Abstract: Disclosed is an alumina-silica resin additive consisting of amorphous alumina-silica particles in which a definite cubic or spherical shape is retained in primary particles and the particle sizes of both the primary particles and the secondary particles are controlled to very small values. This additive is excellent in dispersibility in a resin, non-blowing property, slip characteristic and anti-blocking property. A product obtained by surface-treating the amorphous alumina-silica particles with a certain amount of an organic lubricant is very valuable as a filler.

Abstract: The amorphous silica has a large apparent specific gravity despite of its BET specific surface area of 20 to 500 m.sup.2 /g, has an oil absorption amount of as small as 50 to 120 ml/100 g, has an agglomeration degree (D1/D0=DA) defined by the ratio of silica elementary particle diameter D0 to primary particle diameter D1 of from 10 to 50, and has nearly a spherical particulate structure which is quite different from that of the conventional gelation method silica (DA=.infin.). The amorphous silica-type filler exhibits excellent properties in regard to handling, processability, dispersion property and abrasion-resistant property and, when added as, for example, an anti-blocking agent, makes it possible to obtain resin films having transparency and scratch-resistant property without fisheyes or voids.

Abstract: The invention is a process for preparing amorphous silica alumina spherical particles by mixing sodium silicate or silicic acid gel with sodium aluminate and sodium hydroxide in an aqueous solution to form a gel, homogenizing the formed gel, crystallizing this intermediate product at 85.degree. C. to 200.degree. under atmospheric pressure or under hydrothermal conditions to form spherical zeolite particles with an x-ray diffraction pattern inherent to P-type zeolites and with a notched surface, treating the zeolite particles with acid to remove the sodium, thereby rendering the particles amorphous.

Abstract: Disclosed are amorphous silica or silica-alumina spherical particles composed of X-ray diffractometrically substantially amorphous silica or silica-alumina, wherein individual particles have a definite spherical shape and a notched surface, the circularity (A) represented by the following formula: ##EQU1## wherein r1 stands for the radius of the circumcircle of the profile of the particle in an electron microscope photo thereof and r2 stands for the radius of the inscribed circle of the profile of the particle in the electron microscope photo, is in the range of from 0.90 to 1, the notching degree (B) represented by the following formula: ##EQU2## wherein .DELTA.t stands for the depth between the peak and trough in the radial direction of notches on the profile of the particle in the electron microscope photo and r1 is as defined above, is in the range of from 1 to 10%, and the primary particle size (2r1) determined by the electron microscope method is in the range of from 0.1 to 20 .mu.m.

Abstract: Active analcime having a chemical composition comprising 60 to 95% by weight of SiO.sub.2, 0.3 to 20% by weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and 0.02 to 11% by weight of Na.sub.2 O based on the three components, an X-ray diffraction pattern inherent to analcime and a moisture adsorption of 5 to 30% by weight as determined under conditions of a relative humidity of 90%, an ambient temperature of 25.degree. C. and a standing time of 24 hours, wherein individual particles have a tetracosahedral or angle-rounded tetracosahedral particulate shape and the primary particle size of 0.1 to 50 .mu.m as determined according to the electron microscope method. This active analcime is obtained by acid-treating a zeolite by using an acid in an amount of 0.1 to 1.2 molar equivalents per mole of the sum of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Na.sub.2 O components in the zeolite so that the crystal structure of analcime is left.

Abstract: Disclosed are amorphous silica-alumina spherical particles having a notched surface. The particles have a small specific surface area and a highly controlled hygroscopic property. The spherical particles are obtained by exchanging at least a part of an alkali metal ion of a P-type zeolite as the starting material with a divalent metal and firing the ion-exchanged zeolite. Since the pH value is shifted to a weakly alkaline level by the ion exchange treatment, the particles are effective as a filler for stabilizing a resin or the like when incorporated therein, and the refractive index of the particles can be made close to that of a resin in which the particles are to be incorporated.

Abstract: Disclosed to a stabilizer composition for a chlorine-containing polymer, which comprises a zeolite type stabilizer; calcium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide, a metal soap type stabilizer and perchloric acid as indispensable components.The stabilizer composition is obtained by adding a metal soap type stabilizer to a mixture of a zeolite type stabilizer and calcium hydroxide or magnesium hydroxide under attrition to cover the mixture with the metal soap type stabIlizer at a high efficiency, and adding perchloric acid to the covered mixture.In the stabilizer composition of the present invention, the initial discoloration, which is a fatal defect of the conventional zeolite type stabilizer for a chlorine-containing polymer, can be prevented, and a sufficient hydrogen chloride-capturing capacity is exerted and a high heat stability is attained without occurrence of bleeding.

Abstract: Synthetic stevensite composed of stevensite-type sodium magnesium phylosilicate of which metallic components consist essentially of magnesium, sodium and silicon. The synthetic stevensite is characterized by having an X-ray diffraction peak at a spacing of 16 to 26 .ANG. when treated with ethylene glycol. It can be produced by a process comprising hydrothermally treating an aqueous composition containing basic magnesium carbonate and a silica-sodium component selected from the group consisting of (i) sodium silicate, (ii) sodium silicate and amorphous silica, and (iii) amorphous silica and sodium silicate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite adsorbent consisting of a molded body of a homogeneous mixture comprising powdery active carbon and hydrous alumina of the pseudoboehmite type. This composite adsorbent has high mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. This composite adsorbent is excellent in the capacity of adsorbing organic components such as gasoline, and the desorption of the adsorbed components can be easily accomplished at a high desorption ratio. These excellent capacities are retained even if the adsorption-desorption cycle is repeated. Accordingly, this composite adsorbent is especially valuable as the adsorbent for an automobile canister.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler for ink jet recording paper, said filler being composed of amorphous silica having a median diameter, measured by the coulter counter method, of 2 to 15 .mu.m, an oil absorption of at least 180 ml/100 g, a refractive index, measured by the solvent method, of at least 1.450, and a moisture absorption, measured when it is caused to absorb moisture for 200 hours at a relative humidity of 90% and a temperature of 25.degree. C., of at least 35%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color developer for a pressure-sensitive recording paper, which comprises an acid-treated smectite clay mineral having a specific chemical composition, an X-ray diffraction pattern peculiar to dioctahedral smectite, a specific solid NMR spectrum and a specific cation exchange capacity. This color developer shows a high whiteness, a high initial color density, excellent light resistance and weatherability, and a low viscosity.

Abstract: Synthetic stevensite composed of stevensite-type sodium magnesium phylosilicate of which metallic components consist essentially of magnesium, sodium and silicon. The synthetic stevensite is characterized by having an X-ray diffraction peak at a spacing of 16 to 26 .ANG. when treated with ethylene glycol. It can be produced by a process comprising hydrothermally treating an aqueous composition containing basic magnesium carbonate and a silica-sodium component selected from the group consisting of (i) sodium silicate, (ii) sodium silicate and amorphous silica, and (iii) amorphous silica and sodium silicate.

Abstract: A shellfish extract concentrate is prepared by subjecting an extract of a shellfish (exclusive of oyster) having a solid concentration not higher than 30% by weight to an adsorption purification treatment with an adsorbent composed mainly of a water-insoluble inorganic magnesium compound, which has a specific surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g, and concentrating the refined liquid in a substantially non-oxidizing atmosphere. In this shellfish extract concentrate, black and blackish brown coloring components are not contained, and flavor components and nutrients are not substantially lost. Accordingly, this shellfish extract concentrate is excellent in taste, flavor and hue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite adsorbent consisting of a molded body of homogeneous mixture comprising powdery active carbon and hydrous alumina of the pseudoboehmite type. This composite adsorbent has high mechanical strength and abrasion resistance. This composite adsorbent is excellent in the capacity of adsorbing organic components such as gasoline, and the desorption of the adsorbed components can be easily accomplished at a high desorption ratio. These excellent capacities are retained even if the adsorption-desorption cycle is repeated. Accordingly, this composite adsorbent is especially valuable as the adsorbent for an automobile canister.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler for ink jet recording paper, said filler being composed of amorphous silica having a median diameter, measured by the coulter counter method, of 2 to 15 .mu.m, an oil absorption of at least 180 ml/100 g, a refractive index, measured by the solvent method, of at least 1.450, and a moisture absorption, measured when it is caused to absorb moisture for 200 hours at a relative humidity of 90% and a temperature of 25.degree. C., of at least 35%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler for ink jet recording paper, said filler being composed of amorphous silica particles having a median diameter, measured by the coulter counter method, of 2 to 15 .mu.m, an oil absorption of at least 180 ml/100 g, a refractive index, measured by the solvent method, of at least 1.450, and a moisture absorption, measured when it is caused to absorb moisture for 200 hours at a relative humidity of 90% and a temperature of 25.degree. C., of at least 35%, and a coating of a compound of a metal of Group II of the periodic table on the surface of the silica particles in an amount of 0.5 to 20% by weight.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composite body comprising amorphous and porous silica or silica-alumina and a layer of an aluminum-containing phylosilicate formed on surfaces of primary particles of the silica or silica-alumina. This composite phylosilicate is obtained by reacting a water-soluble silicate, a water-soluble zinc salt or magnesium salt and a water-soluble aluminum salt or aluminate in an aqueous medium containing a sol or gel of silica or silica-alumina. This composite phylosilicate has a large specific surface area and a large pore volume and has both the properties of a solid acid and the properties of a solid base.

Abstract: A decolorized oyster extract concentrate is formed by an adsorption purification treatment using a specific inorganic lamellar magnesium phyllosilicate compound and a concentration treatment. Coloring components can be effectively removed without substantial reduction of the contents of taste components and nutrients. The decolorized oyster extract concentrate is very valuable as a seasoning or healthy food.

Abstract: An inorganic filler composed of a modified montmorillonite group clay mineral and having an X-ray diffraction pattern inherent to montmorillonite, an oil absorption of at least 100 ml/100 g and a Hunter whiteness of at least 80%. The modified clay mineral is produced by reacting a clay mineral of the montmorillonite group which 10 to 200% by weight based on the dry weight of the mineral, of an alkaline earth metal hydroxide in the presence of water, and reacting the reaction product with a salt of a metal of Group IIb, III or IV of the periodic table containing an acid radical which gives a soluble alkaline earth metal salt upon reaction. The inorganic filler is especially suitable for use in lightweight paper.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of a zeolite slurry being excellent in either the static stability or the dynamic stability and having a good flowability, which comprises neutralizing an aqueous cake or slurry containing water and zeolite in such a state that both are substantially inseparable from each other by filtration, with an inorganic or organic acid or an acid anydride or acidic salt thereof so that the pH value of the zeolite slurry at the time of completion of addition of said acid, acid anhydride or acidic salt is in the range of from 9.5 to 12 and the pH value of the zeolite slurry in the stationary state after addition of said acid, acid anhydride or acidic salt is in the range of from 11.3 to 12.7, adding a water-soluble or water-dispersible organic polymeric dispersant in an amount of at least 0.1% by weight based on the anhydrous zeolite to the neutralized zeolite slurry, and subjecting the resulting slurry to highly shearing stirring.