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Modified copolymers of ethylene and α-olefins and a process for their preparation
Assignee: Norsolor SA
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Filing: 1982-12-27
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Granted: 1984-12-04
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Expires: 2002-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A modified copolymer of ethylene and of at least one α-olefin having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, comprising from 0.5 to 10 mole percent of units derived from the α-olefin, wherein the measured limiting viscosity of the copolymer is between 1.5 and 10 times the limiting viscosity of the copolymer calculated from the molecular weight distribution of the copolymer. Process for producing these copolymers employing at least one free-radical initiator.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Pierre Machon
- 👤 Genevieve Le Brasseur
- 👤 Jean-Claude Decroix
- 👤 Marius Hert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:31
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F6/00; C08F6/26; C08F8/00; C08F8/50; C08F2800/00; C08F2800/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A process for the preparation of ethylene copolymers comprising the steps of: (a) copolymerizing ethylene with at least one α-olefin, in at least one reactor, in the presence of a Ziegler-type catalyst system, at a temperature of 180° C. to 320° C. and under a pressure of 300 to 2,500 bars, the average residence time of the catalyst system in the reactor being between 1 and 120 seconds; and (b) introducing from 0.01 to 1 millimole, per kilogram of copolymer, of at least one free-radical initiator, at the end of the polymerization reaction, at a temperature between 220° C. and 320° C., under a pressure between 500 and 1,000 bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A process for the preparation of ethylene copolymers comprising the steps of: (a) copolymerizing ethylene with at least one α-olefin, in at least one reactor, in the presence of a Ziegler-type catalyst system, at a temperature of 180° C. to 320° C. and under a pressure of 300 to 2,500 bars, the average residence time of the catalyst system in the reactor being between 1 and 120 seconds; and (b) introducing from 0.01 to 1 millimole, per kilogram of copolymer, of at least one free-radical initiator, at the end of the polymerization reaction, at a temperature between 220° C. and 320° C., under a pressure between 500 and 1,000 bars.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said ethylene and said α-olefin are copolymerized in the presence of up to 2 mole percent hydrogen.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said free-radical initiator is introduced into the last reaction zone of a reactor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said free-radical initiator is introduced into the last reaction zone of a reactor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said free-radical initiator is introduced into the last reactor of a set of reactors arranged in series.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said free-radical initiator is introduced into the last reactor of a set of reactors arranged in series.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said free-radical initiator is a peroxidic compound.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said free-radical initiator is a peroxidic compound.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 7, wherein said peroxidic compound is di-tert-butyl peroxide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 8, wherein said peroxidic compound is di-tert-butyl peroxide.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1, wherein said free-radical initiator is benzopinacol.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 2, wherein said free-radical initiator is benzopinacol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
108 words
A process for the preparation of modified copolymers of ethylene comprising the steps of: (a) copolymerizing ethylene with at least one α-olefin, in at least one reactor, in the presence of a Ziegler-type catalytic system, at a temperature of 30° C. to 320° C., and under a pressure of 1 to 2,500 bars to produce a copolymer; and (b) bringing said copolymer into contact with 0.01 to 1 millimole, per kilogram of said copolymer, of at least one free-radical initiator selected from the group consisting of 2,2'-azo-bis(acyloxyalkanes), at a temperature of 220° C. to 320° C., for a period of 5 to 200 seconds, in a transformation machine.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
108 words
A process for the preparation of modified copolymers of ethylene comprising the steps of: (a) copolymerizing ethylene with at least one α-olefin, in at least one reactor, in the presence of a Ziegler-type catalytic system, at a temperature of 30° C. to 320° C., and under a pressure of 1 to 2,500 bars to produce a copolymer; and (b) bringing said copolymer into contact with 0.01 to 1 millimole, per kilogram of said copolymer, of at least one free-radical initiator selected from the group consisting of 2,2'-azo-bis(acyloxyalkanes), at a temperature of 220° C. to 320° C., for a period of 5 to 200 seconds, in a transformation machine.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
10 words
The process of claim 13, wherein said 2,2'-azo-bis(acyloxyalkane) is 2,2'-azo-bis-(2-acetoxypropane).
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process of claim 13, wherein said ethylene and said α-olefin are copolymerized in the presence of up to 2 mole percent hydrogen.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 15, wherein said 2,2'-azo-bis (acyloxyalkane) is 2,2'-azo-bis-(2-acetoxy propane).
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