Abstract: A polyolefin composition having high transparency, made from or containing: A) a propylene polymer, alternatively a heterophasic polyolefin composition made from or containing the propylene polymer and an ethylene copolymer; B) from 0.01% to 2% by weight of a butene-1 polymer; and C) a clarifying agent; wherein the amounts are referred to the total weight of A)+B)+C).

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyolefins carried out in the presence of an antistatic composition made from or containing: a) a compound of formula R—OH wherein R represents hydrogen or a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; and b) an oligomeric or polymeric organic compound having one or more terminal hydroxyl groups and a viscosity at 40° C. of at least about 20 mm2/sec (DIN 51562).

Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing: (A) from 97.0 to 45.0 wt % of a propylene-1-hexene random copolymer, (B) from 2.0 to 50.0 wt % of fibers, and (Q) from 0.3 wt % to 5.0 wt % of a compatibilizer, the sum (A)+(B)+(Q) being 100, wherein (i) the copolymer has a content of 1-hexene derived units ranging from 0.6 wt % to 3.0 wt % with respect to the copolymer, (ii) the copolymer has the melt flow rate (MFR) measured according to the method ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg) ranging from 0.2 up to 40 g/10 min, (iii) the fibers are selected from the group consisting of glass fibers, carbon fibers, metal fibers, mineral fibers, ceramic fibers, and polymer fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article of manufacture made from or containing a propylene-based terpolymer, having (i) ethylene-derived units in the range from about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.8 wt. %; (ii) 1-butene-derived units in the range from about 1.5 wt. % to about 2.5 wt. %; (iii) a ratio of C2 wt %/C4 wt % in the range from about 0.40 to about 0.80, wherein C2 wt % is the weight percent of ethylene-derived units and C4 wt % is the weight percent of 1-butene-derived units; (iv) a melt flow rate in the range from about 30 g/10 min to about 80 g/10 min; (v) a xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. lower than about 5.0 wt. %; and (vi) a melting point higher than about 140° C. The article can be a container, which can be used for food applications.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition made from or containing: (A) from 97.0 to 45.0 wt % of a propylene-1-hexene random copolymer, (B) from 2.0 to 50.0 wt % of fibers, and (Q) from 0.3 wt % to 5.0 wt % of a compatibilizer, the sum (A)+(B)+(Q) being 100, wherein (i) the copolymer has a content of 1-hexene derived units ranging from 0.6 wt % to 3.0 wt % with respect to the copolymer, (ii) the copolymer has the melt flow rate (MFR) measured according to the method ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg) ranging from 0.2 up to 40 g/10 min, (iii) the fibers are selected from the group consisting of glass fibers, carbon fibers, metal fibers, mineral fibers, ceramic fibers, and polymer fibers.

Abstract: Propylene polymer compositions comprising: A) from 70 wt % to 95 wt %, of a random copolymer of propylene with ethylene, containing from 3.5 wt % to 8.5 wt %, of ethylene derived units, having a content of fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. comprised between 7.1 wt % and 15.2 wt % and having a melting point higher than 142.0° C.; B) from 5 wt % to 35 wt %, of a copolymer of propylene with ethylene, containing from 8.5 wt % to 17.0 wt % of ethylene derived units; the sum A+B being 100; the melt flow rate, MFR (ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg).) from 0.6 g/10 min to 20.2 g/10 min.

Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.2 wt % to 1.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.16??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; and (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polyolefins carried out in the presence of an antistatic composition made from or containing: a) a compound of formula R—OH wherein R represents hydrogen or a linear or branched, saturated alkyl group having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms; and b) an oligomeric or polymeric organic compound having one or more terminal hydroxyl groups and a viscosity at 40° C. of at least about 20 mm2/sec (DIN 51562).

Abstract: The present technology relates to articles for use in healthcare or medical applications, such as blow-fill-seal applications, made of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer that demonstrate good optical properties after heat sterilization.

Abstract: The present technology relates to container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-butene terpolymer wherein in the terpolymer: i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 1.8 wt %; ii) the content of 1-butene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 6.5 wt %; iii) the ratio C2 wt %/C4 wt % ranges from 0.12 to 0.22; wherein C2 wt % is the weight percentage of ethylene derived units, and C4 wt % is the weight percentage of 1-butene derived units; iv) the total content of ethylene and 1-butene derived units is comprised between 4.2 wt % and 7.5 wt %; v) the melt flow rate (MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) ranges from 20 to 80 g/10 min; vi) the xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. is lower than 7.0 wt %; and vii) the melting point is higher than 140° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container comprising a propylene, ethylene, and 1-hexene terpolymer comprising: (i) an ethylene content of 0.6-1.1 wt %; (ii) a 1-hexene content of 1.1-2.8 wt %; (iii) an ethylene to 1-hexene ratio (C2/C6) that fulfills the following equation (I); C2/C6<0.39; wherein C2 is the ethylene content and C6 is the 1-hexene content; and (iv) the melt flow rate (MFR, ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) is 32-64 g/10 min.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an article of manufacture made from or containing a propylene-based terpolymer, having (i) ethylene-derived units in the range from about 0.5 wt. % to about 1.8 wt. %; (ii) 1-butene-derived units in the range from about 1.5 wt. % to about 2.5 wt. %; (iii) a ratio of C2 wt %/C4 wt % in the range from about 0.40 to about 0.80, wherein C2 wt % is the weight percent of ethylene-derived units and C4 wt % is the weight percent of 1-butene-derived units; (iv) a melt flow rate in the range from about 30 g/10 min to about 80 g/10 min; (v) a xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. lower than about 5.0 wt. %; and (vi) a melting point higher than about 140° C. The article can be a container, which can be used for food applications.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising: A) from 65 wt % to 85 wt %, of a propylene/ethylene/1-butene terpolymer wherein: i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.6 wt % to 2.5 wt; ii) the content of 1-butene derived units ranges from 6 wt % to 12 wt %; iii) the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranges from 3.5 wt % to 20 wt %; B) from 15 wt % to 35 wt % of a propylene/ethylene copolymer having a content of ethylene derived units ranging from 10 wt % to 40 wt %; the copolymer optionally can contains 1-butene derived units in an amount less than 1 wt %; the sum A)+B) being 100.

Abstract: The present technology relates to container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-butene terpolymer wherein in the terpolymer: i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 1.8 wt %; ii) the content of 1-butene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 6.5 wt %; iii) the ratio C2 wt %/C4 wt % ranges from 0.12 to 0.22; wherein C2 wt % is the weight percentage of ethylene derived units, and C4 wt % is the weight percentage of 1-butene derived units; iv) the total content of ethylene and 1-butene derived units is comprised between 4.2 wt % and 7.5 wt %; v) the melt flow rate (MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg) ranges from 20 to 80 g/10 min; vi) the xylene soluble fraction at 25° C. is lower than 7.0 wt %; and vii) the melting point is higher than 140° C.

Abstract: The present technology relates to articles for use in healthcare or medical applications, such as blow-fill-seal applications, made of a propylene-ethylene random copolymer that demonstrate good optical properties after heat sterilization.

Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein in the terpolymer: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 2.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 1.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.55??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.

Abstract: A container comprising a propylene, ethylene, 1-hexene terpolymer wherein: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.2 wt % to 1.0 wt %; (ii) the content of 1-hexene derived units ranges from 3.5 wt % to 5.5 wt %; (iii) the content of ethylene derived units fulfills the following equation (I); C2<C6*0.16??(I); wherein C2 is the content of ethylene derived units wt % and C6 is the content of 1-hexene derived units wt %; and (iv) the melt flow rate MFR measured according to ISO 1133, 230° C., 2.16 kg ranges from 15 to 80 g/10 min.

Abstract: A case for valve-regulated lead-acid battery comprising an olefin polymer composition comprising: A) From 60 wt % to 95 wt %, of a propylene homopolymer, or a copolymer of propylene containing 3% or less of ethylene, said homopolymer or copolymer having a Polydispersity Index (P.I.) value of from 4.6 to 10 and a fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., higher than 98 molar %; and B) from 5 wt % to 40 wt %, of a copolymer of propylene and ethylene containing from 30 wt % to 65 wt % of ethylene derived units; the sum A)+B) being 100.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising: A) from 65 wt % to 85 wt %, of a propylene/ethylene/1-butene terpolymer wherein: i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.6 wt % to 2.5 wt; ii) the content of 1-butene derived units ranges from 6 wt % to 12 wt %; iii) the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. ranges from 3.5 wt % to 20 wt %; B) from 15 wt % to 35 wt % of a propylene/ethylene copolymer having a content of ethylene derived units ranging from 10 wt % to 40 wt %; the copolymer optionally can contains 1-butene derived units in an amount less than 1 wt %; the sum A)+B) being 100.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an UV absorbing polymer composition comprising effective amounts of (a1) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12 of the periodic table, wherein the oxide is doped with In, Ga and/or Al, and (b1) a UV stabilizing/absorbing substance comprising a sterically hindered amine and/or a polymeric hydroxyphenyltriazine; or (a2) a nanoparticulate oxide selected from oxides of the groups 4 and 12, and (b2) a UV light stabilizing substance comprising a N-oxygen-substituted sterically hindered amine. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a polymer comprising said composition and the use of said composition as a UV absorber in polymers, particularly in agricultural films or packaging films. Finally, the present invention relates to a process for producing doped nanoparticulate metal oxides.