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Process for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins with a solid support catalyst
Assignee: Solvay SA
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Filing: 1976-04-29
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-04-29
Abstract
Abstract Olefins are polymerized and copolymerized in the presence of a solid catalyst which contains an organometallic compound and a solid material having at the surface thereof catalytic complexes containing a divalent metal, halogen, oxygen and a transition metal having halogenated substituents. The solid material of the catalyst is obtained by reacting a liquid halogenated derivative of a transition metal, such as TiCl 4 or VOCl 3 with a solid support which is a oxygenated compound of a divalent metal and which is substantially anhydrous and also substantially free of hydroxyl groups; examples of such a solid support include calcium, magnesium and zinc oxides and oxygenated salts such as nitrates, sulfates and silicates and organic carboxylate salts including salts of mono- and acetates polycarboxylic acids.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene Berger
- 👤 Pol Gerard
- 👤 Andre Delbouille
- 👤 Jean-Louis Deroitte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:36
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F10/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A process for the polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins which comprises conducting polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide, and oxyhalide salt of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III, and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A process for the polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins which comprises conducting polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide, and oxyhalide salt of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III, and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
A process for the polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins which comprises conducting the polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid magnesium oxide containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
A process for the polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins which comprises conducting the polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid magnesium oxide containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process according to claim 2, in which titanium tetrachloride is used as the liquid halogen-containing transition metal compound to form the solid reaction product with the magnesium oxide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process according to claim 2, in which the organometallic compound is an organoaluminum compound.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
138 words
A process for the polymerization of ethylene which comprises polymerizing the ethylene in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen to transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
138 words
A process for the polymerization of ethylene which comprises polymerizing the ethylene in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen to transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process according to claim 5 in which titanium tetrachloride is used as the liquid halogen-containing transition metal compound to form the solid reaction product with the magnesium compound.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process according to claim 5 in which the organometallic compound is an organoaluminum compound.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
140 words
A process for the copolymerization of ethylene and propylene which comprises copolymerizing the ethylene and propylene in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
140 words
A process for the copolymerization of ethylene and propylene which comprises copolymerizing the ethylene and propylene in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
A process for the polymerization and copolymerization of 60 -olefins which comprises conducting the polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium salt containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide, and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. the organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
A process for the polymerization and copolymerization of 60 -olefins which comprises conducting the polymerization or copolymerization in the presence of a catalyst composition comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium salt containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide, and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and the reaction having been carried out so as to prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction; and B. the organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
110 words
A catalytic composition for the low pressure polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salt of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
110 words
A catalytic composition for the low pressure polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salt of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The catalyst composition according to claim 10 wherein the liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound is titanium tetrachloride.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The catalyst composition according to claim 11 wherein the organometallic compound is an organoaluminum compound.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
110 words
A catalytic composition for the low pressure polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium salt containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction products having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
110 words
A catalytic composition for the low pressure polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins comprising A. the solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium salt containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide and oxyhalide salts of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction products having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3; and B. an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table and being present in a molar concentration greater than that of said transition metal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
113 words
A solid catalytic complex to be used in combination with an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table for the polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins comprising a solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide, and oxyhalide salt of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and formed under reaction conditions which prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
113 words
A solid catalytic complex to be used in combination with an organometallic compound selected from the organic derivatives of the metals of Groups I, II, III and IV of the Periodic Table for the polymerization and copolymerization of α-olefins comprising a solid reaction product of (1) a substantially anhydrous, solid, oxygenated magnesium compound containing less than 0.1 hydroxyl group per molecule, and (2) a liquid, halogen-containing transition metal compound selected from the group consisting of the chloride, bromide, and oxyhalide salt of titanium and vanadium, the solid reaction product having a halogen-to-transition metal atomic ratio higher than 3 and formed under reaction conditions which prevent the elimination of hydrogen halide from the reaction.
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