This invention relates bisindenyl metallocene catalyst compounds having long (at least 4 carbon atoms) linear alkyl groups substituted at the two position and substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups at the four position and process using such catalyst compounds, particularly in the solution process at higher temperatures.

This invention relates bisindenyl metallocene catalyst compounds having long (at least 4 carbon atoms) linear alkyl groups substituted at the two position and substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups at the four position and process using such catalyst compounds, particularly in the solution process at higher temperatures.

Methods to produce heterogeneous polyethylene granules, the method including: contacting first olefin monomers and second olefin monomers with a catalyst system in a single reaction zone to produce heterogeneous polyethylene granules and recovering the heterogeneous polyethylene granules; wherein the catalyst system includes a product of a combination including: one or more catalysts having a Group 3 through Group 12 metal atom or lanthanide metal atom; at least one activator; and optionally, one or more support material compositions; and wherein the heterogeneous polyethylene granules include a product of a combination of: a first portion comprising a first polyethylene including the first olefin monomers and the second olefin monomers; a second portion including a second polyethylene including the first monomers and the second monomers; and wherein the first polyethylene has a higher second monomer weight percent than the second polyethylene, are provided.

Methods to produce heterogeneous polyethylene granules, the method including: contacting first olefin monomers and second olefin monomers with a catalyst system in a single reaction zone to produce heterogeneous polyethylene granules and recovering the heterogeneous polyethylene granules; wherein the catalyst system includes a product of a combination including: one or more catalysts having a Group 3 through Group 12 metal atom or lanthanide metal atom; at least one activator; and optionally, one or more support material compositions; and wherein the heterogeneous polyethylene granules include a product of a combination of: a first portion comprising a first polyethylene including the first olefin monomers and the second olefin monomers; a second portion including a second polyethylene including the first monomers and the second monomers; and wherein the first polyethylene has a higher second monomer weight percent than the second polyethylene, are provided.

Provided are a pellet-type polyethylene resin composition capable of improving pipe pressure resistance property, dimensional stability, and processability at the same time, and a method of preparing the same.

Provided are a pellet-type polyethylene resin composition capable of improving pipe pressure resistance property, dimensional stability, and processability at the same time, and a method of preparing the same.

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polyethylene wax, the process comprising the steps of providing a catalyst solution, wherein the catalyst solution comprises at least one activating compound, an alkylaluminoxane and a me-tallocene complex, wherein the molar ratio of the activating compound to aluminum comprised in the alkylaluminoxane is from 0.0005 to 0.20; and polymerizing ethylene, by contacting the ethylene and the catalyst solution.

The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polyethylene wax, the process comprising the steps of providing a catalyst solution, wherein the catalyst solution comprises at least one activating compound, an alkylaluminoxane and a me-tallocene complex, wherein the molar ratio of the activating compound to aluminum comprised in the alkylaluminoxane is from 0.0005 to 0.20; and polymerizing ethylene, by contacting the ethylene and the catalyst solution.

A spray-dried zirconocene catalyst system comprising a zirconocene catalyst and a hydrophobic fumed silica, which supports the zirconocene catalyst. A spray-drying method of making same. Polyolefins; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.

A spray-dried zirconocene catalyst system comprising a zirconocene catalyst and a hydrophobic fumed silica, which supports the zirconocene catalyst. A spray-drying method of making same. Polyolefins; methods of making and using same; and articles containing same.