Linear, very low density polyethylene polymerization process and products thereof

摘要

A copolymer of ethylene and a higher alpha-olefin, preferably 1-butene and/or 1-hexene, can be produced using an activated and subsequently carbon monoxide reduced chromium containing catalyst system and an alkylaluminum or alkylboron cocatalyst. The polymerization process must be carefully controlled to produce a copolymer resin that can be made into a tough product, with an increased melt index and a broad molecular weight distribution.