The Spherilene technology from LyondellBasell is a fluidized-bed, gas-phase process for the production of the entire density range of polyethylene (PE) products, from linear low density (LLDPE) to medium density (MDPE) and high density (HDPE). The flexibility of this technology, which is demonstrated by an extensive portfolio of grades, enables licensees to effectively manage the continuously dynamic PE markets well into the future.
Safety and environment
- A safety record among the best in the industry
- Minimized hydrocarbon emissions
- No undesired by-products from the reaction
Process Capabilities
- Simple process design
- Best-in-class monomer efficiency
- Morphologically and kinetically controlled catalysts, providing smooth product
- Flow dynamics
- High on-stream factors
- Capacities available up to 600 kt/a
Product capabilities
- Entire range of products covering the full density range from 0.918 – 0.965 g/cm3
- Monomodal, broad and bimodal molecular weight distributions covering all market needs
- Butene, hexene copolymers and terpolymers
- Broad range of film grades, from LLDPE to HDPE
- Specialized applications include caps & closures, geomembranes, industrial bulk containers and PE100 pressure pipe
Flexibility
- Modular design enabling capacity and product capability expansion at low cost
- Bimodal HDPE grades with gas-phase economics
- Full range of Avant Ziegler and Chromium catalysts
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