PROCESS FOR THE POLYMERIZATION OF OLEFINS, POLYOLEFINS, AND FILMS AND ARTICLES PRODUCED THEREFROM.

Application IN/PCT/2001/01562/MUM published 2005-04-01, filed 2001-12-10
A process for the polymerization of olefins is provided. The process involves contacting at least one olefin with at least one metallocene catalysts in the presence of a specified compound that results in the production of polymeric products having a narrower molecular weight distribution. Also provided is a process for narrowing the molecular weight distribution of a polyolefin comprising contacting an olefin, at least one metallocene catalyst and a compound specified herein. Further provided are polyolefins, and films and articles produced therefrom. ( Figure: NIL ) Total Pages : 43.

Applicant

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
100 NORTH EASTMAN ROAD, KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE 37660, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Inventor

s: 01. FORD RANDAL RAY 02. STUART RICHARD KINGSLEY Filed U/S 5(2) before the Patents (Amendment) Ordinance,2004 : NO

International Info

Classification: C 08 F 10/00
Publication Number: WO 01/00691 A1 Patent of addition to Application No. : NIL
Application Date: 1999-10-14

Priority Information

60/141,141 U.S.A. 1999-06-25
09/386,546 U.S.A. 1999-08-31