Abstract: Disclosed are Group 6 transition metal-containing thin film forming precursors to deposit Group 6 transition metal-containing films on one or more substrates via vapor deposition processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides for polyisobutenyl sulfonates, methods for preparing them, and composition employing them; wherein said polyisobutenyl sulfonates have improved low temperature and high temperature viscometric properties. The polyisobutenyl sulfonates are prepared by sulfonating polyisobutene and reacting the polyisobutenyl sulfonate with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, wherein the polyisobutene is characterized by having at least 90 mole percent methyl-vinylidene, a number average molecular weight of about 350 to 5,000, and a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight Mw/Mn of from about 1.01 to about 1.4.

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 nickel-carbene polymerization catalyst system for preparing high cis polydienes is provided. The catalyst system comprises (a) a nickel N-heterocyclic carbene complex, (b) an organoaluminum compound, (c) a fluorine-containing compound, and (d) optionally, an alcohol. Also provided is a process for producing a polydiene comprising reacting a conjugated diene in the presence of a polymerization catalyst comprising (a) a nickel N-heterocyclic carbene complex, (b) an organoaluminum compound, (c) a fluorine-containing compound, and (d) optionally, an alcohol.

Abstract: A shrink film comprising a polyethylene film, characterized in that said polyethylene is an ethylene copolymer mixture having a molecular weight distribution in the range 10 to 35, a density of 915 to 940 kg/m3, a weight average molecular weight of at least 100000 D and an MFR2.16 (190° C.) of 0.1 to 0.9 kg/m3, which copolymer mixture is produced by a two or more stage copolymerization of ethylene and 2 to 10% mole (relative to ethylene) of a C3-12 alpha-olefin comonomer in a series of reactors including at least one slurry loop reactor and at least one gas phase reactor using a heterogeneous Ziegler-Natta catalyst.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cationic catalyst system comprising an initiator (I), a catalyst (K) and a cocatalyst (CoK). The cocatalyst (CoK) is an agent releasing the active polymerizing center of its counter anion generated by the reaction between the catalyst (K) and the initiator (I). Said cocatalyst is characterized by the existence of a double bond electron-depleted by an electroattractive group. It is selected, for example, from the group consisting of the following complexing agents including o-chloranyl (3,4,5,6-tetrachloro-1,2-benzoquinone), p-chloranyl (2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone), nitrobenzene, trinitrobenzene, or tetracyanoethylene.

Abstract: A cyclic olefin having a specific polar group is polymerized by addition polymerization in a hydrocarbon solvent, using a polymerization catalyst component containing (i) a specific transition metal compound, (ii) a Lewis acid compound and (iii) an alkyl aluminoxane, or the cyclic olefin is polymerized by addition polymerization in the hydrocarbon solvent, using the polymerization catalyst component, by further adding at least one aromatic vinyl compound and at least one cyclic nonconjugated polyene compound, or either one of them as a molecular weight modifier, thereby obtaining a cyclic olefinic addition polymer.

Abstract: Process for the polymerization of olefins comprising contacting olefins under polymerization conditions in the presence of a catalyst system comprising the product obtained by contacting: (A) at least one transition metal organometallic compound, pyrolidyl bis(?-cyclopentadienyl)methylzirconium being excluded, and (B) an organometallic compound obtained by contacting: (a) a Lewis base having formula (I): ?wherein Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd, equal to or different from each other, are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, C1-C10 alkyl, C6-C20 aryl, C7-C20 arylalkyl and C7-C20 alkylaryl groups; with b) a Lewis acid of formula (II) MtR13??(II) ?wherein Mt is a metal belonging to Group 13 of the Periodic Table of the Elements; R1, equal to or different from each other, are selected from the group consisting of halogen, halogenated C6-C20 aryl and halogenated C7-C20 alkylaryl groups; and (C) optionally an alkylating agent.

Abstract: A process for preparing polypropylene-b-poly(ethylene-co-propylene) by the use of a tubular continuous polymerizer in the presence of an olefin-polymerizing catalyst comprising a solid catalyst component (1) composed of titanium and halogen; an organosilicon compound (2); and, if necessary, at least one electron-donating compound (3) selected from the group consisting of organosilicon compounds represented by the general formula: RnSi(OR′)4−n (wherein R and R′ are each independently a C1-C10 hydrocarbon group; and n is an integer of 1 to 3) and nitrogenous heterocyclic compounds, wherein the solid catalyst component (1) is preliminarily brought into contact with the organosilicon compound (2) in the presence of the electron-donating compound (3), and then a polypropylene segment is formed through polymerization, followed by formation of a poly(ethylene-co-propylene) segment at the end of the polypropylene segment through polymerization.

Abstract: An organometallic compound obtainable by contacting a) a compound having the following formula (I): wherein Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd equal to or different from each other are hydrocarbon groups b) a Lewis acid of formula (II) MtR13   (II) wherein Mt is a metal belonging to Group 13 of the Periodic Table of the Elements (IUPAC); R1, equal to or different from each other, are selected from the group consisting of halogen, halogenated C6-C20 aryl and halogenated C7-C20 alkylaryl groups; two R1 groups can also form with the metal Mt one condensed ring. These compounds are useful as cocatalysts for polymerizing olefins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a substantially amorphous poly-&agr;-olefin, which includes: a) preforming a solid catalyst and, optionally, a first amount of a trialkylaluminum cocatalyst, by contacting the catalyst and optionally the cocatalyst with at least one selected from the group including oxygen and a compound which includes active oxygen, to form a preformed catalyst, wherein the solid catalyst includes magnesium, aluminum and titanium, and wherein said trialkylaluminum cocatalyst includes 1 to 9 carbon atoms in each alkyl group; b) contacting the preformed catalyst with a second amount of the cocatalyst, wherein a molar ratio of trialkylaluminum to the titanium ranges from 40:1 to 700:1, to form a catalyst mixture; c) polymerizing, in the liquid phase, with the catalyst mixture, an olefin or an olefin mixture at a temperature between 30 and 160° C., to produce the poly-&agr;-olefin.

Abstract: A catalytic composition for the dimerization, the codimerization or the oligomerization of olefins results from the dissolution of at least one nickel complex that contains a heterocyclic carbene in a liquid mixture that comprises at least one ammonium halide or quaternary phosphonium halide, at least one aluminum halide and optionally at least one organometallic aluminum compound. It is used in a process of dimerization, codimerization or oligomerization of olefins.

Abstract: There is described a process utilizing Ziegler-Natta catalysts for producing ethylene/olefin interpolymers which, for a given melt index and density, have a reduced melting peak temperature (Tm). The process involves contacting ethylene and at least one other olefin under polymerization conditions with a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and at least one modifier comprising at least one element from Group 15 and/or Group 16 in amounts sufficient to reduce the melting peak temperature of the ethylene/olefin interpolymer. Also described herein are novel ethylene/olefin interpolymers resulting from the process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel process for the preparation of isoolefin copolymers in the presence of zirconium halides or hafnium halides or mixtures thereof and organic nitro compounds, especially for the preparation of butyl rubbers, as well as isoolefin copolymers composed of isobutene, isoprene and, optionally, further monomers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of polymeric resins which have a softening point ranging from about 50° C. to about 220° C. and a molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 42,000. The resins consist essentially of the polymers which result from the polymerization reaction between dicyclopentadiene and limonene. The polymeric resins are particularly useful in improving traction of the rubber when used in tire treads.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of polymeric resins which have a softening point ranging from about 50° C. to about 220° C. and a molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 42,000. The resins consist essentially of the polymers which result from the polymerization reaction between dicyclopentadiene and limonene. The polymeric resins are particularly useful in improving traction of the rubber when used in tire treads.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of polymeric resins which have a softening point ranging from about 50° C. to about 220° C. and a molecular weight ranging from about 500 to about 42,000. The resins comprise the polymers which result from the polymerization reaction between dimethyl dicyclopentadiene and limonene. The polymeric resins are particularly useful in improving traction of the rubber when used in tire treads.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of crystalline vinylaromatic polymers with a high degree of syndiotaxy which comprises polymerizing vinylaromatic monomers in the presence of a catalytic system essentially consisting of: a) a complex of titanium having the general formula: CpTiX1X2X3  (I) wherein Cp represents a cyclopentadienyl ligand whereas X1, X2, X3, the same or different, are selected from a halogen such as chlorine, or from alkyl groups, alkoxides, carboxylates, di(alkyl)amides; b) a polyalkylaluminoxane wherein the alkyl group contains from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; c) aluminum trifluoride.

Abstract: An ethylene base polymer and a preparation method of an ethylene base polymer characterized in use of a catalyst comprising a chromium amide compound, a solid inroganic oxide calcined at 100 to 500.degree. C. and alumoxane. According to the present invention, an ethylene base polymer with a wide molecular weight distribution, excellent shock and environmental stress cracking resistances, causing no melt fracture, and suitable for film forming and blow molding can be effectively prepared.

Abstract: Immobilized Lewis Acid catalyst comprising polymer having at least one Lewis Acid immobilized within the structure therein, said polymer having monomer units represented by the structural formula:--[A].sub.a --[B].sub.b --[C].sub.c --whereina represents about 1 to about 99 mole %b represents about 0 to about 50 mole %c represents about 1 to about 99 mole %a+b+c is preferably about 100%; ##STR1## C is selected from the group consisting of: ##STR2## (III) combinations thereof, wherein D is OH, halide, OR.sup.4, NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.3, OM', or OM";E is the residue of the reaction of at least one Lewis Acid with the D substituent of monomer unit B;R.sup.1 represents proton, C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl group, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 cycloalkyl;R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkylene group, C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 cycloalkylene, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 arylene, or C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkylarylene;R.sup.3 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.24 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.24 aryl, or C.sub.7 -C.sub.30 alkylaryl;R.sup.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a technique for synthesizing rubbery non-tapered, random, copolymers of 1,3-butadiene and isoprene. These rubbery copolymers exhibit an excellent combination of properties for utilization in tire sidewall rubber compounds for truck tires. By utilizing these isoprene-butadiene rubbers in tire sidewalls, tires having improved cut growth resistance can be built without sacrificing rolling resistance. Such rubbers can also be employed in tire tread compounds to improve tread wear characteristics and decrease rolling resistance without sacrificing traction characteristics.

Abstract: An improved polymerization process for making essentially non-agglomerated ethylene polymers, especially EPR polymers, based on the use of a high activity vanadium catalyst, which utilizes an alkylated metal chain transfer agent to moderate the kinetics of the polymerization reaction so as to avoid formation of an undesirable amount of agglomerated polymer.

Abstract: A conjugated diene compound prepolymer solution useful for the production of a vinyl aromatic compound high impact polymer material is produced by a process in which a prepolymerization mixture is prepared from 1 to 70 parts by weight of a conjugated diene compound and 30 to 99 parts by weight of a vinyl aromatic compound, and is prepolymerized at 0.degree. C. to 150.degree. C. in the presence of a prepolymerization catalyst which can cause the conjugated diene compound to be selectively polymerized but is substantially not effective for the polymerization of the vinyl aromatic compound to an extent such that the conjugated diene compound and the vinyl aromatic compound are prepolymerized at degrees of conversion of the conjugated diene compound at least 50% and 10% or less, respectively, and the resultant prepolymer solution is further polymerized by a radical or anionic polymerization method so that the vinyl aromatic compound is polymerized with the conjugated diene compound prepolymer.

Abstract: Metal halide particles useful, among other things, as olefin polymerization catalyst precursors and catalyst supports, are prepared by vaporizing the metal halide and then condensing it in the presence of a diluent.

Abstract: A diene polymer composition having improved fracture properties and a small change in the shape of extruded product is disclosed, which comprises at least 5% by weight of a copolymer composed of at least one conjugated diene (component A) having the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and 2,3-dimethylbutadiene (component B), said copolymer having a content of cis-1,4-bond of not less than 80%.

Abstract: A highly active catalyst suitable for the polymerization of olefins and its use are disclosed, said catalyst being prepared by(1) co-comminuting an aluminum halide; at least one electron donor; a Group IVB-VIB transition metal compound; and a support base selected from the group consisting of the Group IIA and IIIA salts and the salts of the multivalent metals of the first transition series with the exception of copper to produce a coground solid;(2) extracting said coground solid with an organic liquid; and(3) separating the solid from the liquid under such conditions that at least 5 weight percent of the aluminum in the coground solid is removed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of polymerizing one or more conjugated diene monomers to a polymer having an exceptionally high cis content employing a three component catalyst comprising (a) a rare earth compound, (b) an organo magnesium compound and (c) a Lewis acid in which a particular order of component addition is used. Under optimum conditions it is possible to obtain nearly 100% conversion to polymers of 98% or more cis content at very low concentrations of rare earth compound with respect to monomer.

Abstract: A rubber composition having excellent fracture properties and cut growth resistance is disclosed, which consists of 10-95 parts by weight of polybutadiene having a content of cis-1,4 bond of at least 70% and an average chain length of 1,4-sequence of 110-450 and 90-5 parts by weight of at least one diene rubber.

Abstract: A novel catalytic system is disclosed which is especially adapted for the polymerization and the copolymerization of aliphatic conjugated diolefines, the system comprising an organic compound of aluminum, a Lewis acid containing at least one halogen, and an organic compound of a lanthanide metal. The catalyst system has outstanding and hitherto unparalleled activity. The method of preparation of the catalytic system is also described in detail.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for alternating copolymerization of propylene and butadiene in the absence of a polymerization solvent. The disclosure contains information relative to commercial production of the said copolymer and detailed teachings relative to the preparation of catalyst for use in the said process.

Abstract: A catalyst mixture containing at least two independently supported catalysts, at least one of which is an inorganic halide supported titanium and/or vanadium Ziegler type catalyst and at least one other is an inorganic oxide supported, chromium catalyst.These catalyst mixtures are suitable for polymerizing one or more .alpha.-olefins.

Abstract: A catalyst comprising(a) a reaction mixture formed by reacting M(RCO.sub.2).sub.3 with AlR.sub.3'.sup.1(b) AlR.sub.3.sup.2 and / or HAlR.sub.2.sup.2 and(c) a Lewis acidwherein M denotes a trivalent rare earth element with an atomic number of 57 to 71, R denotes a saturated or unsaturated, straight chain or branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 C-atoms which may be substituted one or more times with cycloalkyl having 5 to 7-atoms and/or phenyl, the carboxyl group being attached to a primary, secondary or tertiary C-atom; a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 7 ring carbon atoms, which may be substituted one or more times with alkyl groups having from 1 to 5 C-atoms; or an aromatic group having from 6 to 10 ring carbon atoms, which may be substituted one or more times with alkyl groups having 1 to 5 C-atoms, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different, straight chain or branched chain alkyl groups having from 1 to 10 C-atoms.

Abstract: A novel catalyst system for the polymerization or copolymerization as the case may be, of alpha-olefines is disclosed, which comprises a cocatalyst which is an aluminum-organic compound and a catalyst proper which is obtained by reacting metal vapors (such as vapors of Mg, Al, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe or their alloys) with Ti or V compounds, a halogen donor and a hydrocarbonaceous inert diluent being possibly present. Another aspect of the invention is the conduct of the polymerization, or copolymerization, run proper. Numerous examples of practical application of the catalyst preparation and use are given and the advantages of the novel approach shown.

Abstract: A solid catalytic component for polymerization of an olefin is prepared by reacting a vanadium trichloride ether complex with aluminum halide.

Abstract: Uranium-containing mixed catalysts containing uranium in the formal oxidation state +4 as uranium salts of carboxylic acids, a Lewis acid, and an organometallic aluminum compound are prepared and can be used for stereospecific polymerization of diolefins or mixtures of diolefins and monoolefins.

Abstract: A 1,3-cyclodiene comonomer and a linear conjugated diene comonomer are copolymerized employing a catalyst formed from a mixture comprising a triorganoaluminum compound, a nickel (II) compound and a Friedel-Crafts type cocatalyst. Also, a catalyst and a method for the production thereof which is useful in the copolymerization is provided.

Abstract: Novel amorphous copolymers of mono-olefins or of mono-olefins and non-conjugated dienes with unsaturated derivatives of imides are disclosed. These copolymers containing from 99.9 to 80% by weight of non-polar units derived from at least two mono-olefins containing 2 to 18 carbon atoms, particularly ethylene and propene or ethylene and butene-1, and possibly one or more non-conjugated dienes, and from 0.1 to 20% units derived from an imide having the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is an alkenyl radical containing 2 to 16 carbon atoms, andA designates a saturated or unsaturated divalent hydrocarbon radical which contains 2 to 12 carbon atoms and which may possibly carry amino, halogeno or carboxyl groups.Some of said copolymers may be used as polymer additives in lubricating compounds to improve their viscosity index and to disperse the slurry which they may contain.

Abstract: High molecular weight, low density copolymers of ethylene and propylene and/or butene-1 are prepared by a low pressure liquid phase polymerization process using a titanium halide - organoaluminum catalyst in a polymerization solvent containing butene-2. Consistently comparable ethylene copolymers can be obtained from monomer mixtures of varying composition.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing copolymers of ethylene with certain alpha olefins and nonconjugated dienes. The novel aspect of this invention relates to a catalyst system comprising a vanadium tetrachloride catalyst in conjunction with a cocatalyst comprising equimolar quantities of ethyl aluminum dichloride and tri-isobutyl aluminum. Isobutyl aluminum dichloride may be substituted for the ethyl aluminum dichloride. The product prepared by this process has a high number average molecular weight and is high in tensile strength when compounded with carbon blacks or mineral fillers and extender oils. Additionally, the polymer of this invention exhibits a rapid cure rate. Since the product further exhibits a narrow molecular weight distribution and low crystallinity, there is a greatly reduced die swell upon extrusion. The combination of the high molecular weight, narrow molecular weight distribution and low crystallinity produce a vulcanized product of low compression set.

Abstract: Essentially amorphous polyolefines of medium molecular weight are prepared by polymerization of .alpha.-olefines in the presence of a Ziegler supported catalyst. This catalyst consists of the reaction product of the chloride and/or alcoholates of the tetravalent titanium and of an alcoholate and/or a magnesium compound containing hydroxyl groups and of an aluminiumorganic compound containing chlorine, in which the proportion Al : Cl is 4:1 to 0.8:1. The polymerization is carried out at a temperature of from 100.degree. to 160.degree.C.