Abstract: The present invention provides a microstructured cosmetic composition comprising:A) a cosmetically acceptable oil phase which is dispersed in;B) an aqueous phase comprising 0.05 to 3.0, preferably 0.2 to 1.0% by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a .beta.-1,3-glucan having a mean molecular weight within the range of from 1.times.10.sup.6 to 12.times.10.sup.6, preferably from 2.times.10.sup.6 to 10.times.10.sup.6 ;the oil phase A) in the microstructured cosmetic composition having a mean particle size within the range of from 0.05 to 1000 microns.

Abstract: Information-carrying discs are comprised of a substrate having an information bearing layer derived from 15 to 100% by weight of at least one polyacryloyl-containing heterocyclic monomer.

Abstract: Coated formed materials of plastics or glass having improved anti-scratching and anti-fogging properties, are produced by applying to the surface of the formed material an undercoating material comprising (a) a mixture of methylolmelamine in which all or a part of the methylol groups are alkyletherified, and a polyhydric alcohol having a molecular weight of 1,500 or less which may contain an ethylene oxide or propylene oxide chain, or a pre-condensate thereof, (b) a mixture of a monomer having a unit of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.