C08F4/6385

Multi-metallic Ziegler-Natta procatalysts and catalysts prepared therefrom for olefin polymerizations

Novel catalyst compositions comprising three or more transition metals are effective in increasing catalyst efficiency, reducing polydispersity, and increasing uniformity in molecular weight distribution when used in olefin, and particularly, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), polymerizations. The resulting polymers may be used to form differentiated products including, for example, films that may exhibit improved optical and mechanical properties.

Multi-metallic Ziegler-Natta procatalysts and catalysts prepared therefrom for olefin polymerizations

Novel catalyst compositions comprising three or more transition metals are effective in increasing catalyst efficiency, reducing polydispersity, and increasing uniformity in molecular weight distribution when used in olefin, and particularly, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), polymerizations. The resulting polymers may be used to form differentiated products including, for example, films that may exhibit improved optical and mechanical properties.

Mono- and multi-layer films and articles made therefrom

Mono- and multi-layer films comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via a solution polymerization process in at least one reactor; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @ 190 C.), from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min; density, measured according to ASTM D-792, from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg @ 190 C.), from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution, (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) from 2.5 to 3.5 are provided. Also provided are articles made from the mono- and/or multi-layer films.

Mono- and multi-layer films and articles made therefrom

Mono- and multi-layer films comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via a solution polymerization process in at least one reactor; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @ 190 C.), from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min; density, measured according to ASTM D-792, from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg @ 190 C.), from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution, (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) from 2.5 to 3.5 are provided. Also provided are articles made from the mono- and/or multi-layer films.

MONO- AND MULTI-LAYER FILMS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM

Mono- and multi-layer films comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via a solution polymerization process in at least one reactor; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @ 190 C.), from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min; density, measured according to ASTM D-792, from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg @ 190 C.), from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution, (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) from 2.5 to 3.5 are provided. Also provided are articles made from the mono- and/or multi-layer films.

MONO- AND MULTI-LAYER FILMS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM

Mono- and multi-layer films comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via a solution polymerization process in at least one reactor; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @ 190 C.), from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min; density, measured according to ASTM D-792, from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg @ 190 C.), from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution, (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) from 2.5 to 3.5 are provided. Also provided are articles made from the mono- and/or multi-layer films.

Mono- and multi-layer films and articles made therefrom

Mono- and multi-layer films comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via a solution polymerization process in at least one reactor; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg@190 C.), from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min; density, measured according to ASTM D-792, from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg@190 C.), from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution, (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) from 2.5 to 3.5 are provided. Also provided are articles made from the mono- and/or multi-layer films.

Mono- and multi-layer films and articles made therefrom

Mono- and multi-layer films comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via a solution polymerization process in at least one reactor; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg@190 C.), from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min; density, measured according to ASTM D-792, from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg@190 C.), from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution, (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) from 2.5 to 3.5 are provided. Also provided are articles made from the mono- and/or multi-layer films.

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM

A polyethylene composition comprising the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha-olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via solution polymerization; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @190 C.), of from 0.9 to 5 g/10 min; density (measured according to ASTM D792) from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; a melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg @ 190 C.), of from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) of from 2.5 to 3.5 is provided.

POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITION AND FILMS MADE THEREFROM

A polyethylene composition comprising the reaction product of ethylene and optionally one or more alpha-olefin comonomers in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising a multi-metallic procatalyst via solution polymerization; wherein said polyethylene composition is characterized by one or more of the following properties: a melt index, I.sub.2, measured according to ASTM D 1238 (2.16 kg @190 C.), of from 0.9 to 5 g/10 min; density (measured according to ASTM D792) from 0.910 to 0.935 g/cc; a melt flow ratio, I.sub.10/I.sub.2, wherein I.sub.10 is measured according to ASTM D1238 (10 kg @ 190 C.), of from 6 to 7.4; and molecular weight distribution (M.sub.w/M.sub.n) of from 2.5 to 3.5 is provided.