE blend layer in each case includes in a range of from 10 to 50 wt. %, in each case based on the blend, a first LDPEa, and a further LDPEt to the extent of at least 50 wt. %, in each case based on the blend. The present invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the planar composite, a container which surrounds an interior and comprises at least one such planar composite, and a process for the production of the container including the steps of provision of the planar composite of the abovementioned layer construction, folding, joining and optionally filling and closing of the container.

Abstract: Provided are an olefin-based polymer having excellent melt strength and a film including the same. The olefin-based polymer according to the present invention may have excellent processability, haze and mechanical properties, and in particular, high melt strength, thereby being usefully applied to films, etc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transition metal compound, a catalyst composition comprising the same, and a method for producing an olefin polymer using the catalyst composition, the transition metal compound being capable of exhibiting high activity in olefin polymerization reaction, and also being capable of easily controlling the physical properties of an olefin polymer. When the transition metal compound is used, it is possible to provide an olefin polymer having an excellent energy-saving effect at the time of processing or molding.

Abstract: A catalyst system including the reaction product of a fluorided support, an activator, and at least a first transition metal catalyst compound; methods of making such catalyst systems, polymerization processes using such catalyst systems, and polymers made therefrom.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for efficiently producing an olefin (co)polymer containing a constituent unit derived from 1-butene, the (co)polymer having a molecular weight that is sufficiently high even for high temperature conditions that are beneficial for industrial production methods.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefins, particularly to produce ethylene polymers with internal unsaturation structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid supported metallocene catalyst. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hybrid supported metallocene catalyst using two or more different types or more of metallocene compounds, among which one type of the metallocene compounds shows a high polymerization activity even when it is supported, and thus the catalyst has an excellent activity and can be utilized in the polymerization of olefinic polymers having ultra-high molecular weight. Based on the hybrid supported metallocene catalyst of the present invention, an olefinic polymer having high molecular weight and the desired physical property can be prepared.

Abstract: This invention relates to heterophasic copolymers of propylene and an alpha olefin comonomer having a high fill phase content (?15%), and heterophasic polymerization processes using a single site catalyst system with a support having high average particle size (PS?30 ?m), high surface area (SA?400 m2/g), low pore volume (PV?2 mL/g), and a mean pore diameter range of 1?PD?20 nm.

Abstract: This invention relates to high porosity (?15%) and/or low pore diameter (PD<165 ?m) propylene polymers and propylene polymerization processes using single site catalyst systems with supports having high surface area (SA?400 m2/g), low pore volume (PV?2 mL/g), a specific mean pore diameter range (PD=1-20 nm), and high average particle size (PS?30 ?m).

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of resin compositions to substrate materials. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the adhesion of ROMP compositions to substrate materials using an adhesion promoter composition, where the adhesion promoter composition comprises a pre-reacted mixture comprising at least one compound containing at least two isocyanate groups and at least one compound comprising a heteroatom-containing functional group and a metathesis active olefin, where the adhesion promoter composition possesses in-resin storage stability when added to a resin composition, particularly a cyclic olefin resin composition, such as a ROMP composition. The polymer products produced via ROMP reactions of the invention may be utilized for a wide range of materials and composite applications. The invention has utility in the fields of polymer and materials chemistry and manufacture.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising (i) a metallocene complex of a group (IV) metal said metallocene comprising at least two cyclopentadienyl type ligands; (ii) a boron cocatalyst; and (iii) an aluminoxane cocatalyst; said catalyst being in solid form, preferably in solid particulate form, and being free from an external carrier.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a propylene homopolymer comprising polymerizing propylene in the presence of a catalyst comprising: (i) a metallocene complex of a group (IV) metal said metallocene comprising at least two cyclopentadienyl type ligands; (ii) a boron cocatalyst; and (iii) an aluminoxane cocatalyst; said catalyst being in solid form, preferably in solid particulate form, and being free from an external carrier; preferably wherein the melting point of the propylene polymer is controlled by adjusting the amount of or nature of the boron cocatalyst.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of at least one olefin comprising reacting said at least one olefin with a catalyst comprising: (i) a metallocene complex said metallocene comprising at least two cyclopentadienyl type ligands; (ii) a boron cocatalyst; and (iii) an aluminoxane cocatalyst; said catalyst being in solid form, preferably in solid particulate form, and being free from an external carrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to processes to prepare impact copolymers having an ethylene content of greater than 20 wt % using a process where ethylene polymer is made in the first stage and propylene polymer is made in the second stage.

Abstract: Methods for preparing metallocene-based catalyst systems containing an activator-support are disclosed. These methods can include contacting a solid metallocene compound, an activator-support, and an organoaluminum compound, resulting in catalyst systems with increased catalytic activity as compared to catalyst systems utilizing a solution of the metallocene compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymerization processes utilizing an ansa-metallocene catalyst system for the production of olefin polymers. Polymers produced from the polymerization processes have properties that vary based upon the presence or the absence of hydrogen and/or comonomer in the polymerization process.

Abstract: A Ziegler-Natta catalyzed ethylene copolymer having a novel composition distribution in which comonomers are incorporated into the high molecular weight polymer molecules and distributed evenly among the entire polyethylene chains, and a method for making the same are provided. The resins having a novel composition distribution have controlled molecular weight distribution which is narrower than conventional ZN-ethylene copolymers but broader than single-site catalyzed ethylene copolymers. The resins having a novel composition distribution exhibit a superior tear strength and impact strength.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions containing N,N-bis[2-hydroxidebenzyl]amine transition metal compounds are disclosed. Methods for making these transition metal compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art.

Abstract: This invention relates to a supported nonmetallocene catalyst and preparation thereof. The supported nonmetallocene catalyst can be produced with a simple and feasible process and is characterized by an easily controllable polymerization activity. This invention further relates to use of the supported nonmetallocene catalyst in olefin homopolymerization/copolymerization, which is characterized by a lowered assumption of the co-catalyst as compared with the prior art.

Abstract: Disclosed is a metallocene catalyst composition for polyolefin polymerization. The metallocene catalyst composition is in a non-supported, heterogeneous form where an ansa-metallocene is bound to a cocatalyst without a support. Also, a method for preparing the catalyst composition, and a method for preparing polyolefin using the catalyst are disclosed. Capable of readily controlling microstructures of olefin polymers in addition to having high catalytic activity, the non-supported heterogeneous catalyst composition can be applied to the preparation of polyolefin polymers at high yield without altering preexisting processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel bridged a hafnium transition metal metallocene catalyst compounds having two indenyl ligands substituted at the 4 positions with a C1 to C10 alkyl, where the 3 positions are hydrogen (assuming the bridge position is counted as the one position) and the bridging atom is carbon or silicon which is incorporated into a cyclic group comprising 3, 4, 5, or 6 silicon and/or carbon atoms that make up the cyclic ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to produce propylene polymer using a bridged hafnium transition metal metallocene catalyst compounds having two indenyl ligands substituted at the 4 positions with a C1 to C10 alkyl, where the 3 positions are hydrogen (assuming the bridge position is counted as the one position) and the bridging atom is carbon or silicon which is incorporated into a cyclic group comprising 3, 4, 5, or 6 silicon and/or carbon atoms that make up the cyclic ring, where the propylene polymer has 1) greater than 40% vinyl chain ends, relative to the total unsaturated chain ends, 2) a Tm of 70° C. or more; an Mw of 3000 to 300,000 g/mol, and 4) a g?vis of 0.90 or less.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel group 4 transition metal metallocene catalyst compound that is asymmetric having two non-identical indenyl ligands with substitution at R2 having a branched C1-C20 alkyl group, R8 having a linear alkyl group and R4 and R10 having substituted phenyl groups, where at least one of R4 and R10 is a phenyl group substituted at the 3 and 5 position.

Abstract: There is provided a chemically immobilized heterogeneous single site polymerization catalyst represented by Formula I. wherein, M is a Group IV transition metal; R1 is or a functionalized inorganic oxide support selected from the group consisting of such that R8 is a molecule having a carboxylic or sulphonic acid group; R2-R5, are independently, H or a hydrocarbon; R6 is t-butyl; R7 is a functionalized inorganic oxide support selected from the group consisting of such that R8 is a molecule having a carboxylic or sulphonic acid group; and X1 and X2 are independently F, Cl, Br or I. There is also provided a method for the preparation of the chemically immobilized heterogeneous single site polymerization catalyst as represented by Formula I.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polydiene, the process comprising the steps of: polymerizing conjugated diene monomer with a metallocene complex catalyst system within a polymerization mixture that includes less than 20% by weight of solvent based on the total weight of the polymerization mixture, where the metallocene complex catalyst system includes the combination or reaction product of: (a) metallocene complex, (b) an alkylating agent, and optionally (c) a non-coordinating anion.

Abstract: An imine phenol compound having Structure I: wherein O and N represent oxygen and nitrogen respectively; R comprises a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or a substituted hydrocarbyl group; R2 and R3 can each independently be hydrogen, a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or a substituted hydrocarbyl group; and Q is a donor group. A method comprising contacting a catalyst composition with a monomer under conditions suitable for the formation of a polymer wherein the catalyst composition comprises a metal salt complex of an imine (bis)phenolate compound, a solid oxide, and an optional metal alkyl and wherein the metal salt complex of an imine (bis)phenolate compound has Structure XIV where M is titanium, zirconium, or hafnium; OEt2 is ethoxide, R comprises a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or a substituted hydrocarbyl group; and R2 comprises hydrogen, a halogen, a hydrocarbyl group, or a substituted hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: Mineral oil is added to a supported chromium catalyst in amounts which maintain a free flowing particulate material. Chromium catalysts so treated, provide polyethylene in a gas phase ethylene polymerization process with reduced reactor fouling or static.

Abstract: Novel copolymers of ethylene and ?-olefins are provided having (a) a density in the range 0.900-0.940 g/cm3, (b) a melt index MI2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) in the range 0.01-50 g/10 min, (c) a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn, by conventional GPC) in the range 2.0-4.5, (d) a comonomer partition factor, Cpf>1, and (e) a melt index MI2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) normalized Dow Rheology Index (DRI), [DRI/MI2] in the range 3-20. The novel copolymers may suitably be prepared by use of catalyst systems comprising activating supports. The copolymers are suitably prepared in the gas phase preferably in a single reactor. The copolymers exhibit unique properties in particular with respect to their rheology.

Abstract: A racemic complex of formula (I), wherein M is zirconium or hafnium; each X is a sigma ligand; L is a divalent bridge selected from —R?2C—, —R?2C—CR?2, —R?2Si—, —R?2Si—SiR?2—, —R?2Ge—, wherein each R? is independently a hydrogen atom, C1-20-hydrocarbyl, tri(C1-20-alkyl)silyl, C6-20-aryl, C7-20-arylalkyl or C7-20-alkylaryl; R2 and R2? are each independently a C1-20 hydrocarbyl radical optionally containing one or more heteroatoms from groups 14-16; R5? is a C1-20 hydrocarbyl group optionally containing one or more heteroatoms from groups 14-16 and optionally substituted by one or more halo atoms.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyethylene-based resin composition excellent in the moldability and at the same time, excellent in the balance between impact strength and stiffness as well as in the transparency, and a molded product and a film, which are obtained by the molding of the polyethylene-based resin composition. The polyethylene-based resin composition of the present invention comprises from 41 to 99 wt % of (A) an ethylene-based polymer satisfying specific conditions and from 1 to 59 wt % of (B) an ethylene-based polymer satisfying specific conditions, wherein MFR of the composition as a whole is from 0.05 to 50 g/10 min and the density is from 0.910 to 0.960 g/cm3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing an ethylene-?-olefin-diene copolymer and an ethylene-?-olefin-diene copolymer prepared thereby, by using a transition metal compound based on a cyclopenta[b]fluorenyl group as a catalyst.