Abstract: Provided is a novel oily material that spreads smoothly upon application and is free from stickiness, and also gives ungreasy and moisturized feeling after application, but does not give friction feeling peculiar to silicone. The invention was completed upon finding that a specific acyl acidic amino acid monosilicone monosterol ester can solve the foregoing problems.

Abstract: A powder-containing oil-based lubricant for die contains 60 to 99% by mass of an oil-based lubricant consisting of oil, 0.3 to 30% by mass of a solubilizing agent, 0.3 to 15% by mass of an inorganic powder and 7.5% by mass or less of water, the lubricant being electrostatically applied to a die. The powder-containing oil-based lubricant may be applied to a die by electrostatic spraying. The electrostatic spray apparatus includes a device that imparts static electricity to the powder-containing oil-based lubricant and an electrostatic spray gun installed on a multi-axis robot.

Abstract: Thickening agents which containing a specific N-acylamino acid (component A) and a specific amideamine (component B) are capable of generating, when used in combination with a wide variety of oily bases including a hydrocarbon oil and silicone, a creamy thickening composition having a practical dissolution temperature and a smooth feeling in use when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Provided is a novel oily material that spreads smoothly upon application and is free from stickiness, and also gives ungreasy and moisturized feeling after application, but does not give friction feeling peculiar to silicone. The invention was completed upon finding that a specific acyl acidic amino acid monosilicone monosterol ester can solve the foregoing problems.

Abstract: Thickening agents which containing a specific N-acylamino acid (component A) and a specific amideamine (component B) are capable of generating, when used in combination with a wide variety of oily bases including a hydrocarbon oil and silicone, a creamy thickening composition having a practical dissolution temperature and a smooth feeling in use when applied to the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil type lubricant, which is applied to a die to be used in high-pressure die casting, gravity die casting, low-pressure die casting and forging and can prevent soldering, particularly at high temperature parts and under a heavy load, to a spray method of applying the oil type lubricant and a spray apparatus for applying the oil type lubricant. The powder-containing oil type lubricant for die contains 60 to 99% by mass of an oil type lubricant consisting of oil, 0.3 to 30% by mass of a solubilizing agent, 0.3 to 15% by mass of an inorganic powder and 7.5% by mass or less of water, the lubricant being electrostatically applied to a die. The electrostatic spray method includes applying the powder-containing oil type lubricant to a die by electrostatic spraying. The electrostatic spray apparatus includes a static electricity imparting device that imparts static electricity to the powder-containing oil type lubricant and an electrostatic spray gun installed on a multi-axle robot.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ceramic material capable of demonstrating compactness and Li ion conductivity to an extent that enables the use of the ceramic material as a solid-state electrolyte material for a lithium secondary battery, or the like. A ceramic material containing Li, La, Zr, Nb and/or Ta, as well as O and having a garnet-type or garnet-like crystal structure is used.

Abstract: Gelling agents which contain a specific N-acylamino acid monoamide monoalkyl ester have a melting temperature of about 100° C., are capable of solidifying a wide variety of oily base materials including silicones, and do not cause “sweating” while retaining a practical level of gel strength. When applied to skin, the resulting gels have a good feeling, good spreadability, and good fittability to skin.

Abstract: An occupant protection device includes an airbag 10 that is inflated with gas from an inflator 20 at a side of an occupant B to protect the body of the occupant B from the shoulder Ba to the lumbar Bd, the airbag 10 having substantially the same vertical dimension as that of a seat back Aa. In this occupant protection device, uninflatable sections 12 and 13 are formed in a vertical center portion 10c of the airbag 10, that is, at a position corresponding to the chest Bb and the abdomen Bc of the occupant B. Accordingly, a region which is thinner than an upper portion 10a and a lower portion 10b of the airbag 10 in a vehicle width direction when the airbag 10 is inflated and that extends substantially parallel to the seat back Aa is formed substantially at the center of the airbag 10.

Abstract: A scanning probe microscope system comprising a hollow probe 3, a tube 4 connected to a rear end 32 of the hollow probe 3, a support table 1 provided under the hollow probe 3, and a substrate 2 and a means 5 for washing the hollow probe 3 that are fixed to the support table 1, a sample S passing through the tube 4 and the hollow probe 3, and the substrate 2 and the washing means 5 being moved by the support table 1 such that each of them opposes the hollow probe 3.

Abstract: Thickening agents which containing a specific N-acylamino acid (component A) and a specific amideamine (component B) are capable of generating, when used in combination with a wide variety of oily bases including a hydrocarbon oil and silicone, a creamy thickening composition having a practical dissolution temperature and a smooth feeling in use when applied to the skin.

Abstract: Gelling agents which contain a specific N-acylamino acid monoamide monoalkyl ester have a melting temperature of about 100° C., are capable of solidifying a wide variety of oily base materials including silicones, and do not cause “sweating” while retaining a practical level of gel strength. When applied to skin, the resulting gels have a good feeling, good spreadability, and good fittability to skin.

Abstract: A polymer actuator comprising a conductive powder compact comprising a conductive polymer and a dopant, an ion donor, a work electrode, and a counter electrode, whereby it contracts or extends when voltage is applied between the work electrode and the counter electrode.

Abstract: A piezoelectric body comprising a powder compact 1 formed from conductive powder comprising a conductive polymer and a dopant, and an ion donor 2, to generate an electromotive force by stress change, and an electric generator or a polymer actuator comprising the piezoelectric body.

Abstract: A scanning probe microscope system comprising a hollow probe 3, a tube 4 connected to a rear end 32 of the hollow probe 3, a support table 1 provided under the hollow probe 3, and a substrate 2 and a means 5 for washing the hollow probe 3 that are fixed to the support table 1, a sample S passing through the tube 4 and the hollow probe 3, and the substrate 2 and the washing means 5 being moved by the support table 1 such that each of them opposes the hollow probe 3.

Abstract: Encapsulated oil-in-water type emulsion compositions, which comprise an acylamino acid alkylamide or an acylglutamine alkyl ester, an oily base, a polar solvent and water, do no exhibit coalescence of the dispersed phase, and can be produced by a simple method without resort to a special apparatus, are excellent in stability with time, do not impart an uncomfortable feeling during application, are excellent in a sensory feeling that satisfies both a moisturizing feeling and an emollient feeling, and are excellent in appearance.

Abstract: A polymer actuator comprising a conductive composite 2 comprising a conductive polymer layer 2b and an extendable substrate 2a, an ion donor 7, work electrodes 5a, 5b, and a counter electrode 6; (a) the conductive composite 2 being formed by impregnating the extendable substrate 2a with one of a conductive-polymer-forming monomer and an oxidation polymerization catalyst and then with the other to polymerize the monomer, and (b) the conductive composite 2 being contractible and/or expandable by voltage applied between the work electrodes 5a, 5b and the counter electrode 6, and its production method.

Abstract: A polymer actuator comprising a conductive powder compact, an ion donor, a work electrode and a counter electrode, contracting or extending by a voltage applied between the work electrode and the counter electrode, wherein the powder compact comprises the conductive powder containing a conductive polymer and a conductive material other than the conductive powder.

Abstract: A piezoelectric body comprising a powder compact 1 formed from conductive powder comprising a conductive polymer and a dopant, and an ion donor 2, to generate an electromotive force by stress change, and an electric generator or a polymer actuator comprising the piezoelectric body.

Abstract: A polymer actuator comprising a conductive powder compact comprising a conductive polymer and a dopant, an ion donor, a work electrode, and a counter electrode, whereby it contracts or extends when voltage is applied between the work electrode and the counter electrode.