Abstract: A bimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer consisting essentially of a higher molecular weight component and a lower molecular weight component and, when in melted form at 190 degrees Celsius, is characterized by a unique melt property space defined by a combination of high-load melt index, melt flow ratio, and melt elasticity properties. A blown film consisting essentially of the bimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer. A method of synthesizing the bimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer. A method of making the blown film. A manufactured article comprising the bimodal ethylene-co-1-hexene copolymer.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) as drawn in the description, wherein M is a Group 4 metal, one R is a silicon-containing organic solubilizing group, and the other R is a silicon-containing organic solubilizing group or a silicon-free organic solubilizing group. A method of synthesizing the compound (1). A solution of compound (1) in alkane solvent. A catalyst system comprising or made from compound (1) and an activator. A method of polymerizing an olefin monomer with the catalyst system.

Abstract: A compound of formula (1) as drawn herein, wherein M is a Group 4 metal and each R independently is a silicon-free organic solubilizing group. A method of synthesizing the compound (1). A solution of compound (1) in alkane solvent. A catalyst system comprising or made from compound (1) and an activator. A method of polymerizing an olefin monomer with the catalyst system.

Abstract: A bimodal linear polyethylene composition, products made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles containing same.

Abstract: A bimodal polyethylene composition, products made therefrom, methods of making and using same, and articles, including bottle caps and closures, containing same.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a bimodal polyethylene may include a high molecular weight component and a low molecular weight component. The bimodal polyethylene may have a density of from 0.933 grams per centimeter (g/cm3) to 0.960 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) of from 0.3 decigrams per minute (dg/min) to 1.2 dg/min, a melt flow ratio (MFR21) greater than 80.0, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) greater than 10, a reverse comonomer distribution, and a shear thinning index of from 5.0 to 20.0. Methods for producing the bimodal polyethylene, articles manufactured from the bimodal polyethylene are also provided.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a thermoplastic composition may comprise from 0.5 wt. % to 75.0 wt. % of recycled polyethylene comprising a blend of polyethylene recovered from post-consumer material, pre-consumer material, or combinations thereof, and from 25.0 wt. % to 99.5 wt. % of virgin raw polyethylene comprising unimodal polyethylene, bimodal polyethylene, or combinations thereof, wherein at least 90.0 wt. % of the thermoplastic composition is comprised of the post-consumer recycled polyethylene and the virgin raw polyethylene. Manufactured articles made from the thermoplastic composition, such as coated conductors, are also provided.

Abstract: A bimodal copolymer comprises on average at least 90 weight-percent units derived from ethylene and at least 0.05 weight percent units derived from an ?-olefin comonomer having from 4 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein the copolymer has the properties described herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure directed towards converting a non-metallocene precatalyst into a productivity enhanced non-metallocene catalyst. As an example, the present disclosure provides a method of making an productivity enhanced non-metallocene catalyst, the method comprising combining a first non-metallocene precatalyst, an effective amount of an activator, and an effective amount of a productivity-increasing organic compound under conditions effective for the activator and the productivity-increasing organic compound to chemically convert the first non-metallocene precatalyst into the productivity enhanced non-metallocene catalyst; wherein the productivity-increasing organic compound is of formula (A), as detailed herein.

Abstract: A method of making an attenuated-light-off hybrid catalyst, the method comprising combining a faster-light-off catalyst with an effective amount of a kinetics modifier compound of formula (A1), (B1), or (C1): R5—C?C—R6 (A1), (R5)2C?C?C(R6)2 (B1), or (R5)(R7)C?C(R6)(R7) (C1) as defined herein under effective reaction conditions to give an attenuated hybrid catalyst that exhibits an attenuated light-off kinetics profile (relative to that of the faster-light-off catalyst); wherein the faster-light-off catalyst has been made by activating a hybrid precatalyst (i.e., an unactivated “coordination entity” or “ligand-metal complex”) of structural formula (I): (Cp) (L)k(X)x (I) as defined herein; and related methods, compositions and uses.

Abstract: A method of making an attenuated-light-off post-metallocene catalyst (“attenuated post-metallocene catalyst” or “attenuated P-M catalyst”), the method comprising combining a faster-light-off catalyst with an effective amount of a kinetics modifier compound of formula (A1), (B1), or (C1): R5—C?C—R6 (A1), (R5)2C?C?C(R6)2 (B1), or (R5)(R7)C?C(R6)(R7) (C1) as defined herein under effective reaction conditions to give an attenuated post-metallocene catalyst that exhibits an attenuated light-off kinetics profile (relative to that of the faster-light-off catalyst); wherein the faster-light-off catalyst has been made by activating a post-metallocene precatalyst (i.e., an unactivated “coordination entity” or “ligand-metal complex”) of structural formula (I): (D)dM(T)t(Q)q(X)x (I) as defined herein; and related methods, compositions and uses.

Abstract: Provided are bimodal linear low density polyethylene copolymers (B-LLDPE copolymers) that have a combination of improved properties comprising at least one processability characteristic similar or better than that of an unblended monomodal ZN-LLDPE and a dart impact property similar or better than that of an unblended monomodal MCN-LLDPE. For the various aspects, the B-LLDPE copolymer has a density from 0.8900 to 0.9300 g/cm3; a melt index (I2) from 0.1 g/10 min. to 5 g/10 min.; a Mz from 600,000 to 1,200,000 g/mol; and a hexane extractables content present in a value of up to 2.6 wt. % as measured according to ASTM D-5227:95. The B-LLDPE copolymer can be further characterized by a first melt flow ratio (I21/I2) from 25 to 65 and a first molecular weight ratio (Mz/Mw) from 3.5 to 5.5.

Abstract: A method of making an attenuated-light-off post-metallocene catalyst, the method comprising combining a faster-light-off catalyst with an effective amount of a kinetics modifier compound of formula (A1), (B1), or (C1): R5-C?C—R6 (A1), (R5)2C?C?C(R6)2 (B1), or (R5)(R7)C?C(R6)(R7) (C1) as defined herein under effective reaction conditions to give an attenuated post-metallocene catalyst that exhibits an attenuated light-off monomer uptake profile (relative to that of the faster-light-off catalyst); wherein the faster-light-off catalyst has been made by activating a post-metallocene precatalyst of structural formula (I) as defined herein; and related methods, compositions and uses.

Abstract: A method of making an attenuated-light-off post-metallocene catalyst, the method comprising combining a faster-light-off catalyst with an effective amount of a kinetics modifier compound of formula (A1), (B1), or (C1): R5—C?C—R6 (A1), (R5)2C=C?C(R6)2 (B1), or (R5)(R7)C?C(R6)(R7)(C1) as defined herein under effective reaction conditions to give an attenuated post-metallocene catalyst that exhibits an attenuated light-off monomer uptake profile (relative to that of the faster-light-off catalyst); wherein the faster-light-off catalyst has been made by activating a post-metallocene precatalyst of structural formula (I) as defined herein; and related methods, compositions and uses.

Abstract: Provided are bimodal linear low density polyethylene copolymers (B-LLDPE copolymers) that have a combination of improved properties comprising at least one processability characteristic similar or better than that of an unblended monomodal ZN-LLDPE and a dart impact property similar or better than that of an unblended monomodal MCN-LLDPE. For the various aspects, the B-LLDPE copolymer has a density from 0.8900 to 0.9300 g/cm3; a melt index (I2) from 0.1 g/10 min. to 5 g/10 min.; a Mz from 600,000 to 1,900,000 g/mol; and a SHI from 5.35 to 75 ?*(1.0)/?*(100). The B-LLDPE copolymer can be further characterized by a first melt flow ratio (I21/I2) from 32 to 140 and a first molecular weight ratio (Mz/Mw) from 4.5 to 11.

Abstract: Embodiments provide bimodal polymerization catalyst systems comprising metallocene olefin polymerization catalysts and biphenylphenol polymerization catalysts made from biphenylphenol polymerization precatalysts of Formula I.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards catalyst formulations including a metallocene and a stearic compound selected from bis 2-hydroxyethyl stearyl amine, aluminum distearate, and combinations thereof, where the metallocene is represented by the following formula: (Formula (I)) wherein each n-PR is n-propyl, and each X is independently CH3, Cl, or F.

Abstract: A spray-dried zirconocene catalyst system comprising a zirconocene catalyst and a hydrophobic fumed silica, which supports the zirconocene catalyst. A spray-drying method of making same. Polyolefins; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

Abstract: A nucleating agent-free and LLDPE-free polyolefin composition for making films with enhanced barrier properties against water vapor and oxygen gas. Related aspects include formulations, manufactured articles, films, and methods.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods for controlling a polymerization reaction including determining an instantaneous density model for a gas-phase polymerization, and utilizing the instantaneous density model to monitor the polymerization reaction to determine if a threshold instantaneous density is reached.