Abstract: The invention relates to a composition suitable for the treatment of acne. The composition of the present invention comprises as active ingredient an extract of a plant, more particularly the extract of the rhizoma of wheat grass (Graminis rhizoma) optionally in admixture with the extract of other plants and antibacterial agents.The cosmetical compositions of the present invention quickly make oily greasy acne skin relatively symptom-free, while iritating, allergic or light sensitizing side-effects are not observed.

Abstract: Thermal shock resistant silicone coating formulations are disclosed to contain polydiorganosiloxane fluid, silicone resin and mica.

Abstract: A novel composition useful for treating nails is disclosed. The composition is prepared by mixing commercially available top coat nail polish, acrylic nail powder, acrylic nail primer and an adhesive in desired amounts. The resultant composition reduces the drying time of nail polish from three to five minutes and provides a superior gloss. The product can be used on either natural or acrylic nails.

Abstract: A permanent waving composition which imparts to the hair a substantially increased curl retention, as well as substantially improved hair manageability and improved hair feel and appearance, is attained by combining strong hydrogen bonding amino acids with a water soluble or emulsifiable silicone-based compound as additives to the basic permanent wave ingredients. By employing these two additives, a synergistic effect is achieved, with the resulting permanently waved head of hair possessing substantially increased curl retention, ease of manageability, and substantially improved feel and appearance. Preferably, the strong hydrogen bonding amino acids are formed from hydrolyzed silk protein.

Abstract: Flexible, long-wearing, water-resistant lip-films are formed from water-based compositions comprising water; an alkali-dispersible or alkali soluble, water-insoluble thermoplastic film forming resin; a volatile base; and a water-insoluble plasticizer.

Abstract: Hair and skin treating compositions containing hydrolyzed proteins having an average molecular weight in the range of from 500 to 2,000 are enhanced with an approximately equimolar quantity of amino acid derived zwitterion having a molecular weight less than 200, such as taurine. Preferably the taurine is present in such a composition in the range of from 1 to 5% by weight, and the composition has a pH in the range of from 3 to 10, the most preferably from 3 to 7.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a carbon product comprising at least two carbonaceous materials and one flexible graphite sheet interposed between said two carbonaceous materials, said two carbonaceous materials and said flexible graphite sheet having been joined together and integrated by calcination in an inert atmosphere as one carbon body, and the joining surface of at least one of said carbonaceous materials comprising both joining parts and non-joining parts which have an optional shape and are uniformly arranged on the joining surface, said carbon product as the electrode substrate of fuel cells, and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A cosmetic agent serves to form film being durable to various effects and comprises a copolymer of a fluoroalkyl (meth)acrylate and a long chain, linear alkyl (meth)acrylate. It may further comprise a volatile oil and solid fat(s).

Abstract: An aqueous solution of precursors for biologically active glass, support particles coated with the solution, support particles coated with the glass, spheroidal particles of biologically active glass, processes for making the solution, coating the support, and for making the coated support and the spheroidal glass particles. The materials that comprise the biologically active glass are useful in prosthetic devices and implants for the human body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite film comprising a plastic film and a protective layer which is formed on at least one surface of the film, wherein the protective layer is made of a mixture comprising (a) an inorganic swellable silicate having a layered structure and (b) a compound containing a silanol group at a weight ratio of (a) to (b) of between 1:1000 and 2:1 and an antistatic composite film comprising a plastic film and a coating layer which is formed on at least one surface of the film, wherein said coating layer is made of a mixture comprising (a) a swellable inorganic silicate having a layered structure and containing at least one ion selected from among aliphatic ammonium ions having at most 6 carbon atoms, sodium ion, silver ion and lithium ion as an interlayer ion and (b) at least one member selected from among water-soluble compounds and water-dispersible resins at a weight ratio of (a) to (b) of between 1:1000 and 2:1.

Abstract: An insulated substrate having high thermal conductivity comprising a substrate having a thermal conductivity of not less than 50 W/m.k., and an insulating layer having high thermal conductivity coated on the substrate; and a method of producing the insulated substrate characterized in that an insulating layer is formed on a substrate by applying DC voltage and RF power to the substrate and providing a magnetic field parallel to the surface of the substrate.The insulated substrate has good heat conductivity, thermal resistance and smooth surface, whereby exfoliation can be prevented.

Abstract: A heat generating resistor having a functional thin film comprising an amorphous material containing halogen atoms and hydrogen atoms non-uniformly distributed in a matrix of carbon atoms formed on a substrate. Optionally, the thin film also contains silicon and/or germanium, and a substance for controlling the electroconductivity of the thin film. The optional ingredients are also non-uniformly distributed within the thin film.

Abstract: A coating useful for a solar cell is formed by concurrent deposition of two materials, such as silicon dioxide and magnesium fluoride, on a substrate within a single vacuum chamber. The deposition is monitored to enable control of the ratio of the materials and the thickness of the coating. An alternative embodiment of a coating employs alternating layers of different materials which form pairs or periods, each having a very small optical thickness. By virtue of the coatings, emissivity is enhanced by suppression of the reststrahlen reflectance and solar absorption is reduced by external reflection of the ultraviolet portion of the solar spectrum.

Abstract: Hydrogenated boron-silicon alloy films having unexpected properties permitting in one embodiment the bonding together of metal and ceramic substrates by coating the surfaces to be bonded with the film mating the surfaces and heat treating the mated surfaces to expell hydrogen therefrom and to react to resulting boron-silicon alloy film with the substrates to form a liquid reaction product which forms a surface bond with the substrates or is at least partially absorbed in the substrates. In another embodiment, at least one surface of an intermetallic compound formed from elements selected from groups III and V of the periodic table is sealed against structural degradation by forming on the surface a solid boron-silicon-hydrogen alloy film. In still another embodimemt, metal amd organic resin substrates are protected against attack by water vapor, dissociated oxygen and molecular oxygen by forming a solid boron-silicon-hydrogen alloy film on the substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coated article having a substrate with an adherent, abrasion resistant carbon coating. In a preferred examplification the coating is substantially transparent to visible light and partially absorbing to ultraviolet light. The coating has a relatively disordered portion at the substrate-coating interface and a relatively ordered portion remote from the substrate-coating interface. The coating is a microwave deposited coating with deposition initially at a low microwave energy, and thereafter at a high microwave energy.

Abstract: Pearlescent hair conditioning composition based on a quaternary compound and a fatty alcohol, consisting of (A) 0.2 to 10 percent by weight coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide, (B) 0.4 to 10 percent by weight of a straight-chain fatty alcohol with m carbon atoms (m=14 to 18), (C) 0.1 to 4 percent by weight of a quaternary compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 =C.sub.n -alkyl (n=12-22), coconut amidoethyl, coconut amidopropyl, R'--Y (R'--C.sub.n -alkyl, Y=--O--C(O)--CH.sub.2 - or --C(O)--O--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --) R.sub.2 =CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, R.sub.3 =CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH, benzyl or acetamidyl, X.sup..crclbar. =C1.sup.-, Br.sup.-, CH.sub.3 SO.sub.4 --, 1/2SO.sub.4 2--, lactate.sup.- or acetate.sup.-, (D) 70 to 99.3 percent by weight water and (E) 0 to 24 percent by weight conventional cosmetic added substances, wherein m+n.gtoreq.29, A/B is 0.1 to 3, C/A+B=0.05 to 0.5, and the proportion by weight of the added substances is not greater than the sum of A+B+C.

Abstract: Two:One layered silicate flocs with homogeneously intermixed polymers and a method for the compositions's preparation is described. Preferred embodiment include co-flocculated homogeneously intermixed polymer and 2:1 layered silicate. The materials are prepared by contacting a co-dispersion of polymer and silicate with a cationic flocculant.

Abstract: Treatment and prevention of pseudofolliculitis barbae ("razor bumps") is effected by topical application to beard areas of an alpha-hydroxy acid or derivative thereof, most preferably glycolic acid or glycolic acid derivatives, and most preferably as a component of a cosmetically acceptable lotion, cream, ointment, soap, shaving foam, stick, gel or solution.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a glass-like carbon material which may be bonded to other materials, the carbon material having a high thermal expansion coefficient and being highly applicable for use as a slider part for a recording medium.

Abstract: A protective layer for carbonaceous materials, especially graphite electrodes, applied by plasma-coating method comprised of 65-98 .sup.w /o of metal aluminum, 1-20 .sup.w /o of combined metal silicon with silica (SiO.sub.l) and up to 15 .sup.w /o of oxygenous compounds of aluminum. The resistivity of the layer is 0.07.10.sup.-6 ohm.m up to 0.3.10.sup.-6 ohm.m at 20.degree. C. and 0.12.10.sup.-6 ohm.m up to 0.7.10.sup.-6 ohm.m at 400.degree. C.The method of producing the protective layer comprises the following steps of directing a plasma flame of a water stabilized plasma burner toward the carbonaceous material, and feeding into a plasma flame a particulate composition comprising between about 85 .sup.w /o to about 99 .sup.w /o of metallic aluminum having a particle size of between about 0.09 to about 0.180 mm and between about 1 to about 15 .sup.w /o of silicon having a particle size of between about 0.07 to about 0.165 mm.