Abstract: Processes for the polymerization of olefins with extracted metal carboxylate salts are provided. The polymerization processes have increased productivity and/or increased resin bulk density.

Abstract: Processes for the polymerization of olefins with extracted metal carboxylate salts are provided. The polymerization processes have increased productivity and/or increased resin bulk density.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various processes, including continuous fluidized-bed gas-phase polymerization processes for making a high strength, high density polyethylene copolymer, comprising (including): contacting monomers that include ethylene and optionally at least one non-ethylene monomer with fluidized catalyst particles in a gas phase in the presence of hydrogen gas at an ethylene partial pressure of 100 psi or more and a polymerization temperature of 105° C. or less to produce a polyethylene copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc or more and an ESCR Index of 1.0 or more wherein the catalyst particles are prepared at an activation temperature of 700° C. or less, and include silica, chromium, and titanium.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various processes, including continuous fluidized-bed gas-phase polymerization processes for making a high strength, high density polyethylene copolymer, comprising (including): contacting monomers that include ethylene and optionally at least one non-ethylene monomer with fluidized catalyst particles in a gas phase in the presence of hydrogen gas at an ethylene partial pressure of 100 psi or more and a polymerization temperature of 105° C. or less to produce a polyethylene copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc or more and an ESCR Index of 1.0 or more wherein the catalyst particles are prepared at an activation temperature of 700° C. or less, and include silica, chromium, and titanium.

Abstract: A process for producing polymer in a gas phase reactor by introducing a stream of monomer and gas into a polymerization zone while providing at least one liquid component in the polymerization zone.

Abstract: A process for producing polymer in a gas phase reactor by introducing a stream of monomer and gas into a polymerization zone while providing at least one liquid component in the polymerization zone.

Abstract: A process for controlling the molecular weight (Mw) and molecular weight distribution (MWD) of polybutadiene polymerized in an otherwise gas phase process using a rare earth catalyst is provided.

Abstract: A process for producing polymer in a gas phase reactor by introducing a stream of monomer and gas into a polymerization zone while providing at least one liquid component in the polymerization zone.

Abstract: There is provided a polymerization of a sticky polymer in the presence of a catalyst under polymerization conditions using carbon black as the inert particulate material, the improvement comprises conducting said polymerization in the presence of a carbon black that has been treated with a sulfur donor and/or an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: There is provided a polymerization, especially a gas phase polymerization, of a sticky polymer in the presence of a catalyst under polymerization conditions using carbon black as an inert particulate material, the improvement comprises conducting said polymerization in the presence of a carbon black having a sugar-containing or sugar-derived binder, which carbon black is prepared by heating the carbon black to a temperature of at least about 280° C. for a time sufficient to decompose said sugar-containing or sugar-derived binder prior to polymerization.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing polydienes, such as polybutadiene and polyisoprene, in a gas phase fluidized bed reactor using a pre-activated nickel catalyst which is highly active for cost effective production of these dienes in gas phase.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a polydiene comprising polymerizing a diene selected from the group consisting of butadiene, isoprene, or a mixture thereof under polymerization conditions in a gas phase reactor optionally in the presence of an inert particulate material and in the presence of a catalyst comprising (i) a rare earth metal component, (ii) a transition metal component selected from the group consisting of nickel compound, cobalt compound or titanium compound, and (iii) cocatalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a 1,2-vinyl-polybutadiene with an adjustable amount of vinyl linkages in the microstructure of the polymer which comprises polymerizing 1,3-butadiene in a gas phase reactor under polymerization conditions using an inert gas in the presence of a catalyst comprising: (a) a cobalt compound; (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of a phosphine, a xanthogen, a thiocyanide, a carbon disulfide, and mixtures thereof; and (c) an organoaluminum compound, and optionally a modifier (d) can be included in the catalyst composition. There is also provided a novel resin particle prepared by the process.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting polymer build-up in a recycle line and a heat exchanger during a polymerization process of one or more alpha olefins, particularly sticky polymers, or of one or more diolefins such as butadiene, isoprene, styrene, or styrene and butadiene which method comprises introducing as an antifouling agent an alcohol having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkyl or cycloalkyl ether having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, ammonia, an ester of an inorganic acid, a compound of a group IV element of the periodic table, alkyl and aryl amines, a sulfur-containing compound, or a mixture thereof at one or more locations in the recycle gas line in an amount sufficient to inhibit polymer buildup.

Abstract: There is provided a method for terminating a gas phase polymerization of a compound selected from the group consisting of a conjugated diene, a vinyl-substituted aromatic compound, and mixtures thereof, in a polymerization vessel in the presence of a catalyst, and optionally in the presence of an inert particulate material, comprising introducing a kill agent selected from the group consisting of an alcohol having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkyl or cycloalkyl monoether, ammonia, water, an alkyl or aryl amine, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a process comprising polymerizing a compound selected from the group consisting of a conjugated diene, a vinyl-substituted aromatic compound, and mixtures thereof in a gas phase fluidized polymerization vessel under polymerization conditions in the presence of at least one anionic initiator, optionally in the presence of an inert particulate material. A novel resin particle produced by the process is also provided.