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Bimodal polypropylene compositions and method of making same

US10266685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2017
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2205/025
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bimodal polypropylene composition comprising a blend of a HMW polypropylene component and a LMW polypropylene component, where the high molecular weight (HMW) component of the bimodal composition has a z-average molecular weight Mz of more than 400,000 g/mole, and a process to make such composition. The composition is suitable for thermoformed articles and injection molded articles.

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