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Olefin polymerization process

US6127484A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1999
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2314/06
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multiple stage or multiple zone process for making olefin polymers is disclosed. A single-site catalyst, preferably one that contains a heteroatomic ligand, is used in the first stage or zone, and a Ziegler-Natta catalyst is used at a higher temperature in later stages or zones. A parallel multiple zone process is also described. The processes, which can be performed adiabatically, give polymers with improved thermal processing ability.

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