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Bimodal polyethylene compositions for blow molding applications

US8202940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2009
Grant dateJun 19, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L2314/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Bimodal polyethylene compositions and methods for making the same are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the bimodal polyethylene composition can include a high molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 400,000 to about 950,000. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also include a low molecular weight component having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of from about 3,000 to about 100,000. The high molecular weight component can be present in an amount ranging from about 25 wt % to about 40 wt % of the bimodal polyethylene composition. The bimodal polyethylene composition can also have a percent die swell of less than about 80%.

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