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Preparation of very low molecular weight polyethylene in a fluidized bed

US5068489A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 1989
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/905
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ethylene copolymers having a very low molecular weight are continuously prepared in a fluidized bed in the presence of reduced concentrations of hydrogen, at improved catalyst activity and polymer productivity, by effecting polymerization in the presence of a dialkylzinc compound.

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