Abstract: A slurry polymerization process uses an unsupported catalyst component which is an organometallic complex having a phosphinimine ligand and a cyclopentadienyl-type ligand. The use of the unsupported catalyst component allows simple, inexpensive catalyst addition techniques to be used in a slurry polymerization process. The catalyst component is highly active for ethylene (co)polymerization in the process of this invention.

Abstract: A heterogeneous catalyst for olefin polymerization is prepared by spray drying a mixture of a metallocene catalyst, a cocatalyst and a hydrotalcite. It Preferred hydrotalcites are magnesium-aluminum hydroxy carbonates. The catalysts are very active for ethylene polymerization. The hydrotalcite used in this invention are generally defined by the formula: (Mg1−x Alx(OH)2)n+An−x/n·m H2O wherein X is from 0 to 0.5, m is from 0 to 20 and An− is an anion having a charge of n. Preferred hydrotalcites are those in which the anion A is a carbonate and which have been dried of adsorbed water.

Abstract: The extrusion of thermoplastic polyolefin, especially linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is improved by the use of a processing additive comprising a blend of a thermoplastic acrylic polymer and a fluorocarbon polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the processing additive is a homogeneous blend of a thermoplastic styrene/methyl methacrylate polymer and a thermoplastic copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene. The polyolefin extrudates produced according to this invention have reduced levels of melt fracture when extruded in conventional polymer extrusion equipment.

Abstract: A catalyst prepared by firstly depositing a large amount of aluminoxane on a particulate support, then depositing a small amount of monocyclopentadienyl zirconium trihalide on the support. The catalyst is active for the polymerization of ethylene, optionally with a minor amount of other alpha olefins such as butene or hexene, particularly in a gas phase process.