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| 20080281063 | Ethylene polymers and copolymers with high optical opacity and methods of making the same - This invention relates to the field of metal-catalyzed olefin polymerization methods and the polymers and films prepared therefrom. In one aspect, this invention provides polyethylene and ethylene/α-olefin copolymers formed in the presence of tightly-bridged metallocene catalyst, organoaluminum cocatalyst, and a chemically-treated solid oxide, and optionally in the presence of additional cocatalysts. The resins and films prepared from these polymers exhibit high haze values, low clarity values, and a low coefficient of friction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080287287 | METHODS OF PREPARING A POLYMERIZATION CATALYST - A method of preparing a composition comprising dry mixing commercial grade alumina and a solid sulfating agent to form a mixture and calcining the mixture to form a sulfated alumina support. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090054606 | CATALYST COMPOSTIONS AND POLYOLEFINS FOR EXTRUSION COATING APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, including polymerization methods using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses a catalyst composition comprising the contact product of a first metallocene compound, a second metallocene compound, at least one chemically-treated solid oxide, and at least one organoaluminum compound. The new resins were characterized by useful properties in impact, tear, adhesion, sealing, extruder motor loads and pressures at comparable melt index values, and neck-in and draw-down. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090088318 | Methods of preparing a polymerization catalyst - A method comprising contacting a donor support with a recipient support to generate a mixture, and heating the mixture to produce a polymerization catalyst, wherein a metal or a metal-containing compound migrates from the donor support to the recipient support. A method comprising contacting a donor support comprising inactive metal species with a recipient support, and mobilizing the inactive metal species from the donor support to form an active metal species on the recipient support. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090124768 | Process for producing polymers - Catalyst systems for producing olefin polymers, methods of making such catalyst systems, and processes for producing olefin polymers using such catalyst systems are provided. The catalyst system comprises a first component and a second component, where the first component comprises chromium on a support, where the support comprises phosphated alumina, and the second component comprises: (1) a metal halide compound, a transition metal compound, and a precipitating agent, or (2) a substituted or unsubstituted dicyclopentadienyl chromium compound deposited onto a calcined oxide carrier, where the carrier includes silica, alumina, aluminophosphate, or any mixed oxide thereof. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090163681 | Fast Activating Catalyst - A method of preparing a catalyst comprising aging a silica support in an alkaline solution to produce an alkaline aged silica support, removing at least a portion of the alkaline solution from the alkaline aged silica support to produce a dried silica support, and activating the silica support to produce a catalyst composition, wherein alkaline aging lowers the surface area of the silica support to less than about 50% of the original value and wherein activation of the silica support is carried out in batches of equal to or greater than about 500 lbs for a time period of less than about 8 hours. A method of preparing a polymer comprising alkaline aging a silica support material, adding chromium to the silica support material prior to the alkaline aging, after the alkaline aging, or both to form a chromium-silica support, rapidly activating the chromium-silica support produce an activated olefin polymerization catalyst, contacting the activated olefin polymerization catalyst with at least one monomer in a reaction zone under conditions suitable to produce a polymer, and recovering the polymer. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090240010 | ALUMINA-SILICA ACTIVATOR-SUPPORTS FOR METALLOCENE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides activator-supports containing alumina-silica compounds with high levels of alumina, and polymerization catalyst compositions employing these activator-supports. Methods for making these activator-supports based on alumina-silica and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins are also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090326168 | Multiple component feed methods and systems - Multiple components are selected, conveyed, and measured in a polymerization system. A control system adjusts the system variables to the desired values. Portions of the components can be fed to a pre-contactor before introduction into the polymerization reactor. The catalyst component concentrations and residence times are tightly controlled in the pre-contactor to affect product properties. The pre-contactor can be a single or multiple combinations of a CSTR or plug flow pre-contactors. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100010174 | HALF-METALLOCENE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR POLYMER PRODUCTS - The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing half-metallocene compounds with a heteroatom-containing ligand bound to the transition metal. Methods for making these hybrid metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins are also provided. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100029872 | ACIDIC ACTIVATOR-SUPPORTS AND CATALYSTS FOR OLEFIN POLYMERIZATION - This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, typically using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, this invention encompasses precontacting a metallocene with an olefin or alkyne monomer and an organoaluminum compound, prior to contacting this mixture with the acidic activator-support. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100048843 | CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND POLYOLEFINS FOR EXTRUSION COATING APPLICATIONS - This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, including polymerization methods using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses a catalyst composition comprising the contact product of a first metallocene compound, a second metallocene compound, at least one chemically-treated solid oxide, and at least one organoaluminum compound. The new resins were characterized by useful properties in impact, tear, adhesion, sealing, extruder motor loads and pressures at comparable melt index values, and neck-in and draw-down. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100075840 | Methods of Activating Chromium Catalysts - New methods for activating chromium catalysts for polymerization processes decrease the amount of time required for activation and increase catalyst activity. Rapid heating to a first temperature is followed by a first hold period before heating to a higher second temperature and maintaining the second temperature for a second hold period. In one aspect, the overall activation process takes less than 10 hours. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100076167 | SILICA-COATED ALUMINA ACTIVATOR-SUPPORTS FOR METALLOCENE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - Silica-coated alumina activator-supports, and catalyst compositions containing these activator-supports, are disclosed. Methods also are provided for preparing silica-coated alumina activator-supports, for preparing catalyst compositions, and for using the catalyst compositions to polymerize olefins. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100144910 | PROCESS TO PRODUCE POLYMERS - Catalyst systems for producing olefin polymers, methods of making such catalyst systems, and processes for producing olefin polymers using such catalyst systems are provided. The catalyst system comprises a first component and a second component, where the first component comprises chromium on a support, where the support comprises phosphated alumina, and the second component comprises: (1) a metal halide compound, a transition metal compound, and a precipitating agent, or (2) a substituted or unsubstituted dicyclopentadienyl chromium compound deposited onto a calcined oxide carrier, where the carrier includes silica, alumina, aluminophosphate, or any mixed oxide thereof. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100222537 | Polymers Having Broad Molecular Weight Distributions and Methods of Making the Same - Methods of polymerizing at least one olefin include contacting the olefin with a catalyst comprising chromium and with a cocatalyst comprising a non-transition metal cyclopentadienyl (Cp) compound. The polymerization may be performed in the presence of hydrogen. Using the cocatalyst in conjunction with the catalyst increases several properties, such as the high load melt index (HLMI), the M | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100240844 | Methods of Preparing a Polymerization Catalyst - A method comprising (a) contacting a support and a chromium-containing compound to form chromium-containing support, (b) heat treating the chromium-containing support in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a treated support, (c) contacting the treated support with carbon monoxide to form a CO-contacted support, and (d) contacting the CO-contacted support with hydrogen to form a catalyst. A method comprising oxidizing a chromium-treated support to form a polymerization catalyst, contacting the polymerization catalyst with carbon monoxide to form a reduced polymerization catalyst, contacting the reduced polymerization catalyst with hydrogen to form an activated polymerization catalyst, and contacting the activated polymerization catalyst with ethylene in a reaction zone under suitable reaction conditions to form a random copolymer. A method comprising reducing a polymerization catalyst comprising Cr(VI) to form a polymerization catalyst comprising Cr(II), and treating the polymerization catalyst comprising Cr(II) with hydrogen. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100322836 | CONTINUOUS PREPARATION OF CALCINED CHEMICALLY-TREATED SOLID OXIDES - The present invention discloses a continuous calcination vessel which can be used to prepare calcined chemically-treated solid oxides from solid oxides and chemically-treated solid oxides. A process for the continuous preparation of calcined chemically-treated solid oxides is also provided. Calcined chemically-treated solid oxides disclosed herein can be used in catalyst compositions for the polymerization of olefins. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110065874 | HALF-METALLOCENE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR POLYMER PRODUCTS - The present invention provides polymerization catalyst compositions employing half-metallocene compounds with a heteroatom-containing ligand bound to the transition metal. Methods for making these hybrid metallocene compounds and for using such compounds in catalyst compositions for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins are also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110092357 | SILICA-COATED ALUMINA ACTIVATOR-SUPPORTS FOR METALLOCENE CATALYST COMPOSITIONS - Silica-coated alumina activator-supports, and catalyst compositions containing these activator-supports, are disclosed. Methods also are provided for preparing silica-coated alumina activator-supports, for preparing catalyst compositions, and for using the catalyst compositions to polymerize olefins. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110136996 | Methods of Preparing a Polymerization Catalyst - A method comprising (a) contacting a support and a chromium-containing compound to form chromium-containing support, (b) heat treating the chromium-containing support in an oxidizing atmosphere to form a treated support, (c) contacting the treated support with carbon monoxide to form a CO-contacted support, and (d) contacting the CO-contacted support with hydrogen to form a catalyst. A method comprising oxidizing a chromium-treated support to form a polymerization catalyst, contacting the polymerization catalyst with carbon monoxide to form a reduced polymerization catalyst, contacting the reduced polymerization catalyst with hydrogen to form an activated polymerization catalyst, and contacting the activated polymerization catalyst with ethylene in a reaction zone under suitable reaction conditions to form a random copolymer. A method comprising reducing a polymerization catalyst comprising Cr(VI) to form a polymerization catalyst comprising Cr(II), and treating the polymerization catalyst comprising Cr(II) with hydrogen. | 06-09-2011 |
