Engelhard Corporation

Christopher J Aarons

Main Chang

Zhidong Zhu

Disclosed are catalyst systems and methods of making the catalyst systems/supports for the polymerization of polyethylene containing a solid titanium catalyst component containing a titanium compound and a support made from a magnesium compound, an alkyl silicate, and a monoester. The catalyst system may further contain an organoaluminum compound. Also disclosed are methods of making various types of polyethylene involving polymerizing ethylene in the presence of hydrogen and a catalyst system containing a support made from a magnesium compound, an alkyl silicate and a monoester.

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Christopher J Aarons