Abstract: A method for producing an olefin block polymer, the method includes: polymerizing olefin using a polymerization catalyst (X), a polymerization catalyst (Y), and an organometallic compound (C) having an atom of any of Groups 2, 12, and 13 of the periodic table of the elements, the organometallic compound (C) excluding an activating co-catalyst agent (B), wherein: the polymerization catalyst (X) is formed by bringing a transition metal compound (A-X) represented by a general formula (1-X) into contact with an activating co-catalyst agent (B); and the polymerization catalyst (Y) is formed by bringing a transition metal compound (A-Y) represented by a general formula (1-Y) into contact with the activating co-catalyst agent (B). [Chem.

Abstract: The present invention provides dual catalyst systems containing a metallocene catalyst and a hydrogen scavenging catalyst, and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. Due to a reduction in hydrogen levels in the polymerization processes, olefin polymers produced from these polymerization processes may have a higher molecular weight, a lower melt index, and higher levels of unsaturation.

Abstract: Provided are catalyst systems, processes for polymerizing one or more olefins, polymers resulting therefrom, and articles prepared from such polymers. The processes comprise contacting under polymerization conditions one or more olefin monomers, preferably propylene, with a catalyst system comprising a transition metal compound and an activator of the formula (1) or (2) as described herein. The polymer compositions described herein exhibit advantageously narrow composition distributions and high melting points in comparison to conventional polymers having the same comonomer content. The polymers described herein exhibit improved properties, e.g., pellet stability, impact properties, heat seal properties, and structural integrity in film and fabricated parts applications.

Abstract: A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound comprises a biphenyl phenol compound having essentially no hydrogen response.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer, wherein the polymer composition is characterized as having (a) a density in the range of from greater than about 0.910 g/cc to about 0.930 g/cc, as determined according to ASTM D1505; (b) a melt index in the range of from greater than about 0.5 g/10 min to about 3 g/10 min, as determined by ASTM D1238, Condition 190° C./2.16 kg; (c) a molecular weight distribution of from about 3.4 to about 12, as determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC); (d) a weight average molecular weight of from greater than about 85 kg/mol to about 160 kg/mol, as determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC); and (e) a z-average molecular weight of from greater than about 210 kg/mol to about 500 kg/mol, as determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).

Abstract: An ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having (a) a density of from about 0.910 g/cc to about 0.940 g/cc; (b) a weight average molecular weight of from about 150,000 g/mol to about 300,000 g/mol; and (c) a melt index at a load of 2.16 kg of from about 0.01 dg/10 min. to about 0.5 dg/min.; wherein a 1 mil blown film formed from the polymer composition is characterized by (i) a Dart Impact strength greater than about 175 g/mil; (ii) an Elmendorf machine direction tear strength greater than about 20 g/mil; and (iii) an Elmendorf transverse direction tear strength greater than about 475 g/mil.

Abstract: Methods of controlling polymerization reactions using a synergistic amount of hydrogen and an organozinc compound are disclosed. The resulting polymers have lower molecular weights and higher melt flow indices.

Abstract: An ethylene-based polymer composition has been discovered and is characterized by a Comonomer Distribution Constant greater than about 45. The new ethylene-based polymer compositions are useful for making many articles, especially including films. The polymers are made using a metal complex of a polyvalent aryloxyether.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polypropylene, wherein propylene is polymerized optionally with a comonomer selected from the group consisting of ethylene, a C4-C20 ?-olefin and mixtures thereof, in the presence of a catalyst system comprising solid catalyst particles, wherein the solid catalyst particles (a) comprise a transition metal compound of formula (I) LmRnMXq (I) wherein “M” is a transition metal of anyone of the groups 3 to 10 of the periodic table (IUPAC), each “X” is independently a monovalent anionic ?-ligand, each “L” is independently an organic ligand which coordinates to the transition metal (M), each “R” is a bridging group linking two organic ligands (L), “m” is 2 or 3, preferably 2, “n” is 0, 1 or 2, preferably 1, “q” is 1, 2 or 3, preferably 2, m+q is equal to the valency of the transition metal (M), (c) comprise a cocatalyst (Co) comprising an element (E) of group 13 of the periodic table (IUPAC), preferably a cocatalyst (Co) comprising a compound of A1, wherein further the loss of activ

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing polyolefin in a loop reactor. The polymer is prepared by polymerizing olefin monomers in the presence of a catalyst to produce a polyolefin slurry while pumping said slurry through said loop reactor by means of a pump. The present process is characterized in that the catalyst is fed in the loop reactor at a distance to the pump. The invention allows production of the polymer with advantageous properties while leading to fewer blockages of the reactor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for polymerizing olefins in which the amount of trimethylaluminum in a methylalumoxane solution is adjusted to be from 1 to 25 mol %, prior to use as an activator, where the mol % trimethylaluminum is determined by 1H NMR of the solution prior to combination with any support. This invention also relates to a process for polymerizing olefins in which the amount of an unknown species present in a methylalumoxane solution is adjusted to be from 0.10 to 0.65 integration units prior to use as an activator, where the amount of the unknown species is determined by the 1H NMR spectra of the solution performed prior to combination with any support. Preferably, the methylalumoxane solution is present in a catalyst system also comprising a metallocene transition metal compound.

Abstract: Polyethylene films having a good balance of optical and mechanical properties are disclosed. The films are derived from ethylene copolymer compositions made with a suitably substituted phosphinimine catalyst. The ethylene copolymers have very narrow molecular weight distributions and broadened comonomer distributions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a continuous polymerization process for preparing a random ethylene interpolymer which comprises: (A) polymerizing ethylene, and an ?-olefin comonomer selected from propylene and/or 1-butene, and mixtures thereof, under continuous random polymerization conditions in the presence of single site catalyst system employing an ionic activator having cyclic ligands shielding a central charge bearing atom, at a temperature of 140° C. to 250° C. at a conversion of ethylene of 80 to 99% and a comonomer conversion of from at least 20%; and (B) devolatilizing the polymer to provide an ethylene copolymer having a density of from 0.85 to 0.92 g/cm3, an MI of from 0.01 to 100 g/10 min and an I21/I2 of from 30 to 400.

Abstract: Fibers, tapes, monofilaments including copolymers of ethylene and ?-olefins which exhibit improved tensile properties expressed as a balance between tenacity and elongation at break. The copolymers may be prepared by use of metallocene catalyst systems in particular by use of monocyclopenadienyl catalyst systems. The fibers, tapes, monofilaments of the invention are particularly suitable for end-use applications including artificial grass, woven and nonwoven fabrics, cordages, ropes, netting and flexible intermediate bulk containers.

Abstract: A system and method for producing polyolefin, including a polyolefin reactor system having: a first reactor to produce a first reactor discharge stream having a first polyolefin and a first diluent; and a second reactor to receive at least a portion of the first reactor discharge stream and to produce a second reactor discharge stream having a second polyolefin and a second diluent, wherein the second diluent is different than the first diluent.

Abstract: Rotomoulded articles and methods of forming the same are described herein. The rotomoulded articles generally have a permeability of less than 1 g/day. The rotomoulded articles generally include polyethylene obtained by injecting into a reactor a catalyst system including a metallocene catalyst component of specific formula and an activating agent; injecting into the reactor ethylene monomer at a concentration of at least 6.5 wt %; injecting an amount of hydrogen such that a ratio of hydrogen to ethylene (H2/C2) in the feed is less than 85 g/106 g; maintaining the reactor under polymerisation conditions at a temperature of less than 90° C.; and retrieving polyethylene exhibiting a melt index (MI2) of at least 3.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a solid olefin polymerization catalyst system, comprising an organometallic compound of a transition metal of Group 3 to 10 of the Periodic Table (IUPAC 2007) in the form of solid particles comprising the steps of I) generating an emulsion by dispersing a liquid clathrate in a solvent (S) wherein (i) the solvent (S) constitutes the continuous phase of the emulsion and comprises a nonreactive fluorinated synthetic oil having a viscosity at 20° C.

Abstract: A method for producing an ?-olefin oligomer including: polymerizing in the presence of a catalyst one or more ?-olefins having 6 to 20 carbon atoms to produce an ?-olefin oligomer; and deactivating the catalyst by a deactivator from which oxygen is removed. A method for producing an ?-olefin oligomer including: polymerizing in the presence of a catalyst one or more ?-olefins having 6 to 20 carbon atoms to produce an ?-olefin oligomer; and passing the reaction solution containing the ?-olefin oligomer through a bag filter.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for film comprise at least one ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer, wherein the ethylene/?-olefin interpolymer may have, for example, a Mw/Mn from about 1.7 to about 3.5, at least one melting point, Tm, in degrees Celsius, and a density, d, in grams/cubic centimeter, wherein the numerical values of Tm and d correspond to the relationship: Tm>?2002.9+4538.5(d)?2422.2(d)2.

Abstract: A polymerization reactor system includes features for operating two or more reactors in series or parallel. The system includes a discharge line coupled to an outlet of a first polymerization reactor, a first conduit connecting the first polymerization reactor to a second polymerization reactor via the discharge line, a second conduit connecting the first polymerization reactor to a flashline apparatus via the discharge line, and a diverter valve coupling the first and second conduits to the discharge line. The diverter valve is configured to selectively open the discharge line to the first conduit and close the discharge line to the second conduit in a first valve state and to selectively open the discharge line to the second conduit and close the discharge line to the first conduit in a second valve state. The diverter valve is capable of switching between the first and second valve states.

Abstract: A method for forming a heat sealable coating on a substrate, wherein the substrate is formed from at least one oriented polymer is shown. The method includes depositing an aqueous polymer dispersion on the substrate, wherein the aqueous polymer dispersion includes (A) at least one thermoplastic resin; (B) at least one dispersing agent; and (C) water; wherein the dispersion has a pH of less than 12, and drying the dispersion to form a first layer.

Abstract: Vinyl-terminated macromonomer oligomerization, namely, a process to produce polymacromonomers comprising contacting a vinyl-terminated macromonomer with a catalyst system capable of oligomerizing vinyl-terminated macromonomer, in the presence of an aluminum containing compound, a zinc containing compound, or a combination thereof, under polymerization conditions to produce a polymacromonomer, and polymacromonomers produced thereby. Also, polymacromonomers having a degree of polymerization greater than 10, a glass transition temperature Tg of less than 60° C., and an Mn of greater than or equal to about 5000 Da.

Abstract: A novel polyethylene is devised which polyethylene is particularly advantageous for manufacturing rotomoulded articles.

Abstract: Process for polymerization and, in particular, to a process for start-up of a gas phase fluidized bed polymerization reaction involving one or more monomers using a catalyst in a reactor. The process includes providing a start-up bed of particles in the reactor in the presence of the one or more monomers but in the absence of the catalyst, introducing at T0 catalyst to the reactor to initiate reaction and start-up polymer production at a time Ti, Ti being between 1 and 6 hours after T0. The value of Xi is less than a threshold value, wherein: Xi=Cumulative production in the time period T0 to Ti/(Cumulative catalyst injection the time period T0 to Ti*PiC2=), where PiC2= is the ethylene partial pressure in the reactor at the time Ti, subsequently stopping the injection of catalyst, and taking a corrective action to address the low value of Xi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers with polar and non-polar olefin blocks with a variable polar monomer content of 0.1 mol % to 99.9 mol %. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining copolymers with olefin blocks and vinyl polar monomer blocks, said method using a single-component catalytic system made up of an organometallic complex containing a metal belonging to groups VIII to X. Said organometallic complex is advantageously active in the medium without adding cocatalyst.

Abstract: The invention describes the preparation of long chain branching in high density polyethylene by using metallocene catalysts in the presence of ethylene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of forming a polymer, the process comprising polymerizing olefin monomers to form a reaction mixture, treating the reaction mixture to form a first polymer-rich phase, treating the first polymer-rich phase to form a second polymer-rich phase, and devolatilizing the second polymer-rich phase, the process further comprising at least one step of adjusting the temperature of a first and/or the second polymer-rich phase before the devolatilization. The present invention also relates to a plant that is useful for the process provided above.

Abstract: Disclosed are footwear soles comprising a propylene-based elastomer. The presence of the propylene-based elastomer provides the footwear sole with a well-balanced combination of desired properties, including low density, low compression set, and weldability.

Abstract: This invention relates method to prepare and compositions pertaining to an amorphous polymer comprising: at least 95 mol % propylene and 0 to 5 mol % vinyl monomer content, wherein the polymer has a g?vis of less than 0.95, an Mn of about 200 to about 10,000, an ?Hf of less than 10 J/g and has greater than 50% allylic chain end functionality.

Abstract: A polymer reactor-blend comprising at least a first component having a polydispersity index of greater than about 20 and is present in an amount of from about 1 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the polymer and a second component having a polydispersity index of less than about 20 and is present in an amount of from about 1 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the polymer wherein a molecular weight distribution of the second component lies within a molecular weight distribution of the first component.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions containing N,N-bis[2-hydroxidebenzyl]amine transition metal compounds are disclosed. Methods for making these transition metal compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization or oligomerization of alpha olefins also are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the polymerization of an olefin monomer. In particular, the present invention relates to a process for the polymerization of an olefin monomer and one or more optional comonomers in presence of a polymerization catalyst and hydrogen, said process being characterized by an improved control of the hydrogen concentration in the polymerization reactor. In addition, the present invention provides for an improved hydrogen feeding system to a polymerization reactor. Furthermore, the present invention provides for a polymerization reactor comprising such an improved hydrogen feeding system.

Abstract: Catalyst compositions containing N,N-bis[2-hydroxidebenzyl]amine transition metal compounds are disclosed. Methods for making these transition metal compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins also are provided.

Abstract: A polymerization process comprising contacting under polymerization conditions ethylene and at least propylene to obtain a copolymer containing from 96% by mol to 71% by mol of ethylene derived units, in the presence of a catalyst system obtainable by contacting: b) at least a metallocene compound of formula (I), b) alumoxane or a compound capable of forming an alkyl metallocene cation; and optionally c) an organo aluminum compound; wherein the groups R1-R4, L, M and W are described in the text.

Abstract: A process for the gas-phase copolymerization of: (a) propylene, (b) at least one C4-C8 ?-olefin, and (c) optionally ethylene, the process being carried out in a reactor having two interconnected polymerization zones, wherein the growing polymer particles flow through the first of said polymerization zones (riser) under fast fluidization conditions, leave said riser and enter the second of said polymerization zones (downcomer) through which they flow downward in a densified form, leave said downcomer and are reintroduced into said riser, thus establishing a circulation of polymer between the riser and the downcomer, the gas mixture present in the riser being at least partially prevented from entering the downcomer by introducing into the upper part of said downcomer a liquid barrier having a composition different from the gaseous mixture present in the riser and comprising at least one C4-C8 ?-olefin in a total amount of from 0.1% to 35% by mol.

Abstract: According to the invention, a single or plural kinds of bridged metallocene compounds having differing cyclopentadienyl-derived groups afford macromonomers that are a source of long-chain branches and simultaneously catalyze the repolymerization of the macromonomers into olefin polymers having a large number of long-chain branches, small neck-in in the T-die extrusion, small take-up surge and superior mechanical strength. The olefin polymerization catalysts and the polymerization processes can efficiently produce the olefin polymers.

Abstract: A propylene/ethylene/1-hexene terpolymer containing from 1.0 wt % to 2.5 wt %, of ethylene derived units and from 2.0 wt % to 4.0 wt % of 1-hexene derived units, the sum of the amounts of propylene, ethylene and 1-.hexene derived units being 100, having the following features: a) the amount (Wt %) of 1-hexene (C6) and the amount (Wt %) of ethylene (C2) fulfill the following relation: C2<?0.18C6+2.86; b) Polydispersity index (PI) ranging from 2 to 10; c) melting temperature ranging from 125° C., to 139° C.; d) solubility in xylene at 25° C. below 10 wt %; e) melt index (MFR) of from 4 to 6 g/10? dg/min, according to ISO method 1133; and f) crystallization temperature ranging from 85° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a co-oligomer having an Mn of 300 to 30,000 g/mol comprising 10 to 90 mol % propylene and 10 to 90 mol % of ethylene, wherein the oligomer has at least X % allyl chain ends, where: 1) X=(?0.94 (mole % ethylene incorporated)+100), when 10 to 60 mole % ethylene is present in the co-oligomer, and 2) X=45, when greater than 60 and less than 70 mole % ethylene is present in the co-oligomer, and 3) X=(1.83*(mole % ethylene incorporated)?83), when 70 to 90 mole % ethylene is present in the co-oligomer. This invention also relates to a homo-oligomer, comprising propylene, wherein the oligomer has: at least 93% allyl chain ends, an Mn of about 500 to about 20,000 g/mol, an isobutyl chain end to allylic vinyl group ratio of 0.8:1 to 1.2:1.0, and less than 100 ppm aluminum. This invention also relates to a process of making homo-oligomer, comprising propylene, wherein the productivity is greater than 4500 g/mmol Hf (or Zr)/hour.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards coating compositions comprising from 20 to 85 percent of an aqueous dispersion based on a total weight of the coating composition, a basic water composition, and a crosslinker, wherein the aqueous dispersion comprises a melt blending product of (a) a base polymer comprising a polyolefin, (b) a polymeric performance improving agent (c) a polymeric stabilizing agent, and (d) a polymeric coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing type IV rubber allergy of synthetic rubber latex products caused by chemical residues remaining after manufacture of the synthetic rubber products by reducing levels of chemical residues found for said products, said method comprising the steps of: subjecting said products to a wash in a strong alkaline solution to remove the chemical residues remaining after manufacture of the rubber latex products, and a system for reducing type IV allergenicity of synthetic rubber products caused by chemical residues remaining after manufacture of the synthetic rubber latex products by reducing residual levels of chemical residues found for said products, and a product, such as a glove, manufactured from synthetic rubber latex processed in accordance with the method and/or using the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an encapsulating material for solar cell containing an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer satisfying the following requirements (a1) to (a4): (a1) the content ratio of structural units derived from ethylene is from 80 to 90 mol % and the content ratio of structural units derived from ?-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms is from 10 to 20 mol %; (a2) MFR is from 10 to 50 g/10 minutes as measured under the conditions of a temperature of 190 degrees centigrade and a load of 2.16 kg in accordance with ASTM D1238; (a3) the density is from 0.865 to 0.884 g/cm3 as measured in accordance with ASTM D1505; and (a4) the shore A hardness is from 60 to 85 as measured in accordance with ASTM D2240.

Abstract: A manufacturing system for producing polyolefin includes a polymerization reactor, a flash chamber, and a purge column. In certain embodiments, the purge column may receive a solids stream directly from the flash chamber. Further, the purge column may function as a feed tank for an extruder within an extrusion/loadout system. According to certain embodiments, the manufacturing system may be configured to consume less than 445 kilowatt-hours of energy per metric ton of polyolefin produced based on consumption of electricity, steam, and fuel gas.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to chain shuttling agents (CSAs), a process of preparing the CSAs, a composition comprising a CSA and a catalyst, a process of preparing the composition, a processes of preparing polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins with the composition, and the polyolefins, end functional polyolefins, and telechelic polyolefins prepared by the processes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule for use in a device for preparing beverages comprising a sealing element on a laterally protruding edge connected to the housing of the capsule. The invention also relates to an assembly of such a capsule and a device for preparing beverages. In addition, the invention relates to a perforation structure evidently intended for use in such a capsule according to the invention. The invention also relates to the use of such a capsule in a device for preparing beverages. The invention further relates to a sealing element for use in a capsule according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene-alpha olefin copolymer comprising long chain branches (LCB), while having a narrow molecular weight distribution. The ethylene-alpha olefin copolymer can be prepared by a continuous solution polymerization process using an activated catalyst composition containing a Group 4 transition metal compound having a monocyclopentadienyl ligand, to which a quinoline amino group is introduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel post metallocene-type ligand compound, to a metal compound containing the ligand compound, to a catalytic composition containing the metal compound, and to a method for preparing same, as well as to a method for preparing olefin polymers using the catalytic composition. The present invention provides a catalyst for preparing special polyolefin-based polymers having excellent activity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a polymer includes the steps of: (1) deciding an upper limit of a budget; (2) deciding an amount of a non-fossil resource-derived monomer and an amount of a fossil resource-derived monomer such that utility is optimized in a range where a cost does not exceed the upper limit, by using a function that includes a total monomer amount and a utility index of the non-fossil resource-derived monomer as constants and includes the amount of the non-fossil resource-derived monomer and the amount of the fossil resource-derived monomer as variables; and (3) polymerizing the non-fossil resource-derived monomer and the fossil resource-derived monomer.

Abstract: A process comprising contacting a catalyst system with one or more olefins in a bubble column reactor. Also, a polyolefin copolymer composition comprising ethylene, propylene and optionally a C4 to C20 alpha olefin; said composition having a bimodal distribution with respect to composition distribution, molecular weight distribution or a combination thereof; an Mw of 10,000 g/mol or more; and/or at least two melting peaks in a DSC heating cycle with a difference in melting temperatures of at least 5° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides dual catalyst systems and polymerization processes employing these dual catalyst systems. The disclosed polymerization processes can produce olefin polymers at higher production rates, and these olefin polymers may have a higher molecular weight and/or a lower melt index.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylene ?-olefin copolymer having a narrower molecular weight distribution, and a uniform distribution of comonomer. The ethylene ?-olefin copolymer according to the present invention has a uniform comonomer distribution and exhibits a lower density in the same comonomer content, unlike conventional ethylene copolymers having a random or blocky comonomer distribution.