Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polymerization catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel catalysts for the preparation of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and process for preparation thereof. The present invention further relates to a process for the preparation of disentangled ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (dis-UHM-WPE).

Abstract: Ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers formed by contacting at least one supported metallocene catalyst, ethylene, and an alpha-olefin in a gas phase reactor are disclosed. In some embodiments, the polymer may have: a density of between 0.890 and 0.970 g/cc; a melt index of between 0.7 and 200 dg/min; a melt index ratio of less than 30; an ESCR value of greater than 1000 hours; and a 1% secant modulus of greater than 75,000 psi. In other embodiments, the polymer may have: a density of between 0.930 g/cc and 0.970 g/cc; a melt index of between 10 dg/min and 200 dg/min; a melt index ratio of between 10 and 25; a part weight of greater than 3 g and a part length of greater than 38 cm in a spiral flow test, and; a zero shear viscosity of less than 150 Pa·s. Processes to produce these polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a catalyst system for synthesizing rubbery polymers, such as polybutadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, isoprene-butadiene rubber, or styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, that are amine functionalized and have a high trans microstructure. The catalyst system, in one embodiment, includes (a) an organolithium amine compound, (b) a group IIa metal salt of an amino glycol or a glycol ether, (c) an organoaluminum compound, and optionally (d) an amine compound. The amine functionalized rubbery polymers can be utilized in tire tread rubbers where the rubbery polymers may provide desirable wear properties without substantially sacrificing other performance characteristic(s), e.g., traction properties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a catalyst system for synthesizing rubbery polymers, such as polybutadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, isoprene-butadiene rubber, or styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, that are amine functionalized and have a high trans or high vinyl microstructure. The catalyst system, in one embodiment, includes an organolithium amine compound, and one or more of (a) a group IIa metal salt of an amino glycol or a glycol ether, (b) an organoaluminum compound, or (c) an amine compound. The amine functionalized rubbery polymers can be utilized in tire tread rubbers where the rubbery polymers may provide desirable wear properties without substantially sacrificing other performance characteristic(s), e.g., traction properties.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of preparing a reactive polymer and reacting the reactive polymer with an imide compound containing a protected amino group.

Abstract: The present techniques relate to catalyst compositions, methods, and polymers encompassing a Group 4 metallocene compound comprising bridging ?5-cyclopentadienyl-type ligands, typically in combination with a cocatalyst, and a activator. The compositions and methods presented herein include ethylene polymers with low melt elasticity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a metal-organic compound, comprising at least one phosphinimine ligand, characterized in that the HA adduct of a phosphinimine ligand according to formula (1) is contacted with a metal-organic reagent of formula (2) in the presence of 1, respectively 2 equivalents of a base, wherein HA represents an acid, of which H represents its proton and A its conjugate base, with Y=N?H as formula (1), and Mv(L1)k(L2)l(L3)m(L4)nX as formula (2), and wherein Y is a substituted phosphorous atom, and M represents a group 4 or group 5 metal ion, V represents the valency of the metal ion, being 3, 4 or 5 L1, L2, L3, and L4 represent a ligand or a group 17 halogen atom on M and may be equal or different, k, l, m, n=0, 1, 2, 3, 4 with k+l+m+n+1=V, and X represents a group 17 halogen atom.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having at least one component comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition, wherein the vulcanizable rubber composition comprises, based on 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), from about 30 to 100 phr of high trans random SBR, and from about zero to about 70 phr of at least one additional elastomer, wherein the high trans random SBR comprises from about 3 to about 30 percent by weight of styrene.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having at least one component comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition, wherein the vulcanizable rubber composition comprises, based on 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), from about 30 to 100 phr of high trans random SBR, and from about zero to about 70 phr of at least one additional elastomer, wherein the high trans random SBR comprises from about 3 to about 30 percent by weight of styrene.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pneumatic tire having at least one component comprising a vulcanizable rubber composition, wherein the vulcanizable rubber composition comprises, based on 100 parts by weight of elastomer (phr), from about 30 to 100 phr of high trans random SBR, and from about zero to about 70 phr of at least one additional elastomer, wherein the high trans random SBR comprises from about 3 to about 30 percent by weight of styrene.

Abstract: The group IIa metal containing catalyst system of this invention can be utilized to synthesize rubbery polymers having a high trans microstructure by solution polymerization. Such rubbery polymers having a high trans microstructure content, such as polybutadiene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, can be utilized in tire tread rubbers that exhibit improved wear and tear characteristics. This invention more specifically reveals a catalyst system which is comprised of (a) an organolithium compound, including organolithium functionalized compounds, (b) a group IIa metal salt selected from the group consisting of group IIa metal salts of di(alkylene glycol)alkylethers and group IIa metal salts of tri(alkylene glycol) alkylethers, and (c) an organoaluminum compound, and optionally an organomagnesium compound.

Abstract: Conjugated diolefins, optionally in combination with other unsaturated compounds which may be copolymerised with the diolefins, are polymerised by performing the polymerisation of the diolefins in the presence of catalysts based on rare earth compounds, cyclopentadienes and organoaluminium compounds in the presence of aromatic vinyl compounds as the solvent at temperatures of −30 to +100° C.

Abstract: A Group 4 transition metal complex containing a boron or aluminum bridging group containing a nitrogen containing electron donating group, especially an amido group.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for polymerizing isobutene using a catalytic system comprising a transition metal compound, a benzene derivative compound, and methylaluminoxane, and the catalytic system applied to the polymerization of isobutene, (1) the added benzene derivative compound and methyl aluminoxane to the transition metal species provides higher stability of cation active site so that polyisobutene with a high molecular weight can be produced even at a higher reaction temperature than the conventional cationic polymerization temperature; (2) nonhalogen solvent such as toluene can be employed as a polymerization solvent instead of halogenated solvents such as methyl chloride; and (3) under the stable catalytic system, a final product with a high yield can be ensured for its long-term use.

Abstract: The process of this invention can be utilized to synthesize polymers having a high trans microstructure. The polymers which can be prepared utilizing the procedure of this invention include high trans-1,4-polybutadiene, styrene-isoprene-butadiene terpolymers with high trans-1,4-polybutadiene microstructures, high trans-isoprene-butadiene copolymers, and styrene-butadiene copolymers having high trans-1,4-polybutadiene microstructures. Such polymers can be utilized in tire tread rubber compounds which exhibit improved wear characteristics, tear resistance and low temperature performance characteristics. This invention more specifically reveals a process for synthesizing a high trans polymer which comprises adding (a) at least one organolithium initiator or organomagnesium initiator, (b) an organoaluminum compound, (c) a barium alkoxide, and (d) an organozinc compound to a polymerization medium which is comprised of an organic solvent and at least one conjugated diene monomer.

Abstract: Transparent cycloolefin copolymers having a high tensile strength are obtained by polymerization of a polycyclic olefin, ethylene and, if desired, an acyclic olefin and/or a monocylcic olefin in the presence of a catalyst system which comprises a cocatalyst and an asymmetrical metallocene compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.16 is cyclopentadienyl and R.sup.17 is indenyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing a polyacetylene.In the present process for producing a polyacetylene, acetylene is polymerized with a Ziegler-Natta catalyst consisting of a trialkylaluminum and an alkyl titanate, wherein there is used, as the trialkylaluminum, a trialkylaluminum having an alkyl group of 6 or more carbon atoms, or, as the alkyl titanate, an alkyl titanate having an alkyl group of 6 or more carbon atoms.The polyacetylene obtained according to the present invention is superior in mechanical properties, particularly stretchability.

Abstract: (1) A solvent-soluble ring-opened polymer constituted of 100-50% by weight of a norbornene derivative of monomer (A) represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each denote hydrogen or alkyl and m denotes an interger of 0 to 2, and 0-50% by weight of another norbornene derivative of monomer (B) capable of undergoing ring-opening copolymerization with the preceding monomer (A), the polymer having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 to 50,000, a weight average molecular weight-to-number average molecular weight ratio (Mw/Mn) of up to 3, and a glass transition temperature of at least 80.degree. C., and(2) a process for producing such ring-opened polymers as stated above.

Abstract: Methods of preparing storage stable components useful for metathesis bulk polymerization of cycloolefin monomers are provided. These components contain cycloolefins with norbornene-functional groups and cocatalysts activated with a halometal compound. In these methods, the cocatalyst is completely formed before the halometal activator is added to prevent the formation of unwanted hydrogen halides, which catalyze undesired crosslinking reactions which destabilize the cocatalyst component. Bulk polymerization systems are provided wherein these storage stable cocatalyst components are paired with catalyst components that together form the complete metathesis catalyst system. For some embodiments, storage stability is aided by the removal of water.

Abstract: A polymer prepared by metathesis polymerizing at least one compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein m is 0 or 1 and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 respectively represent hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing up to three carbon atoms provided that both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are not hydrogen atom at the same time, or a mixture of said compound with at least one other metathesis polymerizable comonomer, a useful molded article, processes for preparing the polymer and a polymerizable composition therefor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of reducing the activation rate of an alkyl aluminum activator in the metathesis polymerization of polycyclic cycloolefins. Activation rate is reduced by use of a bidentate Lewis base as the reaction rate moderator.

Abstract: Mercury compounds which are useful as co-catalysts in group transfer polymerization are disclosed.

Abstract: "Living" polymers and their preparation from acrylic-type or maleimide monomers and organosilicon, -tin or -germanium initiators.

Abstract: High molecular weight polybutenes having a viscosity SSU above 1,000,000 at 210.degree. F. are produced by using a three-component catalyst system containing an alkyl aluminium halide, tertiary butyl halide and a metal halide selected from SnCl.sub.4, SnBr.sub.4, TiCl.sub.4, and TiBr.sub.4. The reaction phase is homogeneous and the catalyst components are added as a solution in an inert solvent. The polyisobutene product so produced are useful additives for oil, adhesives and mastics.

Abstract: The method and production of macromolecular monomers from cationically polymerizable monomers and vinyl-substituted hydrocarbon halides is disclosed. These cationically polymerizable monomers may react in the presence of a catalyst with the hydrocarbon halide to produce a macromer retaining a polymerizable headgroup. This compound may be used in a variety of copolymerization processes with a variety of copolymerizable monomers to form graft copolymers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of catalysts for the polymerization of olefines, e.g. ethylene and propylene. This process comprises essentially the two following steps:(1) A compound (A) of an element selected from groups Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, VIa and VIIb of the Periodic Table of Elements is heated and milled under the protection of an inert gas with an organic acetoxy compound; then the volatile portions of the mixture are eliminated by distillation.(2) The solid resulting from the first step is dissolved or dispersed in a non-polar hydrocarbon and an activator (B) is added, mixed and heated with said solution or dispersion until a homogeneous solution or dispersion of activated catalyst is obtained. (B) is selected from compounds of elements IVa, IVb and Vb of the Periodic Table.This catalyst is used in admixture with a polymerization promoter (C) selected from organo-metallic additives, e.g. aluminum-organic compounds for the polymerization of olefines at relatively low temperatures and pressures.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising (I) an organoaluminum compound, (II) an organophosphine compound, and (III) a metal salt of a beta-diketone, is effective to homopolymerize an alkene oxide, homopolymerize an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or certain other vinyl monomers, or to copolymerize an alkene oxide with an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or certain other vinyl monomers. Suitable vinyl monomers include vinyl esters, vinyl ethers, or vinyl ketones.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising (I) an organoaluminum compound, (II) an organophosphine compound, and (III) a metal salt of a beta-diketone, is effective to homopolymerize an alkene oxide, homopolymerize an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or certain other vinyl monomers, or to copolymerize an alkene oxide with an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or certain other vinyl monomers. Suitable vinyl monomers include vinyl esters, vinyl ethers, or vinyl ketones.

Abstract: A catalyst system comprising (I) an organoaluminum compound, (II) an organophosphine compound, and (III) a metal salt of a beta-diketone, is effective to homopolymerize an alkene oxide, homopolymerize an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or certain other vinyl monomers, or to copolymerize an alkene oxide with an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid or certain other vinyl monomers. Suitable vinyl monomers include vinyl esters, vinyl ethers, or vinyl ketones.

Abstract: An alternating copolymer of an olefinic unsaturated compound and a conjugated vinyl compound is produced by contacting said monomers with at least one organoboron halide or/and a mixture of at least one organo-compound of metal from Groups IIb, IIIb and IVb of the Mendeleev Periodic Table and at least one halogeno-compound of metal from Groups IIIb and IVb of the Mendeleev Periodic Table. A typical catalyst is ethylboron dichloride or a combination of triethylaluminum and tin tetrachloride.

Abstract: A method is described for the polymerization of isobutylene and, in particular, the copolymerization of isobutylene and isoprene to produce butyl rubber, by contacting the monomers with a catalyst prepared from: (a) an organoaluminum compound (e.g. Al(C.sub.2 H.sub.5).sub.2 Cl) and (b) a compound represented by the formula X'.sub.n M.sub.e Y.sub.m in which X' is a halogen atom; Y is oxygen, sulphur or a functional group selected from the alkoxies, esters, amides, simple or substituted alkyls, cycloalkyls, aromatics, arenes, phosphines, acetylacetones and oximes; Me is an element selected from Ti, Sn, Zn, B, Al, Hg, Pb, W, Sb, Ge, V, Zr, As, Bi and Mo; n and m are whole numbers whose sum equals the valence of Me except where Y is oxygen or sulphur, when the valency equals 2m + n, (e.g. Ti(O nC.sub.4 H.sub.9)Cl.sub.3), in a liquid reaction medium constituted by an aliphatic, aromatic, cycloaliphatic or halogenated hydrocarbon such as methyl chloride, and at a temperature in the range from -100.degree. to 30.