Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultraviolet absorber for synthetic resins composed of a triazine compound represented by the general formula (I) shown below (wherein R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, n is 0 or an integer of up to 2, and X represents a group selected from the consisting of group (a) to (d) shown below) (wherein R1 represents an aliphatic group having 5 to 60 carbon atoms, which is an alicyclic group, an alkyl group having an alicyclic group at the terminal or in the chain thereof, an alkyl group having a branch, or a linear alkyl group, depending on the number of carbon atoms; R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms or a (poly)alkyleneoxyalkyl group; R? represents an aliphatic diyl group having 5 to 60 carbon atoms; R and n have the same meanings as those described in the general formula (I) above).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ultraviolet absorber composition which is formed by melt-mixing a compound (A) represented by formula (I): and a resin stabilizer (B) selected from the group consisting of a phenolic antioxidant (b-1), a phosphorus-containing antioxidant (b-2), a hindered amine stabilizer (b-3), and an ultraviolet absorber (b-4) other than the compound (A), at a mass ratio (A)/(B) of 95/5 to 50/50. The composition has excellent compatibility with synthetic resins and provides a stabilized synthetic resin molding.

Abstract: An automobile interior or exterior trim material which is formed of a thermoplastic elastomer composition containing 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer and 0.001-10 parts by weight of an alkyl benzoate compound of the following formula (I): wherein each of R1 and R2 is a hydrogen atom, a C1-C8 alkyl or cycloalky; grout, or a C6-C12 aryl, alkylaryl, or arylalkyl group; and R3 is a C1-C30 alkyl group. The interior or exterior trim material of the invention has improved weather resistance and resistance to weather-induced coloring.

Abstract: A lubricant for a refrigerator using ammonia as the refrigerant, which contains an additive selected from antioxidant, anti-wear additive and metal deactivator, and the polyether compound represented by the following general formula (1) or (2): X{—O—(AO)n—H}p??(1) X{—O—(AO1)a—(AO2)b—H}p??(2)

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-component granular additive for polyolefins which has a strength and a function which enable the additive to be dust-free and be of components-in-granule type. It comprises 10 parts by mass of a nucleating agent comprising an alkali metal salt or hydroxyaluminum salt of an aromatic monocarboxlylic acid or comprising an alkali metal salt or hydroxyaluminum salt of an acid aromatic phosphoric ester compound, 1 to 50 parts by mass of a phenolic antioxidant, 5 to 50 parts by mass of polyproylene, and 0 to 500 parts by mass of one or more optional additive components other than the nucleating agent and the phenolic antioxidant.

Abstract: To provide a refrigerating unit using ammonia as a refrigerant, which uses a lubricant that is excellent in the compatibility with an ammonia refrigerant as well as in the lubricity and the stability.

Abstract: The prevent invention provides a non-aqueous electrolyte for batteries comprising the dissolving of an electrolytic salt in an organic solvent, wherein said organic solvent contains at least one type each of cyclic carbonate compound, alkyl mono-carbonate compound represented by chemical formula (1), alkylene bis-carbonate compound represented by chemical formula (2), glycol diether compound represented by chemical formula (3) (R6O—(R7O)n—R8) and phosphorous-containing organic compound. The use of at least one type of glycol diether represented with this general formula is able to yield satisfactory output characteristics by lowering the internal resistance of the battery as a result of increasing the mobility of lithium ions at the solid-liquid interface.

Abstract: A resin composition for agricultural film, which composition contains 100 parts by mass of a synthetic resin (A) and the below-specified amount of a polymer stabilizer (B). Polymer stabilizer (B): an adduct obtained by adding a compound (b1) represented by the following formula (I) to a polymer (b2) having a molecular weight of at least 300: (wherein n represents an integer of 1-4; X represents —O— or —NH—; and R represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C20 aliphatic acyl group, a C1-C20 aliphatic polyacyl group, a C1-C20 aromatic acyl group, or a C1-C20 aromatic polyacyl group). Amount of polymer stabilizer (B): such an amount that makes the amount of nitrogen atoms contained in the polymer stabilizer (B) 0.0005-1 part by mass.

Abstract: A polymeric material composition with improved weatherability and resistance to discoloration, comprising 100 parts by weight of a polymer material and 0.

Abstract: A thermal recording material includes a condensation reaction product of a carboxylic acid component (A) with a polyhydric alcohol component (B) in a thermal recording layer as an essential component, wherein the carboxylic acid component (A) includes (poly) 4-hydroxybenzoic acid represented by the following general formula (I) as an essential component and another monocarboxylic acid and/or dicarboxylic acid as an arbitrary component, and wherein the polyhydric alcohol component (B) includes a polyhydric alcohol which is a trihydric or more alcohol as an essential component and a dihydric low molecular-weight alcohol as an arbitrary component. wherein in the general formula(I), a letter p denotes an integer ranging from 0 to 2.

Abstract: A lubricant for use in a refrigerator which operates with a chlorine-free Flon (fluorocarbon)-type refrigerant whose molecules do not contain chlorine. The lubricant contains a synthetic oil, and molybdenumoxysulfide diorganophosphorodithioate given by the following formula (1) and/or molybdenumoxysulfide diorganodithiocarbamate given by the following formula (2), the content of the compounds of formulae (1) and (2) in total ranges from 0.1 to 10 wt % to the content of the synthetic oil: {(RO)2PS2}2Mo2SXOY  (1) where R represents a hydrocarbon group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms, and X and Y are numbers which meet the conditions of O≦X≦4, 0≦Y≦4 and X+Y=4; and (R′2NCS2)2Mo2SX′OY′  (2) where R′ is a hydrocarbon group having 3 to 20 carbon atoms and X′ and Y′ are numbers which meet the conditions of )≦X′≦4, 0≦Y′≦4 and X′+Y′=4.

Abstract: To provide a polyalkylene glycol-based refrigerant oil for refrigerators using ammonia as a refrigerant.

Abstract: A lubricating composition containing an organic molybdenum compound having excellent oxidation stability that provides lubricity for long periods of time is provided. The lubricant comprises a molybdenum amine compound obtained by reacting a compound containing a hexavalent molybdenum atom with an amine represented by the following formula (1): wherein each of R1 to R3 represents a hydrogen atom and/or a hydrocarbon group, and at least one of R1 to R3 is a chain hydrocarbon group having 14 or more carbon atoms; or the following formula (2) wherein R4 represents a chain hydrocarbon group having 10 or more carbon atoms, s represents 0 or 1, X and/or Y represents a hydrogen atom, a hydrocarbon group, an alkanol group or an alkyl amino group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and X and Y are not hydrogen atoms or hydrocarbon groups at the same time when s is 0. A lubricating composition containing the lubricant is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a chlorinated rubber wherein an acidic or highly acidic chlorinated rubber cake obtained after chlorinating a rubber latex or an aqueous dispersion is subjected to fluidized drying together with a drying medium to obtain a preliminary dried powder, and the preliminary dried powder is subjected to fluidized drying again. According to the present invention, a high quality chlorinated rubber can be obtained efficiently with easy handling from an acidic or highly acidic chlorinated rubber cake obtained after chlorinating a rubber latex or an aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: A fatty acid and/or an alkyl ester of a fatty acid and isethionic acid are allowed to react at a temperature of not more than 130° C. The present invention provides a process for preparing a fatty ester of isethionic acid or a salt thereof exhibiting an ameliorated hue and smell and in which few by-products are produced.

Abstract: In diesel engines, soot is produced by combustion and enters into the engine oil, preventing the engine lubricant from fully exercising its lubricity. The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a lubricating basestock, an organic molybdenum compound (A) and succinimide (B) having 0.01 or less of an IR spectrum absorbance peak intensity ratio &agr;/&bgr;, wherein &agr; represents an absorbance peak intensity at 1,550±10 cm−1 and &bgr; represents an absorbance peak intensity at 1,700±10 cm−1. Preferably, the organic molybdenum compound is the compound represented by the following formula (1) or formula (2): (wherein R1 to R8 each independently represent a hydrocarbon, and X1 to X8 each independently represent a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom), or a reaction product of an amine and a molybdenum compound having at least one pentavalent or hexavalent molybdenum atom.

Abstract: There is provided a lubricating composition including a lubricating base containing an asymmetric sulfurized oxymolybdenum dithiocarbamate of the formula (1); a symmetric sulfurized oxymolybdenum dithiocarbamate of the formula (2); and a phenolic or aminic antioxidant. (wherein R1 to R5 are each a hydrocarbon group, provided that R1 to R4 are not concurrently the same group; and X1 to X8 are each a sulfur atom or an oxygen atom.) This lubricating composition meets both the required solubility of additives in base oils and long drain properties concurrently.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant for refrigerators having good compatibility with chlorine-free Flon-type coolants, good lubricity and resistant to hygroscopicity and a composition for refrigerators using this lubricant. This lubricant contains a monomethylether of polyoxyethyleneoxypropyleneglycol where the end group at the hydrogen terminal is an oxyethylene group, represented by the following general formula (1): CH3O(AO)m(CH2CH2O)nH wherein the AO group represents oxypropylene group, or copolymeric group of oxypropylene groups and oxyethylene groups wherein the copolymeric form may be a block type and/or a random type, m is a number of 1≦m≦50, n is a number of 1≦n≦10, and the content of the oxyethylene group in the compound ranges from 5 to 60 percent by weight. A composition for refrigerators using said lubricant is also provided.

Abstract: A macromolecular material composition which comprises a macromolecular material and a modifier which comprises a polyvinyl cyclohexane compound having hydroindane structure. The modifier improves melt flow characteristics, flexibility at a low temperature, and mechanical characteristics, such as bending modulus and bending strength, of the material, and do not bleed or give bad smell.

Abstract: A surfactant, an emusifier for emulsion polymerization, a dispersant for suspension polymerization and a modifier for modification of resin properties are disclosed, each of these agents being comprised of a novel compound having a dibasic carboxyl group. The compound is represented by Formula (1)[X--O--(R.sup.1 O).sub.m --OC--R.sup.2 --COO].sub.y M (1)where M is a hydrogen atom, a metal atom or a quaternary nitrogen-containing group, y is equal to the valence of M, R.sup.1 is at least one hydrocarbon group, R.sup.2 is a moiety of a dibasic acid or a moiety of its anhydride, m is 0 or an integer of 1 to 1,000, and X is a hydrocarbon group having at least one polymerizable double bond of carbon--ncarbon which may contain an oxygen atom and a fluorine atom.