Abstract: A propylene/ethylene/1-hexene terpolymer containing from 1.0 wt % to 2.5 wt %, of ethylene derived units and from 2.0 wt % to 4.0 wt % of 1-hexene derived units, the sum of the amounts of propylene, ethylene and 1-.hexene derived units being 100, having the following features: a) the amount (Wt %) of 1-hexene (C6) and the amount (Wt %) of ethylene (C2) fulfill the following relation: C2<?0.18C6+2.86; b) Polydispersity index (PI) ranging from 2 to 10; c) melting temperature ranging from 125° C., to 139° C.; d) solubility in xylene at 25° C. below 10 wt %; e) melt index (MFR) of from 4 to 6 g/10? dg/min, according to ISO method 1133; and f) crystallization temperature ranging from 85° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: A strap comprising a propylene and 1-hexene copolymer containing from 0.3 wt % to less than 5 wt % of 1-hexene derived units said copolymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) determined according to ISO method 1133 (230° C., 2.16 kg ranging from 0.3 to less than 11 g/10 min.

Abstract: A propylene composition comprising (percent by weight): A) 60%-95%, of a crystalline propylene copolymer containing from 2.0% to 10.0% of ethylene derived units having a melting point ranging from 148° C. to 160° C.; wherein the melting temperature Tm is measured by DSC on the as-reactor polymer; B) 40%-5%, of a copolymer of ethylene containing from 70% to 85%, of ethylene derived units intrinsic viscosity ranging from 0.8 to 3 dl/g.

Abstract: A propylene polymer composition comprising (percent by weight): A) 74%-84% of a propylene homopolymer having a Polydispersity Index (P.I.) value of from 4.6 to 10, a fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., higher than 90%, and a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 110 to 200 g/10 min; B) 16%-26%, of a copolymer of propylene with from 39% to 48%, of ethylene derived units; the composition having an intrinsic viscosity of the fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C. comprised between 2.7 and 4.0 dl/g; and a MFR L (Melt Flow Rate according to ISO 1133, condition L, i.e. 230° C. and 2.16 kg load) from 30 to 80 g/10 min.

Abstract: Films or sheets of polypropylene, particularly biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, exhibiting excellent physical and mechanical properties combined with good processing characteristics can be prepared from propylene polymers prepared in the presence of Ziegler-Natta catalysts comprising a succinate and a diether compound.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight): A) from 7% to 19%; of a copolymer of propylene and 1-hexene wherein said copolymer contains less than 1% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 81% to 93% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 86% to 95% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at room temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 14% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 50% to 65%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition for pipes comprising (percent by weight): A) from 1% to 9.5%; of a copolymer of propylene and hexene-1 wherein said copolymer comprises from 0.1 to 5% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 80.5% to 99% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 50% to 85% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at ambient temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 50% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 30% to 70%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: Random copolymers of propylene with ethylene, and optionally other olefins, comprising from 3.5% to 6.5% by weight of ethylene and having a melt flow rate (MFR) according to ISO 1133 (230° C., 2.16 Kg) of less than 10 g/10 min and a melting temperature (Tm), determined by DSC, satisfying the relation: 45° C.?Tm+C?150° C. wherein C is the quantity (by weight) of ethylene in the copolymer. The random copolymers of the invention are specifically suited for cast film and/or sheet applications.

Abstract: Polyolefin compositions particularly suitable for cast film, exhibiting heat sealability, retortability, low haze and stiffness, comprising: 1) 75-85% of a propylene homopolymer or copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or one or more C4-C10 ?-olefin(s), the homopolymer or copolymer having melting temperature equal to or higher than 150° C., 2) 15-25% of a copolymer of ethylene with one or more C4-C10 ?-olefin(s) containing from 20 to 30% of said C4-C10 ?-olefin(s); said composition having MFR (at 230° C., 2.16 kg) of from 5-10 g/10 min, the total content of ethylene of from 10 to 20%, the total content of C4-C10 ?-olefin(s) of from 2 to 8%, the ratio XStot/XSm of the total fraction soluble in Xylene at room temperature to the fraction soluble in Xylene at room temperature of the matrix component (1) of from 5 to 15, and the value of the intrinsic viscosity of the total fraction soluble in Xylene at room temperature (XSIVtot) of 1.5 dl/g or less.

Abstract: A process for the production of a corona-treated polyolefin film comprising the gas-phase polymerization of one or more ?-olefins in the presence of a polymerization catalyst and an antistatic agent having a molecular weight higher than 500, said antistatic agent being fed at any stage of the polymerization process in an amount from 30 to 500 ppm weight based on the weight of the produced polyolefin.

Abstract: Articles, particularly pressure pipes, having high strength as well as high stiffness and very good impact resistance even at low temperatures can be obtained by using a heterophasic polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight) 70-90% of a random copolymer of propylene with 0.5-6% of 1-hexene, and 10-30% of a polymer of ethylene with a C3-C10 ?-olefin and optionally a diene, wherein the polymer of ethylene has an ethylene content higher than 45% and an intrinsic viscosity [?] value from 3 to 5 dl/g. A particular advantage of the present invention is that articles comprising the above heterophasic polyolefin composition show a low ductile to brittle transition temperature (DBTT).

Abstract: A terpolymer containing propylene, ethylene and an alpha olefins of formula CH2?CHZ wherein Z is an hydrocarbon group having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms wherein: (i) the content of ethylene derived units ranges from 0.5 wt % to 5.0 wt %; (ii) the content of alpha olefin derived units ranges from 1.0 wt % to 5.0 wt %; (iii) the amount (Wt %) of alpha-olefin (C6), the amount (Wt %) of ethylene (C2) and the melting point (Tm) of the terpolymer fulfil the following relation (1) Tm>?(C2+0.8C6)*6+157 (1) (iv) the polydispersity index (P1) ranges from 3 to 8.

Abstract: A propylene/ethylene/1-hexene terpolymer containing from 1.0 wt % to 2.5 wt %, of ethylene derived units and from 2.0 wt % to 3.5 wt % of 1-hexene derived units, the sum of the amounts of propylene, ethylene and 1-.hexene derived units being 100, having the following features: a)the amount (Wt %) of 1-hexene (C6) and the amount (Wt %) of ethylene (C2) fulfil the following relation (i): 0.5<C6-C2<1.7 (i) wherein C2 is the % wt of ethylene derived units content and C6 is the % wt of 1-hexene derived units content b) Polydispersity index (PI) ranging from 2 to 4.5; c) melting temperature ranges from 125° C., to 138° C.; d) the melting temperature (Tm) and the sum of ethylene content (C2 wt %) and 1-hexene content (C6 wt %) fulfil the following relation (ii) C2+C6<37-0.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition comprising (percent by weight): A) from 7% to 19%; of a copolymer of propylene and 1-hexene wherein said copolymer contains less than 1% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 81% to 93% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 86% to 95% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at room temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 14% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 50% to 65%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: A polyolefin composition for pipes comprising (percent by weight): A) from 1% to 9.5%; of a copolymer of propylene and hexene-1 wherein said copolymer comprises from 0.1 to 5% of recurring units derived from hexene-1; B) from 80.5% to 99% of a heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising: B1) from 50% to 85% of a propylene homopolymer, said propylene polymer being insoluble in xylene at ambient temperature in an amount over 85% having a polydispersity Index ranging from 3 to 10; and a Melt Index from 0.5 to 10 dg/min; B2) from 5% to 50% of a copolymer of ethylene and propylene having an ethylene derived units content ranging from 30% to 70%; said polymeric composition having a Melt Index from 0.05 to 10 dg/min.

Abstract: A heterophasic polypropylene composition comprising (percent by weight referred to the sum of components A) and B)): A) from 80% to 97% of a random copolymer of propylene containing from 0.1 to 4% of 1-hexene derived units; B) from 3-20% of a copolymer of propylene and ethylene having a content of ethylene derived units ranging from 50% to 55% extremes excluded; wherein the heterophasic polypropylene composition is endowed with a Melt Flow Rate: measured according to ISO 1133 (230° C., 5 Kg) ranging from 0.5 to 5 g/10 min; and an intrinsic viscosity (IV) of the fraction soluble in xylene at room temperature ranging from 2.5 to 5.

Abstract: A propylene/ethylene/1-hexene terpolymer containing from 1.0 wt% to 2.5 wt %, of ethylene derived units and from 2.0 wt % to 4.0 wt % of 1-hexene derived units, the sum of the amounts of propylene, ethylene and 1-.hexene derived units being 100, having the following features: a) the amount (Wt %) of 1-hexene (C6) and the amount (Wt %) of ethylene (C2) fulfil the following relation: C2<?0.18C6+2.86; b) Polydispersity index (PI) ranging from 2 to 10; c) melting temperature ranging from 125° C., to 139° C.; d) solubility in xylene at 25° C. below 10 wt %; e) melt index (MFR) of from 4 to 6 g/10? dg/min, according to ISO method 1133; and f) crystallization temperature ranging from 85° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition for injection-moulded drainage systems comprising 78-84 wt % of a crystalline propylene polymer, 8 to less than 13 wt % of an elastomeric copolymer and 8 to less than 13 wt % of polyethylene. The said composition exhibits a flexural modulus value higher than 1400 MPa, a melt flow rate (MFR), determined according to ISO method 1133 (230° C. and 2.16 kg), of from 1.5 to 5.0 g/10 min, and a value of Izod impact resistance at 0° C. of more than 6 kJ/m2 according to ISO method 180/1 A.

Abstract: A process for the production of a corona-treated polyolefin film comprising the gas-phase polymerization of one or more ?-olefins in the presence of a polymerization catalyst and an antistatic agent having a molecular weight higher than 500, said antistatic agent being fed at any stage of the polymerization process in an amount from 30 to 500 ppm weight based on the weight of the produced polyolefin

Abstract: A process for the preparation of propylene polymer compositions comprising from 50 to 90% by weight of a propylene polymer fraction insoluble in xylene at 25° C., and from 10 to 50% by weight of an ethylene copolymer fraction soluble in xylene at 25° C., said process being carried out in the presence of a specific catalyst system, is also characterized by the following step: (i) contacting the catalyst components (a), (b) and optionally (c) for a period of time ranging from 0.1 to 120 minutes, at a temperature ranging from 0 to 90° C.; (ii) polymerizing propylene in the optional presence of ethylene and/or C4-C10 alpha olefins producing a propylene (co)polymer being for at least 85% by weight of insoluble in xylene at 25° C. and (iii) in a successive step, carried out in gas-phase, in the presence of the product coming from (ii), polymerizing mixtures of ethylene with a-olefins CH2?CHR in which R is a hydrocarbon radical having 1-10 carbon atoms, to produce an ethylene copolymer.