Abstract: Embodiments of a method of producing a multimodal ethylene-based polymer comprising a first catalyst and a second catalyst in a first solution polymerization reactor and a third catalyst in a second solution polymerization reactor.

Abstract: A process to prepare an alpha composition comprising a first ethylene/alpha-olefin/interpolymer fraction and a second ethylene/alpha-olefin/interpolymer fraction; said process comprising polymerizing, in one reactor, a reaction mixture, comprising ethylene and an alpha-olefin, a biphenyl phenol metal complex selected from Structure 1, as described herein, and a biphenyl phenol metal complex selected from Structure 2, as described herein; and alpha compositions prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A solution polymerization process for producing ethylene-based polymer includes introducing ethylene monomer, hydrocarbon solvent, and Ziegler-Natta catalyst into an entrance of a solution polymerization reactor. An ethylene-based polymer is produced by solution polymerizing the ethylene monomer in hydrocarbon solvent. Subsequently, a catalyst deactivator is introduced into x the exit of the solution polymerization reactor, thereby producing hydrochloric acid byproduct. The catalyst deactivator includes long chain carboxylate and at least one cation selected from Groups 1, 2, and 12 of the IUPAC periodic table, with the exception of calcium. The catalyst deactivator reduces the effectiveness of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst and neutralizes the hydrochloric acid by forming a chloride salt other than calcium chloride.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing isomerization during the copolymerization of ethylene with an ?-olefin comprising adding to a reactor a reaction mixture comprising hydrogen, ethylene, an ?-olefin, a solvent and a catalyst; where the catalyst does not include a chain shuttling agent that comprises dialkyl zinc; heating the reactor to a first temperature to react the ethylene with the ?-olefin to form a copolymer; discharging from the reactor a first product stream to a heat exchanger; where the product stream comprises the copolymer; adding to the product stream prior to the heat exchanger a first additive that is operative to reduce isomerization of the ?-olefin; and discharging from the heat exchanger a second product stream.

Abstract: A solution polymerization process for producing ethylene-based polymer includes introducing ethylene monomer, hydrocarbon solvent, and Ziegler-Natta catalyst into an entrance of a solution polymerization reactor. An ethylene-based polymer is produced by solution polymerizing the ethylene monomer in hydrocarbon solvent. Subsequently, a catalyst deactivator is introduced into the exit of the solution polymerization reactor, thereby producing hydrochloric acid byproduct. The catalyst deactivator includes long chain carboxylate and at least one cation selected from Groups 1, 2, and 12 of the IUPAC periodic table, with the exception of calcium. The catalyst deactivator reduces the effectiveness of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst and neutralizes the hydrochloric acid by forming a chloride salt other than calcium chloride.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of producing a multimodal ethylene-based polymer comprising a first catalyst and a second catalyst in a first solution polymerization reactor and a third catalyst in a second solution polymerization reactor.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form an ethylene/a-olefin interpolymer, comprising at least the following steps A) through C): A) polymerizing, in at least one reactor, at least one reaction mixture comprising ethylene and the a-olefin, in a solution polymerization, and in the presence of at least the following components I), II) and III): I) at least one compound of Structure 1, as described herein; II) at least one co-catalyst, as described herein; III) at least one compound of Structure 2, as described herein; B) separating the final polymer solution into at least a polymer-rich solution and a polymer-free solution; and optionally, at least a portion of the polymer-free solution is recycled back to the reactor; C) maintaining the level of the at least one compound of Structure 2 in the at least one reactor, from 100 ppm to 10,000 ppm, as described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for reducing isomerization during the copolymerization of ethylene with an ?-olefin comprising adding to a reactor a reaction mixture comprising hydrogen, ethylene, an ?-olefin, a solvent and a catalyst; where the catalyst does not include a chain shuttling agent that comprises dialkyl zinc; heating the reactor to a first temperature to react the ethylene with the ?-olefin to form a copolymer; discharging from the reactor a first product stream to a heat exchanger; where the product stream comprises the copolymer; adding to the product stream prior to the heat exchanger a first additive that is operative to reduce isomerization of the ?-olefin; and discharging from the heat exchanger a second product stream.

Abstract: The invention provides a process to form an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, comprising at least the following steps A) through C): A) polymerizing, in at least one reactor, at least one reaction mixture comprising ethylene and the ?-olefin, in a solution polymerization, and in the presence of at least the following components I), II) and III): I) at least one compound of Structure 1, as described herein; II) at least one co-catalyst, as described herein; III) at least one compound of Structure 2, as described herein; B) separating the final polymer solution into at least a polymer-rich solution and a polymer-free solution; and optionally, at least a portion of the polymer-free solution is recycled back to the reactor; C) maintaining the level of the at least one compound of Structure 2 in the at least one reactor, from 100 ppm to 10,000 ppm, as described herein.

Abstract: Convert dichloroisopropyl ether into a halogenated derivative by contacting the dichloroisopropyl ether with a source of hydrogen and a select heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst under process conditions selected from a combination of a temperature within a range of from 50 degrees centigrade (° C.) to 350° C., a pressure within a range of from atmospheric pressure (0.1 megapascals) to 1000 pounds per square inch (6.9 MPa), a liquid feed volume flow to catalyst mass ratio between 0.5 and 10 L/Kg*h and a volume hydrogen/volume liquid ratio between 100 and 5000 ml gas/ml liquid. The halogenated derivative is at least one of 1-chloro-2-propanol and 1,2-dichloropropane 1, and glycerin monochlorohydrin.

Abstract: Convert dichloroisopropyl ether into a halogenated derivative by contacting the dichloroisopropyl ether with a source of hydrogen and a select heterogeneous hydrogenation catalyst under process conditions selected from a combination of a temperature within a range of from 50 degrees centigrade (° C.) to 350° C., a pressure within a range of from atmospheric pressure (0.1 mega-pascals) to 1000 pounds per square inch (6.9 MPa), a liquid feed volume flow to catalyst mass ratio between 0.5 and 10 L/Kg*h and a volume hydrogen/volume liquid ratio between 100 and 5000 ml gas/ml liquid. The halogenated derivative is at least one of 1-chloro-2-propanol and 1,2-dichloropropane 1, and glycerin monochlorohydrin.

Abstract: A catalyst support for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, molybdenum, at least one metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, ruthenium, chromium, gold, zirconium, and aluminum, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions for producing mixed alcohols from a synthesis gas feed. The catalyst composition comprises a catalytic metal combination on a catalyst support, a first optional promoter and a second optional promoter, where the catalytic metal combination consists essentially of iridium, vanadium, and molybdenum.

Abstract: Catalytic composition for producing an alpha-olefin and methods of making same. The catalytic composition includes a gamma-alumina substrate dopes with at least one element consisting of bismuth, copper, gallium, phosphorus, tin, and zinc, an amount of each element being within a range of from 150 parts per million to 1000 parts per million relative to a total doped weight of the gamma-alumina substrate. Additionally, at least one element is combined with at least one element consisting of cesium, lithium, and magnesium, an amount of each element being within the range of from 150 parts per million to 1000 parts per million relative to the total doped weight of the gamma-alumina substrate.

Abstract: A catalyst suitable for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, two or more metals selected from ruthenium, palladium, gold, chromium, aluminum and tin, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols.

Abstract: A catalyst for manufacturing a mixture of alcohols from synthesis gas comprises a combination of nickel, molybdenum, at least one metal selected from the group consisting of palladium, ruthenium, chromium, gold, zirconium, and aluminium, and at least one of an alkali metal or alkaline earth series metal as a promoter. The catalyst may be used in a process for converting synthesis gas wherein the primary product is a mixture of ethanol (EtOH), propanol (PrOH), and butanol (BuOH), optionally in conjunction with higher alcohols.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions for producing mixed alcohols from a synthesis gas feed. The catalyst composition comprises a catalytic metal combination on a catalyst support, a first optional promoter and a second optional promoter, where the catalytic metal combination consists essentially of iridium, vanadium, and molybdenum.

Abstract: Catalytic composition for producing an alpha-olefin and methods of making same. The catalytic composition includes a gamma-alumina substrate dopes with at least one element consisting of bismuth, copper, gallium, phosphorus, tin, and zinc, an amount of each element being within a range of from 150 parts per million to 1000 parts per million relative to a total doped weight of the gamma-alumina substrate. Additionally, at least one element is combined with at least one element consisting of cesium, lithium, and magnesium, an amount of each element being within the range of from 150 parts per million to 1000 parts per million relative to the total doped weight of the gamma-alumina substrate.

Abstract: A supported catalyst composition suitable for use in converting synthesis gas to alcohols comprises a catalytic metal, a catalyst promoter and a catalyst support.