Disclosed are a universal alpha-olefin polymerization industrial catalyst, and an application thereof, specifically an industrial production catalyst which consists of (A) a solid catalyst component, (B) a cocatalyst organoaluminium compound and (C) an external electron donor compound, and is used for various alpha-olefin polymerization or copolymerization processes. The solid catalyst component (A) is prepared from a dibutyl phthalate or diisobutyl phthalate and 9,9-bis(methoxymethyl)fluorene composite internal electron donor. A hydrocarbyl alkoxy silicon, an organic acid ester or a hydrocarbyl alkoxy silicon and organic acid ester composite acts as the external electron donor component (C). The solid catalyst component (A), the cocatalyst organoaluminium compound (B) and the external electron donor compound (C) are used together in industrial devices for various alpha-olefin polymerization or copolymerization processes to produce new grades of poly-alpha-olefins.

The present invention relates to a supported catalyst for olefin polymerization, and a method for preparing a polyolefin by using same, the supported catalyst comprising: a main catalyst comprising a metallocene-based compound; a cocatalyst comprising an organoaluminum-based compound; an aromatic compound in which two or more polar groups selected from a hydroxyl group (—OH), an amine group (—NH.sub.2), a thiol group (—SH), a carboxyl group (—COOH) and an amide group (—CONH.sub.2) are bonded, and one or more halogen groups are bonded; and a support for supporting the main catalyst, the cocatalyst and the aromatic compound. When olefins are polymerized by using the supported catalyst of the present invention, the catalyst exhibits excellent activity and fouling can be reduced by inhibiting the generation of polyolefin fine powder.

The present invention relates to a supported catalyst for olefin polymerization, and a method for preparing a polyolefin by using same, the supported catalyst comprising: a main catalyst comprising a metallocene-based compound; a cocatalyst comprising an organoaluminum-based compound; an aromatic compound in which two or more polar groups selected from a hydroxyl group (—OH), an amine group (—NH.sub.2), a thiol group (—SH), a carboxyl group (—COOH) and an amide group (—CONH.sub.2) are bonded, and one or more halogen groups are bonded; and a support for supporting the main catalyst, the cocatalyst and the aromatic compound. When olefins are polymerized by using the supported catalyst of the present invention, the catalyst exhibits excellent activity and fouling can be reduced by inhibiting the generation of polyolefin fine powder.

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass compositions comprising a organopalladium compound, a photoacid generator, a photosensitizer, one or more olefinic monomers and a stabilizer, such as for example a hindered amine, which undergo vinyl addition polymerization when said composition is exposed to a suitable actinic radiation to form a substantially transparent film. The compositions of this invention are stable at room temperature for several days to several months and can also be stored at higher temperatures from about 40° C. to 60° C. for several days and undergo mass polymerization only when subjected to suitable actinic radiation. The monomers employed therein have a range of optical and mechanical properties, and thus these compositions can be tailored to form films having various opto-electronic properties. Accordingly, compositions of this invention are useful in various applications, including as coatings, encapsulants, fillers, leveling agents, sealants, adhesives, among others.

The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising: (a) a first metallocene-catalyzed polypropylene (RPP-A) which is homopolymer, or a random copolymer of propylene and of a co-monomer; and (b) a second metallocene-catalyzed polypropylene (RPP-B) which is a random copolymer of propylene and of a co-monomer; wherein said polypropylene composition has:- a total co-monomer content of at least 1.1% by weight relative to the total weight of said polypropylene composition, as determined by 13C NMR analysis, said co-monomer being an alpha-olefin different from propylene;- a melting temperature Tm of at least 130° C., measured by DSC; - a crystallization temperature Tc of at least 95.0° C., measured by DSC; - a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) [Mw/Mn] of at least 4.50;- a ratio of z-average molecular weight (Mz) to weight average molecular weight (Mw) [Mz/Mw] of at least 2.10; and- a co-monomer distribution ratio R(Mz)/R(Mn) higher than 0.995, wherein R(Mz) is the ratio at Mz of the IR signal measured at 2959 cm-1 on the signal at 2928 cm-1, and R(Mn) is the ratio at Mn of the IR signal measured at 2959 cm-1 on the signal at 2928 cm-1, as determined by IR-detected gel permeation chromatography and- a xylene soluble content (XS) of at most 3.0% by weight. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said polypropylene composition. The present invention also relates to an article comprising said polypropylene composition.

The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising: (a) a first metallocene-catalyzed polypropylene (RPP-A) which is homopolymer, or a random copolymer of propylene and of a co-monomer; and (b) a second metallocene-catalyzed polypropylene (RPP-B) which is a random copolymer of propylene and of a co-monomer; wherein said polypropylene composition has:- a total co-monomer content of at least 1.1% by weight relative to the total weight of said polypropylene composition, as determined by 13C NMR analysis, said co-monomer being an alpha-olefin different from propylene;- a melting temperature Tm of at least 130° C., measured by DSC; - a crystallization temperature Tc of at least 95.0° C., measured by DSC; - a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to number average molecular weight (Mn) [Mw/Mn] of at least 4.50;- a ratio of z-average molecular weight (Mz) to weight average molecular weight (Mw) [Mz/Mw] of at least 2.10; and- a co-monomer distribution ratio R(Mz)/R(Mn) higher than 0.995, wherein R(Mz) is the ratio at Mz of the IR signal measured at 2959 cm-1 on the signal at 2928 cm-1, and R(Mn) is the ratio at Mn of the IR signal measured at 2959 cm-1 on the signal at 2928 cm-1, as determined by IR-detected gel permeation chromatography and- a xylene soluble content (XS) of at most 3.0% by weight. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of said polypropylene composition. The present invention also relates to an article comprising said polypropylene composition.

Disclosed are a catalyst component and a catalyst for olefin polymerization, and an olefin polymerization method. The catalyst component comprises magnesium, titanium, a halogen and an internal electron donor, wherein the internal electron donor comprises a monocarboxylic acid ester compound and a diether compound, and the molar ratio of the monocarboxylic acid ester compound to the diether compound is (0.0035-0.7):1. By using the catalyst, a polymer having both a high isotactic index and a high melt flow index can be prepared.

Disclosed are a catalyst component and a catalyst for olefin polymerization, and an olefin polymerization method. The catalyst component comprises magnesium, titanium, a halogen and an internal electron donor, wherein the internal electron donor comprises a monocarboxylic acid ester compound and a diether compound, and the molar ratio of the monocarboxylic acid ester compound to the diether compound is (0.0035-0.7):1. By using the catalyst, a polymer having both a high isotactic index and a high melt flow index can be prepared.

Process for producing a polypropylene comprising the steps of polymerizing the polypropylene in the presence of a metallocene catalyst, visbreaking said polypropylene and subsequently aerating the polypropylene at elevated temperature.

Process for producing a polypropylene comprising the steps of polymerizing the polypropylene in the presence of a metallocene catalyst, visbreaking said polypropylene and subsequently aerating the polypropylene at elevated temperature.