Abstract: A process for the production of a molded or formed article provided with a hard coat layer, which comprises coating a surface of a thermoplastic saturated norbornene polymer molded or formed article with a UV curable hard coating layer containing a solvent of an aromatic hydrocarbon series and/or solvent of an alicyclic hydrocarbon series, drying the resultant coating, and irradiating the dried coating with UV ray, and a molded or formed article provided with a hard coat layer having high hardness and excellent bond strength.

Abstract: A rubber formulation including (a) a hydrogenated nitrile rubber, (b) an organopolysiloxane, (c) a cross-linking controller selected from (i) an ester or polyester of acrylic or methacrylic acid with a polyhydric alcohol, (ii) an amide or polyamide of acrylic or methacrylic acid with a polyamine, (iii) an alkoxysilane having a C.dbd.C double bond, an amino group or a mercapto group and (iv) triallyl isocyanate, (d) an optional filler, and (e) a peroxide crosslinking agent. The rubber formulation is prepared by mixing together (a') a hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition having added therein an optional filler, (b') an organopolysiloxane composition having added therein an optional filler, and (c) the crosslinking controller, and thereafter adding (e) the peroxide crosslinking agent.

Abstract: A process for producing a toner for developing an electrostatic image, including the steps of: adding to an aqueous dispersion medium a polymerizable monomer composition comprising at least a polymerizable monomer and a colorant uniformly dissolved or dispersed in the polymerizable monomer, wherein the aqueous dispersion medium containing as a dispersion stabilizer a hardly water-soluble metal hydroxide colloid formed by a reaction of a water-soluble polyvalent metal salt with an alkali metal hydroxide in an aqueous phase; and subjecting the polymerizable monomer composition to suspension polymerization, thereby to produce particles having a volume-average particle size in the range of from 2 to 20 .mu.m and a particle size distribution (a ratio of volume-average particle size/number-average particle size) of not more than 1.6.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medical valve apparatus having a valve assembly which comprises a valve seat and a movable valve, and which is arranged in a duct of a medical appliance, wherein a plurality of through holes for the passage of a fluid are formed through the valve seat, the movable valve is composed of a flexible membrane, and the movable membrane is fixed on the valve seat substantially at the central point thereof. The flexible membrane has a corolla-like shape at the time of a forward flow to allow a free flow of the fluid passing in the through holes, and at the time of a back flow, the flexible membrane is wide-spread to adhere to the valve seat and close the through holes whereby the passage of the regurgitation is prevented. Preferably, the peripheral edge of the valve seat is integrated with the inner wall of the duct of the medical appliance without a seam therebetween.

Abstract: There is provided a plastisol for use in a electrically conductive molded article comprising non-conductive high polymer particles having surfaces coated with an electrically conductive high polymer or non-conductive high polymer particles having surfaces coated with filler of electrically conductive fine particles, and a plastisizer compatible with the said non-conductive high polymer. The plastisol is excellent in fluidity and good in processability. Said plastisol can provide a molded article having excellent electrical conductivity and is suited for, e.g., production of floor materials or sealing materials having low static properties and formation of an electrically conductive path.

Abstract: A recombinant fowlpox virus is provided which is useful as a vaccine for protection against avian reticuloendo-theliosis virus-associated diseases. In a specific embodiment, the recombinant virus expresses a gene encoding an envelope glycoprotein of spleen necrosis virus under the control of a poxvirus promoter, inserted in a nonessential region of the fowlpox virus genome.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkylidenenorbornene polymer comprising as the essential constituent at least one kind of the structural unit represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 denotes an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group of 1-5 carbon atoms, and a process for producing the same.According to the present invention, an alkylidenenorbornene polymer is obtained which is excellent in light resistance, transparency, heat resistance and moisture resistance and is useful as an optical polymeric material.

Abstract: An electron beam-crosslinkable plastisol is provided comprising, as requisite components, (A) a particulate epoxy group-containing paste resin for plastisol processing having an epoxy group concentration on the particle surface of 1.times.10.sup.-5 to 1.times.10.sup.-3 g equivalent/g and an average particle size of 0.05 to 5 .mu.m, (B.sub.1) an unsaturated acid having a pKa less than 4, (B.sub.2) an amino group-containing unsaturated compound, and (C) a plasticizer. This plastisol can effectively be crosslinked by application of an electron beam of low-speed energy to give moldings having suitable properties.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene high-saturation copolymer rubber containing 20 weight % or less of conjugated diene units, and 1-100 parts by weight of an unsaturated carboxylic acid metal salt having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' represent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups or a hydrogen atom, which may be the same or different from each other, Me represents a metal selected from the group consisting of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ti, Cr, Mo, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Ag, Zn, Cd, Hg, Al, Sn, Pb and Sb, and n is an integer of 2-4.

Abstract: A saddle type pipe joint for construction of branching connections, composed of a saddle-shaped main pipe-connecting part and a cylindrical branching pipe-connecting part. The two parts are integrally molded by a reaction molding, composed of a shape-memorized plastic resin, and have on the inner surfaces a fusion-bonding plastic resin layer containing a conductive filler. The pipe joint is made by polymerising a reactive liquid stock for a shape-memorizable plastic resin in a mold using a core made of a fusible plastic resin containing a conductive filler; cutting the main pipe part of the molded composite article along its length at the side opposite to the branching pipe-connecting site; and opening side edges of the thus-cut main pipe. The construction of branching connections is carried out by utilizing the restoration of the shape-memorized plastic resin to the original shape.

Abstract: A recombinant Avipoxvirus having inserted exogenous DNA in a DNA region non-essential to proliferation of Avipoxvirus is provided. The recombinant Avipoxvirus is produced by inserting a promoter and exogenous DNA capable of expression under its control into a DNA region non-essential to proliferation of Avipoxvirus, utilizing DNA coding for a readily detectable enzyme, or, non-homologous DNA fragment.

Abstract: An impact-resistant styrenic polymer resin composition comprising 70-97 wt. % of a styrenic polymer resin and 3-30 wt. % of a toughening agent of a fine particle form having an average particle diameter of 0.3-0.7 .mu.m and dispersed in the styrenic polymer resin. The toughening agent comprises (I) 10-98 wt. % of a styrene/butadiene di-block copolymer having (i) a weight average molecular weight (MW) of 30,000-1,000,000, (ii) a MW distribution of 1.00-1.20 as defined by the weight average MW/number average MW ratio, (iii) a total bound styrene content of 30-70 wt. %, and (iv) a block styrene content of at least 60% based on the total bound styrene content; and (II) 2-90 wt. % of a styrene/butadiene copolymer rubber, polybutadiene or a mixture thereof, which has (i) a weight average MW of 1,000-1,000,000, (ii) a MW distribution of 1.00-1.60 as defined by the weight average MW/number average MW ratio, (iii) a total bound styrene content of 0-15 wt. %, and (iv) a cis-1,4 bond content of 10-80 wt.

Abstract: A highly polymerizable dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) monomer composition is obtained. The dicyclopentadiene so obtained is highly suitable for ring-opening polymerization by metathesis catalysts. The active DCPD yields articles with excellent physical properties upon in-mold polymerization.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a positive resist composition comprising in admixture:(a) 100 parts by weight of an alkali-soluble phenolic resin;(b) 1-100 parts by weight of a photosensitive agent formed of a quinonediazide sulfonic acid ester;(c) 1-100 parts by weight of a hydroxy compound having a structure that at least part of its hydroxyl group(s) (--OH) has been modified by at least one conversion reaction selected from the group consisting of esterification with sulfonic acid (--OSO.sub.2 R), esterification with carboxylic acid (--OCOR) and etherification (--O--R), in which R means an alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, aryl, substituted aryl, aralkyl or substituted aralkyl group; and(d) sufficient solvent to dissolve the foregoing composition components.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rubber covered roll comprising a metallic core and at least one covering rubber layer. The covering rubber layer is a vulcanized rubber layer formed by a rubber composition comprising an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene type highly saturated copolymer rubber (A) having a conjugated diene unit content of the polymer chain of at most 25 wt. % and the zinc salt (B) of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. A covering rubber layer coming into contact with the metallic core is at least a vulcanized rubber layer formed by a rubber composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing at least 50 wt. % of the highly saturated copolymer rubber (A) and 10-40 parts by weight of the zinc salt (B). A rubber composition for rubber covered rolls is also disclosed. It comprises 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing 90-50 wt. % of the highly saturated copolymer rubber (A) and 50-10 wt.

Abstract: The invention discloses a process for preparing a 2,3-di-substituted cyclopentanone mixture containing an enriched cis-2,3-di-substituted cyclopentanone which comprises heating a trans-2,3-di-substituted cyclopentanone in the presence of 100 ppm or less (weight basis) of a metal carbonate based on the cyclopentanone. The invention also discloses a fragrant composition comprising 20 to 50 wt % of 2,3-di-substituted cis-methyl (dihydro)jasmonates and 80 to 50 wt % of 2,3-di-substituted (dihydro) trans-methyl (dihydro)jasmonates. The fragrant composition has jasmine flower-like fragrance.

Abstract: A sludge dispersing agent for fuel oils includes a polymer having at least one >C.dbd.N.sup.+ < bond in its molecule and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of long-chain alkyl phosphates and alkyl sulfosuccinates and salts thereof.

Abstract: A recombinant fowlpox virus is disclosed which is useful as a vaccine for protection against Marek's Disease. The recombinant virus preferably contains a gene for one or more Marek's Disease Virus antigens such as glycoprotein B homologue, glycoprotein C homologue, glycoprotein D homologue, glycoprotein H homologue and tegument proteins, under the control of a poxvirus promoter within a region of the DNA of fowlpox virus which is not essential for virus growth.

Abstract: A copolymer latex is provided which comprises 30 to 90% by weight of a conjugated diene monomer unit, 9 to 50% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit, 0.1 to 20% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer unit and 0 to 20% by weight of an other ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit copolymerizable therewith, having a polystyrene-converted weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 500,000, and containing 45% or less of methyl ethyl ketone insoluble matter. The latex is presented by emulsion polymerization using a polymerization initiator containing a peroxide whose decomposition temperature giving a half-life period of 10 hours is 100.degree. C. or higher and a reducing agent. The latex is used advantageously for dip molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic composition excellent in heat resistance and water resistance which comprises a thermoplastic saturated norbornene polymer which has a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 50,000-500,000 and a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 100,000-2,000,000 which are measured by high performance liquid chromatography, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 2.2 or more, and a volatile content of at most 0.3% by weight. The composition is suitable for optical materials, electroconductive composite materials and optical recording media.