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Polymerization of olefins with an improved catalyst system using a new electron donor

US5066738A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1990
Grant dateNov 19, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/904
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a catalyst system that exhibits unprecedented catalyst efficiencies and control of desired properties in the polymer product. The catalyst system includes a new generation titanium catalyst in combination with an electron donor described by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is bulky, basic alkyl or cycloalkyl group containing at least one secondary or tertiary carbon atom; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are alkyl or aryl groups; and R.sub.4 is an alkyl group with a primary carbon atom attached to the silicon atom. The system has a catalyst efficiency of at least about 30 kg/g-cat.2h as the Al/Si mole ratio varies from 20-200 in the system. The system easily achieves efficiencies over 60 kg/g-cat.2h. The system also exhibits good control over the xylene solubles, melt flow and molecular weight distribution of the polymer product.

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