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Olefin polymerization with pyridine moiety-containing singe-site catalysts

US6767975B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2003
Grant dateJul 27, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08F4/6592
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An olefin polymerization process is disclosed. The polymerization is performed in the presence of a clay, an activator, and a transition metal complex that has at least one pyridine moiety-containing ligand. The presence of clay increases the catalyst activity. The process is suitable for making ultra-high molecular weight polyethylenes (UHMWPE). The UHMWPE produced has increased bulk density.

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