Abstract: A composition comprising (A) 40 to 80 wt.-% of a first heterophasic composition (HECO1); (B) 7 to 30 wt.-% of a second heterophasic composition (HECO2); (C) 0 to 12 wt.-% of an HDPE; (D) 2 to 12 wt.-% of a plastomer; and (E) 7 to 25 wt.-%, of talc; wherein HECO1 has a Tm of 150 to 159° C., an MFR2 of 20.0 to 120 g/10 min, a CRYSTEX crystalline fraction of 79.0 to 91.0 wt.-%, a CRYSTEX soluble fraction of 9.0 to 21.0 wt.-%, and an ethylene content of 1.5 to 6.5 mol.-%; HECO2 has an MFR2 of 2.0 to 10.0 g/10 min, a CRYSTEX crystalline fraction of 70.0 to 82.0 wt.-%, a CRYSTEX soluble fraction of 18.0 to 30.0 wt.-% and an ethylene content of 9.0 to 20.0 mol.-%; the plastomer being a C2/C8 or a C2/C4 copolymer having a density of 850 to 900 kg/m3.

Abstract: Multilayer film comprising at least a skin layer, a core layer and an inner layer, whereby the inner layer comprises a single site catalyst derived (SSC) random propylene ethylene copolymer having—a melting temperature (Tm) from 120° C. to 144° C., —a content of units derived from ethylene in an amount of 1.5 to 6.0 wt.-%, —the melting temperature (Tm) fulfilling the following equation Tm<156° C.?[5.2×C2 content in wt.-%]° C. wherein C2 content stands for the content of units derived from ethylene; and —a xylene cold soluble content (ISO 16152, 1st ED, 2005 Jul. 1; 25° C.) of preferably below 30 wt.-% wherein the multilayer film is free of phthalic acid esters as well as decomposition products thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heterophasic polypropylene composition with improved sterilization resistance and optical properties for blow molding applications, in particular for use in the blow-fill-seal process for preparing bottles. The present invention is further directed to a process for producing such a polypropylene composition using a single-site catalyst and to a container produced from such a polypropylene composition by blow molding, like a bottle, in particular a blow-fill-seal bottle, with improved haze before and after sterilization. The polypropylene composition comprises a blend of a propylene copolymer comprising 2.5 to 12.0 wt % of 1-hexene as a comonomer, and having a melt flow rate MFR2 of 0.5 to 20.0 g/10 min, and an ethylene homo- or copolymer having a melt flow rate MFR2 of 0.05 to 30.0 g/10 min and a density of 850 to 940 kg/m3, wherein the xylene cold solubles (XCS) content of the polypropylene composition is from 5.0 to 30.0 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bimodal polypropylene random copolymers comprising ethylene as comonomer and articles made thereof, having an improved resistance against ?-irradiation and are especially suitable for application in the medical, pharmaceutical or diagnostic field.

Abstract: Polypropylene sheet, especially suitable for thermoforming, showing an advantageous combination of optical properties and mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a film, preferably an unoriented film, comprising a polypropylene composition comprising a random copolymer of propylene monomer units and ethylene comonomer units, wherein the random copolymer has a content of ethylene comonomer units of from 0.5 to 4.0 wt %, based on the total weight amount of monomer units in the random copolymer, the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate MFR2 of from 0.5 to 20.0 g/10 min, determined according to ISO 1133 at a temperature of 230° C. and a load of 2.16 kg, and the film has a tensile modulus in machine direction TM-MD in the range of from 450 to 850 MPa, when measured according to ISO 527-3 on a 50 ?m monolayer cast film, a process for producing such a film and the use of such a polypropylene composition for the production of a film with an improved balance of properties of tensile modulus and protrusion impact.

Abstract: PP/UHMW-PE (Polypropylene-Ultrahigh-Molecular-Weight-Polyethylene) composition having: —a melting temperature Tm in the range of 125 to 150° C. (DSC, ISO 11357, Part 3), —an MFR2 of 0.15 to 0.60 g/10min (2.16 kg, 230° C., IS01133), —units derived from 1-hexene in an amount of at least 1.80 wt.-%, and—a XS according to IS116152 of less than 5.0 wt.-% all weight percentages with respect to the total PP/UHMW-PE composition.

Abstract: Provided are multilayer polymer films comprising LLDPE, LDPE and a random propylene-ethylene copolymer which films suitable for packaging applications and are mechanically recyclable, and to recycled polymer compositions formed by mechanically recycling such films. The recycled polymer compositions may be combined with a polypropylene random copolymer and used to form further polymer films suitable for packaging applications applications.

Abstract: Polypropylene composition which combines low sealing initiation temperature (SIT), low xylene cold soluble (XCS) content and thus low overall migration and good optical properties, like low haze. The present invention is furthermore related to the use of the polypropylene composition and articles, especially films made therefrom.

Abstract: Blown films, especially monolayer blown films, with an improved property profile, the blown films comprising at least 95.0 wt% of a specific heterophasic propylene copolymer (TERHECO).

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a polypropylene composition comprising a polypropylene having—a melt flow rate MFR2 (230° C./2.16 kg) measured according to ISO 1133 of 10 to 40 g/10 min, —a melting temperature Tm as determined by DSC according to ISO 11357 of 149 to 160° C., and—a molecular weight distribution MWD of 2.4 to 4.5 as determined by GPC, for extrusion coating of an article, to a process for extrusion coating of an article and to an extrusion coated article.

Abstract: A multimodal polyethylene composition having a lower molecular weight (LMW) ethylene homo or copolymer component (A) and a higher molecular weight ethylene copolymer component (B); wherein the LMW component comprises two fractions (ai) and (aii); wherein the polymer composition has a density of 930 kg/m3 or more (ISO1183), such as 938 to 955 kg/m3, an MFR2 (ISO1133 at 190° C. and 2.16 kg load) in the range of 0.05 to 10 g/10 min, a flex modulus of up to 800 MPa (ISO 178:2010), such as 300 to 800 MPa (ISO 178:2010) and a taber abrasion resistance of 8.0 to 13.0 mg/1000 cycle (ASTM D 4060: 2014).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multimodal polymer of ethylene, to the use of the multimodal polymer of ethylene in film applications and to a film comprising the multimodal polymer of ethylene of the invention.

Abstract: New C2C3 random copolymer composition, which shows improved sealing behaviour due to low sealing initiation temperature (SIT) and high hot tack force. In addition, the inventive composition shows an excellent sterilization behaviour, i.e. retention of low haze level after sterilization. The present invention is furthermore related to the manufacture of said copolymer composition and to its use.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced composite comprising a polypropylene with high melting temperature and narrow molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: Blown films based on a blend of a C2C3 random copolymer and a C2-based plastomer, which combine low scaling initiation temperature (SIT), good optical properties and an improved stiffness/impact balance, and which also show an excellent sterilization behaviour.

Abstract: Fiber reinforced composite comprising a polypropylene with high melting temperature and very narrow molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a propylene polymer composition comprising a long chain branched propylene polymer, wherein said propylene polymer composition has a) a crystallization temperature Tc of less than 115° C., b) a melting temperature Tm of less than 155° C. c) a F30 melt strength of from 5.0 to less than 30.0 cN, and d) a V30 melting extensibility of more than 190 mm/s, a process for producing said propylene polymer composition by reactive modification of a propylene polymer in the presence of a peroxide, an article comprising said propylene polymer composition, the use of said propylene polymer composition for producing an article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing alpha-olefin polymers in a multistage polymerization process which includes at least two gas phase polymerization reactors, wherein unreacted gas withdrawn from the second gas phase polymerization reactor is compressed in a compressor and said compressed gas is fed via a conveying gas line into an outlet between a first outlet vessel downstream of the first gas phase polymerization reactor and said second gas phase polymerisation reactor. Such a process can alleviate problems of malfunction, disturbances or plugging of the transfer lines and enables higher productivity and considerable saving of energy and equipment cost. Moreover, the production of alpha-olefin polymers with varying and tailored properties is possible.

Abstract: Blown films, especially monolayer blown films, of high stiffness, the blown films comprising at least 95.0 wt % of a specific propylene-1-butene random copolymer.