Abstract:
The present invention is directed to polymer blend compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least two ethylene-based copolymer components. The viscosity modifiers described herein comprise a first ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 44 to about 52 wt% and/or a heat of fusion of from about 0 to about 15 J/g and a second ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 68 to about 75 wt% and/or a heat of fusion of from about 40 to about 65 J/g. The invention is also directed to lubricant compositions comprising a lubricating basestock and a polymer blend of the invention.
Abstract:
An ethylene polymer including units derived from ethylene, at least one other alpha-olefin comonomer, and at least one diene, and having at least one of certain properties disclosed herein.
Abstract:
Olefin polymerization catalyst systems including a high molecular weight catalyst compound and a low molecular weight catalyst compound, and methods of making same are provided. High molecular weight catalysts include metallocene catalysts and low molecular weight catalysts include non-metallocene compounds including biphenyl phenol compounds. Generally catalyst systems may include less than about 5.0 mol% of the high molecular weight catalyst compound relative to said low molecular weight catalyst. Methods for olefin polymerization including the aforementioned catalyst systems, and polyolefins and products made therefrom.
Abstract:
A process for the production of an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer is disclosed, the process including polymerizing ethylene and at least one alpha- olefin by contacting the ethylene and the at least one alpha-olefin with a metallocene catalyst in at least one gas phase reactor at a reactor pressure of from 0.7 to 70 bar and a reactor temperature of from 20°C to 150°C to form an ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer. The resulting ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer may have a density D of 0.927 g/cc or less, a melt index (I 2 ) of from 0.1 to 100 dg/min, a MWD of from 1.5 to 5.0. The resulting ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer may also have a peak melting temperature Tmax second meit satisfying the following relation: T max second melt > D*398 - 245.
Abstract:
Ethylene alpha-olefin copolymers formed by contacting at least one supported metallocene catalyst, ethylene, and an alpha-olefin in a gas phase reactor are disclosed. In some embodiments, the polymer may have: a density of between 0.890 and 0.970 g/cc; a melt index of between 0.7 and 200 dg/min; a melt index ratio of less than 30; an ESCR value of greater than 1000 hours; and a 1% secant modulus of greater than 75,000 psi. In other embodiments, the polymer may have: a density of between 0.930 g/cc and 0.970 g/cc; a melt index of between 10 dg/min and 200 dg/min; a melt index ratio of between 10 and 25; a part weight of greater than 3 g and a part length of greater than 38 cm in a spiral flow test, and; a zero shear viscosity of less than 150 Pas. Processes to produce these polymers are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Films and methods of forming films comprising first combining in a reactor olefins, a catalyst composition and an activator; wherein the activator is present from less than 50 wt% in a diluent by weight of the activator and diluent; followed by isolating a polyolefin having a density of from 0.940 to 0.980 g/cm3; and finally, extruding the polyolefin into a film having a gel count of less than 200 gels/m2.
Abstract translation:薄膜和形成薄膜的方法包括首先在反应器中合并烯烃,催化剂组合物和活化剂; 其中活化剂的存在量小于活化剂和稀释剂重量的稀释剂中的50重量%; 然后分离密度为0.940〜0.980g / cm3的聚烯烃; 最后将聚烯烃挤出成凝胶数小于200凝胶/ m 2的膜。
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to polymer compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least two ethylene-based copolymer components. The polymer composition comprises (a) a first ethylene-olefin copolymer and (b) a second ethylene-olefin copolymer. The first ethylene-olefin copolymer (a) has an ethylene content from about 60 to about 80 wt% and the second ethylene-olefin copolymer (b) has an ethylene content of less than about 60 wt%. The first ethylene-olefin copolymer(a) has a Melt Flow Rate Ratio (MFRR), defined as the ratio of the MFR measured at 230°C/21.6 kg and at 230°C/2.16 kg, of greater than 30 and optionally also has a Melt Flow Rate (MFR) of at least 10 about 1.5 g/10 min, measured by ASTM D 1238 condition L (230°C/2.16 kg).
Abstract:
Provided is an ethylene copolymer having 40 wt.% to 70 wt.% of units derived from ethylene and at least 30 wt.% of units derived from at least one a-olefm having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and has the following properties: (a) a weight-average molecular weight (Mw), as measured by GPC, in the range of about 50,000 to about 200,000 g/mol; (b) a melting point (Tm) in 0C, as measured by DSC, that satisfies the relation: Tm > 3.4 x E - 180 where E is the weight % of units derived from ethylene in the copolymer; (c) a ratio of MwMn of about 1.8 to about 2.5; (d) a content of Group 4 metals of no more than 5 ppm; and (e) a ratio of wt ppm Group 4 metals/ wt ppm Group 5 metals of at least 3. Also provided are methods for making an ethylene copolymer and compositions comprising an ethylene copolymer.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to polymer blend compositions for use as viscosity modifiers comprising at least two ethylene-based copolymer components. The viscosity modifiers described herein comprise a first ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 44 to about 52 wt% and/or a heat of fusion of from about 0 to about 15 J/g and a second ethylene-based copolymer having an ethylene content of from about 68 to about 75 wt% and/or a heat of fusion of from about 40 to about 65 J/g. The invention is also directed to lubricant compositions comprising a lubricating basestock and a polymer blend of the invention.
Abstract:
Coated composite materials and methods for their manufacture are described. In particular, embodiments of the present invention include a substrate material coated on at least a portion with a polymer blend comprising from about 50 to about 95 wt% of a propylene-based copolymer comprising propylene and from about 3 to about 40 wt% ethylene-derived units and from about 5 to about 50 wt% of a hydrocarbon resin. The propylene-based copolymer has a melting temperature less than about HO0C, a heat of fusion less than about 75 J/g, and a triad tacticity greater than 75%. The coating compositions are suitable for hot fill applications, soft to the touch and have a low coefficient of friction, low haze, and are able to retain textural design features. Methods for forming such coated composite materials are also provided.