Polymerizable compositions comprising alpha-olefin hydrocarbon monomers and methods of use therefor
US5942461A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F110/14
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A polymerizable composition comprises an alpha-olefin hydrocarbon monomer, an effective amount of an organometallic catalyst of a Group VIII metal, preferably Ni or Pd, and at least one of water and air. Novel catalysts for polymerizing alpha-olefin hydrocarbon monomers provide improved processes and products. Methods of the invention include polymerizing the composition in open air and in the presence of water to provide novel polymers.
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