Abstract: The invention provides an additive-containing polyolefin having an inner bead of a first polyolefin and an outer adherent coating of a second polyolefin encapsulating the additive.

Abstract: A process for the high pressure polymerization of ethylene in a reactor in the presence of conventional free radical generating initiators, wherein the initiator material is admixed with certain additives in small concentrations to lower the polymerization initiation temperature.

Abstract: Films especially useful for the stretch wrapping of pallet loads are prepared from compositions consisting essentially of a linear low density polyethylene resin free of any polymerized vinyl acetate groups and from about 0.3 to about 3.0 wt % sorbitan monooleate based on the weight of the resin.

Abstract: Polyolefin resins are rendered stable against degradation caused by exposure to heat and oxygen in the presence of copper by the incorporation of a novel polymeric stabilizer functioning dually as an antioxidant and a chelating agent.

Abstract: In a high pressure tubular reactor containing a plurality of tubular sections interconnected in series by means of connection devices, which reactor contains one or more reaction zones, there is positioned within each reaction zone a single rupture disc device from about 24 to about 40 feet downstream from the reaction zone inlet. A particularly suitable rupture disc-connection block device is disclosed.

Abstract: The polymerized ethylene content of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene is enhanced without lowering the isotacticity of the copolymer when the polymerization is conducted in the presence of small amounts of butene-1.

Abstract: Propylene polymers of improved melt flow characteristics are obtained in a liquid pool propylene polymerization process carried out in the presence of a magnesium halide supported titanium halide-aluminum trialkyl catalyst system, where prior to its introduction to the polymerization reactor, the magnesium halide supported titanium halide catalyst component is admixed with an aromatic carboxylic acid ester electron donor and the mixture is subsequently introduced into the poymerization zone no later than about 5 days from the time of admixing.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene-propylene block copolymers at improved catalyst productivity rates involving the formation of a propylene prepolymer by polymerization of propylene in liquid phase in the presence of a catalyst system containing titanium halide supported on magnesium halide and aluminum alkyl complexed with an electron donor. Ethylene and propylene are block polymerized onto the prepolymer in a vapor phase reaction zone in the presence of further added quantities of similar catalyst components. The product of the process has higher ethylene and block contents as compared to products formed with none or only one of the components being added to the vapor phase reaction zone.

Abstract: Polyolefin resin pellets of greater uniformity of shape and characterized by an almost complete absence of tails are obtained by the use in the pelletizing apparatus of dies which have been coated by a thin layer of finely divided solid lubricant such as molybdenum disulfide or, preferably, graphite applied to the interior surfaces of the die by cross bombardment with a stream or streams of finely divided solid lubricant under pressure.

Abstract: Polyolefin resins are rendered stable against degradation caused by exposure to heat and oxygen in the presence of copper by the incorporation of a novel polymeric stabilizer functioning dually as an antioxidant and a chelating agent.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene-propylene block copolymers at high catalyst productivity rates resulting in polymer products having improved impact strength-polymerized ethylene content relationship.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of ethylene-propylene block copolymers at high catalyst productivity rates resulting in polymer products having improved impact strength-polymerized ethylene content relationship. The improvement is obtained by reacting preformed propylene prepolymer still containing active catalyst residues with ethylene and propylene in a vapor phase reaction zone in the presence of additional aluminum trialkyl catalyst component introduced to the reaction zone. The polymer produced by the process exhibits excellent physical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: In a high pressure tubular reactor containing a plurality of tubular sections interconnected in series by means of connection devices, which reactor contains one or more reaction zones, there is positioned within each reaction zone a single rupture disc device from about 24 to about 40 feet downstream from the reaction zone inlet.

Abstract: An improved lubrication system is provided for the cylinder of a reciprocatory plunger rod compressor, having a stationary annular seal assembly around said plunger rod. The key feature of this system resides in the incorporation of check valves in lubricant supply passages located internally within the seal assembly surrounding the plunger rod. Preferably, said check valves are located within suitable recesses bored into the rear face of an interior packing cup element of said seal assembly. The use of such internal lubricant check valves protects the lubricator quills, fittings, and other components of the lubrication system against fatigue failures and lengthens the continuous on-line operating life of the entire lubrication system.

Abstract: A composite injector is provided for handling the introduction to a thick-walled, high pressure polymerization autoclave of both monomer and catalyst streams. Said injector comprises an inner, separately enclosed, high pressure catalyst conduit of relatively small cross-section terminating in a fine orifice at its downstream end which substantially coincides with the inner wall boundary of said autoclave, and, surrounding the upstream portion of said catalyst conduit at least, a pressure-tight outer housing of much larger inner cross-section having an upstream monomer supply connection and a downstream fitting for sealing engagement with a matched opening through said thick-walled autoclave. By introducing the catalyst and the monomer through their respective separate passageways of this composite injector, the resultant catalyst stream is released into the monomer stream just as said streams are both emerging into the open space beyond the inner wall boundary of said autoclave.

Abstract: Phosphorus oxytrichloride modified titanium trichloride polymerization catalysts of improved efficiency and/or isotacticity are obtained when the modification reaction is carried out in the presence of methylene chloride.

Abstract: An inexpensive yet reliable method for incorporating a minor fraction of a percent by weight of nucleating agent in a propylene polymer is provided in which the nucleating agent is dissolved at a concentration of less than 10% in a homogeneous, alcohol-based, carrier liquid having a normal boiling point of not over about 120.degree. C. The resultant solution is atomized into a full jet spray of fine droplets which is directed with full and even coverage onto a loose pulverulent bed of propylene polymer powder over a period of time and with sufficient agitation of said bed to expose essentially all segments of the bed to direct contact with said spray.

Abstract: Improved metal dissolution rates are obtained when using a solution containing sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide and an effective amount of a mono- or dihydroxy-substituted cycloparaffin.

Abstract: A highly efficient novel catalyst composition for ozone removal is made from(a) metallic silver deposited on a relatively high surface area copper substrate and(b) a composite of a relatively high surface area zirconia and oxides of manganese.

Abstract: The limiting current density is increased without detrimentally affecting the quality of the metal deposit in an electrolytic process employing an electrolyte containing a dissolved metal sulfate, by adding sufficient quantities of the metal sulfate in a particulate state to maintain a solids concentration of the metal sulfate in the electrolyte during the electrodeposition.