Abstract: A method is provided for producing a phenolic resin represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a divalent cyclic hydrocarbon residue having 5 to 18 carbon atoms, p is a number of from 0 to 10 and q is a number of 1 or 2. The method involves reacting a phenol with an unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon compound having two or more carbon-carbon double bonding in the presence of an acid catalyst; and processing a resulting reaction product by a hydrotalcite compound represented by the formula (II)M.sub.1-x.sup.2+ M.sub.x.sup.3+ (OH).sub.2+x-ny A.sub.y.sup.n-.m(H.sub.2 O)(II)where M.sup.2+ is a divalent, magnesium ion, a divalent zinc ion, a divalent calcium ion, a divalent nickel ion, a divalent cobalt ion, a divalent manganese ion or a divalent copper ion, M.sup.3+ is a trivalent aluminum ion, a trivalent iron ion or a trivalent chromium ion, A.sup.n- is HCO.sub.3.sup.-, CO.sub.3.sup.2- or OH.sup.-, and x, y and m each are 0.

Abstract: A method for producing a color filter involves (A) forming a photosensitive coating film on a transparent electrically conductive layer provided on an outermost surface of a substrate having an alignment film, and exposing the photosensitive coating film to light in a first irradiation amount through a mask having a predetermined pattern of a certain light transmittance and at least once displacing the mask to another position on the photosensitive coating film and exposing the photosensitive coating film to light in a second irradiation amount different from the first irradiation amount through the mask; (B) developing and removing a photosensitive coating film portion exposed to light in one of smallest and largest irradiation amounts for exposing the transparent electrically conductive layer and electrodepositing a colored coating on the exposed electrically conductive layer for forming a colored layer thereon, operation of developing and removing the photosensitive coating film and electrodepositing the c

Abstract: A guide roll comprising an inside layer made of a fiber-reinforced material which consists essentially of an epoxy resin composition as a matrix and at least one kind of reinforcing fibers selected from the group consisting of carbon fibers, glass fibers, alumina fibers, aramide fibers, polyester fibers and polyethylene fibers, and an outside layer which consists essentially of a fluororesin.

Abstract: A process for the polymerization of olefinic hydrocarbons is carried out in the presence of a catalyst comprising a catalyst component derived from reacting a compound of the formula Me.sup.1 R.sup.1.sub.n X.sup.1.sub.4-n, a compound of the formula Me.sup.2 R.sup.2.sub.m X.sup.2.sub.z-m, an organocyclic compound having two or more conjugated double bonds and a carrier of inorganic or polymeric material, and a modified organoaluminum compound having Al--O--Al bonds, the resulting polyolefins having a relatively wide molecular weight distribution, a relatively narrow composition distribution and increased bulk density.

Abstract: An asphalt composition for use in road pavements is disclosed which comprises chiefly of an asphalt of natural or petroleum origin, a thermoplastic elastomer and/or a styrene-butadiene rubber and a low molecular weight polypropylene. These components are premixed or plant-mixed to form a reformed asphalt which is mixed with an aggregate to provide a paving material having increased compression strength, increased low temperature viscosity and decreased high temperature viscosity.

Abstract: The invention provides a specific polymeric solid electrolyte (ionically conductive polymer) having excellent physical properties, and a process therefor. The polymeric solid electrolyte can be obtained by reacting an alkali metal salt and/or ammonium salt, a non-aqueous organic solvent, a polyfunctional acrylate compound and a particular polyether macromonomer in the presence of a radical polymerization initiation accelerator and a radical polymerization initiator.The polymeric solid electrolyte has high ionic conductivity so that it can be employed in useful lithium batteries, plastic batteries, large-capacity capacitors, electrochromic displays and it can also be used for the 100% solidification of other electronic devices.

Abstract: A method for producing a color filter involves (A) forming a photosensitive coating film on a transparent electrically conductive layer formed on a surface of a transparent substrate and exposing the photosensitive coating film through a mask having patterns of at least three different degrees of light transmittances; (B) developing and removing a photosensitive coating film region registering with one of the patterns of smallest and largest degrees of light transmittances for exposing the transparent electrically conductive layer and electrodepositing a colored coating on the exposed transparent electrically conductive layer for forming a colored layer thereon, operation of developing and removing the photosensitive coating film and electrodepositing the colored coating being repeated for the respective patterns of different degrees of light transmittances in sequence of difference in light transmittances to form different colored layers, respectively; and (C) selectively forming a metal layer on at least on

Abstract: A method for producing a color filter involves (A) forming a photosensitive coating film on an electrically conductive layer formed on a surface of a substrate, and exposing the photosensitive coating film trough a mask having patterns of at least three different degrees of light transmittances; (B) developing and removing a photosensitive coating film portion registering with one of the patterns of smallest and largest degrees of light transmittances for exposing the electrically conductive layer and electrodepositing a colord coating on the exposed electrically conductive layer for forming a colored layer thereon, operation of developing and removing the photosensitive coating film followed by electrodeposition being repeated for the respective patterns of different degrees of light transmittances in sequence of difference in transmittances for producing different colored layers, respectively; (C) selectively forming a metal layer in interstices present between the colored layers, and (D) transcribing the c

Abstract: A method of producing a catalyst for converting hydrocarbons involves spray-drying a slurry containing crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite and magnesium silicate mineral. The magnesium silicate mineral functioning as a metal trap contains 10 to 60 wt % of magnesium as an oxide. The magnesium silicate mineral has been treated with a phosphorus-containing solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition for internal combustion engines comprising (A) a lubricating base oil in an amount of about 100 parts by weight, and (B) a molybdenum dithiocarbamate in a amount within the range of from about 0.1 to about 3.0 parts by weight, said lubricating base oil consisting substantially of a hydro-cracked lubricating base oil in an amount of more than 70% by weight (on the basis of the amount of the lubricating base oil) wherein the hydro-cracked lubricating base oil is manufactured by hydro-cracking petroleum fraction and has a kinematic viscosity in the range of from about 2 to about 10 cSt at 100.degree. C., said hydro-cracked lubricating base oil containing aromatic hydrocarbons in an amount within the range of from about 3 to about 15% by weight, sulfur in an amount of less than 50 ppm by weight, and nitrogen in an amount of less than 5 ppm by weight on the basis of the amount of the hydro-cracked lubricating base oil.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions comprising a base oil and a halogen containing ester of phosphoric acid having a specified structure in an amount in the range of from 0.01 to 5 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the base oil, and lubricating oil compositions further comprising an epoxy compound in an amount in the range of from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight relative to 100 parts by weight of the base oil.

Abstract: A tubular multilayer woven fabric composed of at least two layers of a plurality of axial yarns, a circumferential yarn arranged between each layer without being interlaced with the axial yarns, and an interlacing yarn interlacing the axial yarns in different layers of the axial yarn. This woven fabric can be manufactured by inserting a yarn into shedding spaces by moving a shuttle along a straight line, traversing in a lateral direction, moving back along another straight line, and further traversing in a lateral direction back to the original position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a preparation process of a polymer which is characterized by reacting a specified metallocene which metal is a transition element of the group IV to group VIII in the periodic table, with an organic alkali metal compound and successively reacting with the compound represented by the formula Y--(R.sup.11).sub.m --X wherein R.sup.11 is a vinylene, phenylene, thienylene, and the like, X and Y are a hydrogen atom or halogen atom, and m is an integer of one or more, to obtain the polymer represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of 2 or more; further provides an organo-ferromagnetic material obtained by oxidizing said polymer, and a novel conjugated polymer containing ferrocene units.

Abstract: A catalyst for the steam reforming of hydrocarbons characterized in that 0.1-2 wt. % of ruthenium is carried on a carrier which comprises 5-40 wt. % of ceria or rare element oxides containing ceria as the main ingredient and 60-95 wt. % of alumina, and that an atomic ratio of cerium to ruthenium (Ce/Ru) in the catalyst is in the range of from more than 10 to 200.

Abstract: A particulate polybutadiene crosslinked material is disclosed along with a process of making the same. The particulate material has a substantially spherical, uniformly shaped configuration and comprises at least part of its surface layer occupied by a reaction product of polybutadiene and a silicone compound.

Abstract: A synthetic lubricating oil comprising as a base oil at least one kind of a carbonic acid ester selected from the group consisting of:[I] a carbonic acid ester represented by the general formula (1) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each an alkyl or dihydric alcohol residue, R.sup.3 is an alkylene, and a is 0-30,[II] a carbonic acid ester represented by the general formula (2) ##STR2## wherein X.sup.1 is --H or ##STR3## R.sup.4 -R.sup.6 are each an alkyl, cycloalkyl or neopentyl type polyol residue, R.sup.7 is an alkyl, b is 1 or 2, c is 0 or 1 (b+c=2), d is 0-30, and e is 1-3, and[III] a carbonic acid ester of which alcohol moieties are (A) a monohydric alcohol, (B) a dihydric alcohol, and (C) a neopentyl type polyol or dimer or trimer thereof.

Abstract: A process for producing an alkaline earth metal borate dispersion, comprising the two steps of:(1) reacting a mixture of (A) an oil-soluble alkaline earth metal salt, (B) an alkaline earth metal hydroxide or oxide, (C) a boric acid or anhydride, (D) an alkanol of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, (E) water and (F) a diluent at 20.degree. to 120.degree. C., and(2) removing the water and optionally part of the alkanol and/or the diluent from the reaction mixture by heating it.

Abstract: A specified gasoline capable of maintaining a high octane number and reducing the amount of NOx to be contained in exhaust gases when consumed, which comprises as essential components(A) 3-30 vol. % of methyl-t.-butyl ether and(B) 1-15 vol. % of light straight-run naphtha with the balance being a base gasoline, the amounts of the components (A) and (B) being each based on the amount of the specified gasoline.

Abstract: A cationic electrodeposition negative type resist composition contains (A) 100 parts by weight of a resin obtained by reacting an unsaturated group-containing isocyanate compound with epoxidized liquid polybutadiene to which at least a secondary amine has been added, and (B) 0.3 to 20 parts by weight of a sensitizer.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of manufacturing a hydrocarbon conversion catalyst by spray-drying a slurry containing alumina-magnesia and a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite, which is characterized in that the alumina-magnesia is treated with phosphoric acid containing solution before or after the slurry is subjected to a treatment of spray-drying.