Abstract: The present invention relates to a photosensitive relief or intaglio printing plate comprising a base and a photocurable photosensitive layer formed on the base, the photocurable photosensitive layer containing a dye precursor which forms a dye upon irradiation of actinic light. A relief (convex) pattern or a concave pattern can be recognized by coloring, thereby facilitating the printing plate inspecting work. The developing solution used is not colored or contaminated.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a printing plate of which image formation is done by photoirradiation, having a front side covered waith a peelable or removable protective layer which contains a photofading material. The printing plate is safe against fogging to light and can be used under ordinary illumination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid developer for electrostatic latent image, comprising the following components (a), (b) and (c) which are dispersed in an electrical resistive aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent:(a) a non-gel copolymer which as a whole is insoluble in the solvent and which consists essentially of a copolymer segment soluble in the solvent and a polymer segment insoluble in the solvent, the solvent-soluble copolymer segment containing as main monomer components an alkyl acrylate or an alkyl methacrylate and a cycloalkyl acrylate or a cyckloalkyl methacrylate and/or an aralkyl acrylate or an aralkyl methacrylate, and the solvent-insoluble polymer segment containing vinyl acetate as a main monomer component;(b) a coloring agent; and(c) a dispersant.

Abstract: A waterproof fabric having a high moisture permeability and having an ultra-microporous continuous polymer coating having an average pore diameter in the range of between 50 .ANG. and 0.2.mu., said polymer having a monomer unit containing at least one acid radical selected from carboxyl group, sulfonic acid group, and alkali metal salts thereof.

Abstract: A fabric containing a cellulosic fiber and a polyester fiber having a carbonization burning mechanism, superior in flame-proofness and having a soft touch. The fabric contains a halogen- and/or phosphorus-based flame-proofing agent, and preferably also contains an amino resin.

Abstract: The activity of cells is assayed by mixing the cells capable of endocytosis with microbeads 0.03-20 .mu.m. in diameter containing a chemiluminecent substance and measuring the intensity of the luminescence generated by the action of highly reactive oxygen with the microbeads taken inside the cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ink applying method for obtaining desired sharp patterns while preventing bleeding and an ink composition therefor, in applying a low viscosity liquid to a polymer product such as fabric in the form of droplets according to the ink jet or spray process.As a treating solution there is used a solution incorporating a water-soluble or water-dispersible material which contains --OSO.sub.3 M group or --SO.sub.3 M group as a hydrophilic group in which M is a monovalent metal, ammonium or amine, and a fiber structure is pretreated with a chemical for coagulating the said hydrophilic group, whereby good bleeding preventing effect and deep shading effect even against markedly bleeding fiber structures such as thin fabrics as well as level dyeing effect of colored portions can be attained without impairing the injection characteristic. Sharp patterns equal or superior to conventional prints can be obtained.

Abstract: Provided is a conductive sheet comprising an organic polymer sheet (A) and a conductive layer, wherein said conductive layer comprises at least one thin metal oxide layer (B) having a thickness within the range of 5 to 1000 .ANG. and at least one metal layer (C) consisting mainly of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, and Ir, and wherein the surface resistivity of said conductive layer is within the range of 10.sup.4 to 10.sup.9 ohm per square.

Abstract: A method for producing of a polybutylene terephthalate by reacting a dicarboxylic acid component containing terephthalic acid as a main constituent directly with a glycol component containing 1,4-butanediol as a main constituent to form an esterification reaction product and subjecting the esterification reaction product to a polycondensation reaction, characterized in that 0.4 to 1.3 mole of 1,4-butanediol per mole of terephthalic acid is added in the presence of an esterification catalyst which is at least one member selected from the group consisting of titanium compounds and tin compounds, to start said esterification reaction and thereafter a required amount of 1,4-butanediol is supplied additionally to complete the esterification reaction.

Abstract: Immunochemicals having an amino group are immobilized by covalent bonding on fine particles having an average diameter of 0.03 to 10 .mu.m, the fine particles comprising a polymer having the repeating unit of glycidyl acrylate or glycidyl methacrylate and the fine particles not having on the surface thereof a hydrophobic component other than the above unit, whereby there are obtained immunoparticles effective as a diagnostic reagent for immunological tests for detecting or measuring a component in human or animal body fluids or for labeling cells.

Abstract: A photosensitive resin composition comprising components A, B and C described below is provided. The composition of the present invention is quite effectively usable for the preparation of photosensitive resin printing plates having excellent water developability, image reproducibility and printability. The composition comprises:A. 100 parts by weight of a completely or partially saponified polyvinyl acetate having a degree of saponification of 50 to 100 mole %,B. 20 to 300 parts by weight of a photopolymerizable monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated bond in the molecule, andC. 1 to 50 parts by weight of a polymer obtained by homopolymerizing a polymerizable unsaturated monomer having the following groups (1) and (2) in the molecule or copolymerizing the same with another unsaturated monomer: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represent H or CH.sub.3 and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent each an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Provided is a membrane for liquid separation which comprises mainly poly(substituted acetylene) having a repeating unit represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite is obtained by stirring under heating an aqueous reaction mixture containing a silica source, an alumina source, an alkali source and an organic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: The contact of an image-bearing film to the surface of a photosensitive polyamide printing plate is improved by forming an anti-stickiness layer on the photosensitive polyamide layer, the anti-stickiness layer comprising a polymer which is soluble or dispersible in a developer for the photosensitive polyamide, and having a thickness of 0.2 to 20.mu. and having a matted surface.

Abstract: A dry planographic plate has an image area and a non-image area in the shape of an image. The non-image area is constituted by a silicone rubber layer. The surface of the plate is coated with a thin film containing an organic polymer.

Abstract: A moisture-permeable waterproof coated fabric having a microporous polyurethane layer is obtained by the so-called wet coagulation method using as a coated solution a polar organic solvent solution containing 8 to 25% by weight of a polyurethane elastomer, 0.1 to 10% by weight of a water repellent agent, 0.2 to 3% by weight of polyisocyanate and 1 to 8% by weight of a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: Carbon fiber superior in processability and in physical properties as a composite is obtained by treating carbon fiber with an epoxy resin composition incorporating a polyalkylene ether glycol derivative represented by the following general formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is alkylene of C.sub.1 to C.sub.30, R.sub.2 is alkyl of C.sub.1 to C.sub.30, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.5 is glycidyl, X is ether linkage (--O--) or ester linkage ##STR2## m and n are integers of 1 to 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flame-retardant polyolefin foam comprising a polyolefinic thermoplastic resin consisting mainly of a homopolymer of .alpha.-olefin or copolymer of .alpha.-olefins having 2 to 10 carbon atoms; 2 to 10 percent by weight as bromine content, based on the weight of the foam, of a bisphenol A-based brominated epoxy resin or a crosslinked product thereof; and 0 to 25 percent by weight, based on the weight of the foam, of an inorganic filler. The foam of the present invention has superior flame retardancy and thermoformability in addition to the superior heat insulating property and shock absorbing property of the polyolefin foam, and because of these superior characteristics it is useful as an automotive interior material, etc.

Abstract: Pressure swing selective adsorption-desorption process for separating at least one gaseous component from a gas mixture. In the adsorption step, a starting gas mixture is introduced at a pressure lower than that of a purge gas and, after completion of the adsorption step, at least a portion of the effluent gas from an adsorption column under execution of a purge is introduced into the adsorption column which has just completed the adsorption step and is about to enter upon the purge step, thereby pressurizing the latter adsorption column.

Abstract: A crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite is obtained by stirring under heating an aqueous reaction mixture containing a silica source, an alumina source, an alkali source and an organic carboxylic acid not containing an aromatic ring preferably having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 carboxyl groups.