Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a catalyst system for use in forming a multi-block copolymer, said copolymer containing therein two or more segments or blocks differing in chemical or physical properties, a polymerization process using the same, and the resulting polymers, wherein the composition comprises the admixture or reaction product resulting from combining: (A) a first olefin polymerization procatalyst, (B) a second olefin polymerization procatalyst capable of preparing polymers differing in chemical or physical properties from the polymer prepared by procatalyst (A) under equivalent polymerization conditions, and (C) a chain shuttling agent.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a catalyst system comprising metal ligand complexes and processes for polyolefin polymerization using the metal ligand complex having the following structure:

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a film. In an embodiment, a film for suppressing odors is provided and includes a composition of (A) from 85 wt % to 99 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer and (B) from 15 wt % to 1 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant is a blend composed of (Bi) particles of zinc oxide and (Bii) zinc ionomer. The zinc oxide particles (Bi) have a D50 particle size from 100 nm to 3000 nm, a surface area from 1 m2/g to 9 m2/g, and a porosity less than 0.020 m3/g. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value less than 70 at 3 days exposure to methyl mercaptan as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions and polymerization systems include at least one thioguanidine complex according to Formula (I): MQaX4_a (I) in which M is Ti, Zr, or Hf; a is 1 or 2; each group Q of the thioguanidine complex is a bidentate thioguanidine ligand bound to the metal center and having Formula (1a) or Formula (1b), In Formulas (1a) and (1b), each group R1, R2, and R3 is independently chosen from alkyl groups or aryl groups; each group Z1 is independently chosen from alkylene groups. If a=2, groups R3 of the two groups Q are optionally linked to each other through at least one covalent bond. Each X is covalently bonded or coordinated to the metal center and is independently chosen from alkyl groups or halides. The polymerization systems may be configured to copolymerize ethylene and ?-olefins.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition. In an embodiment, the composition includes (A) from 85 wt % to 99 wt % of an olefin-based polymer and (B) from 15 wt % to 1 wt % of an odor suppressant. The odor suppressant is a blend of (i) particles of zinc oxide, and (ii) zinc ionomer. The zinc oxide particles have a D50 particle size from 100 nm to 3000 nm, a surface area from 1 m2/g to 9 m2/g, and a porosity less than 0.020 m3/g. The composition has a methyl mercaptan odor suppression value of less than 70 at 3 days as measured in accordance with ASTM D5504-12.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to monophosphaguanidine ligands and the bis ligated metal-complexes formed therefrom, wherein the metal-ligand complexes are polymerization catalysts comprising the following structure (I).

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to bis- and poly-phosphaguanidine compounds, and the metal-ligand complexes formed therefrom, wherein the metal complexes can be used as procatalysts in polyolefin polymerization. Formulas (I) (II) and (III).

Abstract: Catalyst compositions and polymerization systems include at least one thioguanidine complex according to Formula (I): MQaX4_a (I) in which M is Ti, Zr, or Hf; a is 1 or 2; each group Q of the thioguanidine complex is a bidentate thioguanidine ligand bound to the metal center and having Formula (1a) or Formula (1b), In Formulas (1a) and (1b), each group R1, R2, and R3 is independently chosen from alkyl groups or aryl groups; each group Z1 is independently chosen from alkylene groups. If a=2, groups R3 of the two groups Q are optionally linked to each other through at least one covalent bond. Each X is covalently bonded or coordinated to the metal center and is independently chosen from alkyl groups or halides. The polymerization systems may be configured to copolymerize ethylene and ?-olefins.

Abstract: Dielectric fluid comprising one or more saturated diesters of dimer acids. Such dielectric fluids can also comprise one or more additives such as antioxidants, oxidation inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, pour point depressants, or combinations thereof. Additionally, various embodiments concern an electrical device or component comprising a dielectric fluid containing one or more saturated diesters of dimer acids.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions and polymerization systems include at least one thiourea complex according to Formula (I): MQaX4-a (I) in which M is Ti, Zr, or Hf; a is 1 or 2; each group Q of the thiourea complex is a bidentate thiourea ligand bound to the metal center and having Formula (Ia), Formula (Ib), or Formula (Ic): (Formulas should be inserted here). In Formulas (Ia), (Ib), and (Ic), each group R1, R2, and R3 is independently chosen from alkyl groups or aryl groups; each group Z1 or Z2 is independently chosen from alkylene groups. If a=2, groups R1 of the two groups Q are optionally linked, or groups R3 of the two groups Q are optionally linked. Each X is covalently bonded or coordinated to the metal center and is independently chosen from alkyl groups or halides. The polymerization systems may be configured to copolymerize ethylene and ?-olefins.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of coupling a first compound to a second compound, the method comprising: providing the first compound having a fluorosulfonate substituent; providing the second compound comprising an amine; and reacting the first compound and the second compound in a reaction mixture, the reaction mixture including a catalyst having at least one group 10 atom, the reaction mixture including a base, the base comprising a carbonate salt, a phosphate salt or an acetate salt, the reaction mixture under conditions effective to couple the first compound to the second compound. The present disclosure further describes a one-pot method for coupling a first compound to a second compound in the presence of a mild base.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of synthesizing carbodiimides comprising providing an alkylisothiourea, providing a thiophilic reagent to the reaction mixture and reacting under conditions sufficient to provide the carbodiimide, and wherein the carbodiimide is a polycarbodiimide or a biscarbodiimide. The present disclosure further describes methods for isolating the carbodiimides. The present disclosure additionally describes isolated carbodiimide compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of coupling a first compound to a second compound, the method comprising: providing the first compound having a fluorosulfonate substituent; providing the second compound comprising an alkene; and reacting the first compound and the second compound in a reaction mixture, the reaction mixture including a catalyst having at least one group 10 atom, the reaction mixture under conditions effective to couple the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous compositions which have low or zero volatile organic content (VOC) comprising (i) an open time additive composition of one or more phosphorus acid salts, preferably a phosphoric acid salt, and one or more polyalkoxylates having from 2 to 15 polyalkoxylate chains and an ethylene oxide (EO) content ranging from 20 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of polyalkoxylate solids in the composition. The (i) additive compositions may have a solids content as high as 95 wt. %. Further, the compositions may comprise (ii) one or more aqueous polymer, such as for use in coatings or non-cementitious mortars.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a method of coupling an aromatic compound having a fluorosulfonate substituent to an alkyne. In another aspect, there is provided a method of coupling an aromatic compound having a hydroxyl substituent to an alkyne in a one-pot reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous compositions which have low or zero volatile organic content (VOC) comprising (i) an open time additive composition of one or more phosphorus acid salts, preferably a phosphoric acid salt, and one or more polyalkoxylates having from 2 to 15 polyalkoxylate chains and an ethylene oxide (EO) content ranging from 20 to 70 wt. %, based on the total weight of polyalkoxylate solids in the composition. The (i) additive compositions may have a solids content as high as 95 wt. %. Further, the compositions may comprise (ii) one or more aqueous polymer, such as for use in coatings or non-cementitious mortars.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method of coupling a first compound to a second compound, the method comprising: providing the first compound having a fluorosulfonate substituent; providing the second compound comprising an alkene; and reacting the first compound and the second compound in a reaction mixture, the reaction mixture including a catalyst having at least one group 10 atom, the reaction mixture under conditions effective to couple the first compound to the second compound.

Abstract: Dielectric fluid comprising one or more saturated diesters of dimer acids. Such dielectric fluids can also comprise one or more additives such as antioxidants, oxidation inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, metal deactivators, pour point depressants, or combinations thereof. Additionally, various embodiments concern an electrical device or component comprising a dielectric fluid containing one or more saturated diesters of dimer acids.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a method of coupling a first aromatic compound having a fluorosulfonate substituent to a second aromatic compound having a boron-containing substituent. In another aspect, there is provided a method of coupling a first aromatic compound having a hydroxyl substituent to a second aromatic compound having a boron-containing substituent in a one-pot reaction.

Abstract: The present invention provides nonionic surfactants, compositions incorporating these surfactants, and related methods of making and using such surfactants and compositions. The nonionic surfactants demonstrate excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension properties as well as excellent wetting properties. Further, representative embodiments of the surfactants have, shown low foaming characteristics, indicating that the surfactants would be suitable in applications where resistance to foaming is desired. The surfactants can be used singly or in combination with other nonionic and/or ionic surfactants as desired. As an overview, the nonionic surfactants of the present invention have a structure in which the surfactant backbone includes one or more amine moieties. At least one, preferably two or more branched, cyclic, fused cyclic, and/or spyro hydrophobic moieties are pendant from at least one of the amine moieties.