Abstract: Polyethylene composition has a density of 949-955 kg/m 3 and a melt index MI2 between 15 and 40 g/10 min, and comprises a low molecular weight fraction (A) and a high molecular weight fraction (B), wherein the amount of (A) is 52-58 wt % based on the weight of (A)+(B), and the melt index MI2 of (A) is 200-600 g/10 min. Injection moulded articles, preferably caps or closures, made from the composition are also described.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition is disclosed which comprises from 45 to 55 wt % of an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least 968 kg/m3, and from 55 to 45 wt % of an ethylene polymer (B) having a density of 920 to 955 kg/m3, wherein the composition has a density of 952 to 961 kg/m3, a high load melt index HLMI of 18-28 g/10 min, a ratio of HLMI/ML of 80-150, and a melt elastic modulus G? (G?=3000) of 1200-1600 Pa, where HLMI and ML2 are measured according to ISO1133 at a temperature of 190° C. under loads of 21.6 kg and 2.16 kg respectively.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition is disclosed which comprises from 45 to 55 wt % of an ethylene polymer (A) having a density of at least 968 kg/m3, and from 55 to 45 wt % of an ethylene polymer (B) having a density of 920 to 955 kg/m3, wherein the composition has a density of 952 to 961 kg/m3, a high load melt index HLMI of 18-28 g/10 min, a ratio of HLMI/ML of 80-150, and a melt elastic modulus G? (G?=3000) of 1200-1600 Pa, where HLMI and ML2 are measured according to ISO1133 at a temperature of 190° C. under loads of 21.6 kg and 2.16 kg respectively.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene and ?-olefins having (a) a density (D) in the range 0.900-0.940 g/cm3, (b) a melt index MI2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) in the range of 0.01-50 g/10 min, (c) a melt index MI2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) and Dow Rheology Index (DRI) satisfying the equation [DRI/MI2]>2.65, and (d) a Dart Drop Impact (DDI) in g of a blown film having a thickness of 25 ?m produced from the copolymer satisfying the equation DDI?1900×{1?Exp [?750(D?0.908)2]}×{Exp [(0.919?D)/0.0045]}. The copolymers may be prepared using metallocene catalysis and are preferably prepared in multistage processes carried out in loop reactors in the slurry phase. The copolymers exhibit long chain branching as defined by Dow Rheology Index (DRI) and exhibit unexpected improvements in mechanical properties, in particular dart drop impact, when extruded into blown films.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition having a good balance of strength, flexibility and processability is disclosed, comprising (a) 40-55 wt % of a copolymer fraction (A) comprising ethylene and a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, and having an MI2 of from greater than 300 to 800 g/10 min or a Mw of 15 to 35 kDa; and (b) 45-60 wt % of a copolymer fraction (B) comprising ethylene and a C4-C10 alpha-olefin, wherein the composition has an unpigmented density of 940 to 956 kg/m3 and an MI5 of 0.1 to 1 g/10 min.

Abstract: Copolymers of ethylene and ?-olefins are provided having (a) a density (D) in the range 0.900-0.940 g/cm3, (b) a melt index MI2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) in the range of 0.01-50 g/10 min, (c) a melt index MI2 (2.16 kg, 190° C.) and Dow Rheology Index (DRI) satisfying the equation [DRI/MI2]>2.65, and (d) a Dart Drop Impact (DDI) in g of a blown film having a thickness of 25 ?m produced from the copolymer satisfying the equation DDI?1900×{1?Exp[?750(D?0.908)2]}×{Exp[(0.919?D)/0.0045]}. The copolymers may suitably be prepared by use of metallocene catalysis and are preferably prepared in multistage processes earned out in loop reactors in the slurry phase. The copolymers exhibit long chain branching as defined by Dow Rheology Index (DRI) and exhibit unexpected improvements in mechanical properties, in particular dart drop impact, when extruded into blown films.

Abstract: Film formed from a polyethylene resin composition which obeys a dynamic rheological relationship at 190° C. between melt storage modulus G?, measured in Pa and at a dynamic frequency where the loss modulus G?=3000 Pa, and dynamic complex viscosity ?*100, measured in Pa·s at 100 rad/s, such that (a) G?(G?=3000)>?0.86?*100+z where z=3800, and at the same time (b) G?(G?=3000)>0.875?*100?y where y=650, and having an impact strength (DDT) of at least 250 g, measured on 15 ?m thick film (blown under conditions with BUR=5:1 and Neck Height=8×D) conditioned for 48 hours at 20°-25° C., according to ASTM D1709.

Abstract: Drawn tape, fiber or filament including a multimodal resin having a density of at least 940 kg/m3, a melt index MI5 of 0.05 to 5 g/10 min, and a molecular weight distribution of the resin being less than 40.