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Polymerization catalyst system using di-sec-butyldimethoxysilane for preparation of polypropylene

US7163905B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2006
Grant dateJan 16, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/52
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

It has been discovered that using di-sec-butyldialkoxysilanes, such as di-sec-butyldimethoxysilane (DSBDMS), as external electron donors for Ziegler-Natta catalysts can provide a catalyst system that may prepare polypropylene films with improved properties and processing. The catalyst systems of the invention provide high activity, high bulk density, moderate hydrogen response, moderate donor response and high polydispersity (MWD). Suitable di-sec-butyldialkoxysilanes have the formula (sBu)2Si(OR″)2, where R″ is independently a straight or branched alkyl group of 1–5 carbon atoms.

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