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Ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer and process for producing the same

US5082908A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 1989
Grant dateJan 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F210/00
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer is disclosed, which comprises ethylene and an .alpha.-olefin having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, has an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin molar ratio of from 88/12 to 98/2, and which has a number average molecular weight of from 35,000 to 80,000 and a weight average molecular weight/number average molecular weight ratio of from 1.8/1 to 3.0/1 as determined by gel permeation chromatography. A process for producing the ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer is also disclosed. The ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer exhibits excellent transparency and excellent low-temperature heat-sealing properties. The process is advantageous from the standpoint of equipment, energy and cost.

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