Abstract: A polypropylene resin composition which is excellent in transparency and which shows very low pH reduction of the extract obtained in a promoted hot water-extraction test of a polypropylene resin which has been irradiated with radiant rays for sterilization. The polypropylene resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a polypropylene resin, 0.01 to 1.0 part by weight of a metal diarylphosphate represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; M represents an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal; n is an integer of 1 or 2; and A represents an alkylidene group); and 0,001 to 1.0 part by weight of a hydroxide of an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal or an element of the aluminum group. The polypropylene resin composition is suitable for use in making medical instruments, containers for foods or the like.

Abstract: A resin composition for powder coatings that comprises a composition (A) and a blocked polyisocyanate compound (B), the composition (A) being based on both a carboxyl group containing polyester resin having a hydroxyl value of 10 to 100 and a softening point of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and a glycidyl group containing acrylic resin having a hydroxyl value of 30 to 150 and a softening point of 50.degree. to 150.degree. C., and further containing a copolymer prepared by reaction between said polyester and acrylic resins. This resin composition is capable of providing an ideal paint film that possesses the features of a paint film prepared from polyester resins (high degrees of smoothness, gloss and strength) and those of a paint film prepared from acrylic resins (high levels of hardness, stain resistance and weatherability).

Abstract: High concentration-low viscosity polymer-polyols are prepared by polymerizing mixtures of acrylonitrile and styrene in polyols, which are free of any polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond, in the presence of alkyl-substituted tertiary mines. Without use, as a dispersion stabilizer, of organic compounds which have a polymerizable carbon-carbon double bond and terminal hydroxyl groups, there can be obtained polymer-polyols which have a concentration of the polymer of 33-60 wt % and a glass transition temperature of the polymer of 90.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: A coated molded article having good adhesion to a coating film and resistance to gasohol as well as excellent appearance can be obtained by applying a primer coating to the surface of a molded article or irradiating the surface with plasma without applying any washing-treatment with a halogen atom-containing organic solvent and then applying a top coat onto the article, if the molded article is formed from a resin composition comprising (A)a polypropylene; (B)a specific ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber; (C) a specific ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber; and (D) a specific polyhydroxypolyolefin, the amounts of these components (A) to (D) satisfying the following relations:10.ltoreq.[(B)+(C)]/[(A)+(B)+(C)].ltoreq.60 (% by weight)1.ltoreq.(C)/[(B)+(C)].ltoreq.50 (% by weight)0.5.ltoreq.(D)/[(A)+(B)+(C)+(D)].ltoreq.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel fluoran compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are different groups selected from cyclohexyl, n-butyl and isobutyl, e.g., in the form of crystals characterized by a specific X-ray diffraction diagram; crystalline toluene adducts thereof; and recording materials containing these fluoran compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are a novel aromatic diamine; a polymide comprising 1,3-bis(3-aminobenzoyl)benzene or 4,4'-bis(3-aminobenzoyl)biphenyl as a diamine component and having recurring structural units represented by the formula (III): ##STR1## wherein R is a tetravalent radical selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic radical having from 2 to 27 carbon atoms, alicyclic radical, monoaromatic radical, condensed polyaromatic radical, and noncondensed aromatic radical connected each other with a direct bond or a bridge member, and X is a divalent radical of ##STR2## and a polyimide having a terminal aromatic group which is essentially unsubstituted or substituted with a radical having no reactivity with amines or dicarboxylic acid anhydrides or a composition comprising said polyimide.

Abstract: A method for preparing an unsaturated compound mainly comprising monoolefins, or a mixture of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated nitriles and monoolefins comprises coming a mixed gas which comprises paraffins and oxygen, or paraffins, oxygen and ammonia in contact with a catalyst which comprises (1) an oxide of phosphorus and (2) at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of indium oxide and tin oxide or comprises, in addition to the foregoing catalytic components, (3) at least one oxide selected from the group consisting of vanadium oxide, tungsten oxide and molybdenum oxide. The method makes it possible to prepare monoolefins, or a mixture of .alpha., .beta.-unsaturated nitriles and monoolefins in high yield and high selectivity from cheap starting materials, parafins.

Abstract: A method for preparing a molded article of a crosslinked polyolefin which comprises the steps of bringing a composition comprising a copolymer of an alkenylsilane and an olefin and a compound having at least two unsaturated bonds into contact with a catalyst selected from the group consisting of salts of rhodium, alkoxy compounds and metallocene compounds of metals in the group IVa of the periodic table, combinations of the metallocene compounds and organic metal compounds, and then molding the composition, or carrying out the contact simultaneously with the molding, or molding the composition, and then bringing the molded article into contact with the catalyst, and if necessary, further heating the molded article to accelerate a crosslinking reaction.The molded article of the crosslinked polyolefin obtained by the method of the present invention has a high crosslinking density and is excellent in mechanical properties, solvent resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-vinylimidazolidine derivatives of the following formula (1), a process for producing them, an insecticide containing the derivatives as an effective ingredient, and novelintermediates. The derivatives (1) are useful as agricultural chemicals (particularly, as insecticides) in the fields of agriculture, and the intermediates are useful in various industrial fields, especially as intermediates for agricultural chemicals. ##STR1## where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Z are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: An elastomer is molded by a reaction injection molding of polyurethane resins, polyurea resins, polyurethane/urea resins and polyurea/amide resins in the presence of an internal release agent which is a polyester condensate of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid having a hydroxy group produced by transesterification or a molecular endaminated or iminated polyester condensate. The elastomer has a good releasing property and a good coating property.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are organic thin film EL element having layer structures each of which comprises at least one organic thin film sandwiched between two electrodes, at least one of which is a metal thin film or one of which is a metal thin film and the other of which is a transparent conductive inorganic thin film, and an optional thin film of an inorganic semiconductor positioned between the transparent conductive thin film and the organic thin film, wherein an interfacial layer is fromed between the organic thin film and the metal thin film adjacent to the organic thin film by treating the organic thin film and/or the metal thin film with an organic phosphorus atom-containing compound; and/or wherein an interfacial layer is formed between the organic thin film and the inorganic thin film adjacent to the inorganic thin film by treating the organic thin film and/or the inorganic thin film with a silane-coupling agent.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material comprising a color forming, electron donating compound and a salicylic acid derivative represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aralkyl group, an aryl group or a halogen atom, Y.sub.1 and Y.sub.2 are an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group , and R.sub.2 is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aralkyl group or an aryl group, and/or a metal salt of the salicylic acid derivative as an electron accepting compound, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition for high refractive index plastic lens consisting of a monomer mixture wherein a particular aliphatic thiol compound is added to a polyisocyanate represented by general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein each X represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; each R represents a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group; m represents an integer of 0-4; and n represents an integer of 2-4, and a polythiol of formula (2): ##STR2## and a high refractive index plastic lens made of a urethane-containing resin obtained by polymerizing said composition.

Abstract: A purification process of crude methacrylamide by recrystallization from an aqueous methacrylamide solution, comprising the steps of conducting crystallization by adjusting the hydrogen ion concentration of the aqueous methacrylamide solution to pH 8 or more, separating a methacrylamide crystal, adjusting 5% by weight or more of resulting mother liquor to pH 5 or less, separating precipitated insoluble matter, and reusing thus-treated mother liquor, is provided.The high quality methacrylamide crystal thus obtained is excellent in Hazen number, purity and transparency of a methanol solution and suitable for uses such as windshield glasses.

Abstract: Disclosed are a crystal and crystalline solvate of a fluoran compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is ##STR2## and which are useful as chromogenic compounds in recording materials such as pressure-sensitive and heat-sensitive recording materials, a process for preparation of said crystal and said crystalline solvate, and recording materials comprising said crystal or said crystalline solvate.

Abstract: A magenta dyestuff for sublimation heat transfer recording is here disclosed which is represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group or alkoxy group, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group, aryl group or halogenoalkyl group, R.sup.3 is an alkyl group, aryl group, alkoxyalkyl group, cyanoalkyl group, alkylcarboxyalkyl group or halogenoalkyl group, X is a hydrogen atom or alkoxy group, and Y is a hydrogen atom, alkoxy group, alkylcarbonylamino group or alkyl-sulfonylamino group, and this dyestuff is excellent in solubility, ribbon shelf stability, dye-fixing properties, durability and light resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for the preparation of an N-protected .alpha.-L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester from an N-protected L-aspartic anhydride and L-phenylalanine methyl ester, the improvement which comprises employing the L-phenylalanine methyl ester in the form of a mineral acid salt thereof and conducting the reaction either (a) in an organic solvent and in the presence of a salt of an organic carboxylic acid, or (b) in an organic solvent comprising an organic carboxylic acid and in the presence of at least one member of the group consisting of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal inorganic base, an ammonium alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid and ammonium carbonate. The starting N-protected aspartic anhydride, e.g., N-benzyloxycarbonyl-L-aspartic anhydride, can be produced by the reaction of N-protected aspartic acid with phosgene.

Abstract: Disclosed are a crystal of a fluoran compound having the formula comprising exhibiting high peaks at diffraction angles (2.theta.) of 7.5.degree. and 17.0.degree. and relatively high peaks at diffraction angles (2.theta.) of 15.1.degree., 19.1.degree., 21.5.degree. and 25.3.degree. in an X-ray diffraction diagram by the CU-K.alpha. beam and a crystal of a fluoran compound having the formula (II) comprising exhibiting high peaks at diffraction angles (2.theta.) of 5.5.degree. and 19.2.degree. in an X-ray diffraction diagram by the CU-K.alpha. beam, which is useful as a color forming compound in recording materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel crystal of the fluoran compound represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## ,characterized by a specific X-ray diffraction diagram; preparation process thereof; and recording materials comprising the crystal.

Abstract: A leak detection system for gas, steam or the like in a plant yard includes a plurality of sampling modules and wind direction and velocity indicators both arranged around apparatus or equipment in the plant yard. Samples of the atmosphere around the apparatus or equipment are drawn through the sampling modules, and the concentration of a substance leaked into the atmosphere is detected by a sensor module. At the same time, the direction and velocity of wind in the plant yard are determined. Leakage of gas, steam or the like in the plant yard can be detected based on the concentrations and wind direction and velocity. Methods for the determination of the direction and/or velocity of wind, wind direction and velocity indicators, and anemoscopes are also described.