Abstract: A vulcanizable composition comprising rubber component, a filler, and a curing agent, where the rubber component includes a block copolymer of polybutadiene and polyisoprene, and where the block copolymer has a cis content of at least 90%.

Abstract: A method for preparing a graft copolymer includes the steps of: 1) preparing a seed by adding one or more selected from the group consisting of an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based monomer, an aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and a vinyl cyan-based monomer and carrying out polymerization; 2) preparing a core in the presence of the seed by adding an alkyl (meth)acrylate-based monomer and carrying out polymerization; and 3) preparing a shell in the presence of the core by adding an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer and carrying out polymerization, wherein an activator including a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1 is added in the step 3). In Chemical Formula 1, R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, a C1-C10 alkyl group, or *-(C=O)OM2, provided that R1 and R2 are not both hydrogen, and M1 and M2 are each independently an alkali metal.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions containing a metallocene compound, a solid activator, and a co-catalyst, in which the solid activator or the supported metallocene catalyst has a d50 average particle size of 15 to 50 ?m and a particle size distribution of 0.5 to 1.5, can be contacted with an olefin in a loop slurry reactor to produce an olefin polymer. A representative ethylene-based polymer produced using the catalyst composition has excellent dart impact strength and low gels, and can be characterized by a HLMI from 4 to 10 g/10 min, a density from 0.944 to 0.955 g/cm3, a higher molecular weight component with a Mn from 280,000 to 440,000 g/mol, and a lower molecular weight component with a Mw from 30,000 to 45,000 g/mol and a ratio of Mz/Mw ranging from 2.3 to 3.4.

Abstract: There is provided an optical film which includes a light transmissive support body containing a thermoplastic resin, a layer containing the thermoplastic resin and a resin cured with light and/or heat, and a layer containing a resin same as the resin cured with light and/or heat and a cyclic polyolefin-based resin in this order.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heterogeneous gas phase polymerization process to produce true polyacetylene (PA; C2H2) in powder form, and the resultant PA product. The present invention is additionally directed to a chlorinated polyacetylene (CPA) compound comprised of primarily CHCl units and CH double bond units. The CPA compound can be comprised of at least 67.3 wt % Cl, and have a weight average molecular weight (Mw) as measured by GPC of greater than 30,000 and contain less than 1.0 mol % carbon-carbon branching. The CPA compound according to the invention can exhibit a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least about 185° C. to about 270° C.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a polypropylene material, which can improve the heat resistance of the polypropylene material. The method for producing a polypropylene material comprises: a melting step of melting a polypropylene material rolled in at least one direction, at a temperature that is higher than Tm+5° C. where Tm is a melting peak temperature of the polypropylene material not rolled yet as measured by differential scanning calorimetry, and is equal to or lower than Tm+60° C.; and a heat treatment step of heat-treating the polypropylene material melted in the melting step, at a temperature that is equal to or higher than Tm?20° C., and is lower than Tm?10° C.

Abstract: Propylene polymers having a melt flow index in the range from 3.0 dg/min to 8.0 dg/min can be particularly suited for high-tenacity fibers and yarns and nonwovens. The propylene polymers can be produced by a process that includes polymerizing propylene or propylene and at least one comonomer in presence of a Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalyst, an aluminium alkyl, and hydrogen.

Abstract: A film containing an interpolymer of ethylene and a 3-substituted C4-10 alkene is prepared using a catalyst system comprising a Ziegler Natta or chromium oxide catalyst.

Abstract: A polymerization process comprising (A) polymerizing ethylene in the presence of a catalyst to form a semi-crystalline ethylene-based polymer in at least one reactor; the catalyst comprising an organometallic catalyst thereby forming an ethylene-based polymer composition in the at least one reactor, wherein the catalyst is a metal complex of a polyvalent aryloxyether corresponding to the formula: wherein step (A) is conducted in the presence of from 5 to 20 mmol/m3 triethylaluminum; and wherein step (A) is conducted in the presence of one or both of the following conditions: (i) from greater than 0:1 to 65:1 molar ratio of triethylaluminum to the catalyst; and (ii) from 0.1:0 to 5:1 molar ratio of triethylaluminum to modified methylalumoxane is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for producing polymers of isoprene derived from renewable resources, such as isoprene produced from cultured cells that use renewable carbon sources. A starting isoprene composition, such as a bioisoprene composition, is distinguished from petroleum based isoprene by its purity profile (such as lower levels of certain C5 hydrocarbons other than isoprene, presence of certain compounds associated with the biological process for production) and the relative content of the carbon isotopes. Polymers obtained by polymerization of such starting isoprene composition according to this invention, such as a polyisoprene homopolymer or a copolymer having repeat units that are derived from isoprene, are distinguishable from isoprene containing polymers from petrochemical resources.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer prepared from a substituted 1,3-butadiene (such as neophytadiene) derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species. The invention also provides smoking articles and smokeless tobacco compositions that include the polymers described herein. Further, the invention provides a method of polymerizing a substituted 1,3-butadiene derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species, the method including reacting a substituted 1,3-butadiene derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species with one or more reagents selected from the group consisting of an anionic initiator, a radical initiator, and a Ziegler-Natta catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a new method of polymerizing ethylene. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to compounds utilized in the polymerization of ethylene and to a synthesis/polymerization method that uses same. In another embodiment, branched polyethylene is synthesized from an ethylene monomer using, in this embodiment, at least one nickel iminophosphonamide (PN2) complex. In still another embodiment, the reaction of (phenyl)(triphenylphosphine)(diphenyl-bis(trimethylsilylimino)phosphorato)-nickel, with Rh(acac) (C2H4)2 and ethylene yield a branched polyethylene. In an alternative of this embodiment, the reaction of (phenyl)(triphenylphosphine)(methyl-cis(trimethylsilyl)amino-bis(trimethylsilylimino)phosphorato)-nickel and ethylene, with or without Ni(COD)2, yields a branched polyethylene.

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 or oligomerization of alpha olefins also are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal-containing sulfated activator-supports, and polymerization catalyst compositions employing these activator-supports. Methods for making these metal-containing sulfated activator-supports and for using such components in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins are also provided.

Abstract: The invention produces suspensions of higher ?-olefins without using cryogenic comminution as well as without using polymer precipitation by adding a non-solvent to a polymer solution. Fine polymer dispersions are produced by thermal re-precipitation of a polymer in a liquid being a non-solvent for that polymer at room temperature and being capable of dissolving the polymer at a higher temperature. The polymer component of a suspension is produced by co-polymerization of higher ?-olefins in a monomer mass in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization includes bringing a magnesium compound, a tetravalent titanium halide compound, and an electron donor compound represented by a general formula (1) into contact with each other, reacting the mixture, washing the resulting reaction product to obtain a solid component, bringing the solid component, a tetravalent titanium halide compound, and an electron donor compound represented by a general formula (2) into contact with each other, reacting the mixture, and washing the resulting reaction product. (R1)kC6H4-k(COOR2)(COOR3)??(1) R4R5C(COOR6)2??(2) A polymer that exhibits high activity with respect to hydrogen, high stereoregularity, and high bulk density can be obtained using a catalyst including a solid catalyst component obtained by the method.

Abstract: The present invention is broadly directed to various methods and systems for gas and liquid phase polymer production. In certain embodiments, the methods are performed in conjunction with a polymerization reactor system such as gas phase reactor system or liquid phase reactor system. The invention is also broadly directed to various systems in which polymer properties are manipulated by addition of DEALE directly to a polymerization reactor system.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of polymerizing monomer to form a reactive polymer; and reacting the reactive polymer with a protected oxime compound containing an acyl group.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a metallocene catalyst system and a process for preparing the system. The metallocene catalyst system comprises a support and metallocene bound substantially throughout the support. The selection of certain supports facilitates the production of metallocene catalyst systems having increased catalytic activity than previously recognized.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: Ethylene copolymers having a relatively high melt flow ratio and a multimodal profile in a temperature rising elution fractionation (TREF) plot are disclosed. The copolymers can be made into film having good dart impact values and good stiffness properties under decreased extruder pressures.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for producing polymers of isoprene derived from renewable resources, such as isoprene produced from cultured cells that use renewable carbon sources. A starting isoprene composition, such as a bioisoprene composition, is distinguished from petroleum based isoprene by its purity profile (such as lower levels of certain C5 hydrocarbons other than isoprene, presence of certain compounds associated with the biological process for production) and the relative content of the carbon isotopes. Polymers obtained by polymerization of such starting isoprene composition according to this invention, such as a polyisoprene homopolymer or a copolymer having repeat units that are derived from isoprene, are distinguishable from isoprene containing polymers from petrochemical resources.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of polybutadiene effected by the polymerization of butadiene in an aliphatic and/or cyclo-aliphatic solvent in the presence of a catalytic system prepared in situ which comprises: (i) a carboxylate of neodymium soluble in the process solvent containing a variable quantity of water, the H2O/Nd molar ratio ranging from 0.001/1 to 0.50/1; (ii) an alkyl compound of aluminum; (iii) an alkyl compound of aluminum in which at least one bond of Al consists of an Al—Cl bond; The total Al/Nd molar ratio ranging from 4/1 to 12/1, and the Cl/Nd molar ratio ranging from 2/1 to 6/1.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst composition for preparing cis 1,4-polydienes is provided. The catalyst composition comprises (a) a metal-containing compound, said metal being a transition metal or a lanthanide metal; (b) a carbene, (c) an alkylating agent, and optionally (d) a halogen-containing compound with the proviso that the halogen-containing compound must be present when none of the metal-containing compound and the alkylating agent contain a labile halogen atom. Also provided is a process for producing a polydiene comprising reacting a conjugated diene in the presence of the polymerization catalyst composition.

Abstract: An alkene interpolymer is prepared by polymerizing at least one 3-substituted C4-10 alkene and at least one C2-8 alkene in a gas phase polymerization using a Ziegler Natta polymerization catalyst system.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal-containing sulfated activator-supports, and polymerization catalyst compositions employing these activator-supports. Methods for making these metal-containing sulfated activator-supports and for using such components in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of (i) polymerizing conjugated diene monomer by employing a lanthanide-based catalyst to form a reactive polymer, and (ii) reacting the reactive polymer with a protected oxime compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a propylene homopolymer or a propylene random copolymer having at least one comonomer selected from alpha-olefins with 2 or 4-8 carbon atoms and a comonomer content of not more than 8.0 wt %, wherein the propylene homo- or copolymer is polymerized in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst, and the polypropylene composition has a MWD of 2.0 to 6.0 and an MFR (2.16 kg/230° C.) of 4.0 g/10 min to 20.0 g/10 min, characterized in that the polypropylene composition has not been subjected to a vis-breaking step, the use of the inventive polypropylene composition for the production of a film and/or injection molded articles, a process for preparing a film wherein the inventive polypropylene composition is formed into a film, and wherein the polypropylene composition has not been subjected to a vis-breaking step and a film comprising the inventive polypropylene composition.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a metallocene catalyst system comprising an inert silica support having pores with a peak pore volume of greater than about 0.115 mL/g at a pore diameter between about 250 Angstroms and about 350 Angstroms, and an alumoxane activator, with the metallocene being bound substantially throughout the support. The activator is grafted to the support in a solvent at a reflux temperature of toluene to obtain an aluminoxane on silica, and a metallocene component is added to make a MCS having a metallocene loading of about 2 wt %. This facilitates the production of metallocene catalyst systems having increased catalytic activity than previously recognized that is at least about 20 percent higher than the catalytic activity for a metallocene loading of about 1 wt % where the activator is grafted to the support at room temperature.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymerization modifier for the copolymerization of at least one olefin monomer and 1-octene and a polymerization process using the polymerization modifier.

Abstract: A polyethylene powder has a molecular weight in the range of about 300,000 g/mol to about 2,000,000 g/mol as determined by ASTM-D 4020, an average particle size, D50, between about 300 and about 1500 ?m, and a bulk density between about 0.25 and about 0.5 g/ml. On sintering, the polyethylene powder produces a porous article having a porosity of at least 45% and a pressure drop less than 5 mbar. The porous article is useful in, for example, wastewater aeration and capillary and filtration applications.

Abstract: Propylene copolymer a. comprising at least 1-hexene as a comonomer, b. having a comonomer content in the range of 1.0 to 3.0 wt.-%, c. having a xylene soluble fraction equal or below 2.5 wt.-%, d. having a polydispersity index (PI) of equal or below 4.0 Pa?1, and e. being partially crystallized in the ?-modification.

Abstract: Method for controlling a process for polymerising at least one olefin in a reaction zone, the process including in the reaction zone a reaction mixture and polymer particles, the reaction mixture containing a principal olefin and at least one further reagent. The method involves using the ratio of at least one further reagent to principal olefin in the polymer particles in the reaction zone or in the amorphous phase of the polymer particles.

Abstract: The various embodiments herein disclose a method for making a Zieglaer catalyst including a reaction product of a dispersed magnesium alkoxide or a dispersed mixture of magnesium alkoxide and silica with a transition metal compound of titanium, zirconium, vanadium or chromium, and a chlorine containing organoaluminum mixed together with two additional components comprising a halogen containing silicon compound and aliphatic primary halogenated hydrocarbons respectively. The embodiments also provide a method of polymerization of 1-olefin monomers using the Ziegler catalyst.

Abstract: A composition comprising a polymerization modifier for the copolymerization of at least one olefin monomer and propylene and a polymerization process using the polymerization modifier.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: There is provided a ring-opening polymer of cyclopentene wherein a cis ratio of the cyclopentene-derived structural units is 30% or more, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) is 100,000 to 1,000,000, and a functional group containing a structure represented by the general formula (1) or (2) is included at an end of the polymer chain. —Y—H ??(1) (in the above general formula (1), Y represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.) —NH-Q ??(2) (in the above general formula (2), Q represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group or a silyl group which may have a substituent group.

Abstract: The present invention provides metal-containing sulfated activator-supports, and polymerization catalyst compositions employing these activator-supports. Methods for making these metal-containing sulfated activator-supports and for using such components in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst system comprising: A) cobalt II carboxylate, and B) at least one co-catalyst of the following Structure A wherein n is from 1 to 10, preferably from 1 to 6, and more preferably from 1 to 4; each R is independently an alkyl. The invention also provides a catalyst system comprising: A) cobalt II carboxylate; and B) the reaction product of at least the following components: i) trialkyl aluminum, ii) dialkyl aluminum chloride, iii) water, and wherein the molar ratio of aluminum to chloride (Al:Cl) is less than 1 (preferably 0.7 to 0.2), the molar ratio of water to aluminum (H2O:Al) is from 0.5 to 0.92 (preferably from 0.55 to 0.75), and the molar ratio of trialkyl aluminum to dialkyl aluminum chloride from 0.5 to 5 (preferably from 1 to 5). The invention also provides a catalyst complex comprising the following: a) CoR?(2-?)Cl(x), wherein x is from 0.01 to 1, preferably from 0.1 to 1; and R? is a carboxylate; b) (n?m)R2R3AlCl.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a propylene polymer comprising at least two propylene polymer fractions of different melt flow index and a minor amount of at least one comonomer, said propylene polymer being further characterized by specific ranges for melt flow index, xylene solubles content and recovery compliance. Said propylene polymer is particularly suited for thermoforming. The present invention further concerns a process for producing said propylene polymer as well as its use in thermoforming.

Abstract: Catalyst systems, processes of forming the same and polymers formed therefrom are described herein.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymer prepared from a substituted 1,3-butadiene (such as neophytadiene) derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species. The invention also provides smoking articles and smokeless tobacco compositions that include the polymers described herein. Further, the invention provides a method of polymerizing a substituted 1,3-butadiene derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species, the method including reacting a substituted 1,3-butadiene derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species with one or more reagents selected from the group consisting of an anionic initiator, a radical initiator, and a Ziegler-Natta catalyst.

Abstract: A method for making a support impregnated Ziegler-Natta-type catalyst precursor including at least two transition metals and a support material wherein the resulting catalyst precursor is free-flowing is provided. Also provided is a process for producing a Ziegler-Natta type procatalyst by halogenating the free flowing catalyst precursor. The Ziegler-Natta type procatalyst and the reaction product of at least one monomer in the presence of the Ziegler-Natta type procatalyst and cocatalyst are also provided.

Abstract: A film containing an interpolymer of ethylene and a 3-substituted C4-10 alkene is prepared using a catalyst system comprising a Ziegler Natta or chromium oxide catalyst.

Abstract: An alkene interpolymer is prepared by polymerizing at least one 3-substituted C4-10 alkene and at least one C2-8 alkene in a gas phase polymerization using a polymerization catalyst system.

Abstract: A catalyst composition comprising a zirconium complex of a polyvalent aryloxyether and a polymerization processes employing the same, especially a continuous, solution polymerization of ethylene and one or more C3-30 olefins or diolefins to prepare interpolymers having improved processing properties, are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of (i) polymerizing conjugated diene monomer by employing a lanthanide-based catalyst to form a reactive polymer, and (ii) reacting the reactive polymer with a protected oxime compound.

Abstract: Propylene copolymer a. comprising at least 1-hexene as a comonomer, b. having a comonomer content in the range of 1.0 to 3.0 wt.-%, c. having a xylene soluble fraction equal or below 2.5 wt.-%, d. having a polydispersity index (PI) of equal or below 4.0 Pa?1, and e. being partially crystallized in the ?-modification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a propylene copolymer P1 having ethylene-derived comonomer units, which comprises the following steps: (i) introducing propylene, ethylene, and hydrogen into a polymerisation reactor R1, wherein the ethylene is fed to the polymerisation reactor R1 in a periodically varying amount, (ii) preparing the propylene copolymer in the polymerisation reactor R1 in the presence of a catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention is broadly directed to various methods and systems for gas and liquid phase polymer production. In certain embodiments, the methods are performed in conjunction with a polymerization reactor system such as gas phase reactor system or liquid phase reactor system. The invention is also broadly directed to various systems in which polymer properties are manipulated by addition of DEALE directly to a polymerization reactor system.