Abstract:
Bimodal polyethylene compositions and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the bimodal polyethylene composition can include a high molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 400,000 to about 950,000. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also include a low molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 3,000 to about 100,000. The high molecular weight component can be present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt % to about 40 wt % of the bimodal polyethylene composition. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also have a percent die swell of less than about 80%.
Abstract:
Methods of tailoring polyethylenes are contemplated utilizing 0.5 to 70 volume percent oxygen containing gases. The tailoring occurs in a melt-conveying zone of a mixer/extruder, and not in the feed or melting zones of a mixer/extruder. The effect of tailoring is to decrease the haze and/or increase the gloss of blown films made from the tailored polyethylenes compared to similar polyethylenes that are extruded/mixed in the substantial absence of oxygen or oxygen containing gases.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for polymerizing olefin(s) utilizing a cyclic bridged metallocene-type catalyst system to produce enhanced processability polymers.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a mixed catalyst system of at least one bridged, bulky ligand metallocene-type compound, and at least one bridged, asymmetrically substituted, bulky ligand metallocene-type compound, a method of making the mixed catalyst system and to its use in a polymerization process to produce olefin polymers having an unexpected improvement in processability.
Abstract:
A low density substantially linear polyethylene composition is described, including some that have: (a) a density of 0.935 g/cc or less; (b) a Haze of 10% or less, (c) a Dart Impact of 100 grams/mil or more, (d) an average overall long chain branching index of 0.95 or more; and (e) a slice long chain branching (SLCB) index of 0.85 or less for any portion of the composition having a molecular weight of 100,000 or above.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a cyclic germanium bridged bulky ligand metallocene-type catalyst compound, a catalyst system thereof, and to its use in a process for polymerizing olefin(s) to produce enhanced processability polymers.
Abstract:
Catalyst compositions, systems and methods, useful in polymerization processes, are disclosed, which utilize bridged metallocene catalysts, preferably including indenyl groups, bound to the transition metal and a vinyl group bound to the bridge.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for polymerizing olefin(s) utilizing a cyclic bridged metallocene-type catalyst system to produce enhanced processability polymers.
Abstract:
A polymer of ethylene and at least one alpha olefin having at least 5, carbon atoms obtainable by a continuous gas phase polymerization using supported catalyst of an activated molecularly discrete catalyst such as a metallocene in the substantial absence of an aluminum alkyl based scavenger which polymer has a Melt Index (MI) as herein defined of from 0.1 to 15; a Compositional Distribution Breadth Index (CDBI) as defined herein of at least 70%, a density of from 0.910 to 0.930 g/ml; a Haze value as herein defined of less than 20%; a Melt Index ratio (MIR) as herein defined of from 35 to 80; an averaged Modulus (M) as herein defined of from 20 000 to 60 000 psi (pounds per square inch) and a relation between M and the Dart Impact Strength in g/mil (DIS) complying with the formula: DIS≧0.8×[100+e(11.71−0.000268×M+2.183×10−9×M2)].
Abstract:
Polymer blends and films made therefrom are provided. The polymer blend can include a first polyethylene having a density of less than about 0.940 g/cm3, a melt index (I2) greater than 0.75 g/10 min, and a melt index ratio (I21/I2) of less than 30. The polymer blend can also include a second polyethylene having a density of less than about 0.940 g/cm, a melt index (I2) of less than 1 g/10 min, a melt index ratio (I21/I2) greater than 30, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of less than 4.5.