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Process for activating a metallocene catalyst supported on silica

US6239058A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1998
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/943
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a process for commercial production of syndiotactic polyolefins using a metallocene catalyst supported on silica treated with MAO. The invention includes contacting the supported metallocene catalyst with a trialkylaluminum and aging the catalyst 12 to 24 hours prior to polymerization.

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