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Processes for transitioning between metallocene and Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalysts

US6995217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2005
Grant dateFeb 7, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S526/901
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Processes for transitioning among polymerization catalyst systems, preferably catalyst systems that are incompatible with each other. In particular, the processes relate to transitioning from olefin polymerizations utilizing metallocene catalyst systems to olefin polymerizations utilizing traditional Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems.

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