Abstract: A catalyst prepared by firstly depositing a large amount of aluminoxane on a particulate support, then depositing a small amount of monocyclopentadienyl zirconium trihalide on the support. The catalyst is active for the polymerization of ethylene, optionally with a minor amount of other alpha olefins such as butene or hexene, particularly in a gas phase process.

Abstract: Stainless steel which is used in applications in the petrochemical industry may be treated by exposure to an atmosphere containing a low amount of oxygen at temperatures up to 1200.degree. C. for up to about 50 hours. The treated steel has a lower tendency to coke during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition, having good extrusion characteristics. The composition comprises a fluoropolymer and one or more of a low molecular weight polyalkylene oxide, an ultra-violet light stabilizer and a metal oxide. The blend is suitable for making blown film and coated wire and cable and optical fibre products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition, having good extrusion characteristics. The composition comprises a fluoropolymer; one or more of a low molecular weight C.sub.1-4 alkyl ethers of a poly C.sub.2-4 alkylene oxide; and a metal oxide the weight ratio of the ether to fluoropolymer being less than 1:1. The blend is suitable for making blown film.

Abstract: Polyethylene has a number of desirable properties. However, for some thin film applications it is desirable to increase the stiffness of the film. This may be accomplished by incorporating a polymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer into the alloy. Such two-component blends have a low impact and low tear resistance. These deficient properties of the alloy may be significantly increased, without any significant loss of stiffness by further incorporating into the alloy a polymer based on a copolymer of ethylene and an alkyl ester of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyolefin composition, having good extrusion characteristics. The composition comprises a fluoropolymer; one or more of a low molecular weight C.sub.1-4 alkyl ethers of a poly C.sub.2-4 alkylene oxide; and a metal oxide the weight ratio of the ether to fluoropolymer being less than 1:1. The blend is suitable for making blown film.

Abstract: Polyethylene has a number of desirable properties. However for some thin film applications it is desirable to increase the stiffness of the film. This may be accomplished by incorporating a polymer of a vinyl aromatic monomer into the alloy. Such two component blends have a low impact resistance. The impact resistance of the alloy may be significantly increased, without any significant loss of stiffness by further incorporating into the alloy a polymer based on butylene-1.

Abstract: There is a need for degradable films, particularily in agricultural mulch applications. The present invention provides for films having a controlled life from 30 to 160 days. The film comprises photodegradable sheet material having a thickness from 0.1 to 10, preferably, from 0.2 to 5, most preferably from 0.3 to 1.0, mils and comprising a polyolefin sheet and from 50 to 1,000 parts per million of cerium salt of a C.sub.16-20 fatty acid and from 1,000 to 20,000 parts per million of titanium dioxide having a particle size less than 0.05 microns.

Abstract: A recovery pan for use in unloading rail hopper cars comprises a bracket and retaining means to fix the pan to the track. This keeps the pan in place to catch any spillage during loading, unloading or cleaning of the hopper car.

Abstract: Composites are made from cellulose fibers dispersed in a matrix of polyethylene and an isocyanate and bonded thereto during subsequent extrusion and or molding. The isocyanate improves adhesion between the cellulose fibers and the polyethylene. The improved adhesion results in improved tensile properties in the composite.