Abstract: The present invention presents an improved self-sustaining, lightweight honeycomb material made from non-elastomeric, imperforate, air permeable, nonwoven polypropylene or polypropylene/polyethylene blend. The thermoplastic honeycomb material of this invention exhibits anisotropic flexing characteristics providing conformability in three dimensions when flexed. In addition, the honeycomb has improved cushioning, resiliency, squeezability and shape recovery following crush, impact or squeezing. It is energy absorptive, thermally insulative, soft, breathable, compressible, shock absorbent and has low water absorbency making it compatible with moist environments, such as perspiration.

Abstract: A multi-layered film comprises a polyolefin first layer and at least one second layer composed of polyester or polyphenylene sulfide adjacent to the polyolefin layer, said polyolefin first layer containing 0.001 to 1% by weight of a quaternary phosphonium salt of sulfonic acid, and wherein the adhesion between the polyolefin first layer and the at least one second layer is 0.1 to 20 g/cm. A single-layer film composed of either the polyolefin first layer or the second layer can be readily peeled off the multi-layered film and casting of a highly uniform multi-layered film can be carried out at high speed.

Abstract: A humidity detection material includes oxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and Cu. The metal oxide is preferably in the form of a porous material. The metal oxide is formed preferably in the form of a thin film on a transparent substrate. The humidity detection material is contacted with water vapor in the presence of a gas such as air, and the optical absorbance of the humidity detection material is measured to detect the humidity. The humidity can be detected by an optical method.

Abstract: A process is provided which comprises using a catalyst comprises a rare earth element supported on an inorganic heat-resisting carrier, when a monoethanolamine is selectively prepared by reacting an alkylene oxide with ammonia in a liquid phase. This catalyst has excellent monoalkanolamine selectivity and heat resistance; and therefore, even when the ratio of ammonia to the alkylene oxide is lower compared with cases where other catalysts are used, an equal or more amount of the monoalkanolamine can be formed, and thus the recovery cost of the unreacted ammonia is reduced. Further, since the total amount of the feed raw materials is reduced, apparatuses for the reaction system and recovery system can be made smaller, and thus the cost of equipment is reduced.

Abstract: A solid titanium catalyst component comprising (a) magnesium, (b) titanium, (c) a halogen, (d) a polyether, (e) a hydrocarbon and (f) an electron donor other than the polyether (d) as essential components is provided. Also a process for preparing a solid titanium catalyst component for olefin polymerization, comprising the steps of contacting a halogenated magnesium compound with a compound selected from the group consisting of an alcohol, an ether and an ester in a hydrocarbon solvent to obtain a magnesium compound solution, contacting the magnesium compound solution with a polyether and contacting the resultant solution with a liquid titanium compound is provided. Further, a catalyst for olefin polymerization comprising the above-mentioned solid titanium catalyst component, an organoaluminum compound catalyst component and an electron donor, and a process for polymerizing an olefin using the catalyst for olefin polymerization are also disclosed.

Abstract: A film to be laminated on a metal, which is formed of a polycarbonate resin having a high concentration of terminal hydroxyl groups or a composition comprising said resin and a polyester resin or a film to be laminated on a metal, which is formed by laminating the above film and a polyester film. The film is excellent in adhesion to a metal plate, moldability, heat resistance, retort resistance, odor retention property, impact resistance dent resistance and processability into a can, such as drawing fabrication, ironing fabrication or the like for producing metal cans.

Abstract: A water-insoluble plant powder obtained by preparing a dry powder of green plant juice squeezed from a fresh raw edible green plant (e.g., barley) and removing water-soluble components from the dry powder, and a green coloring material obtained by further extracting it with a polar organic solvent. They are useful in food products.

Abstract: An emulsified cosmetic makeup for revitalizing, smoothing, moisturizing and tightening the skin is disclosed. The composition comprises cosmetically effective amounts of a film forming agent containing plant polysaccharides and hydrolyzed casein, at least one sunscreen agent, at least one natural exfoliating agent, at least one moisturizer/re-hydrating agent encapsulated in liposome vessicles, at least one preservative, at least one antioxidant agent, at least one cosmetically acceptable pigment and at least one emulsifier.

Abstract: A laminated polyester film comprises: a first layer formed of a first aromatic copolymer having a terminal carboxyl group centration of 10 to 35 equivalent/10.sup.6 g; and a second layer of a molten blend having a terminal carboxyl group concentration of 40 to 80 equivalent/10.sup.6 g, which comprises a second aromatic polyester containing ethylene terephthalate as a main recurring unit and a third aromatic polyester containing tetramethylene terephthalate as a main recurring unit. The laminated polyester film exhibits excellent moldability when a metal plate laminated therewith is deep drawn, and is excellent in impact resistance and flavor retaining property after can making.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward cup holders which are selectively mountable to a plurality of surfaces to hold cups and containers of beverages particularly in vehicles. The invention provides a holder having a plurality of selectable mounting means whereby the user may select that means most appropriate to the surface on which the holder is to be mounted.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for purifying a crude naphthalenedicarboxylic acid comprising the steps of mixing a crude naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and a water/alcohol solvent to esterify a part of the naphthalenedicarboxylic acid, thereby dissolving a naphthalenedicarboxylic ester into the solvent, and then contacting the resulting reaction mixture with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to hydrogenate impurities which are contained in the crude naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and which are capable of being hydrogenated, thereby dissolving and removing hydrogenation products into the water/alcohol solvent. A mixture of a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and a naphthalenedicarboxylic ester with reduced impurity contents, or a high-purity naphthalenedicarboxylic acid can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for producing (meth)acrylic acid by gas-phase catalytic oxidation, which comprises cooling and condensing a (meth)acrylic acid-containing reaction product gas to obtain a crude aqueous (meth)acrylic acid solution; cooling the aqueous solution to deposit the impurities contained in the aqueous solution, as solid matter; separating the solid matter; and then extracting and separating (meth)acrylic acid from the purified aqueous (meth)acrylic acid solution obtained. Unlike the conventional processes in which (meth)acrylic acid is extracted and separated from a crude aqueous (meth)acrylic acid solution, the present process can avoid various troubles caused by the impurities contained in the crude aqueous (meth)acrylic acid solution, for example, generation of scum and the like, and therefore can produce (meth)acrylic acid at a higher purity than in the conventional processes.

Abstract: The ethylene/.alpha.-olefin/nonconjugated polyene copolymer rubber composition of the present invention comprises in specified proportions a crystalline polyolefin resin (A) and an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin/nonconjugated polyene copolymer rubber (B) composed of ethylene, an .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and a specific branched chain polyene compound. The molar ratio of ethylene units to .alpha.-olefin units, iodine value and intrinsic viscosity ?.eta.! of the ethylene/.alpha.-olefin/nonconjugated polyene copolymer rubber (B) are within respective specified ranges. This rubber composition is excellent in low temperature properties. When the above olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition is partially or entirely crosslinked, a molding can be provided which is superior to the conventional vulcanized rubbers in low temperature properties, tensile strength, elongation at break and rubber properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing an anhydrous magnesium halide solution, comprising a step of distilling water off from an oxygen-containing organic solvent solution of hydrous magnesium halide containing at least calcium as an impurity, to prepare an oxygen-containing organic solvent solution of anhydrous magnesium halide, wherein a potassium compound is added in said step to precipitate calcium and potassium, followed by removing the calcium and potassium. According to this process, an anhydrous magnesium halide solution scarcely containing calcium can be prepared from hydrous magnesium halide containing calcium as an impurity. Also disclosed is a process for preparing a solid titanium catalyst component for olefin polymerization, comprising contacting the anhydrous magnesium halide solution obtained by the above process with a liquid titanium compound to precipitate a solid titanium catalyst component.

Abstract: A polymerization initiator composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an organic boron compound (A) and 10 to 150 parts by weight of an aprotic solvent (B) having a boiling point of 30.degree. to 150.degree. C.; and a dental or surgical adhesive composition containing the above polymerization initiator composition.

Abstract: A monodispersed glycol suspension having excellent dispersion stability at a pH within a wide range, comprising a monodispersed suspension in a glycol of spherical fine particles of an amorphous inorganic oxide having an average particle diameter of 0.15 to 5 micrometers and a relative particle size standard deviation of 1.0 to 1.5 and containing glycol bonded to its surface in amounts of 0.003 to 5 millimoles glycol, per gram of fine particles. This monodispersed suspension is useful as a raw material for the production of a polyester film having improved slipperiness.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing anomalies such as cracks, corrosion and the like in a pipeline wall is provided. The apparatus is formed of one or more cylindrical body sections. A series of magnetizing units are mounted around the circumference of the body. Each magnetizing unit is formed by a backing bar, brushes which are capable of inducing a magnetic field, sensors which are capable of measuring magnetic flux leakage caused by anomalies in the wall and bearing wheels which reduce wear on the brushes and sensors. The backing bar is flexibly mounted on the body so that it can follow the contour of the pipeline wall as the apparatus moves through the pipeline. The backing bar has steel-containing brushes mounted on either end atop magnets of opposite polarities such that a magnetic field may be transmitted to the pipeline wall. The brushes are ideally formed by steel cables encased in polyurethane and mounted on a steel shell. The sensors are mounted in the central part of the backing bar, between the brushes.

Abstract: A process of producing graphite fiber which includes the generation of the fiber by chemical vapor deposition using an organo metal compound which includes a metal catalyst and the use of a less reactive substance as a substrate to adhere carbon or metal at specific positions on the substrate. And a process of producing graphite fibers by chemical vapor deposition of fine particles of nickel, iron or cobalt as catalyst and use of an organic compound as a source of carbon which includes generating the fibers at a temperature between 650.degree. C. and 800.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to glycosyltransferase, genes encoding glycosyltransferase, recombinant vectors having such a gene, host cells transformed with such a recombinant vector, and uses thereof. This invention makes it possible to glycosylate indolopyrrolocarbazole derivatives conveniently and economically.