Abstract: The aim of the invention is to stably provide a polyester polymer which has excellent transparency, mechanical and electric characteristics, and extremely low optical anisotropy and excellent moldability and size stability for engineering plastics, particularly suitable for optical materials. The above-mentioned problem can be achieved by a polyester polymer, obtainable from a dicarboxylic acid compound and a dihydroxy compound, wherein the dicarboxylic acid compound comprises an alicyclic dicarboxylic acid and/or its ester-forming derivative, the dihydroxy compound comprises a compound of the general formula (1): ; and a content of a diethylene glycol in the polyester polymer is 6 mol % or lower.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin which is low in birefringence and superior in transparency, mechanical strength and dimension stability, and has high heat resistance and good fluidity, and which can be suitably used for optical materials. A resin composition obtained by blending a polyester polymer obtainable from a dicarboxylic acid compound and a dihydroxyl compound with a polycarbonate, wherein the dicarboxylic acid compound comprises an alicyclic dicarboxylic acid and/or an ester-forming derivative thereof, and the polyester polymer comprises fluorine dihydroxyl compounds. The present invention can provide a material which is low in birefringence and superior in transparency, mechanical strength and dimension stability, and has high heat resistance, good fluidity, and good balance between moldability and optical properties, and can provide a resin which can be suitably used for optical materials such as a camera lens, an eyeglass lens, an optical disk, an optical fiber and an optical sheet.

Abstract: The present invention is a compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): where one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen and the other one is hydrogen or glucose residue. The compound is effective for reforming obese constitution, suppressing or preventing obesity. It is also effective for skin whitening.

Abstract: It is acknowledged that an electric double layer capacitor is markedly superior in power density and cycle characteristics to a secondary battery. However, a higher energy density is required to apply it to a power supply of hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle or the like. The present inventors have found that a carbonaceous material containing copper or a compound of copper exhibits excellent characteristics as an electrode material for capacitor and can realize a capacitor having a large capacity. In the electrode material and the capacitor, copper or a compound of copper exists in the amount of 0.8 to 30 parts by weight calculated on the metal basis based on 100 parts by weight of the carbonaceous material, particularly preferably.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus is provided with a rotary disc portion with a suction means which forms a slit on an outer peripheral surface and sucks through the slit so as to convey a conveyed article in a state of holding the conveyed article by suction to both sides of the slit, and a linear conveying portion with a suction means which sucks the conveyed article riding over a pair of parallel conveying belts through a gap between the conveying belts so as to convey the conveyed article in a state of holding the conveyed article by suction to the conveying belt, and has one end opposing to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary disc portion so as to be capable of transfer the conveyed article. The conveying apparatus of the invention, the inspecting apparatus and an aligning and supplying apparatus allow for execution of a side surface inspection of a small article stably without requiring a lot of space.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an antibacterial glass composition and an antibacterial resin composition which are less likely to cause secondary aggregation of an antibacterial glass during molding or other processes. The antibacterial glass composition comprises an antibacterial glass and an inorganic dispersible filler. The antibacterial resin composition comprises an antibacterial glass, an inorganic dispersible filler and a resin. Also the present invention provides a method for producing an antibacterial resin composition, comprising mixing an antibacterial glass composition with a resin together and molding the mixture, said method being characterized by the addition of an inorganic dispersible filler.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a tooth-cleaning composition capable of well removing staining matters such as tar of tobacco and tea incrustation from teeth merely by cleaning teeth with it in a simplified manner for a short period of time not damaging the surfaces of teeth to thereby estethicize the thus-cleaned teeth, and to provide a method for producing the composition. The object can be attained by a tooth-cleaning composition that contains silicon nitride having a mean particle size of from 0.5 to 10 ?m. The method for producing the tooth-cleaning composition comprises mixing powder of silicon nitride, powder of natural wax, and a solution that contains a water-soluble polymer followed by stirring the resulting mixture until its viscosity at 25° C. reaches from 100,000 to 500,000 cps.

Abstract: A spontaneously degradable fiber excellent in bulkiness, softness, stretchability and feeling, which comprises (A) a low heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising a high crystalline aliphatic polyester and (B) a high heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising an aliphatic polyester, e.g., a low crystalline or non-crystalline aliphatic polyester, and a block copolymer or a mixture the main component of which is an aliphatic polyester and which comprises a high-melting component and a low-melting component. Further, fibers excellent in self-crimpability or self-adhesion property and dividable fibers are obtained by suitably combining the fiber components (A) and (B) to form conjugated fibers or composite yarns.

Abstract: A spontaneously degradable fiber excellent in bulkiness, softness, stretchability and feeling, which comprises (A) a low heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising a high crystalline aliphatic polyester and (B) a high heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising an aliphatic polyester, e.g., a low crystalline or non-crystalline aliphatic polyester, and a block copolymer or a mixture the main component of which is an aliphatic polyester and which comprises a high-melting component and a low-melting component. Further, fibers excellent in self-crimpability or self-adhesion property and dividable fibers are obtained by suitably combining the fiber components (A) and (B) to form conjugated fibers or composite yarns.

Abstract: The invention provides a thermoplastic elastomer nonwoven fabric roll that exhibits minimal longitudinal wrinkles and minimal delayed restoration when unrolled, and method and apparatus for producing the same. Thermoplastic elastomer filaments that have been melt-spun are piled on a belt conveyor thereby forming a sheet of nonwoven fabric, that is guided to a rotating roller disposed above the transportation zone of the belt conveyor and peeled off therefrom. Since minimal tension is applied to the nonwoven fabric during processing, the nonwoven fabric can be unrolled with little stretching by applying relatively little tension to the nonwoven fabric. By the method of this invention, a nonwoven fabric roll with unrolling tension of 0.25 g/cm/basis-weight or less can be formed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of repelling noxious insects comprising the step of exposing said noxious insects to a composition containing from 0.1 to 90 wt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising compounds that induce weight and fat loss and compounds that mask the bitter and harsh taste of the composition. The invention further relates to a food, beverage, dietary supplement, medical food, or pet food comprising compounds that induce weight loss and compounds that mask the bitter and harsh taste of the product. The invention is further related to methods of reducing or controlling weight by administering such compositions. Further provided are cosmetic sheets for topical administration of compositions for inducing weight and fat loss.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pack comprising a water-soluble polymer and a Saxifrage extract. The pack of the present invention allays irritation and pain on peeling, firms up the skin after use, moisturizes the skin, and has excellent remoisturizing properties, quick-drying properties and facility.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a tooth-cleaning composition capable of well removing staining matters such as tar of tobacco and tea incrustation from teeth merely by cleaning teeth with it in a simplified manner for a short period of time not damaging the surfaces of teeth to thereby estethicize the thus-cleaned teeth, and to provide a method for producing the composition. The object can be attained by a tooth-cleaning composition that contains silicon nitride having a mean particle size of from 0.5 to 10 &mgr;m. The method for producing the tooth-cleaning composition comprises mixing powder of silicon nitride, powder of natural wax, and a solution that contains a water-soluble polymer followed by stirring the resulting mixture until its viscosity at 25° C. reaches from 100,000 to 500,000 cps.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of repelling noxious insects comprising the step of exposing said noxious insects to a composition containing from 0.1 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one of 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl) cycloalkanones represented by the following formula 11: wherein n is an integer of 3-10, R1 is hydrogen or a straight-chain saturated hydrocarbon radical having 1-6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or methyl group and Rm′ represents m′ of the same or different, straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon radicals R which, as a substituent group, can be bonded to carbocyclic atoms; m′ is an integer of 0-8, provided that m′ should be at least 2 when n is at least 4 and both the R1and R2 are alkyl groups; the sum of the carbon atoms of Rm′ does not exceed 12; and, further, when n is 4, R may be an isopropylidene group which intramolecularly bridges between the third and sixth carbocyclic atoms.

Abstract: The invention provides a stick-shaped cosmetic screw-out container including a holding cylinder fitting and holding a stick-shaped cosmetic and having a screwing projection provided from a side wall. The container also includes a shell cylinder including the holding cylinder vertically slidably, having a guide groove through which the screwing projection penetrates provided on a side wall and having an engagement concave portion provided on a lower side wall. The container further includes a sleeve fitted in the shell cylinder, having a screwing groove for screwing the screwing projection provided on an inner wall and having, on a lower inner wall, an inner peripheral rib engaged rotatably with the engagement concave portion so as not to be dropped out, a body cylinder for holding a lower portion of the shell cylinder so as not to be dropped out, and a fitting cylinder fixed onto the body cylinder and provided with a fitting portion in which a cap is removably fitted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of repelling noxious insects comprising the step of exposing said noxious insects to a composition containing from 0.1 to 90 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one of 2-(1-hydroxyalkyl)cycloalkanols represented by the following formulae (1), (5) and (6): wherein n is an integer of 3-10, R1 is hydrogen or a straight-chain saturated hydrocarbon radical having 1-6 carbon atoms; R2 is hydrogen or a methyl group; Rm represents m of the same or different, straight-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon radicals R which, as a substituent group, can be bonded to carbocyclic atoms; m is an integer of 0-8, provided that m is at least one when either one of R1 or R2 is an alkyl group and m is at least 2 when both R1 and R2 are alkyl groups; the sum of the carbon atoms of Rm does not exceed 8, wherein when n is 4, R is optionally an isopropylidene group which intramolecularly bridges between the third and sixth carbocyclic atoms.

Abstract: A spontaneously degradable fiber excellent in bulkiness, softness, stretchability and feeling, which comprises (A) a low heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising a high crystalline aliphatic polyester and (B) a high heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising an aliphatic polyester, e.g., a low crystalline or non-crystalline aliphatic polyester, and a block copolymer or a mixture the main component of which is an aliphatic polyester and which comprises a high-melting component and a low-melting component. Further, fibers excellent in self-crimpability or self-adhesion property and dividable fibers are obtained by suitably combining the fiber components (A) and (B) to form conjugated fibers or composite yarns.

Abstract: A spontaneously degradable fiber excellent in bulkiness, softness, stretchability and feeling, which comprises (A) a low heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising a high crystalline aliphatic polyester and (B) a high heat-shrinkable fiber component comprising an aliphatic polyester, e.g., a low crystalline or non-crystalline aliphatic polyester, and a block copolymer or a mixture the main component of which is an aliphatic polyester and which comprises a high-melting component and a low-melting component. Further, fibers excellent in self-crimpability or self-adhesion property and dividable fibers are obtained by suitably combining the fiber components (A) and (B) to form conjugated fibers or composite yarns.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sustained-release aromatic, characterized in that the aromatic comprises at least one perfume derivative as an active component selected from glycosides of perfumes, phosphoric acid ester derivatives of perfumes, amino acid derivatives of perfumes and carboxylic acid derivatives of perfumes, and contains no enzyme or acid which decomposes the perfume derivative, wherein the perfume derivative is decomposed by bacteria usually present on the skin or yeast to release a perfume component to exhibit aroma. The present invention also provides a method for the detection of micro-organisms using the aforesaid sustained-release aromatic. As the sustained-release aromatic of the present invention releases a perfume component only when it is decomposed by micro-organisms such as bacteria usually present on the skin or yeast, the amount of perfumes to be used can be extremely reduced. The sustained-release aromatic of the present invention is also excellent in keeping aroma.