Abstract: A multi-layered electrostrictive effect element comprises films or thin plates of an electrostrictive material and inner electrodes alternatively arranged in layers, the inner electrodes being formed on the entire surface of the films or thin plates of the electrostrictive material, wherein the insulating layer which insulates the inner electrodes exposed on the side end faces of the element comprises a polyimide resin having repeating units represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein X represents a tetravalent group selected from the group consisting of tetravalent phenyl groups; tetravalent biphenyl groups; and tetravalent polyphenyl groups in which at least one of either the phenyl or bipheny groups are bonded through at least one member selected from the group consisting of O, CO, S, CH.sub.2, C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 and C(CF.sub.3).sub.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a polyiscoyanate comprising a mixture of aromatic polyisocyanates represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a phenylene group, alkylene group, alkyl-substituted phenylene group, diphenylene group, diphenyl ether group or naphthylenyl group, R.sub.1 is a halogen atom, lower alkoxy group with a carbon number of 4 or less or lower alkyl group with a carbon number of 5 or less, R.sub.1 s may be the same or different from each other and may form a ring, l is 1 or 2, m is an integer of 0-3, and n is a integer of 0-300, and a production process thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for the stabilizing treatment of a catalyst comprising washing the catalyst with hot washing water following the preparation of the catalyst, the catalyst being composed principally of chromium oxide and used in the production of chlorine by the oxidation of hydrogen chloride with an oxygen-containing gas, thereby improving its catalytic activity and prolonging its life.

Abstract: A copolymer of propylene and butene-1, the constituent monomer units of which comprise 20-63 wt. % of propylene and 37-80 wt. % of butene-1, and which exhibits 0.5 or more in the ratio of the sum of the intensities of absorptions observed at about 20.0-21.0 ppm to the sum of the intensities of total absorptions attributable to the methyl groups in the propylene units observed at about 19.0-22.0 ppm in the .sup.13 C-NMR spectrum measured in a 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene solution and 0.05 or more in the intrinsic viscosity measured at 135.degree. C. in a tetralin solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of a norcamphane dicarbonitrile and is directed to solving the problems of low conversion from the starting material, low selectivity and uneconomical production.According to the present invention, a norcamphane dicarbonitrile is produced by hydrocyanation of bicyclo [2,2,1]-5-heptene-2-carbonitrile in the presence of a zero-valent nickel complex catalyst and a Lewis acid.

Abstract: Disclosed are magenta anthraquinone dyestuffs for sublimation thermaltransfer printing of one of the formulas ##STR1## wherein R is a halogen atom, methyl or methoxy; wherein R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom, hydroxyl, a halogen atom, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and wherein R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, alkyl or 1 to 4 carbon atoms or alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, with the proviso that in formula (3) either R.sub.1 or R.sub.2 is not a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: A heat resistant polyvinyl chloride copolymer or a heat and impact resistant polyvinyl chloride copolymer is prepared by conducting graft copolymerization of N-substituted maleimide on a vinyl chloride resin or a rubber containing vinyl chloride resin.The graft copolymerization reaction is carried out in the presence of a radical polymerizable monomer which is (1) liquid at the polymerization temperature, (2) capable of dissolving the N-substituted maleimide at the temperature, (3) 70.degree. C. or more in glass transition temperature of the polymer thereof, and (4) used in an amount sufficient to dissolve the N-substituted maleimide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of culturing protoplasts in a liquid medium. According to the method, the protoplasts are cultured in a liquid medium layer having a thickness of about 100 to about 400 .mu.m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a hard transparent resin comprising polymerizing a monomer (A) having both a functional group of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom,and a functional group selected from the group consisting of a functional group of the formula (II):CH.sub.2 CR--COO-- (II)wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and methyl group,and a functional group of the formula (III): ##STR2## The invention also provides a process for preparing a transparent resin comprising copolymerizing monomer (A) with a monomer (B) having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting ofCH.sub.2 CH.dbd.COO--,CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3)--COO--, and ##STR3## This resin can be suitably used as a glazing material, and in the manufacture of optical lenses, optical information recording medium substrates, etc.

Abstract: A process for producing crosslinked polyolefins having improved physical properties is disclosed. The process comprises irradiating a copolymer of alkenylsilane and olefins, or a mixture of this copolymer and thereof with a polyolefin devoid of alkenylsilane segments.

Abstract: Modified HV1-type hirudinin which valine at the N-terminal end of the HV1-type hirudin and aspartic acid at the 5th residue of the N-terminal end were replaced with alanine and glutamic acid, respectively. A secretion plasmid into which a DNA sequence coding for a precursor with an addition of a secretion signal of neutral protease of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens at the N-terminal end of this modified HV1-type hirudin is integrated is introduced into bacteria of the genus Bacillus and the precursor is expressed intracellularly. The modified HV1-type hirudin can be efficiently secreted extracellularly while maintaining its high thrombin inhibiting activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for ultraviolet luminescent screen comprising one or more of luminescent compound represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are individually a hydrogen atom, halogen atom, alkyl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, anyl or aralkyl, and Y is perfluoroalkyl, and A.sup.+ is a cation represented by the formula (II): ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 are individually a hydrogen atom, alkyl or aralkyl and may be combined with each other to form a ring, or a pyridium cation which may have a substituent, or a phosphonium cation.

Abstract: Polyisocyanato-isocyanurate and mixture of the same obtained by trimerizing straight chain aliphatic diisocyanate represented by the formula:OCN--R.sub.4 --NCOwherein R.sub.4 is an alkylene group having 2-12 carbon atoms and polycyclo-aliphatic diisocyanate represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein k is an integer of 0 to 2, j and m are integers of 1 to 5, and h is an integer of 0 to 2; powder-paint curing agent which contains blocked isocyanate obtained by reacting the above raw materials with a blocking agent having at least one active hydrogen in a molecule; non-yellowing urathane paint resin prepared from the above raw materials and compound having at least two active hydrogen in a molecule; and paint composition comprising the curing agent and the resin; is disclosed.

Abstract: Separation of tPA and undesired proteins is securely and effectivity accomplished by using a cation-exchanger in the two step procedure for selective elution of undesired proteins from the cation-exchanger on which tPA and undesired proteins are adsorbed: undesired proteins having the pI equivalent to or lower than that of tPA was eluted out in the first step and then undesired proteins having the pI equivalent to or higher than were eluted in the second step.

Abstract: Herein provided are a method for preparing 1,1,2,2-tetrakis(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)ethane (TKXE) comprising subjecting two molecules of bis(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) methane to dehydration-condensation under oxidizing conditions, an epoxy resin prepared by epoxidating TKXE obtained by the method and an epoxy resin composition comprising TKXE obtained by the method as a hardener and an epoxy resin as well as methods for preparing the resin and composition. The method makes it possible to prepare highly pure TKXE in the form of crystals. Moreover, the epoxy resin and the epoxy resin composition can provide hardened products excellent in physical properties such as heat resistance and mechanical strength.

Abstract: This invention relates to molding resin compositions, and more particularly relates to polyimide resin compositions having markedly improved molding ability in addition to excellent high temperature stability, chemical resistance and mechanical strength.The polyimide resin compositions of this invention comprises 99.9 to 50.0% by weight of the polyimide and 0.1 to 50.0% by weight of polyphenylene sulfide and/or aromatic polysulfone and/or aromatic polyetherimide high-temperature engineering polymer.

Abstract: Melt moldable polyamide-imide resins are disclosed which have a glass transition temperature ranging from 120.degree. to 300.degree. C. and have molecule ends blocked with an unsubstituted aromatic group or an aromatic group having a substituent not reactive with amines, isocyanates, carboxylic acids and dicarboxylic acid anhydrides.

Abstract: A monochloro-substituted aliphatic alcohol containing 3-8 carbon atoms, a copper compound and a zinc compound are added to maleic anhydride to prevent discoloration of the maleic anhydride. Deterioration of the quality of the maleic anhydride can be inhibited when it is stored for a long period of time or heat-melted.

Abstract: A polymer of 4-methylpentene-1 having a substantially syndiotactic structure, which polymer contains 0 to 30 mol % of the .alpha.-olefin unit other than the 4-methylpentene-1 unit and has excellent physical properties.

Abstract: By dispersing and polymerizing at least one N-alkyl-or N-alkylene-substituted (meth)acrylamide or a mixture of at least one N-alkyl- or N-alkylene-substituted (meth)acrylamide and other copolymerizable monomer is an aqueous inorganic salt solution having inorganic particulates suspended, there is provided a preparation process of granular polymers containing no impurities such as polymer stabilizers, surface active agents, etc. The granular polymers are useful as concentrating agents, slow releasing base materials, etc.