Abstract: A primer composition for use in the fluidized-bed dip-coating of thermoplastic resin powder, comprising a polymeric compound formed by polymerization of a diene compound, admixed with either magnesium oxide alone or magnesium oxide together with cobalt ion and/or manganese ion.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition in the form of an aqueous dispersion of acrylic copolymer prepared by polymerizing a mixture of acrylic monomers in an aqueous medium containing an electroconductive copolymer. The composition forms coatings having both heat sealing properties and antistatic properties and also possessing transparency, anti-blocking properties, slipping properties and resistance to weather and to water.

Abstract: A process for producing sorbic acid and its derivatives, which comprises reacting crotonaldehyde with ketene in the presence of a catalyst and decomposing or hydrolyzing the resulting adduct, said catalyst comprising a zinc salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid and a phosphine or a pyridine.

Abstract: A cigarette filter composed of a bundle of cellulose acetate filaments having at least two different filament denier sizes randomly distributed in the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said filter.

Abstract: A semipermeable membrane composed of a water-insoluble, cross-linked, membrane-forming polymer (hereinafter referred to as "polymer (II)") which is obtained by partially converting the hydroxyl groups of a polymer represented by the following formula (hereinafter referred to as "polymer (I)"): ##STR1## wherein R and R' are halogen, nitro, methyl or ethyl,X stands for a divalent group selected from methylene, ethylene, isopropylidene, ether (--O--), carbonyl (--CO--), sulfide (--S--), sulfoxide (--SO--) and sulfone (--SO.sub.2 --),l and m are integers of from 0 to 4, p is 0 or 1, andn is an integer of from 100 to 1000,to sulfuric acid groups or alkali metal, ammonium or nitrogen-containing basic organic compound salts thereof, and then cross-linking the "polymer (II)".

Abstract: An absorbent material comprising cellulose acetate fibers has a good capacity to absorb water and a slow speed of water absorption, so that it can be successfully used to make sanitary products such as disposable diapers and sanitary napkins. The sanitary products prepared with the absorbent material provide improved comfortableness and leakproof properties.

Abstract: A low-loss optical fiber core for optical communications is covered with at least one layer of a polylaurolactam copolymer composed of 20 to 98 parts by weight of laurolactam and 80 to 2 parts by weight of a polyamide-forming monomer other than laurolactam, said copolymer having a melting point within a range of 100.degree. C. to 170.degree. C.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of cigarette filters containing particulate material. Filter material composed of cellulose acetate tow is fed in the axial direction through a gap defined between a first pair of rolls so that the transverse cross-section of the filter material is changed to a substantially oval shape. The filter material is then fed through another gap defined between a second pair of rolls so that the transverse cross-section of the filter material is further changed to a substantially heart shape and at the same time providing pockets at axially spaced positions. Particulate material is deposited in said pockets. The filter material is closed so that the deposited particulate material is positioned in the interior of the filter material and wrapped with wrapping sheets.

Abstract: An optical fiber coated with a layer made of a mixture consisting essentially of from 5 to 95 percent by weight of nylon 11 or nylon 12 and, correspondingly, from 95 to 5 percent by weight of nylon copolymer.

Abstract: Cellulose diacetate having improved resistance to delustering in hot water is produced by acetylation cellulose in the presence of a catalyst and then hydrolyzing (or ripening) the product to form secondary cellulose acetate; wherein the catalyst in the acetylated mixture is completely neutralized before about the middle of the hydrolysis reaction at the latest and thereafter hydrolysis is carried out at a temperature of about 110.degree. to 120.degree. C. while maintaining the concentration of acetic acid in the reaction mixture at about 67 to 78% by weight based on the total weight of the acetic acid and water, the relation between the hydrolysis temperature and the concentration of acetic acid being defined by the area between and including points A, B, C and D in FIG. 2.

Abstract: A primer composition for use in the fluidized-bed dipcoating of thermoplastic resin powder, comprising a polymeric compound formed by polymerization of a diene compound, admixed with either magnesium oxide alone or magnesium oxide together with cobalt ion and/or manganese ion.

Abstract: A melt-coated preparation comprising sorbic acid particles and a coating agent composed mainly of a solid fat, at least 80% by weight of the sorbic acid having a particle diameter greater than 80 microns to about 150 microns, and the amount of the sorbic acid being about 0.9 to 2 times the weight of the coating agent.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of synthetic resin mutually dissolved with a cellulose acetate alkylate is prepared by mixing water, a protective colloid and/or a surfactant, a cellulose acetate alkylate, an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator and at least one monomer in which the cellulose acetate alkylate and the oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator are soluble, under stirring, to form an aqueous dispersion and then subjecting the monomer to radical polymerization to form a homogeneous mixture of the cellulose acetate alkylate and at least one polymer in the particles in the aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A smoke filter for removing injurious components from the smoke. Comprises a fiber matrix in conjunction with a water-swellable synthetic mica. The fiber matrix may be made of cellulose acetate, regenerated cellulose, or the like. The water-swellable synthetic mica is of the general formulaW.sub.1/3 to 1 (X,Y).sub.2.5 to 3 (Si.sub.4 O.sub.10)F.sub.2wherein W is Na or Li cation, and X and Y represent 6-coordinate ions, for example, Mg and Li. Suitable synthetic micas include Na-tetrasilicic mica, Na-taeniolite, Li-taeniolite, Na-hectorite, and Li-hectorite.

Abstract: A liquid treating unit includes a module comprising a channel member for collecting a product liquid for recovery; a semipermeable membrane member liquid-tightly joined to the channel member and made from a semipermeable membrane strip by alternately folding the strip longitudinally thereof to provide feed liquid passages and product liquid passages on the front and rear sides of the membrane respectively, each pair of product liquid passages defining leaf portions of the membrane being adhered at each end of the passage to liquid-tightly close the product liquid passage only; spacers inserted into the feed liquid passages; and a covering member surrounding the outer periphery of the membrane member. The feed liquid passages therefore have a regulated cross sectional area to permit the feed liquid to flow through the passages in parallel and straight direction at an increased speed relative to the membrane surface, ensuring a reduction in dead space and efficient use of the membrane.

Abstract: A pressure regulating diaphragm comprises a central base plate section in the form of a hard disc, a peripheral sealing section having the form of a ring located concentrically with said plate section and an intermediate section located between said peripheral sealing section and said central base plate section, said intermediate section consisting of a film having a thickness of from 10 to 100 microns and made of a plastic resistant to chemicals and defining a deformable, flexible portion, whereby a desired shape can be obtained therein.

Abstract: A composite antistatic coating film comprising a first layer obtained by condensing a hydrolyzed partial condensate of an alkyltrialkoxysilane on the surface of a substrate and a second layer obtained by condensing a hydrolyzate or a hydrolyzed partial condensate of a tetrafunctional silicon compound, a chloropolysiloxane or an alkoxypolysiloxane on the first layer.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising an organic acid ester of cellulose, as a resin component, and at least one member selected from organic phosphite compounds having the formulae (i) and (ii): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which can be the same or different, each is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, alkoxyaryl, alkoxyalkyl, polyalkoxyalkyl, polyalkoxyaryl or polyaryloxyalkyl groups, with the proviso that one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 and one or two of R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 can be hydrogen, and R.sub.1 ' and R.sub.2 ', which can be the same or different, each is hydrogen or alkyl, aryl, alkoxyalkyl, aryloxyalkyl, alkoxyaryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl, polyaryloxyalkyl, polyalkoxyalkyl and polyalkoxyaryl groups, and n is a number of at least 1, preferably 1 to 5.

Abstract: A hydroformylation process in which the catalyst is the reaction product of a cobalt carbonyl compound with a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound having an enolic hydroxyl group on the carbon atom adjacent to the ring-forming nitrogen atom or the catalyst is the reaction product of a .beta.-dioxo cobalt compound and a nitrogen-containing base having a double bonded carbon atom at the .alpha.-position, with carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Abstract: An exposed aggregate finishing method for concrete. The method comprises coating the inside faces of a form for concrete with a cement setting retarder, drying, coating the dried faces with a synthetic organic polymer coating material which is soluble in an aqueous alkaline solution of cement, but is insoluble in water; and drying the coated faces. Alternatively, the method may be carried out by coating the inside faces of the form for concrete with the mixture of the cement setting retarder and the organic polymer coating material and drying the coated faces. Concrete is thereafter placed in the concrete form, the form removed and the surface of the molded concrete washed to make the surface rough.