Dual reactor polyethylene process using a phosphinimine catalyst
US6372864B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S526/943
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dual reactor process for the solution (co)polymerization of ethylene uses a catalyst having a phosphinimine ligand in each of the two reactors. In a preferred embodiment, the two reactors are operated at different temperatures and/or with different cocatalyst systems (such as “alumoxanes” and “ionic activators”) for the preparation of linear low density polyethylene (“LLPDE”) having a broad molecular weight distribution. Certain LLDPE polymers of this invention have an outstanding balance of physical properties (high dart impact strength and tear strength) excellent optical properties and excellent processability.
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