Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst system of a Group 15 containing metal catalyst compound and a Lewis acid aluminum containing activator and to a supported catalyst system thereof and to a process for polymerizing olefin(s) utilizing them.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst system that exhibits unexpected control of desired properties in copolymer product.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming a polymer nanocomposite, which comprises (a) modifying a clay material comprising layered silicate particles by ion exchange with a surfactant to form an organoclay; (b) dispersing the organoclay in a vinyl monomer and bulk polymerizing said monomer in the presence of a catalyst; and (c) adding a liquid suspension to the above mixture to effect suspension polymerization when the conversion rate of the polymerization is about 10% to 50%, thereby forming a composite having the particles uniformly dispersed in a vinyl polymer matrix.

Abstract: A constrained geometry single-site olefin polymerization catalyst is described. The catalyst comprises an activator and an organometallic compound that includes a Group 3 to 10 transition or lanthanide metal, M, and a multidentate ligand characterized by an indolyl group that is covalently linked to an amido group, wherein the indolyl group is &pgr;-bonded to M and the amido group is &sgr;-bonded to M. The indolyl-amido ligand is formed from readily available organic compounds and allows easy synthesis of a constrained geometry catalyst system.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a solid titanium catalyst component for use in the preparation of an olefin polymerization catalyst, which comprises: (1) a step wherein a suspension is prepared which contains a solid material prepared by contacting a magnesium compound with a first titanium compound and having a polybasic carboxylic acid ester supported thereon; (2) a step wherein the solid material is separated from the suspension; and (3) a step wherein the solid material is contacted with a second titanium compound under heating; wherein while the solid material is separated from the suspension in the step (2) and the solid material is supplied to the step (3), the solid material is maintained at a temperature in the range of 70-130° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkoxysilacycloalkanes, to the process for their preparation and to their use in the polymerization of olefins. The introduction of these alkoxysilacycloalkanes into the olefin polymerization environment makes it possible to raise the heptane-insolubles content of the polymer finally formed.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing olefins by bringing olefins into contact with a transition metal catalyst and a cocatalyst, characterized in that the cocatalyst is a compound in accordance with formula XR4, wherein X is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb, and R is hydrogen or an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group and wherein at least one R group is not hydrogen and contains one or more halogen atoms or the cocatalyst is a compound in accordance with formula [XR5]−[Y]+, wherein X is Si, Ge, Sn or Pb, R is hydrogen or an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or alkylaryl group and wherein at least one R group is hydrogen and contains one or more halogen atoms, and Y is a cation.

Abstract: A catalyst system which combines a unbridged metallocene catalyst and a heterogeneous catalyst affects the molecular weight, the molecular weight distribution and the melt flow index of the resulting polymer. To obtain a polymer having high molecular weight and fractional melt flow index, the unbridged metallocene compound is preferably cyclopentadienyltitanium trichloride or bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride and an alumoxane co-catalyst may or may not be present. To obtain a polymer having high molecular weight, broad molecular weight distribution and fractional melt flow index, the unbridged metallocene compound is preferably cyclopentadienyltitanium trichloride or bis(cyclopentadienyl)titanium dichloride and an alumoxane co-catalyst is present. A catalyst system which combines a unbridged metallocene catalyst and a bridged metallocene catalyst with the heterogeneous catalyst affects the xylene solubles in addition to the other polymer properties.

Abstract: A supported olefin polymerization catalyst system and a method of making it are disclosed. The catalyst system comprises: (a) a support chemically treated with an organoaluminum, organosilicon, organomagnesium, or organoboron compound; (b) a single-site catalyst that contains a polymerization-stable, heteroatomic ligand; and (c) an activator. Chemical treatment is a key to making supported heterometallocenes that have high activity and long shelf-lives, and can effectively incorporate comonomers.

Abstract: Provided are a solid catalyst component for olefin polymerization and a catalyst comprising the component for olefin polymerization, in which the electron donor is free from the problem of lacking in safety and sanitation, and is inexpensive and easy to produce, and which exhibit high activity in producing olefin polymers with high stereospecificity, and also a method for producing olefin polymers in the presence of the catalyst. The solid catalyst component comprises titanium, magnesium and an electron donor compound of formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each represent a linear or branched hydrocarbon residue having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; R3 represents an alicyclic hydrocarbon residue having from 3 to 20 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 10. The solid catalyst component is combined with an organic aluminium compound to prepare a catalyst, which is used in producing olefin polymers.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a solid catalyst component and a catalyst for polymerization of olefins, which shows a high activity, can lower the rate of forming a polymer having a low molecular weight or a low stereoregular polymer which is soluble in a polymerization solvent and can obtain a high stereoregular polymer in a high yield. The present invention is a solid catalyst component(A) for polymerization of olefins prepared by contacting (a) dialkoxymagnesium, (b) a titanium compound, (c) a diester of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, (d) an aromatic hydrocarbon and (e) an organic silicon compound containing a hydroxyl group, and a catalyst for polymerization of olefins prepared from the solid catalyst component (A) , an organic aluminum compound (B) represented by the general formula R2pAlQ3-p and an organic silicon compound (C) represented by the general formula R3qSi(OR4)4-q.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid catalyst component for &agr;-olefin polymerization having a narrow particle size distribution of not less than 6.0 in terms of the value of N in a Rosin-Rammler function of particle size distribution and giving a catalytic activity of not less than 10,000 ((g-polymer produced/g-solid catalyst component)/hour) in polymerization. The catalyst component is obtained by a process which comprises reducing a titanium compound with an organomagnesium compound in the presence of an organosilicon compound and an ester to obtain a solid product, then treating the solid product with: (a) a mixture of titanium tetrachloride and an ether, (b) an organic acid halide, and (c) a mixture of titanium tetrachloride and an ether optionally containing an ester.

Abstract: A catalyst for the polymerization of vinylaromatic monomers, and particularly styrene, with a high yield and a high syndiotacticity index, comprises the product consisting of the following two components in contact with each other: A) an &eegr;5-cyclopentadienyl complex of titanium; B) an organo-oxygenated compound of aluminum; and contains a sufficient amount of at least one carboxylated product having the following general formula: R—COO—G  (I) wherein R—COO is a carboxylic group comprising the organic radical R having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and G represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a metal atom, possibly substituted, linked to said carboxylic group.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to metallocene catalyst systems and to methods for their production and use. Specifically, this invention relates to a method for preparing metallocene catalyst systems using olefin additives which promote catalyst activity.

Abstract: A particulate deactivator is used to pacify halogen-containing catalyst residues from a medium pressure solution polymerization process. The deactivator is added post-reactor preferably in the form of a suspension. The particulate deactivator may also be used in conjunction with a secondary, soluble deactivator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supported catalyst system which comprises at least one metallocene component and at least one cocatalyst component and at least one modified inorganic oxide of silicon, aluminum or mixtures thereof, wherein the modified oxide contains organic silicon radicals containing at least one of the groups nitrogen, fluorine, phosphorus or sulfur.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing addition polymerizable monomers using titanocenes catalysts/catalyst precursors having a selected symmetry condition under condensed polymerization conditions where the symmetry condition is such that the resulting polymer has varying degrees of tactioselectivity or copolymers having regions of varying degrees of tactioselectivity. Preferred classes of the titanocenes are capable of generating near pure isospecific and syndiospecific polymers in solution or in bulk polymerization conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst system and a process for the polymerization of olefin that exhibits improved selectivity and broader molecular weight distribution in the polymer product. The catalyst system includes a conventional supported Ziegler-Natta catalyst in combination with a mixture of at least two electron donors, both having the general formula SiR.sub.m (OR').sub.4-m where R is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group and a vinyl group; R' is an alkyl group; and m is 0-3, wherein when R is an alkyl group, R may be identical with R'; when m is 0, 1 or 2, the R' groups may be identical or different; and when m is 1, 2 or 3, the R groups may be identical or different. Preferably, one electron donor is described by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 are both an alkyl or cycloalkyl group containing a secondary or tertiary carbon atom attached to the silicon atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.4 being the same;; R.sub.2 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to MgCl.sub.2.mROH.nH.sub.2 O adducts, where R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, 2.ltoreq.m.ltoreq.4.2, 0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.0.7, characterized by an X-ray diffraction spectrum in which, in the range of 2.theta. diffraction angles between 5.degree. and 15.degree., the three main diffraction lines are present at diffraction angles 2.theta. of 8.8.+-.0.2.degree., 9.4.+-.0.2.degree. and 9.8.+-.0.2.degree., the most intense diffraction lines being the one at 2.theta.=8.8.+-.0.2.degree., the intensity of the other two diffraction lines being at least 0.2 times the intensity of the most intense diffraction line. Catalyst components obtained from the adducts of the present invention are capable to give catalysts for the polymerization of olefins characterized by enhanced activity and stereospecificity with respect to the catalysts prepared from the adducts of the prior art.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel catalyst system which can be preferably used in the trimerization, oligomerization reaction or polymerization reaction of an olefin, and a method for the trimerization, oligomerization or polymerization reaction of an olefin, which comprises using the catalyst system. A catalyst system obtained by contacting the following components (A) to (C):(A) a chromium compound,(B) an imine compound, and(C) a metal alkyl compound, and a method for the trimerization, oligomerization or polymerization reaction of an olefin, which comprises using the catalyst system are disclosed.

Abstract: A catalyst system for polymerizing olefins is obtainable from (A) a solid component containing (A) magnesium, titanium and halogen and an electron donative compound which is an ether or ester; (B) an organoaluminum compound, and (C) at least two electron donative compounds, including an (.alpha.) and (.beta.) compound, wherein the total amount (C) compounds is 0.01 to 1 mole per mole of (B).

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst system that exhibits unexpected control of desired properties in polyolefin products. The catalyst system includes a titanium-supported catalyst in combination with a mixture of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and dicyclopentyldimethoxy-silane (DCPMS). This catalyst system has been found to be effective in making polypropylene and polypropylene copolymers having relatively high melt flow rates and moderately broad molecular weight distribution.

Abstract: The present invention intends to provide a process for preparation of a solid titanium catalyst component for an olefin polymerization excellent in polymerization activity per unit catalyst, and a process for preparation of a polyolefin using a catalyst containing the catalyst component. The process according to the present invention is characterized by comprising the steps of contacting (A) a magnesium compound with (B) a solution titanium compound to obtain a solid titanium catalyst component composed of titanium, magnesium and a halogen as the essential components, wherein a titanium compound mixture liquid composed of 88 to 99% by weight of a titanium compound and 1 to 12% by weight of hydrocarbon containing halogen-containing hydrocarbon is used as (B) the solution titanium compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymerization process comprising feeding a monomer as a raw material, a polymerization catalyst, and optionally, an inert medium to a tubular reactor in a pressurized state; permitting a part of the raw material monomer and the inert medium fed to the reactor to form a gas phase and the remainder to form a liquid phase, so that both of the gas phase comprising the raw material monomer and/or the inert medium and the liquid phase comprising the raw material monomer and/or the inert medium are present in the reactor, wherein said liquid phase may contain a resulting polymer as a solid, and so that a gas-liquid separated flow or a gas-liquid-solid separated flow has the gas phase that is continuous in the direction of flow is formed in the reactor; and polymerizing the raw material monomer while carrying the liquid phase by the gas phase flow, wherein the ratio of a volume flow rate of the liquid phase to a volume flow rate of the gas phase at the outlet of the reactor is 0.00001 to 100,000.

Abstract: Methods of producing polyolefin polymers by polymerizing an .alpha.-olefin in the presence of a catalyst including a pro-catalyst having a magnesium halide, an aluminum halide, a tetravalent titanium halide, an electron donor, and a silane having the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 Si(OR.sub.3) (OR.sub.4), wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each an H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, aryl, C.sub.5-12 cycloalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted, mono- or di-substituted, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, or a mono- or di-substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl, and a co-catalyst comprising an organometallic compound, or reaction products of the pro-catalyst and the co-catalyst, wherein the electron donor is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the stickiness of the resultant polyolefin polymers. Moreover, the polymers produced thereby, and methods of preparing resultant products from the polymers are part of the present invention.

Abstract: A catalyst for olefin polymerization comprising: (A) a solid catalyst component comprising a titanium compound, a magnesium compound, and a halogen compound; (B) an organoaluminum compound; (C) a first organosilicon compound represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 may be the same or different; and (D) a second organosilicon compound represented by formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.5 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R.sup.6, R.sup.7, and R.sup.8, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: A propylene homopolymer having a high stereo-regularity and an excellent processability during sheet or film formation, characterized in that it exhibits a melt flow rate (MFR) of from 0.1 to 20 g/10 min., a xylene-soluble component content of not more than 6% by weight and an isoblock content [IB] of at least 3 mol % as determined by the following equation (1) from Pmmmr, Pmmrr and Pmrrm, which are absorption intensities attributed to isoblock chain in xylene-insoluble component by .sup.13 C-NMR spectrum:[IB]=[Pmmmr]+[Pmmrr]+[Pmrrm] (1)wherein [Pmmmr], [Pmmrr] and [Pmrrm] are the relative intensity ratio (mol %) of Pmmmr, Pmmrr and Pmrrm, respectively, which are absorption intensities attributed to isoblock chain.

Abstract: A support for use in preparing supported catalysts for addition polymerizations comprising the reaction product of: (A) an inorganic oxide material comprising reactive surface hydroxyl groups, at least some of said hydroxyl groups optionally having been functionalized an converted to a reactive silano moiety corresponding to the formula: --OSiR.sub.2 H, wherein R, independently each occurrence, is hydrogen C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbyl, or C.sub.1-20 hydrocarbyloxy, said inorganic oxide or functionalized derivative thereof comprising less than 1.0 mmol of reactive surface hydroxyl functionality per gram, and (B) an activator compound comprising: b.sub.1) a cation which is capable of reacting with a transition metal compound to form a catalytically active transition metal complex, and b.sub.

Abstract: A method of forming a polymer that simultaneously provides an improved level of impact resistance and processability in which an .alpha.-olefin monomer is subjected to polymerization in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and a blend of electron donors including dicyclopentyldimethoxysilane (DCPMS) and propyltriethoxysilane (PTES). The polymer so formed will have a relationship between a first melt flow rate of a homopolymer formed by polymerizing an .alpha.-olefin monomer in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and a first electron donor (MFR (a)), and a second melt flow rate of a homopolymer formed polymerizing an .alpha.-olefin monomer in the presence of the Ziegler-Natta catalyst system and a second electron donor (MFR (b)), is defined by the equation:1.2.ltoreq.log [MFR(b)/MFR(a)].ltoreq.1.

Abstract: Novel Si--N--Si bridged metallocenes of the formula [L--Si--Me.sub.2 NRSiMe.sub.2 L]MX.sub.2 wherein L is a C.sub.5 H.sub.4, C.sub.9 H.sub.6, or C.sub.13 H.sub.8 radical, R is alkyl and M is zirconium, titanium, or hafnium, and X is selected from the group consisting of chlorine, bromine, iodine, methyl and diethyl amine, are provided via a novel amine elimination reaction followed by cyclization of the ligand sphere of the amino silyl functionalized metallocene dichloride complex. Further, there is provided novel unbridged metallocene precursors of the formula [RNH--SiMe.sub.2 --L].sub.2 MX.sub.2. Such Si--N--Si bridged metallocenes in combination with an organometallic compound of metals of Group IA, IIA, and IIB form a catalyst system which is highly active in the polymerization of alpha-olefins.

Abstract: Catalytic system which can be used for the polymerisation of .alpha.-olefins comprising:a solid based on complexed titanium trichloride of .delta. crystalline form;an organoaluminium compound;an organic oxygenated silicon compound; characterised in that the organoaluminium compound is a non-halogenated compound.

Abstract: A catalysis system containing an olefin polymerization catalyst having at least one Group 3 to Group 10 transition metal or one of the Lanthanide series of the Periodic Table and an organic support is homogeneous and has particular applicability in the production of polyolefins having narrow molecular weight distribution. The support of the catalysis system is the reaction product of a silicone and a polyamine. The catalysis system has high thermal stability.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing vinylidene aromatic monomers, such as styrene, to produce polymers having a high degree of syndiotacticity using a catalyst composition comprising a Group 4 metal complex and a hydrocarbylsilane or di(hydrocarbyl)silane catalyst adjuvant is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for polymerization or copolymerization of .alpha.-olefin, characterized in that the polymerization is performed using a solid complex titanium catalyst comprising magnesium, a halogen-containing titanium compound, and internal electron donors; organometallic compounds of metals belonging to Groups I and III on the periodic table of elements; and, as external electron donors, a mixture of three or more kinds of organic silicon compounds, from which homopolyolefins having MFR less than 5, MFR in the range from 5 to 20, and MFR greater than 20 are polymerized under the same polymerization conditions. By use of the present invention it is possible to produce an olefin polymer with high stereoregularity, broad molecular weight distribution, and good fluidity, at high rates of yield.

Abstract: Disclosed are a catalyst for polymerizing olefins containing a solid catalyst component containing titanium, magnesium and halogen as essential components (component (A)); an organic aluminum compound (component (B)); and a silane compound (component (C)) represented by general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently represent a straight, branched or cyclic saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group or a silyl group, a method of preparing polyolefins using the catalyst as well as novel trimethoxysilane compounds represented by the general formula (1) in which R.sup.1 is a straight saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and R.sup.2 represents a methyl group. Use of the catalyst enables efficient production of polyolefins having a low molecular weight (MFR>20 (g/10 minutes)), a broad molecular weight distribution (MLMFR/MFR>22) and a high stereoregularity when applied to polymerization of olefins having 3 or more carbon atoms.

Abstract: Catalysts deposited on a support are described. The catalyst itself is formed by combining (i) a metallocene of a transition, lanthanide or actinide metal and (ii) a siloxy-aluminoxane composition which comprises an aluminoxane which contains hydrocarbyl-siloxane moieties which are free of Si-OH groups, wherein the molar ratio of aluminum to hydrocarbylsiloxane is from about 1:1 to 1000:1. The siloxy-aluminoxane composition used is free of Si-OH groups, and the aluminoxane of the siloxy-aluminoxane composition was formed by partial hydrolysis of trialkylaluminum. Supports for the catalysts are particulate inorganic oxides, preferably silica, alumina, silica-alumina, or a mixture thereof, or resinous polyolefin support materials.

Abstract: A process to produce high melt flow propylene polymer comprises polymerizing propylene in the presence of a titanium-containing, magnesium-containing, high activity catalyst and an aluminum alkyl cocatalyst in a gas phase system which uses condensed liquid to control temperature wherein the external catalyst modifier is a tetraalkylorthosilicate, preferably tetraethylorthosilicate, at process conditions of temperature, hydrogen concentration, and Si/Mg, Al/Mg and Al/Si atomic ratios, to produce a high melt flow propylene polymer at high yield.

Abstract: An ethylene polymer having small values of Mw/Mn and Mz/Mw, a small proportion of long-chain branches, a high melt tension and a high swell ratio and a process for preparing the same by polymerizing ethylene in the presence of an ethylene polymerization catalyst comprising a solid titanium catalyst component containing titanium, magnesium, halogen and a compound having at least two ether linkages present through plural atoms with an organometallic compound catalyst component.

Abstract: A method for polymerizing at least one olefin by contacting at least one olefin with a polymerization catalyst and an organometallic compound containing a metal from group 1, 2, 12 or 13 of the Periodic System of Elements under effective polymerization conditions. The polymerization catalyst is obtained by contacting metallic magnesium with an aromatic halide, RX, under conditions effective to obtain a first reaction product and solid residual products. The first reaction product is then separated from the solid residual products. A silane compound containing an alkoxy or aryloxy group is added to the first reaction product between -20.degree. C. to 20.degree. C. to obtain a precipitate which is purified to obtain a second reaction product. Subsequently, the second reaction product is contacted with a halogenized titanium compound, such as titanium tetrachloride, to obtain a further reaction product. The polymerization catalyst is obtained by purifying the further reaction product.

Abstract: Catalyst systems of the type comprising the Ziegler-Natta catalysts contain, as active components,a) a titanium-containing solid component which contains titanium, magnesium, halogen and a carboxylic ester as an electron donor, and, as a cocatalyst,b) an aluminum compound andc) if required, a further electron donor, a compound of the following formula IR.sub.m.sbsb.1 Al--(OCOR.sup.1).sub.m.sbsb.2 (I)whereR and R.sup.1 are identical or different and are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl andm.sub.1 and m.sub.2 are each 1 or 2 and sum to give 3, being used as aluminum compound b) in the preactivation of the titanium-containing soild compound a) with the cocatalyst.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preparing a silyl-functional living cationic polymer which can be subsequently coupled to form a moisture-curable telechelic system, said method comprising reacting, in the presence of a Lewis acid,(A) at least one cationically polymerizable monomer with(B) an initiator of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is selected from alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or aryl groups having 6 to 10 carbon atoms, R' is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having at least 3 carbon atoms, X is halogen, Y is selected from the group consisting of halogen, alkoxy. acyloxy and hydroxyl groups and a is 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: An .alpha.-olefin polymerization catalyst which comprises (A) a solid catalyst component obtained by treating a solid product obtained by contacting a compound having an M--O bond (M is the element of the 1st, 2nd, 13th and 14th Groups in the Periodic Table) with an organomagnesium compound in the presence of an electron donor, with an electron donor and successively a halide compound of metal of the 4th to 6th Groups in the Periodic Table, (B) an organoaluminum compound, and (C) an electron donative compound, and a process for producing an .alpha.-olefin polymer polymerizing an .alpha.-olefin with said catalyst.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems containing, as active components,a) a titanium-containing solid component which contains titanium, magnesium, halogen and a carboxylic ester and, as a cocatalyst,b) an aluminum compound andc) if required, a further electron donor is described. Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems which are obtainable by this process, the preparation of polymers of propylene with the aid of these catalyst systems, the polymers obtainable thereby and films and moldings of these polymers are also described.

Abstract: Transition metal complexes of the formula IL.sub.m MX.sub.n I,whereL is a ligand of the formula II ##STR1## m is 1 or 2, M is a titanium, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, or a rare earth metal,X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.15 -aryl or OR.sup.1,n is 1, 2, 3, or 4 as defined herein, andR.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and A are as defined herein,and the use of these complexes as catalysts for olefin polymerization are described herein.

Abstract: A polymer composition having improved balanced mechanical and optical properties comprising (i) a random copolymer comprising from about 0.8% to about 20% by weight of butene-1 and from about 80% to about 99.2% by weight of propylene, and (2) from about 0%-0.35% by weight of polymer composition of a synthetic amorphous silica antiblock agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing syndiotactic vinylidene aromatic polymers comprising contacting one or more vinylidene aromatic monomers with a hydrocarbylsilane or di(hydrocarbyl)silane adjuvant to form a monomer/silane mixture and contacting the monomer/silane mixture with a catalyst composition comprising a Group 4 metal complex and an activating cocatalyst.

Abstract: A process for preparing random propylene copolymers containing copolymerized C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alk-1-enes by polymerization of propylene and C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alk-1-enes in the presence of a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system comprising a titanium-containing solid component a) comprising a compound of magnesium, a halogen, silica gel as support and a carboxylic ester as electron donor compound, and also, as cocatalysts, an aluminum compound b) and a further electron donor compound c), where propylene and the C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -alk-1-enes are polymerized with one another at from 50 to 100.degree. C. at pressures in the range from 15 to 40 bar and mean residence times of from 0.5 to 5 hours and the support used in the titanium-containing solid component is a silica gel which has a mean particle diameter of from 5 to 200 .mu.m, a mean particle diameter of the primary particles of from 1 to 10 .mu.m and voids or channels having a mean diameter of from 1 to 10 .mu.

Abstract: Catalytic system which can be used for the polymerization of .alpha.-olefins comprising:a solid based on complexed titanium trichloride of .delta. crystalline form;an organoaluminium compound;an organic oxygenated silicon compound;characterized in that the organoaluminium compound is a non-halogenated compound.

Abstract: A solid catalyst component for polymerization of olefins prepared by reacting a titanium halide, a diester of aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a dialkoxymagnesium having a bulk density of at least 0.25 g/ml and an average particle size of 1 to 100 .mu.m. The average rate of temperature rise from the temperature at which the titanium halide is allowed to come in contact with the dialkoxymagnesium to the temperature at which the reaction is initiated is in a range of from 0.5 to 20.degree. C./min. Such catalyst can further comprise an organic aluminum compound and an organic silicon compound. The use of said catalyst makes it possible to efficiently obtain a polyolefin having a high stereoregularity, a high bulk density and excellent particle properties.

Abstract: A catalyst for use in the production of flexible polyolefins using a pro-catalyst of (a) a magnesium halide, (b) an aluminum halide, (c) a tetravalent titanium halide, (d) an electron donor comprising at least one of 2,6-lutidine, 6-chloro-2-picoline, or 2,6-dichloropyridine; and (e) a silane having the formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 Si(OR.sub.3)(OR.sub.4), wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each an H, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 aryl, C.sub.5-12 cycloalkane, each of which may be unsubstituted, mono- or di-substituted, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are H, C.sub.1-6 alkane, or a mono- or di-substituted C.sub.1-6 alkane, and a co-catalyst of an organometallic compound, as well as an optional external modifier that may be combined to form a catalyst. Methods for preparing the catalyst, for using the same to produce flexible polyolefin compositions having reduced stickiness and tacticity, and the flexible polyolefin compositions produced thereby are also part of the invention.