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Organometal catalyst compositions

US6524987B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1999
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer. This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises contacting a organometal compound/organoaluminum mixture, a treated solid oxide compound, and, optionally, a second organoaluminum compound. The solid oxide has been treated with an electron-withdrawing compound, in particular a chlorine, preferably zinc chloride and carbon tetrachloride.

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