Abstract: The present invention provides a method for supporting a nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst, comprising the following steps: a carrier reacts with a chemical activator to obtain a modified carrier; a magnesium compound is dissolved in a tetrahydrofuran-alcohol mixed solvent to form a solution, then the modified carrier is added to the solution to perform a reaction, then filtered and washed, dried and suction dried to prepare a composite carrier; a nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst is dissolved in a solvent, and then reacts with said composite carrier, then is washed and filtered, dried and suction dried, to prepare a supported nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst. The present invention further relates to a supported nonmetallocene olefin polymerization catalyst as prepared by this method.

Abstract: An oxygen-bridged bimetallic complex of the general formula (I) Cp2R1M1-O-M2R22Cp??(I), wherein Cp is independently a cyclopentadienyl, indenyl or fluorenyl ligand which can be substituted, or a ligand isolobal to cyclopentadienyl, R1, R2 independently are halide, linear or branched or cyclic alkyl, aryl, amido, phosphido, alkoxy or aryloxy groups, which can be substituted, M1 is Zr, Ti or Hf, and M2 is Ti, Zn, Zr or a rare earth metal. The complex can be useful as a polymerization catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing novel dinuclear metallocene compounds. Methods for making these new dinuclear metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, including polymerization methods using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses a catalyst composition comprising the contact product of a first metallocene compound, a second metallocene compound, at least one chemically-treated solid oxide, and at least one organoaluminum compound. The new resins were characterized by useful properties in impact, tear, adhesion, sealing, extruder motor loads and pressures at comparable melt index values, and neck-in and draw-down.

Abstract: The invention relates to two-component or multicomponent compositions comprising at least the following ingredients: a) at least one (meth)acrylate; b) at least one compound of formula (I); c) at least one inorganic salt or a metal complex compound of at least one metal selected among the group encompassing the transition metals; and d) at least one peroxide or at least one perester or at least one hydroperoxide. A first component K1 contain at least ingredient c) while a second component K2 contains at least ingredient d). The inventive compositions are characterized in that oxygen inhibition is prevented or drastically reduced when the same are hardened. Said compositions are particularly suitable as adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

Abstract: A process for producing an olefin-based polymer, said process comprising polymerizing at least one monomer, in the gas phase, or in a slurry process, in the presence of at least the following components: A) at least one catalyst; B) at least one cocatalyst; C) a composition comprising at least one compound selected from formula (I), and/or at least one compound selected from formula (II): (R1CO2)2AlOH ??(I), (R2)xN(R3OH)y ??(II); wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon radical containing from 13 to 25 carbons; R2 is a hydrocarbon radical containing from 14 to 26 carbons; R3 is a hydrocarbon radical containing from 1 to 4 carbons; and x+y=3, and x has a value of 1 or 2.

Abstract: Described are novel monomers bearing functionalities capable of initiating control free radical reactions, and a novel process using these initiating monomers in the co-polymerization of an olefin for the formation of well-controlled polyethylene graft polymers where the graft component is derived from controlled free radical polymerization reactions. The initiating monomers are produced by combining an amount of 5-norbornen-2-ol with a hydride or amine for a predetermined amount of time to form a mixture; and adding an amount of an alkyl or acyl halide to said mixture. Polymerization of an olefin with an initiating monomer is conducted in the presence of a metal compound, where the metal compound is comprised of a Group VIII transition metal complex.

Abstract: A thick film and process to prepare polyethylene useful for the film are disclosed. Ethylene is polymerized in two reaction zones with a C6-C10 ?-olefin in the presence of a catalyst system comprising an activator, a supported bridged zirconium complex, and a supported non-bridged zirconium complex. The process yields medium density to linear low density polyethylene having a melt index from 0.20 to 1.0 dg/min. Thick films from the polyethylene have a superior combination of high impact strength and high modulus.

Abstract: Catalyst component having average particle size equal to or lower than 40 ?m comprising a magnesium halide, a titanium compound having at least a Ti-halogen bond and at least two electron donor compounds one of which being present in an amount from 15 to 50% by mol with respect to the total amount of donors and selected from succinates of formula (I) below in which the radicals R1 and R2, equal to, or different from, each other are a C1-C20 linear or branched alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group, optionally containing heteroatoms; and the radicals R3 and R4 equal to, or different from, each other, are C1-C20 alkyl, C3-C20 cycloalkyl, C5-C20 aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group with the proviso that at least one of them is a branched alkyl; said compounds being, with respect to the two asymmetric carbon atoms identified in the structure of formula (I), stereoisomers of the type (S,R) or (R,S) and at least another electron donor compound which is extractable, under the test of extrac

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition comprising a novel structure of a Group 4 transition metal compound, to a method for preparing the same, and to a method for preparing a polyolefin using the catalyst composition. The method for preparing a polyolefin according to the present invention can be used for preparing a polyolefin having a high molecular weight and high copolymerizability with a high activity even at a high polymerization temperature and for preparing a polyolefin having a double composition distribution.

Abstract: Methods of monitoring and controlling polymerization reactions are disclosed. The ratio of concentrations of two reactor components are determined in a gas stream of a reactor to obtain a leading indicator function L. The value of L or a function of L, such as a rescaled value or a reciprocal, is compared to a target value, and at least one reactor parameter is adjusted in response to a deviation between L or the function of L and the target value. Monitoring of the leading indicator permits rapid diagnosis of reactor problems, and rapid adjustments of reactor parameters, compared to laboratory analysis of samples of polymer properties.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the preparation of zinc alkyl chain growth products via a catalysed chain growth reaction of an alpha-olefin on a zinc alkyl, wherein the chain growth catalyst system employs a group 3-10 transition metal, or a group 3 main group metal, or a lanthanide or actinide complex, and optionally a suitable activator. The products can be further converted into alpha-olefins by olefin displacement of the grown alkyls as alpha-olefins from the zinc alkyl chain growth product, or into primary alcohols, by oxidation of the resulting zinc alkyl chain growth product to form alkoxide compounds, followed by hydrolysis of the alkoxides.

Abstract: Polyethylene is made by (co)polymerizing ethylene in a gas-phase reactor using a mixed catalyst system comprising a chromium catalyst supported on silica and a Group 4 transition metal catalyst, separately supported on silica. The Group 4 transition metal catalyst is defined by the formula shown, wherein M is a Group 4 metal, PI is a phosphinimide or ketimide ligand (shown), L is a monoanionic ligand which is a cyclopentadienyl or a bulky heteroatom type ligand, m is 1 or 2, n is 0 or 1, and p is an integer. The mixed catalyst system gives access to polyethylene having a broad or bimodal molecular weight distribution. In the copolymerization of ethylene, reversed or partially reversed comonomer distribution is achieved: the supported Group 4 component provides polymer segments having higher molecular weight and also higher comonomer incorporation than polymer segments produced at the supported chromium sites.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a production method of a high molecular weight aromatic polycarbonate containing a reduced amount of a high melting point product, and having less thermal history received and excellent hue by a melt process. The present invention relates to a production method of an aromatic polycarbonate, characterized in that in producing an aromatic polycarbonate using an aromatic dihydroxy compound and a carbonic diester as raw materials and using plural reactors, a molten reactant temperature T1 (° C.) in at least one reactor A and a molten reactant temperature T2 (° C.) in a reactor B subsequent to the reactor A are satisfied with the relationship of T2<T1, and an evaporation surface area per unit treatment amount of a molten reactant in the reactor to which a molten reactant having a limiting viscosity of 0.1 dl/g or more is supplied is 1.0 m2·hr/m3 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supported catalyst composition for polymerization of olefins comprising at least two catalytic components; and a polymerization process using that catalyst composition; and a method for its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymerization process which is conducted by contacting an olefin monomer and at least one olefin comonomer in the presence of hydrogen and a metallocene-based catalyst composition. Polymers produced from the polymerization process are also provided, and these polymers have a reverse comonomer distribution, low levels of long chain branches, and a ratio of Mw/Mn from about 3 to about 6.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefins comprising contacting, under supercritical conditions, olefin monomers with a catalyst compound, an activator, optional comonomer, and optional hydrocarbon diluent or solvent.

Abstract: One exemplary method for message suppression comprises: providing first and second rules, each having one or more preconditions and a conclusion, wherein the first rule also has a suppressed-by attribute and at least one of the second preconditions is suppressing; evaluating the one or more first and second preconditions; identifying the first rule as true or false; displaying the message of the second rule if all of the second preconditions are met; identifying the first rule as suppressed if the second rule is named in the suppressed-by attribute; and inhibiting the message display of the suppressed rule or routing the message to second display. The system can comprise: a database containing knowledge of the production unit; a user interface, and at least one precondition, a suppressed by attribute, and one or more rules each having a conclusion and at least one suppressing precondition; an inference engine; and a display.

Abstract: Catalyst systems for producing olefin polymers, methods of making such catalyst systems, and processes for producing olefin polymers using such catalyst systems are provided. The catalyst system comprises a first component and a second component, where the first component comprises chromium on a support, where the support comprises phosphated alumina, and the second component comprises: (1) a metal halide compound, a transition metal compound, and a precipitating agent, or (2) a substituted or unsubstituted dicyclopentadienyl chromium compound deposited onto a calcined oxide carrier, where the carrier includes silica, alumina, aluminophosphate, or any mixed oxide thereof.

Abstract: A catalyst composition and method for olefin polymerization are provided. In one aspect, the catalyst composition is represented by the formula ?a?b?gMXn wherein M is a metal; X is a halogenated aryloxy group; ? and ? are groups that each comprise at least one Group 15 atom; ? is a linking moiety that forms a chemical bond to each of ? and ?; and a, b, g, and n are each integers from 1 to 4.

Abstract: The invention provides a catalyst for producing acrylic acid at high yield for a long time, in a method for producing acrylic acid by catalytic gas phase oxidation of propane and/or acrolein in the presence of molecular oxygen or a molecular oxygen-containing gas. This catalyst comprises a complex oxide containing molybdenum, vanadium and X component (here the X component is at least one element selected from antimony, niobium and tin) as the essential components, and is characterized in that its main peak as measured by X-ray diffractiometry using K? ray of Cu, d=4.00±0.1 angstrom, and in that the particle size of the X component in the catalyst does not exceed 20 ?m.

Abstract: Methods for synthesizing dimeric or polymeric reaction products of nitrogen aromatics comprise contacting a composition comprising the nitrogen aromatic with a catalyst composition. The catalyst comprises a first metal substrate having a second reduced metal coated on the substrate.

Abstract: Process for preparing a supported catalyst for the polymerization and/or copolymerization of olefins which has a chromium content of from 0.01 to 5% by weight, based on the element, which comprises (a) preparing a homogeneous solution comprising an organic or inorganic chromium compound and at least one further organic or inorganic compound of elements selected from among Mg, Ca, Sr, B, Al, Si, P, Bi, Sc, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Hf, Ta, W in a protic or aprotic polar solvent, (b) bringing the solution from a) into contact with a finely divided inorganic support to form a catalyst precursor, (c) if appropriate, removing the solvent from the catalyst precursor and (d) calcining the catalyst precursor at temperatures of from 350 to 950° C., preferably 400 to 900° C., under oxidative conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the removal of hydrocarbon residues from a catalyst and more specifically the air activation of a catalyst containing hydrocarbon residues. It also relates to extruded pipe and utility conduit resins comprising polyethylene, household/industrial chemicals container resins, and to a polyethylene resin particularly suitable for large parts by blow molding and sheet extrusion procedures, wherein the resin is made by a process using an activated chromium and titanium-based catalyst.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a supported chromium-based catalyst for the production of polyethylene comprising the steps of a) providing a silica-based support having a specific surface area of at least 250 m2/g and of less than 400 m2/g and comprising a chromium compound deposited thereon, the ratio of the specific surface area of the support to chromium content being at least 50000 m2/g Cr; b) dehydrating the product of step a); and c) titanating the product of step b) in an atmosphere of dry and inert gas containing at least one vaporised titanium compound of the general formula selected from RnTi(OR?)m and (RO)nTi(OR?)m, wherein R and R? are the same or different hydrocarbyl groups containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and wherein n is 0 to 3, m is 1 to 4 and m+n equals 4, to form a titanated chromium-based catalyst having a ratio of specific surface area of the support to titanium content of the titanated catalyst ranging from 5000 to 20000 m2/g Ti.

Abstract: This invention relates to catalyst compositions, methods, and polymers encompassing at least one Group 4 metallocene compound comprising bridging ?5-cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, typically in combination with at least one cocatalyst, and at least one activator. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide ethylene polymers with low levels of long chain branching.

Abstract: Process for producing a catalyst system, which comprises the following steps: A) provision of a mixture of at least two different organic transition metal compounds, at least one hydrolyzed organoaluminum compound and a solvent and impregnation of a dry porous support component with the mixture from step A), with the total volume of the mixture being from 0.6 to 1.5 times the total pore volume of the support component, and also catalyst systems obtainable in this way and their use for olefin polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a metallocene catalyst system for producing polyolefins comprising: A. a hafnocene-based catalyst component suitable for producing the high molecular weight fraction of the polyolefin; B. one or more metallocene or post-metallocene components different from the component A and suitable for producing the low molecular weight fraction of the polyolefin; C. an activating agent having a low or no coordinating capability.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for polymerizing olefins to polymers having bimodal molecular weight distribution comprises two transition metal-containing metallocene compounds, a magnesium compound, an alcohol, an aluminum containing co-catalyst and a polymeric support. The transition metal in one of the metallocene compounds is zirconium and the transition metal in the second metallocene compound is selected from the group consisting of titanium, vanadium and hafnium. Polyolefin polymers made using the catalyst composition have broad molecular weight distributions and are useful in film and blow molding applications.

Abstract: A process for producing homopolymers or copolymers of conjugated dienes comprising contacting monomeric material comprising at least one conjugated diene with a catalyst system comprising two or more different transition metal compounds and optionally one or more activators. Preferred transition metal compounds are based on cobalt and chromium, especially complexes thereof having benzimidazole ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of polymerizing olefin using a compatible combination of a multi-site catalyst and a single-site catalyst. The catalysts may be a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and a metallocene catalyst. The resulting polymer, which may be a homopolymer or a random copolymer, may exhibit a molecular weight distribution which is intermediate than that resulting for polymers prepared using either catalyst alone.

Abstract: Substituted ferrocenium compounds comprising at least one pendant oleophilic substituent on at least one of the cyclopentadienyl groups and an inert, compatible, noncoordinating, anion and processes for use thereof as catalyst activators for addition polymerizations or as oxidizing agents for metal complex syntheses.

Abstract: A method comprising contacting a support with a chromium-containing compound and a tin-containing compound to produce a catalyst precursor, and activating the catalyst precursor in a temperature range of from about 400° C. to about 700° C. to produce a polymerization catalyst. A method comprising contacting a support with a chromium-containing compound and a tin-containing compound to produce a catalyst precursor, activating the catalyst precursor in a temperature range of from about 400° C. to about 700° C. to produce a polymerization catalyst, and contacting the polymerization catalyst with ethylene in a reaction zone under suitable reaction conditions to form polyethylene wherein the molecular weight distribution of the polyethylene is broadened.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multinuclear transition metal half metallocene catalyst having a multinuclear half metallocene structure in which a transition metal of groups 3 to 10 on periodic table is connected to a cycloalkandienyl group or its derivative group on a side and also connected to phenol or phenolamine compound having a plurality of binding sites on another side. The metallocene catalyst is useful to produce syndiotatic styrene polymer having superior steroreguality, high melting point and broad molecular weight distribution with high activity together with a small amount of a cocatalyst. Further disclosed is a method for preparing styrene polymers using the same catalyst.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising a density equal to or greater than about 0.947 g/cc, a high load melt index from about 1 g/10 min to about 30 g/10 min, and a tensile natural draw ratio less than about 14167 ?-12958, where ? is the density (g/cc) of the composition. A polymer composition comprising a tensile natural draw ratio less than about 14167?-12958, where ? is the density (g/cc) of the composition and wherein less than about 1 weight percent of the composition comprises non-polymeric additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to catalyst systems for polyolefin production, and more particularly, to catalyst systems for polyolefins used in producing films.

Abstract: A first electrophoretic medium comprises an electrically charged particle suspended in a suspending fluid, the particle having a polymeric shell having repeating units derived from at least one monomer the homopolymer of which is incompatible with the suspending fluid. A second, similar electrophoretic medium comprises a suspending fluid, and first and second types of electrically charged particle suspended in the suspending fluid, the two types of particle having differing optical characteristics but both having polymeric shells. The polymeric shells are arranged such that homoaggregation of the two types of particles is thermodynamically favored over heteroaggregation.

Abstract: A method for preparing a spray dried catalyst and a low viscosity, low foam spray dried catalyst system for olefin polymerization are provided. In one aspect, the method includes preparing a catalyst system including one or more components selected from metallocenes, non-metallocenes, and activators, adding mineral oil to the catalyst system to form a slurry, and adding one or more liquid alkanes having three or more carbon atoms to the slurry in an amount sufficient to reduce foaming and viscosity of the slurry. In one aspect, the catalyst system includes one or more catalysts selected from metallocenes, non-metallocenes, and a combination thereof, wherein the catalyst system is spray dried. The system further includes mineral oil to form a slurry including a catalyst system, and one or more liquid alkanes having three or more carbon atoms in an amount sufficient to reduce foaming and viscosity of the slurry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer product comprising at least one ?-olefin interpolymerized with ethylene and, characterized in at least one aspect, as having improved properties when utilized in a hot melt adhesive formulation. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing the interpolymer product wherein the process comprises employing two or more single site catalyst systems in at least one reaction environment (or reactor) and wherein the at least two catalyst systems have (a) different comonomer incorporation capabilities or reactivities and/or (b) different termination kinetics, both when measured under the same polymerization conditions. The interpolymer products are useful, for example, in applications such as hot melt adhesives, and also for impact, bitumen and asphalt modification, adhesives, dispersions or latexes and fabricated articles such as, but not limited to, foams, films, sheet, moldings, thermoforms, profiles and fibers.

Abstract: A blend of polymers comprising from 5 to 95 weight % of a polymer having a high molecular weight made using a single site type catalyst and from 95 to 5 weight % of a polymer having a lower molecular weight made using a catalyst containing a phenoxide, preferably a salicylaldimine ligand, has an excellent toughness and would be suitable for use in applications such as polyolefin pipes.

Abstract: Provided is catalyst composition including a transition metal complex precatalyst represented by Formula 1; a first cocatalyst represented by Formula 2 which is an alkylaluminum compound; and a second cocatalyst represented by Formula 3 which is a salt compound comprising a Bronsted acid cation and a noncoordinating, compatible anion. Here, R1, R2, R3, R4, E, Q1, Q2 and M are defined in the specification. Al(R6)3??Formula 2 Here, R6 is defined in the specification. [L-H]+[ZA4]???Formula 3 Here, L, [L-H]+, Z and A are defined in the specification. A catalyst composition including binuclear transition metal complexes, an alkylaluminum compound, and a salt compound including a Bronsted acid cation, and a noncoordinating, compatible anion, and a method of preparing the catalyst composition are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyethylene composition. The composition comprises single-site multimodal resin A and single-site multimodal resin B, wherein resin A differs from resin B in molecular weight, in monomeric composition, in density, in long chain branch concentration or distribution, or in combinations thereof. Disclosed is also a method for making the polyethylene composition. The method comprises polymerizing, in the presence of two or more single-site catalysts, ethylene or its mixture with a C3-C10 ?-olefin to form a first multimodal resin and continuing the polymerization in the presence of the same catalysts but in a different hydrogen concentration, in a different monomer composition, or at a different temperature to form a second multimodal resin.

Abstract: The invention provides ethylene/?-olefin copolymers exhibiting improved environmental stress cracking resistance properties, and methods for the production of the copolymers in a single reactor by means of a bimetallic catalyst including a Ziegler component and a metallocene component.

Abstract: Polyolefins, preferably polyethylene, having a density of about 0.86 to about 0.93 g/mL, having three or more or branches of the formula (CH2CH2)mH wherein m is an integer of one or more, provided that said branched polyolefin has one both of the following properties: said branched polyolefin contains less than 2 methyl groups per 1000 methyl-ene atoms and at least 30 total branches per 1000 methylene groups; said branched polyolefin contains less than 0.3 branches of the formula —(CH2)5H per 1000 methylene groups; and in said branched polyolefin the level hexyl+ branches is at least 80% of the level of ethyl branches, and said polyolefin contains less than 2 methyl branches per 1000 methylene groups or less than 0.3 branches of the formula —(CH2)4CH3 per 1000 me-thylene groups or both, thereby allowing good seals to be formed rapidly. This is advantageous when heat sealing these polyolefins, for example in the form of single or multilayer films.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer of ethylene which has a ?o/?2 ratio of at least 13; and a high load melt index HLMI lower than 8 g /10 min, and a value of tan ? at ?/?c=0.01 of less than 1.3, where ? is G?/G?, ? is the frequency at which G? and G? are measured and we is the frequency at which G?=G?, and G and G? are respectively the elastic modulus and viscous modulus, both measured in Pa at 190° C.; a process for making the polymer using a catalyst comprising chromium supported on a silica-titania support is also described.

Abstract: An ethylene-based polymer which is a copolymer obtained from ethylene and a C3 to C10?-olefin and satisfies the following requirements (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) simultaneously provides a blow-molded product and an extrusion-molded product excellent in moldability, mechanical strength and outward appearance. (i) melt flow rate [MFR2 (g/10 min)] under a loading of 2.16 kg at 190° C. is in the range of 0.01 to 10, (ii) melt tension [MT (g)] and the above melt flow rate [MFR2 (g/10 min)] satisfy the following relationship: MT?3.2×MFR2?0.55, (iii) an activation energy [Ea] of fluidization is less than 30 (KJ/mol), and (iv) swell ratio is 1.36 or more.

Abstract: Provided is a process for producing a polyolefin having a multimodal molecular weight distribution, which process comprises: (a) polymerizing a first olefin monomer in the presence of an isomerizable metallocene catalyst, to form a first multi-modal polyolefin component; and (b) polymerizing a second olefin monomer in the presence of a second metallocene catalyst to form a second polyolefin component; wherein the molecular weight distribution of the first polyolefin component overlaps with the molecular weight distribution of the second polyolefin component.

Abstract: Supported catalyst systems are provided comprising (a) a transition metal compound, (b) an activator comprising (iii) an aluminoxane or (iv) a Group lilA metal or metalloid compound, and (c) a support material comprising an inorganic metal oxide, inorganic metal halide or polymeric material or mixtures thereof characterised in that the support material has been pretreated with a source of a transition metal atom. The preferred transition metal compounds are metallocenes and the source of the transition metal atom is typically a ferrous or cupric metal salt. The supported catalyst systems show improved activity and also may reduce fouling in gas phase fluidised bed processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyethylene resin comprising A) a first ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction, and B) a second ethylene homo- or copolymer fraction, wherein fraction (A) has a lower molecular weight than fraction (B), characterized in that the polymer resin powder obtained directly after the final polymerisation step has a particle size distribution PSD95/5 equal to or smaller than 12. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the production of a polymer composition comprising: (i) a step in which ethylene monomers, and optionally further alpha-olefin-comonomers, are polymerised in liquid phase in the presence of a polymerisation catalyst, (ii) a step in which ethylene monomers, and optionally further alpha-olefin comonomers, are polymerised in the gas phase in the presence of a polymerisation catalyst, and (iii) obtaining a polymer resin powder after the final polymerisation step wherein the powder has a particle size distribution PSD95/5 equal to or smaller than 12.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process to polymerize olefins comprising contacting, in a polymerization system, olefins having three or more carbon atoms with a catalyst compound, activator, optionally comonomer, and optionally diluent or solvent, at a temperature above the cloud point temperature of the polymerization system and a pressure no lower than 10 MPa below the cloud point pressure of the polymerization system, where the polymerization system comprises any comonomer present, any diluent or solvent present, the polymer product, where the olefins having three or more carbon atoms are present at 40 weight % or more.