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Process for the preparation of a catalyst for the polymerization of alpha-olefins, catalyst obtained and polymerization process using such a catalyst

US6403519B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1999
Grant dateJun 11, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/943
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Process for the preparation of a catalyst for the polymerization of alpha-olefins involves contacting a porous polyolefin support with a solution containing an activator (ii) to form a suspension. The suspension is evaporated in a reactor fitted with a stirrer comprising a scraping element. The scraping element follows the walls of the reactor at a distance from 2 to 200 times the mean particle diameter of the support. The catalyst includes a compound of a transition metal (i) from Groups 4 to 6 of the Periodic Table and at least one optionally substituted cyclopentadiene ligand and an aluminoxane activator (ii). The aluminoxane activator (ii) and transition metal compound are supported on the porous polyethylene support (iii). The walls of the reactor show no traces of crusting.

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