Abstract: A nitrile group-containing highly saturated copolymer rubber having ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a) and conjugated diene monomer units (b) and having at least part of said conjugated diene monomer units (b) hydrogenated, wherein a content of said ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a) is 37 to 45 wt %, a total of said ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a) and said conjugated diene monomer units (b) is 93 wt % or more, an iodine value is 9 or less, and a half value width of a peak of a loss tangent (tan?) in the viscoelastic properties when made into a cross-linked product is 5 to 20° C. in range.

Abstract: A nitrile group-containing highly saturated copolymer rubber having an iodine value of 80 or less and containing a caprate in 0.01 to 0.4 wt %. Preferably, the caprate is an alkaline earth metal caprate or Group XIII metal caprate. According to present invention, it is possible to provide a nitrile group-containing highly saturated copolymer rubber improved in mold fouling resistance while maintaining good normal state physical properties and heat resistance when being made into a cross-linked product.

Abstract: A cross-linkable nitrile rubber composition containing a highly saturated nitrile rubber (a) having an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit and a carboxyl-group containing monomer unit and having an iodine value of 120 or less, a cross-linking agent (b), and a specific cyclic amidine and/or cyclic amidinium salt (c) is provided. Preferably, the cross-linking agent (b) is a polyamine-based cross-linking agent (d), and more preferably, the carboxyl-group containing monomer unit is an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid monoester monomer unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and a process for producing the same. In formula (I), X represents a halogen atom, and R1 represents group —COR2 wherein R2 represents group OM or C1-12 alkyloxy wherein M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or quaternary ammonium. The use of this compound as a synthetic intermediate can realize the production of carbapenem derivatives having potent antimicrobial activity in an efficient and safe manner at low cost.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition of matter where gelatin-like gels with little thermal hysteresis and syneresis are prepared from water, low acyl gellan gum, and tamarind seed xyloglucan. The composition may further include salts up to an amount equivalent to the ionic strength of 30 mM. The gel exhibits a thermal hysteresis as defined as the difference between gel setting and melting temperatures typically less than about 5° C. and no appreciable syneresis. Methods for preparing gels having storage modulus values in the order of 100 Pa and 1,000 Pa and melting temperatures of about 30° C. and 40° C., respectively, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A gel comprising a deacylated gellan gum, an effective amount of a sequestrant, an effective amount of a syneresis control agent, and a gelation inducer is described. Also methods for making the gel are disclosed including a method for forming heat-resistant gels comprising mixing deacylated gellan gum and xyloglucan; hydrating the blend; resting the hydrated blend until a gel forms. The gels can be used in a variety of applications such as air freshener gels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and a process for producing the same. In formula (I), X represents a halogen atom, and R1 represents group —COR2 wherein R2 represents group OM or C1-12 alkyloxy wherein M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or quaternary ammonium. The use of this compound as a synthetic intermediate can realize the production of carbapenem derivatives having potent antimicrobial activity in an efficient and safe manner at low cost.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a moving image display area in which the pixel portions are arranged in a matrix shape and a pictograph display area in which the pixel portions are formed in a fixed pictograph shape. Moreover, first protective elements are inserted between the respective pixel portions in the moving image display area and a drive circuit for the pixel portions and are arranged in an outer periphery of the moving image display area. Second protective elements are inserted between the respective pixel portions in the pictogram display area and a drive circuit for the pixel portions and arranged in an outer periphery of the pictogram display area.

Abstract: A composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which is capable of forming a sheet having a smooth surface and excellent antiflowing properties and less apt to have trouble caused by sticking and which further has excellent thin-line reproducibility; a block copolymer composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which is suitable for use in the composition; and a flexographic plate obtained by exposing the composition to light. Also provided are: a block copolymer composition containing a three-branched aromatic vinyl/conjugated diene block copolymer obtained with a specific coupling agent; and a composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which comprises an ethylenic compound and a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display has a first substrate formed with a picture character pixel electrode for displaying a picture character represented by a fixed pattern, a second substrate formed with a common electrode opposite to the picture character pixel electrode, and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The picture character pixel electrode is formed on an interlayer insulating film, and is connected to a picture character signal electrode formed below the interlayer insulating film through a plurality of contact holes formed through the interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: The invention provides a molding formed of a thermoplastic elastomer composition which molding exhibits suppressed compression set and satisfactory tensile strength while exhibiting low hardness. The molding is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer resin composition comprising; an aromatic vinyl-isoprene block copolymer (a) including two or more poly(aromatic vinyl) blocks each having a weight-average molecular weight of 14,000 to 100,000, in an amount of 55 to 95 wt %; an aromatic vinyl-isoprene diblock copolymer (b) in an amount of 0 to 40 wt %; and polyisoprene (c) having a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 to 300,000, in an amount of 5 to 33 wt %; wherein the composition has an aromatic vinyl monomer unit content of 14 to 30 wt % based on the total amount of the components (a), (b), and (c). The molding can be widely employed in a variety of uses where the characteristics of the product are advantageous; such as roller members (e.g.

Abstract: A composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which is capable of forming a sheet having a smooth surface and excellent antiflowing properties and less apt to have trouble caused by sticking and which further has excellent thin-line reproducibility; a block copolymer composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which is suitable for use in the composition; and a flexographic plate obtained by exposing the composition to light. Also provided are: a block copolymer composition containing a three-branched aromatic vinyl/conjugated diene block copolymer obtained with a specific coupling agent; and a composition for photosensitive flexographic plates which comprises an ethylenic compound and a photopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a moving image display area in which the pixel portions are arranged in a matrix shape and a pictograph display area in which the pixel portions are formed in a fixed pictograph shape. Moreover, first protective elements are inserted between the respective pixel portions in the moving image display area and a drive circuit for the pixel portions and are arranged in an outer periphery of the moving image display area. Second protective elements are inserted between the respective pixel portions in the pictograph display area and a drive circuit for the pixel portions and arranged in an outer periphery of the pictograph display area.

Abstract: The invention provides a molding formed of a thermoplastic elastomer composition which molding exhibits suppressed compression set and satisfactory tensile strength while exhibiting low hardness. The molding is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer resin composition comprising; an aromatic vinyl-isoprene block copolymer (a) including two or more poly(aromatic vinyl) blocks each having a weight-average molecular weight of 14,000 to 100,000, in an amount of 55 to 95 wt %; an aromatic vinyl-isoprene diblock copolymer (b) in an amount of 0 to 40 wt %; and polyisoprene (c) having a weight-average molecular weight of 5,000 to 300,000, in an amount of 5 to 33 wt %; wherein the composition has an aromatic vinyl monomer unit content of 14 to 30 wt % based on the total amount of the components (a), (b), and (c). The molding can be widely employed in a variety of uses where the characteristics of the product are advantageous; such as roller members (e.g.

Abstract: A difference in potential between a common power supply voltage and a data signal voltage required for driving an active-type liquid crystal display device is used, thereby making it possible to display a pictogram without additionally input a new signal to an opposite side. Moreover, a gray scale of a data signal is adjusted, thereby reducing a direct-current component in pictogram driving. A pictogram electrode in a pictogram display area is driven by a part of extra output terminals of a data driver for driving a moving image display area. With this, in a liquid crystal display device using thin-film transistors (TFTs) with a common substrate being an electrode on its entire surface, a simple structure including a moving image area and a pictogram display area is provided.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display has a first substrate formed with a picture character pixel electrode for displaying a picture character represented by a fixed pattern, a second substrate formed with a common electrode opposite to the picture character pixel electrode, and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The picture character pixel electrode is formed on an interlayer insulating film, and is connected to a picture character signal electrode formed below the interlayer insulating film through a plurality of contact holes formed through the interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: A polyester having a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 200,000, a hydroxyl value of 30 to 200 mgKOH/g, an acid value of not larger than 5 mgKOH/g and a glass transition temperature of 35 to 60° C., which is obtained by polycondencing a polycarboxylic acid ingredient comprising as a principal ingredient a polycarboxylic acid compound selected from alicyclic polycarboxylic acids and anhydrides thereof, which have a carboxyl group at each of adjacent two carbon atoms, with a polyhydric alcohol ingredient comprising as principal ingredients an alkylene glycol having 2 or 3 carbon atoms and a tetrahydric or higher-hydric alcohol. By incorporating a modifier for polymer, comprising this polyester as an effective ingredient, in a polymer, a polymer composition is obtained which gives a shaped article exhibiting improved adhesion to a thermosetting resin.

Abstract: A polyester having a hydroxyl value of at least 30 mg KOH/g and a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of preferably from 1,000 to 500,000 and prepared by polycondensation of a polycarboxylic acid ingredient predominantly comprised of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol ingredient predominantly comprised of a hindered alcohol. This polyester is suitable for modifying a resinous or rubbery polymer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a positive resist composition comprising an alkali-soluble phenolic resin and a photosensitive agent, characterized in that the positive resist composition contains, as the photosensitive agent, the quinonediazide sulfonate of at least one of phenolic compounds represented by the following general formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.4 mean individually a hydrogen or halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms and may be equal to or different from one another, and R.sub.5 denotes a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, or an aryl group with the proviso that the number of hydroxyl groups is 3 or 4; and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 through R.sub.9 mean individually a hydrogen or halogen atom, an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms, or a hydroxyalkyl group having 1-3 carbon atoms and may be equal to or different from one another, and R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a positive resist composition comprising in admixture:(a) 100 parts by weight of an alkali-soluble phenolic resin;(b) 1-100 parts by weight of a photosensitive agent formed of a quinonediazide sulfonic acid ester;(c) 1-100 parts by weight of a hydroxy compound having a structure that at least part of its hydroxyl group(s) (--OH) has been modified by at least one conversion reaction selected from the group consisting of esterification with sulfonic acid (--OSO.sub.2 R), esterification with carboxylic acid (--OCOR) and etherification (--O--R), in which R means an alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl or substituted aralkyl group; and(d) sufficient solvent to dissolve the foregoing composition components.