The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polypropylene having: a molecular weight of 450,000-950,000, a molecular weight distribution of 3-6, and xylene soluble content of 2-6 wt %, by converting propylene into the polypropylene without pre-polymerization in the presence of a polymerization catalyst under a condition where the volume ratio of H.sub.2 to propylene is at most 0.0020, wherein the catalyst comprises a catalyst component and a co-catalyst, wherein the catalyst component is obtained by a process wherein a compound with formula Mg(OAlk).sub.xCl.sub.y wherein x is larger than 0 and smaller than 2, y equals 2−x and each Alk, independently, represents an alkyl group, is contacted with a titanium tetraalkoxide and/or an alcohol in the presence of an inert dispersant to give an intermediate reaction product and wherein the intermediate reaction product is contacted with titanium tetrachloride in the presence of an internal donor.

The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polypropylene having: a molecular weight of 450,000-950,000, a molecular weight distribution of 3-6, and xylene soluble content of 2-6 wt %, by converting propylene into the polypropylene without pre-polymerization in the presence of a polymerization catalyst under a condition where the volume ratio of H.sub.2 to propylene is at most 0.0020, wherein the catalyst comprises a catalyst component and a co-catalyst, wherein the catalyst component is obtained by a process wherein a compound with formula Mg(OAlk).sub.xCl.sub.y wherein x is larger than 0 and smaller than 2, y equals 2−x and each Alk, independently, represents an alkyl group, is contacted with a titanium tetraalkoxide and/or an alcohol in the presence of an inert dispersant to give an intermediate reaction product and wherein the intermediate reaction product is contacted with titanium tetrachloride in the presence of an internal donor.

A process for preparing a solid pre-catalyst component for use in olefinic polymerization includes dissolving a magnesium chloride in an alcohol and optionally adding water to form a first solution having a water content of about 0.5 mmol water per mol MgCl.sub.2 to about 100 mmol water per mol MgCl.sub.2; contacting the first solution with a first titanium compound to form the solid pre-catalyst component; and treating the solid pre-catalyst component with a hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, optionally containing a second titanium compound.

A process for preparing a solid pre-catalyst component for use in olefinic polymerization includes dissolving a magnesium chloride in an alcohol and optionally adding water to form a first solution having a water content of about 0.5 mmol water per mol MgCl.sub.2 to about 100 mmol water per mol MgCl.sub.2; contacting the first solution with a first titanium compound to form the solid pre-catalyst component; and treating the solid pre-catalyst component with a hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, optionally containing a second titanium compound.

What is disclosed is a Ziegler-Natta catalyzed ethylene and alpha-olefin LLDPE copolymer having a unique composition distribution and long chain-branching. The polymers of the present invention inherently exhibit outstanding melt strength with great bubble stability, sufficient flexibility, excellent gel performance, as well as desirable mechanical properties such as balanced toughness and stiffness, which are desirable properties for thick gauge film applications. Specifically, the polymers of the present invention.

What is disclosed is a Ziegler-Natta catalyzed ethylene and alpha-olefin LLDPE copolymer having a unique composition distribution and long chain-branching. The polymers of the present invention inherently exhibit outstanding melt strength with great bubble stability, sufficient flexibility, excellent gel performance, as well as desirable mechanical properties such as balanced toughness and stiffness, which are desirable properties for thick gauge film applications. Specifically, the polymers of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a procatalyst suitable for preparing a catalyst composition for olefin polymerization, said process comprising the steps of: Step A) providing or preparing a Grignard compound; Step B) contacting the Grignard compound an alkoxy- or aryloxy silane compound, to give a solid support; Step C) optionally contacting the solid support obtained with at least one activating compound; and Step D) reacting the (activated) support with a halogen-containing Ti-compound as catalytic species, an activator and at least one internal electron donor in several sub steps wherein the internal donor is added in portions during at least two of said stages to obtain a procatalyst. The invention moreover relates to a procatalyst, a catalytic system comprising said procatalyst and to a process to prepare polyolefins using said catalyst system and the polyolefins obtained therewith.

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a procatalyst suitable for preparing a catalyst composition for olefin polymerization, said process comprising the steps of: Step A) providing or preparing a Grignard compound; Step B) contacting the Grignard compound an alkoxy- or aryloxy silane compound, to give a solid support; Step C) optionally contacting the solid support obtained with at least one activating compound; and Step D) reacting the (activated) support with a halogen-containing Ti-compound as catalytic species, an activator and at least one internal electron donor in several sub steps wherein the internal donor is added in portions during at least two of said stages to obtain a procatalyst. The invention moreover relates to a procatalyst, a catalytic system comprising said procatalyst and to a process to prepare polyolefins using said catalyst system and the polyolefins obtained therewith.

A Ziegler-Natta catalyzed ethylene/alpha-olefins copolymer is provided having sporadic long chain branches and reversed comonomer composition distribution or short chain branching distribution (SCBD) in the high molecular weight fractions. According to the invention, polyethylene film made with the inventive copolymer has a balance of improved physical, optical, mechanical properties as well as processability. In one aspect, the film includes a 1% secant modulus of greater than 25,000 psi, a film haze of less than 10, a film clarity of greater than 90, a dart impart resistance of greater than 500 g/mil, and a MD tear strength of greater than 500 g/mil.

A Ziegler-Natta catalyzed ethylene/alpha-olefins copolymer is provided having sporadic long chain branches and reversed comonomer composition distribution or short chain branching distribution (SCBD) in the high molecular weight fractions. According to the invention, polyethylene film made with the inventive copolymer has a balance of improved physical, optical, mechanical properties as well as processability. In one aspect, the film includes a 1% secant modulus of greater than 25,000 psi, a film haze of less than 10, a film clarity of greater than 90, a dart impart resistance of greater than 500 g/mil, and a MD tear strength of greater than 500 g/mil.