Abstract: Catalyst precursors comprising Mg, Ti, OMe and OR groups that are in molar ratios defined by the formula MgTin(OMe)(p)(OR)x in which n is from 0.1 to 1, p is ?(2+4n), x is from 0 to 1 and R is C2-C15 hydrocarbon groups can be easily transformed, with high yields, in solid catalyst components to be advantageously used in the polymerization of both ethylene and alpha olefins.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a prepolymerization catalyst for polymerization of an olefin, said process comprising the steps of feeding, to a polymerization reactor, an olefin and a solid catalyst component in which a catalyst component for polymerization of the olefin is carried on a fine particle support, and prepolymerizing the olefin in the presence of the solid catalyst component in the polymerization reactor, to thereby obtain the prepolymerization catalyst in which the olefin is prepolymerized on the solid catalyst component, characterized in that said solid catalyst component is pressure-fed to the polymerization reactor from a catalyst feeder connected to the polymerization reactor, and in that the inner pressure of the catalyst feeder at the start of the pressure-feeding is set at (Pr+0.0001) to (Pr+1) (MPa in unit) (in which Pr represents the inner pressure of the polymerization reactor (MPa in unit) at the start of the pressure-feeding).

Abstract: The present invention provides a main catalyst component for olefin polymerization, which is prepared by a process comprising the steps of: (i) reacting a magnesium compound in nascent state having a rational formula (RMgX)y(MgX2), in which R is an alkyl having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, X is a halogen, and y is a value of from 0.

Abstract: Methods for producing elastomers or elastomeric compositions are provided. One or more C4 to C7 isoolefins and one or more comonomers can be polymerized in the presence of a diluent comprising one or more hydrofluorocarbons to provide a slurry comprising polymer product, unreacted monomer and the diluent. The slurry can be extruded to separate at least a portion of the diluent from the polymer product. The separated diluent can be recycled for polymerizing the one or more C4 to C7 isoolefins.

Abstract: A solid catalyst component comprising Ti, Mg, halogen and a couple of monofunctional electron donor compounds MD1 and MD2 selected from esters and ethers, said donors being present in amounts such that the molar ratio MD1/MD2 ranges from 20 to 800. The so obtained catalyst component when converted into a catalyst is able to produce ethylene polymers with good morphological properties even under drastic polymerization conditions.

Abstract: The catalyst for olefin polymerization contains three components A, B and C. The component A is a solid catalyst containing titanium, magnesium, chlorine element and an internal electron donor, the internal electron donor consists of 1,4-diether [2,2?-dialkoxy-1,1?-biphenyl, 2,2?-dialkoxy-1,1?-binaphthalene, 10,10?-dialkoxy-9,9-biphenanthrene]and organic acid ester or 1,3-diether [9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorine, 2,2-dialky 1-1,3-dimethoxypropane]; the component B is an organoaluminum compound; the component C is external electron donor-organic silicon compound or the 1,4 aromatic diether. The catalyst has high catalytic activity, and can be adjusted in the range from 40,000 to 150,000 gPP/gCat when used in propylene polymerization. The polymer made therefrom has isotactivity of 80 to 99 percent and the molecular weight distribution can be adjusted in a wide range. The invention provides a novel method for preparing the 1,4 aromatic diether.

Abstract: Polymerization processes in a bulk loop reactor are described herein. In particular, a method of contacting a flow of metallocene with a flow of propylene is provided. This method includes directing the flow of metallocene towards a junction, directing the flow of propylene towards the junction and maintaining a portion of the flow of metallocene separate from a portion of the flow propylene within a portion of the junction downstream of the flow of propylene into the junction. In another embodiment, a method of introducing a quantity of antifouling agent into a catalyst mixing system is provided. In this embodiment a portion of the antifouling agent is introduced at or downstream of a point of contact of a stream of propylene with a stream of catalyst. The antifouling agent may be a member, alone or in combination with other members, selected from Stadis 450 Conductivity Improver, Synperonic antifouling agent, and Pluronic antifouling agent.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for the preparation of a catalyst component wherein a compound with formula Mg(OAlk)xCly wherein x is larger than 0 and smaller than 2, y equals 2?x and each Alk, independently represents an alkyl group, is contacted with a titanium tetraalkoxide and/or an alcohol in the presence of an inert dispersant to give an intermediate reaction product and wherein the intermediate reaction product is contacted with titanium tetrachloride in the presence of an internal donor. The invention also relates to a polymerization catalyst comprising the catalyst component and furthermore the invention relates to the polymerization of an olefin in the presence of the polymerization catalyst comprising the catalyst component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to butene-1 copolymers containing up to 40% by mol of ethylene and/or propylene derived characterized by the following properties: d) Product of the reactivity ratios r1·r2?2; e) Content of butene-1 units in form of isotactic pentads (mmmm)>98%; and f) absence of 4,1 insertions of butene units.

Abstract: Copolymers when used as lubricating oil viscosity modifiers enable lubricating oils to show excellent low-temperature properties. Processes for producing the copolymers are disclosed. Lubricating oil viscosity modifiers and lubricating oil compositions contain the copolymers. A copolymer includes structural units derived from ethylene and structural units derived from a C3-20 ?-olefin and satisfies the following requirements (1) to (8): (1) the melting point (Tm) according to DSC is in the range of 0 to 60° C.; (2) the melting point (Tm) and the density D (g/cm3) satisfy the equation: Tm?1073×D?893; (3) Mw/Mn according to GPC is from 1.6 to 5.0; (4) the half-value width (?Thalf) of a melting peak measured by DSC is not more than 90° C.; (5) the half-value width (?Thalf) and the melting point (Tm) satisfy the equation: ?Thalf??0.71×Tm+101.4; (6) the heat of fusion (?H) as measured by DSC is not more than 60 J/g; (7) the crystallization temperature (Tc) measured by DSC is not more than 70° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supported, treated catalyst system and its use in a process for polymerizing olefin(s). More particularly, it provides a supported, treated catalyst system produced by a process comprising the steps of: (a) forming a supported bimetallic catalyst system comprising a first catalyst component and a metallocene catalyst compound; and (b) contacting the supported bimetallic catalyst system of (a) with at least one methylalumoxane-activatable compound.

Abstract: Film formed from a polyethylene resin composition which obeys a dynamic rheological relationship at 190° C. between melt storage modulus G?, measured in Pa and at a dynamic frequency where the loss modulus G?=3000 Pa, and dynamic complex viscosity ?*100, measured in Pa·s at 100 rad/s, such that (a) G?(G?=3000)>?0.86?*100+z where z=3800, and at the same time (b) G?(G?=3000)>0.875?*100?y where y=650, and having an impact strength (DDT) of at least 250 g, measured on 15 ?m thick film (blown under conditions with BUR=5:1 and Neck Height=8×D) conditioned for 48 hours at 20°-25° C., according to ASTM D1709.

Abstract: A method for making a solid catalytic component for a Ziegler-Natta catalyst includes contacting a particulate porous support with a solution of a hydrocarbon soluble organomagnesium precursor compound in a hydrocarbon solvent; and reacting said hydrocarbon soluble organo-magnesium precursor compound with an amount of aliphatic or aromatic alcohol, said amount being within an acceptable range of a molar equivalent of aliphatic or aromatic alcohol calculated according to formula (I): Equ Alkanol = 2 · [ ( mmole ? ? MgR / g ? ? support ) - 2.1 - 0.

Abstract: A polymer, and a process of producing the polymer, that comprises at least one olefin and has a density of 0.955 g/cc to 0.959 g/cc and a secant modulus 140,000 psi to 220,000 psi. A film that comprises the polymer, that has a thickness of 0.5 mil to 10 mil, a drop dart impact of 10 g to 200 g, a tear strength of 10 to 1200 g and a secant modulus of 140,000 psi to 220,000 psi.

Abstract: The process for producing an olefin polymer according to the present invention is characterized in that it comprises polymerizing an olefin having 3 or more carbon atoms in the presence of a catalyst for olefin polymerization containing a solid titanium catalyst component (I) which contains titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic ester compound (a) specified by the following formula (1): wherein n is an integer of 5 to 10, R2 and R3 are each independently COOR1 or a hydrogen atom, and at least one of R2 and R3 is COOR1; and R1's are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and a single bond (excluding Ca—Ca bonds, and a Ca—Cb bond in the case where R3 is a hydrogen atom) in the cyclic backbone may be replaced with a double bond, and an organometallic compound catalyst component (II), at an internal pressure of the polymerization vessel which is 0.25 times or more as high as the saturation vapor pressure of the olefin at a polymerization temperature.

Abstract: A catalyst for olefin polymerization of the present invention includes a solid titanium catalyst component (I) including titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic ester compound (a) represented by the following formula (1): wherein n is an integer of 5 to 10; R2 and R3 are each independently COOR1 or R, and at least one of R2 and R3 is COOR1; a single bond (excluding Ca—Ca bonds, and a Ca—Cb bond in the case where R3 is R) in the cyclic backbone may be replaced with a double bond; a plurality of R1's are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and a plurality of R's are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent, but at least one of R's is a hydrogen atom, and an organometal compound catalyst component (II). When this catalyst for olefin polymerization is used, an olefin polymer having a broad molecular weight distribution can be produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of propylene homo- and copolymers having a broad molecular weight distribution and a low ash content, with “ash” denoting aluminium as well as residues of catalyst, cocatalyst or any additive, such as titanium (Ti) or silicium (Si) derivatives, used in the production of propylene polymers. The propylene polymers of the present invention are useful to make films, such as capacitor films, as well as fibers and nonwovens, such as for example staple fibers, spunbond nonwovens, meltblown nonwovens.

Abstract: Silica-coated alumina activator-supports, and catalyst compositions containing these activator-supports, are disclosed. Methods also are provided for preparing silica-coated alumina activator-supports, for preparing catalyst compositions, and for using the catalyst compositions to polymerize olefins.

Abstract: Catalyst components for the (co)polymerization of ethylene comprising Ti, Mg, halogen, ORI groups, where RI is a C1-C12 hydrocarbon group optionally containing heteroatoms, having ORI/Ti molar ratio in the range 0.1-1.5, a Mg/Ti molar ratio of less than 8, an amount of titanium, with respect to the total weight of said solid catalyst component, higher than 4% by weight characterized by a specific SS-NMR pattern are particularly useful for preparing narrow MWD crystalline ethylene polymers.

Abstract: A solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization, comprising titanium atoms, magnesium atoms, halogen atoms and hydrocarbyloxy groups, wherein the following filtrate contains titanium atoms in a concentration of 0.08 mg-Ti/ml-filtrate or lower, measured according to a method comprising the steps of (1) preparing a suspension of the solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization in heptane having a concentration of 0.1 g-solid catalyst component/ml-suspension, (2) heating the suspension at 70° C. for 30 minutes under stirring, (3) filtering the suspension, thereby obtaining a filtrate, and (4) measuring a concentration of titanium atoms contained in the filtrate; and a production process of the solid catalyst component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for polymerization of ethylene, a process for preparing the same, and a method for controlling kinetic behavior of said catalyst in ethylene polymerization. Said catalyst contains a titanium-containing main catalyst component and a co-catalyst. The titanium-containing main catalyst component is prepared by reacting the following components: (1) a hydrocarbon solution of dialkylmagnesium compound of formula RMgR?.yEt3Al; (2) an alcohol compound of formula R1OH; (3) a silica support thermally activated at 200-800° C.; (4) an alkylaluminum compound of formula R2nAlCl3-n; (5) a linear halogenated alkane of formula R3X; and (6) a titanium compound of formula Ti(OR4)mCl4-m. The co-catalyst is an organoaluminum compound. Three different types of ethylene polymerization kinetic curves can be obtained by adjusting the temperature for thermally activating the silica support and the ratio of titanium to magnesium in the titanium-containing main catalyst component.

Abstract: It has been discovered that using n-butylmethyldimethoxysilane (BMDS) as an external electron donor for succinate-containing Ziegler-Natta catalysts can provide a catalyst system that may prepare polypropylene films with improved properties. The catalyst systems of the invention provide for controlled chain defects/defect distribution and thus a regulated microtacticity along with broadened molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for producing a dialkoxymagnesium support for catalyst for olefin polymerization, a method of producing catalyst for olefin polymerization using the dialkoxymagnesium support and a method of polymerizing olefin using the catalyst. By using the method for producing a support according to the present invention, the content of large particles in the dialkoxymagnesium support can be controlled and the particle can have spherical shape, so the catalyst produced by using the support have high activity and stereoregularity, and high bulk density, thereby making it possible to be applied to the commercial processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to particulate olefin polymerization catalyst components comprising an alkaline earth metal, a compound of a transition metal and an electron donor, characterized in that the catalyst particle size distribution of the catalyst component is essentially monomodal and has a SPAN value below 1.2, where SPAN is defined as: (Particle diameter at 90% cumulative size)?(Particle diameter at 10% cumulative size)/(Particle diameter at 50% cumulative size).

Abstract: A copolymer of propylene with hexene-1 containing from 5 to 9% by weight of recurring units derived from hexene-1, having a melting temperature from 125° C. to 140° C. and Melt Flow Rate (ASTM D1238, 230° C./2.16 Kg) from 0.1 to 3 g/10 min., is used to produce blown films having valuable mechanical and optical properties.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a solid catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins, the process comprising the steps of: —continuously contacting solid particles of a MgCl2.mROH adduct, wherein 0.5<m<6.0 and R is an alkyl, cicloalkyl or aryl radical having 1-12 carbon atoms, with a liquid phase comprising one or more compounds capable of reacting with the —OH groups of said adduct to obtain a slurry containing a MgCl2.nROH, wherein n is lower than m; —reacting the slurry from step a) with one or more titanium compounds of formula Ti(OR)pXq?p, wherein q=3-4 and p=0-q, X is an halogen and R is an alkyl, cicloalkyl or aryl radical having 1-18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film.

Abstract: External donor systems, catalyst systems and olefin polymerization processes are described herein. The external donor systems generally include a first external donor represented by the general formula SiR2m(OR3)4-m, wherein each R2 is independently selected from alkyls, cycloalkyls, aryls and vinyls, each R3 is independently selected from alkyls and m is from 0 to 4. The external donor systems further include a second external donor represented by the general formula SiR4m(OR5)4-m, wherein each R4 is independently selected from alkyls, cycloalkyls, aryls and vinyls, each R5 is independently selected from alkyls, m is from 0 to 4 and at least one R4 is a C3 or greater alkyl.

Abstract: Butene-1 (co)polymers characterized by the following properties: content of butene-1 units in the form of isotactic pentads (mmmm) from 25 to 55%; intrinsic viscosity [?] measured in tetraline at 135° C. from 1 to 3 dL/g; content of xylene insoluble fraction at 0° C. from 3 to 60%; and a ratio ES2/ES1?1, where ES1 is the boiling diethyl ether soluble fraction determined on the polymer as such and ES2 is the boiling diethyl ether soluble fraction determined after milling the polymer. The butene-1 (co)polymers show a good balance between processability and elastomeric behavior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prepolymerized catalyst for olefin polymerization, a process for polymerizing an olefin by using the catalyst and a polyolefin produced by the process, in which a Ziegler-Natta catalyst is prepolymerized sequentially using ?-olefin and vinyl saturated cyclic hydrocarbon, and then an olefin is polymerized using the prepolymerized Ziegler-Natta catalyst, thereby producing a polyolefin with high yield. Therefore, the polymerized polyolefin has high Isotactic index, bulk density, and crystallinity.

Abstract: Propylene polymers having a content of isotactic pentads (mmmm) higher than 97%, molecular weight distribution, expressed by the formula (a) ratio, equal to or higher than 6 and a value of formula (b) ratio equal to or lower than 5.5. The said polymers are prepared in the presence of a particular combination of Ziegler-Natta solid catalyst components and highly stereoregulating electron-donor compounds. Laminated articles, in particular bi-axially oriented films and sheets, can be prepared with the said polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of a high melt flow propylene homopolymer or random copolymer with low odor and low volatiles content, which is suitable for thin-walled injection molding applications, said process comprising the step of polymerizing propylene and one or more optional comonomers in presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst comprising a titanium compound having at least one titanium-halogen bond, and a diether compound as internal electron donor, both supported on a magnesium halide in active form, an organoaluminium compound and an optional external donor.

Abstract: A polymer exhibiting high catalytic activity, good hydrogen response and high three-dimensional regularity can be obtained with high yield by polymerizing an olefin in the presence of a catalyst for olefin polymerization which is composed of a solid catalyst component (A) containing magnesium, titanium, a halogen and an electron-donating compound, an organic aluminum compound (B) represented by the following general formula: R6pAlQ3-p, and an aminosilane compound (C) represented by the following general formula: (R1R2N)m(R3HN)nR4pSi(OR5)q.

Abstract: For the (co) polymerization of ethylene with other 1-olefins, a Ziegler catalyst which comprises the product from the reaction of a magnesium alkoxide suspended or dispersed as ge in an inert solvent with a tetravalent transition metal compound and is subjected to a thermal after-treatment for a period of not more than 180 minutes is prepared. The catalyst gives a high yield of a polymer powder which has a broad molar mass distribution and is best suited to the production of films, hollow bodies and pipes.

Abstract: A method for the production of water-free rare earth metal halogenides by reacting rare earth metal oxides with a halogentation agent.

Abstract: This invention is directed to processes of making polymer in the presence of a hydrofluorocarbon or perfluorocarbon and recovering the polymer. The processes provided enable polymerization processes to be practiced with minimal fouling in the reaction system, and to the recovery of the hydrofluorocarbon and other hydrocarbons such as hydrocarbons for reuse in the process or hydrocarbon by-products from the polymerization process. The invention is particularly beneficial in the production of ethylene based polymers using Ziegler Natta catalyst systems.

Abstract: Provided are a catalyst for polymerization of propylene and a method for polymerization of propylene using the same. Specifically, provided are a catalyst for propylene polymerization which comprises titanium tetrachloride, an internal electron donor, and dialkoxy magnesium particles, as a carrier, obtained from the reaction of a halogen compound or nitrogen-halogen compound as a reaction initiator, metal magnesium and an alcohol, and a method for propylene polymerization using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst for synthesizing a polypropylene with a wide molecular weight distribution and use of the same. The catalyst comprises magnesium halide, titanium-containing compound, and an organic phosphate type electron donor compound. By the catalyst according to the present invention, a propylene polymer with a wide molecular weight distribution, easily controllable isotacticity and good processing properties can be synthesized.

Abstract: A method of producing a magnesium compound by reacting the following components (i), (ii) and (iii): (i) metal magnesium (ii) an alcohol (iii) a metal dihalide compound represented by the general formula (I) containing at least 0.001 mole of M relative to one mole of magnesium of the metal magnesium (i) MX2??(I) where X is a halogen atom and M is Mn, Fe, Co or Zn.

Abstract: A fiber and a process for obtaining same from a high-modulus polyethylene, extrudable in state-of-the-art equipment and in the absence of previous solubilization in any kind of organic solvent is described, the process comprising providing such a polyethylene, introducing it in a state-of-the-art extruder, extruding it according to a temperature pattern, obtaining an extrudate that is directed to a cooling bath to have its temperature reduced, then directing the extrudate to a first stretcher where it is stretched or drawn into a fiber of improved tenacity, at a first velocity v1, then heating the fiber at nearly 90° C. and then directing said fiber to a second stretcher to be drawn at a final velocity v2, wherein v1<v2, at a draw ratio of 2/1 until 65/1. The tenacity of the polyethylene fiber obtained by the said process attains at least 4 gf/den, which makes it useful to naval and offshore applications.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a catalyst useful in gas phase polymerization of olefins wherein the hydrogen response of the catalyst can be improved by using a ketone as the electron donor in the catalyst. The catalyst consists of compounds of Ti, Mg, Al and a ketone preferably supported on an amorphous support.

Abstract: A process for the copolymerization of ethylene and ?-olefins which utilizes a mixed modifier comprised of a conjugated diene and alkoxysilane is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high melt flow rate high crystallinity polypropylene homopolymer. The present invention likewise describes a bulk polymerization process using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst to produce the high melt flow rate high crystallinity polypropylene homopolymer according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for preparing a Group 2 metal/transition metal olefin polymerization catalyst component in particulate form having an improved high temperature activity and the use thereof in a process for polymerizing olefins.

Abstract: Catalyst components, methods of forming catalyst compositions, polymerization processes utilizing the catalyst compositions and polymers formed thereby are described herein. The methods generally include providing a magnesium dialkoxide compound, contacting the magnesium dialkoxide compound with a first agent to form a solution of a reaction product “A1”, contacting the solution of reaction product “A1” with a reducing agent to form a reduced reaction product “A2”, contacting reduced reaction product “A2” with a second agent to form a solid reaction product “A3”, contacting solid reaction product “A3” with a metal halide to form reaction product “B” and contacting reaction product “B” with an organoaluminum compound to form a catalyst component.

Abstract: A solid titanium catalyst component (I) of the present invention is characterized in that it contains titanium, magnesium, halogen, and a cyclic ester compound (a) represented by the following formula (1): wherein n is an integer of 5 to 10; R2 and R3 are each independently COOR1 or R, and at least one of R2 and R3 is COOR1; a single bond (excluding Ca—Ca bonds, and a Ca—Cb bond in the case where R3 is R) in the cyclic backbone may be replaced with a double bond; a plurality of R1's are each independently a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms; and a plurality of R's are each independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent, but at least one of R's is not a hydrogen atom. When using this solid titanium catalyst component (I), an olefin polymer having a broad molecular weight distribution can be produced.

Abstract: Blend compositions containing a novel homopolymer, the use of which allows the incorporation of more comonomer in the additional components of the blend (for the same overall density) resulting in increased tie molecule formation and improvement in properties such as ESCR, toughness and impact strength are disclosed. The homopolymers are important for applications where a high density is needed to ensure certain mechanical properties like abrasion resistance, indentation resistance, pressure resistance, topload resistance, modulus of elasticity, or morphology (for the chlorination of PE to CPE) and additional advantages such as melt processability. The blend can be obtained by dry or melt mixing the already produced components, or through in-situ production by in parallel and/or in series arranged reactors. These resins can be used in applications such as films, blow molded, injection molded, and rotomolded articles, fibers, and cable and wire coatings and jacketings and, various forms of pipe.

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: Disclosed are catalyst systems and methods of making the catalyst systems/supports for the polymerization of an olefin containing a solid titanium catalyst component and an antistatic agent. Also disclosed are methods of making a polyolefin involving contacting an olefin with a catalyst system containing an antistatic agent. The use of the antistatic agent added to the catalyst system can improve flowability and/or dispersibility of the catalyst system.

Abstract: A catalyst component comprising Ti, Mg, Al, Cl, and optionally OR1 groups in which R1 is a C1-C20 hydrocarbon group, optionally containing heteroatoms, up to an amount such as to give a molar OR1/Ti ratio lower than 0.5, characterized by the fact that substantially all the titanium atoms are in valence state of 4, that the porosity (PF), measured by the mercury method and due to pores with radius equal to or lower than 1 ?m, is at least 0.3 cm3/g, and by the fact that the Cl/Ti molar ratio is lower than 29. The said catalysts are characterized by high morphological stability under the low molecular weight ethylene polymerization conditions while at the same time maintaining characteristics of high activity.