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Catalyst and process for olefin polymerization

US6730756B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2001
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2021

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

Abstract

Olefin polymerization may be catalysed by a wide range of catalytic materials. Described herein is a heterogeneous olefin polymerization catalyst comprising a porous paniculate support material having impregnated therein a metallocene catalyst the metal atom whereof is bound to an amide group which is not bound to an &eegr;-ligand of the metallocene, or the reaction product of a said metallocene catalyst and a co-catalyst.

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