Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of: a propylene homopolymer matrix in an amount from 71 to 92 wt %, preferably from 78 to 89 wt %, more preferably from 84 to 89 wt % based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer, an ethylene-propylene copolymer in an amount from 8 to 29 wt %, preferably from 10 to 29, more preferably 11 to 29 wt %, even more preferably from 11 to 22 wt %, even more preferably from 11 to 16 wt % based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer and wherein t the amount of units derived from ethylene based on the ethylene-propylene copolymer is between 42 and 60 wt %, more preferably 42 and 55 wt %, more preferably 45 and 51 wt % and wherein the polypropylene composition has •a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range from 0.50 to 120 dg/min, wherein the melt flow rate is determined using ISO1133-1:2011 using 2.16 kg at 230° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a polyethylene, preferably ?95.0 wt % of polyethylene, and further (a) ?100 and ?500 ppm of a phenolic antioxidant; (b) ?500 and ?2500 ppm of an organic phosphite stabiliser; and (c) ?500 and ?2500 ppm of a metal stearate with regard to the total weight of the polyethylene composition. Such polyethylene composition, when used in a moulding process with PCR polyethylene, results in a reduction of the quantity of degradation products formed, which may be observed as a reduction of die deposits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic element, comprising a front layer, a back layer, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells, which photovoltaic cells are present between the front layer and back layer, wherein the front layer consists of a polypropylene composition, comprising: a) a random polypropylene resin; b) a mixture of light stabilizing additives; said mixture comprising: i) a high molecular weight hindered tertiary amine light stabilizer (t-HM-HAL S) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1600 g/mol; ii) a low molecular weight hindered secondary amine light stabilizer (s-LM-HALS) having a weight average molecular weight of below 1000 g/mol; iii) an ultraviolet synergist, being a n-alkyl-3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxybenzoate; iv) an ultraviolet absorber, being a hydroxybenzotriazole compound or a hydroxyl benzophenone compound or a mixture thereof; c) a mixture of antioxidant additives; said mixture comprising: i) a phenolic antioxidant; and ii) a phosphite additive.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of: a propylene homopolymer matrix in an amount from 71 to 92 wt %, based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer and an ethylene-propylene copolymer in an amount from 8 to 29 wt %, based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer, and wherein the amount of units derived from ethylene based on the ethylene-propylene copolymer is between 42 to 60 wt %, and wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate (MFR) in the range from 0.5 to 120 dg/min, and wherein the polypropylene composition has a FOG value as measured in accordance with VDA 278:2011 within 7 days from the preparation of the polypropylene composition of at most 600 ?g/g and an n-hexane extractable content measured by USA FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520; Olefin polymers, measured on film, of equal or less than 5 wt %.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of: a propylene homopolymer matrix in an amount from 71 to 92 wt %, based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer and an ethylene-propylene copolymer in an amount from 8 to 29 wt %, based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer, wherein the amount of units derived from ethylene based on the ethylene-propylene copolymer is between 40 to 60 wt %, and wherein the polypropylene composition has a melt flow rate from 0.5 to 120 dg/min as determined according to ISO1133:2011 using 2.16 kg at 230° C., wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer is produced in a sequential multi-reactor polymerization process in the presence of a catalyst in a gas phase to obtain the heterophasic propylene copolymer, wherein said catalyst comprises a procatalyst, a co-catalyst and optionally an external electron donor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a heterophasic propylene copolymer wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of: a propylene homopolymer matrix in an amount from 71 to 92 wt %, preferably from 78 to 89 wt %, more preferably from 83 to 87 wt %, based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer and an ethylene-propylene copolymer in an amount from 8 to 29 wt %, preferably from 11 to 22 wt %, more preferably 13 to 17 wt %, based on the heterophasic propylene copolymer, wherein the amount of units derived from ethylene based on the ethylene-propylene copolymer is between 40 to 60 wt %, preferably 42 to 55 wt %, more preferably 43 to 51 wt %, and wherein the polypropylene composition has • an n-hexane extractable content measured by USA FDA 21 CFR § 177.

Abstract: A polypropylene composition includes at least 85 wt % a heterophasic propylene copolymer (A), 1.0 to 7.0 wt % a low density polyethylene (B), and 0.001 to 1.5 wt % an ?-nucleating agent (C), wherein the heterophasic propylene copolymer (A) includes 75 to 90 wt % (a) a propylene homopolymer matrix and 10 to 25 wt % (b) an and wherein the ethylene-propylene copolymer comprises 43 to 57 wt % of units derived from ethylene and wherein the low density polyethylene (B) has a melt flow rate (MFRLDPE, 230) using 2.16 kg at 230° C. and wherein the low density polyethylene (B) has a density of 915 to 932 kg/m3, wherein the polypropylene composition has a total melt flow rate (MFRtotal) of 30 to 150 dg/min, wherein the total melt flow rate is determined using ISO1133:2011 using 2.16 kg at 230° C., wherein the polypropylene composition satisfies the following inequation: 0.9<MFRtotal/MFRLDPE, 230<150.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automotive part (such as an exterior automotive part, a semi-exterior automotive part or an interior automotive part) prepared from a thermoplastic composition comprising: from 48-95 wt. % based on the weight of the composition of a heterophasic propylene copolymer; wherein said heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of i) a propylene-based matrix consisting of a propylene homopolymer and/or a propylene-?-olefin copolymer, said propylene ?-olefin copolymer consisting of at least 70 wt. %, and ii) a dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 0-20 wt. %, preferably from 1-20 wt. % ethylene-?-olefin elastomer comprising ethylene and a C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 1-30 wt. % high aspect ratio; from 0.05-2 wt. % antioxidant additive selected from the group consisting of i) a tocopherol or a tocotrienol; or ii) a hydroxylamine from 0-3 wt. % an additional additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypropylene composition having improved radiation stability, comprising: a) a propylene polymer present in amount ?94.0 wt. %; and b) aliphatic alcohol having at least two hydroxyl groups, wherein the aliphatic alcohol may be selected from the group consisting of (i) straight chain C5-C20 aliphatic diols, (ii) C4-C30 aliphatic cyclic alcohols, (iii) polycarbohydrates. and (iv) branched acyclic diols having at least one hydroxyl group attached to a tertiary carbon atom, and combinations thereof, and c) optionally, one or more further additives. The invention further relates to radiation sterilized articles comprising such polypropylene composition and the use of such polypropylene composition for improving radiation stability of articles that are subjected to radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, comprising a polypropylene and a stabilizing additive mixture, wherein said stabilizing additive mixture comprises: i) a thioether compound according to Formula I, ii) a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) comprising a substituted amine group; and iii) an inorganic acid scavenger. The present invention further relates to an article comprising said polymer composition, and the use of said polymer composition for the housing for antennas for wireless communication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene composition comprising a polyethylene, preferably ?95.0 wt % of polyethylene, and further (a) ?100 and ?500 ppm of a phenolic antioxidant; (b) ?500 and ?2500 ppm of an organic phosphite stabiliser; and (c) ?500 and ?2500 ppm of a metal stearate with regard to the total weight of the polyethylene composition. Such polyethylene composition, when used in a moulding process with PCR polyethylene, results in a reduction of the quantity of degradation products formed, which may be observed as a reduction of die deposits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: a) a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having an ethylene content of at most 1.5 wt % based on the weight of the propylene-ethylene copolymer, said a propylene homopolymer or propylene-ethylene copolymer having: i) a Mw/Mn in the range of 4.0 to 12, wherein Mw stands for the weight average molecular weight and Mn stands for the number average molecular weight and wherein Mw and Mn are measured according to ASTM D6474-12; ii) an XS in the range from 1.0 to 8.0 wt %, wherein XS stands for the amount of xylene solubles which are measured according to ASTM D 492-10; and iii) a melt flow rate in the range of 1 to 10 dg/minas measured according to ISO1133:2011(2.16 kg/230° C.); b) a first additive, being one or more tocopherols and/or one or more tocotrienols; and c) a second additive, being an organic acid scavenger.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a healthcare article comprising a polymer composition comprising a random propylene-ethylene copolymer, wherein the polymer composition comprises less than 150 ppm, preferably less than 100 ppm, more preferably less than 50 ppm, more preferably less than 20 ppm, most preferably 0 ppm of phthalates based on the weight of the random propylene ethylene copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an exterior or semi-exterior automotive part prepared from a thermoplastic composition comprising: from 48-95 wt. % heterophasic propylene copolymer; wherein said heterophasic propylene copolymer consists of i) a propylene-based matrix, and ii) a dispersed ethylene-?-olefin copolymer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 0-20 wt. % ethylene-?-olefin elastomer comprising ethylene and at least one C3 to C10 ?-olefin; from 1 up to 30 wt. % high aspect ratio (HAR) talc as a filler; from 0 to 5 wt. % of another talc; from 0.05-1 wt. % phenolic antioxidant additive; from 0.05-1 wt. % amphiphilic protective additive comprising a hydrophilic part and a hydrophobic part; and from 0-3 wt. % additional additives. It moreover relates to a method of producing these and to the use of such a composition for the manufacture of an exterior or semi-exterior part in automotive applications.

Abstract: The invention relates a polymer composition comprising polyethylene and a stabiliser package comprising: a) a phenolic stabiliser or mixtures thereof, b) an organic phosphite and/or phosphonite or mixtures thereof, c) zinc sulphide, and d) an acid scavenger. The polymer composition can be applied in the production of articles which are used in applications where a high temperature resistance is needed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition, comprising a polypropylene and a stabilizing additive mixture, wherein said stabilizing additive mixture comprises: i) a thioether compound according to Formula I, ii) a Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS) comprising a substituted amine group; and iii) an inorganic acid scavenger. The present invention further relates to an article comprising said polymer composition, and the use of said polymer composition for the housing for antennas for wireless communication.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition comprising a) a polypropylene resin; b) a mixture of light and heat stabilizing additives, comprising: i) a high molecular weight hindered tertiary amine light stabilizer (t-H M-HALS) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1600 g/mol; ii) a low molecular weight hindered secondary amine light stabilizer (s-LM-HALS) is a fatty acid ester of 2,2,6,6-tetra-methyl-4-pipiridinol or a mixture of fatty acids thereof; and iii) an alkyl ester of a 3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxyphenyl propionic acid or a n-alkyl-3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxybenzoate; c) a mixture of antioxidant additives, comprising: i) a phenolic antioxidant; and ii) a phosphite additive; d) a flame-retardant composition, preferably comprising a mixture of: i) an organic phosphate compound; ii) an organic phosphoric acid; and iii) a zinc oxide; and e) a glass filler. The invention moreover relates to an article prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food packaging comprising a polymer composition comprising, a random propylene copolymer and a stabilizing additive mixture, said stabilizing additive mixture comprising a hydroxylamine, a phosphite compound and a hindered amine light stabilizer. In addition, the invention relates to a use of said polymer composition for manufacturing food packaging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic element, comprising a front layer, a back layer, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells, which photovoltaic cells are present between the front layer and back layer, wherein the front layer consists of a polypropylene composition, comprising: a) a random polypropylene resin; b) a mixture of light stabilizing additives; said mixture comprising: i) a high molecular weight hindered tertiary amine light stabilizer (t-HM-HALS) having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1600 g/mol; ii) a low molecular weight hindered secondary amine light stabilizer (s-LM-HALS) having a weight average molecular weight of below 1000 g/mol; iii) an ultraviolet synergist, being a n-alkyl-3,5-dialkylated 4-hydroxybenzoate; iv) an ultraviolet absorber, being a hydroxybenzotriazole compound or a hydroxyl benzophenone compound or a mixture thereof; c) a mixture of antioxidant additives; said mixture comprising: i) a phenolic antioxidant; and ii) a phosphite additive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polyolefin composition comprising A. at least a homopolymer or copolymer of ethylene or propylene and B. cholestanyl ferulate. The composition can be used in the production of articles such as a pipe, cap and closure, film, food contact packaging, biomedical article, health care article and pharmaceutical article.