Polybutene-1 (co)polymers and process for their preparation

Abstract

The present invention relates to polybutene-1 homopolymers, or copolymers containing up to 20% by weight of alpha olefins having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms other than butene-1, characterized by the following properties: (i) an isotactic index (mmmm %), measured by NMR analysis according to the method specified below, of higher than 93; (ii) a Molecular Weight Distribution (MWD) in terms of Mw/Mn, measured by GPC analysis according to the method specified below, of higher than 6; and (iii) a content of catalytic residues expressed in terms of Ti ppm of lower than 50. Said polymers are very suitable for the preparation of articles, in particular pipes, having improved creep and burst stress resistance.

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