Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide, regarding a composition containing a nanodisc composed of a silicone-based surfactant, a nanodisc-containing composition having an improved stability of an emulsion composition. For achieving the object, provided is an oil-in-water emulsion composition containing (A) an aqueous phase, (B) an oil phase, and (C) polyoxyalkylene-modified silicone. When the oil-in-water emulsion composition contains 1 to 35% by mass in total of ethyl alcohol and dipropylene glycol in (A) the aqueous phase, 1 to 50% by mass of (B) the oil phase, and 0.2 to 5% by mass of (C) based on the whole composition, a nanodisc is formed and the emulsion state is stable.

Abstract: A W/O/W emulsion composition comprising a large amount of silicone oil and having a high viscosity and a high stability is provided. The W/O/W emulsion composition comprises: an inner aqueous phase; an oil phase in which the inner aqueous phase is dispersed; and an outer aqueous phase in which the oil phase is dispersed, wherein the inner aqueous phase comprises an osmotic pressure regulator that prepares the inner aqueous phase to have a higher osmotic pressure than the outer aqueous phase, the oil phase comprises a silicone oil that is 0.5 times by mass or greater of the total oil phase, and a silicone-based surfactant having a silicone skeleton as a main skeleton and a hydrophilic group in a side chain, and the outer aqueous phase comprises a polyol and an alkyl-modified carboxyvinyl polymer.

Abstract: An oil in water emulsion cosmetic composition for skin, in which vitamin A and its derivatives are stably incorporated and which has superior feeling in use (skin familiarity or feeling of skin absorption, feeling of efficacy after application) and base composition stability (emulsion stability) with the passage of time. The oil in water emulsion cosmetic composition for skin comprises, relative to the total amount of the cosmetic composition, (a) from 0.01 to 4% by mass of vitamin A and its derivative, (b) from 0.6 to 4% by mass of a nonionic surfactant comprising three of (b-1) sorbitan tristearate, (b-2) polyethylene glycol stearate with from 20 to 120 mols of polyethylene glycol added thereto, (b-3) glyceryl stearate having an HLB of from 5 to 8, and (c) from 1 to 10% by mass of a higher alcohol having from 14 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein the blend ratio (by mass) of component (b-1) to component (b) is from 0.1 to 0.8.

Abstract: The present invention is an oil-in-water emulsion composition containing a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant or hydrophilic anionic surfactant, a higher aliphatic alcohol, water, and an oil ingredient which meets specific conditions. This is an oil-in-water emulsion composition with good high temperature stability and usability, and can be used as a cream-like endermic liniment such as a cosmetic.

Abstract: An oil in water emulsion cosmetic composition for skin, in which vitamin A and its derivatives are stably incorporated and which has superior feeling in use (skin familiarity or feeling of skin absorption, feeling of efficacy after application) and base composition stability (emulsion stability) with the passage of time. The oil in water emulsion cosmetic composition for skin comprises, relative to the total amount of the cosmetic composition, (a) from 0.01 to 4% by mass of vitamin A and its derivative, (b) from 0.6 to 4% by mass of a nonionic surfactant comprising three of (b-1) sorbitan tristearate, (b-2) polyethylene glycol stearate with from 20 to 120 mols of polyethylene glycol added thereto, (b-3) glyceryl stearate having an HLB of from 5 to 8, and (c) from 1 to 10% by mass of a higher alcohol having from 14 to 24 carbon atoms, wherein the blend ratio (by mass) of component (b-1) to component (b) is from 0.1 to 0.8.

Abstract: The cosmetic of the present invention is a cosmetic that alleviates skin irritation by blending in polypropylene glycol, a specific polar oil, or polybutylene glycol, as well as an ultraviolet absorbent. The present invention also relates to an agent and a method for alleviating irritation by lipophilic drugs. Since the present invention alleviates skin irritation due to ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs in cosmetics, any amount of ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs can be blended in cosmetics, and therefore cosmetics that can fully manifest their effects can be provided. Also, it is possible to prepare a safe sunblock cosmetic with superior ultraviolet protection effects because the ultraviolet absorbent is not absorbed through skin.

Abstract: The present invention is an oil-in-water emulsion composition containing a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant or hydrophilic anionic surfactant, a higher aliphatic alcohol, water, and an oil ingredient which meets specific conditions. This is an oil-in-water emulsion composition with good high temperature stability and usability, and can be used as a cream-like endermic liniment such as a cosmetic.

Abstract: The cosmetic of the present invention is a cosmetic that alleviates skin irritation by blending in polypropylene glycol, a specific polar oil, or polybutylene glycol, as well as an ultraviolet absorbent. The present invention also relates to an agent and a method for alleviating irritation by lipophilic drugs. Since the present invention alleviates skin irritation due to ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs in cosmetics, any amount of ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs can be blended in cosmetics, and therefore cosmetics that can fully manifest their effects can be provided. Also, it is possible to prepare a safe sunblock cosmetic with superior ultraviolet protection effects because the ultraviolet absorbent is not absorbed through skin.

Abstract: The cosmetic of the present invention is a cosmetic that alleviates skin irritation by blending in polypropylene glycol, a specific polar oil, or polybutylene glycol, as well as an ultraviolet absorbent. The present invention also relates to an agent and a method for alleviating irritation by lipophilic drugs. Since the present invention alleviates skin irritation due to ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs in cosmetics, any amount of ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs can be blended in cosmetics, and therefore cosmetics that can fully manifest their effects can be provided. Also, it is possible to prepare a safe sunblock cosmetic with superior ultraviolet protection effects because the ultraviolet absorbent is not absorbed through skin.

Abstract: A hair dye composition comprising a component (A), which is a specified long-chain acyl sulfonic acid salt anionic surfactant, in an amount of 0.1 to 10.0 wt. %; a component (B), which is an aliphatic alcohol, in an amount of 0.25 to 25.0 wt. %; and a component (C), which is an acid dye and/or a natural dyestuff. The hair dye composition is stable even in a strongly acidic region (pH 1.5 to 4.5) where it exerts a dyeing effect. It has an appropriate viscosity and provides excellent sensation upon use. Furthermore, the composition can be easily rinsed off after use thereof.

Abstract: A hair dye composition comprising a component (A), which is a specified long-chain acyl sulfonic acid salt anionic surfactant, in an amount of 0.1 to 10.0 wt. %; a component (B), which is an aliphatic alcohol, in an amount of 0.25 to 25.0 wt. %; and a component (C), which is an acid dye and/or a natural dyestuff. The hair dye composition is stable even in a strongly acidic region (pH 1.5 to 4.5) where it exerts a dyeing effect. It has an appropriate viscosity and provides excellent sensation upon use. Furthermore, the composition can be easily rinsed off after use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is an oil-in-water emulsioncomposition containing a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant or hydrophilic anionic surfactant, a higher aliphatic alcohol, water, and an oil ingredient which meets specific conditions. This is an oil-in-water emulsion composition with good high temperature stability and usability, and can be used as a cream-like endermic liniment such as a cosmetic.

Abstract: The cosmetic of the present invention is a cosmetic that alleviates skin irritation by blending in polypropylene glycol, a specific polar oil, or polybutylene glycol, as well as an ultraviolet absorbent. The present invention also relates to an agent and a method for alleviating irritation by lipophilic drugs. Since the present invention alleviates skin irritation due to ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs in cosmetics, any amount of ultraviolet absorbents and lipophilic drugs can be blended in cosmetics, and therefore cosmetics that can fully manifest their effects can be provided. Also, it is possible to prepare a safe sunblock cosmetic with superior ultraviolet protection effects because the ultraviolet absorbent is not absorbed through skin.

Abstract: Ultraviolet absorbents and photostabilizers have an excellent absorption ability in a wide range of ultraviolet rays, and also have high stability and high safety. The ultraviolet absorbent and photostabilizer include a pyridazine derivative of the formula (1): or salts thereof. Also, described are methods for manufacturing said pyridazine derivative and/or this salts thereof comprising the process of reacting at least 10 wt % of 4,5-dichloro-3-hydroxypyridazine or 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxypyridazine or mixtures thereof with at least 20 vol % of morpholine in reaction solution at 70° C. or higher. The ultraviolet absorbents photostabilizers include said pyridazine derivative and/or salts thereof as effective ingredient. An ultraviolet ray absorption composition and an external preparation for skin are also included.

Abstract: Ultraviolet absorbents and photostabilizers have an excellent absorption ability in a wide range of ultraviolet rays, and also have high stability and high safety. The ultraviolet absorbent and photostabilizer include a pyridazine derivative of the formula (1): or salts thereof. Also, described are methods for manufacturing said pyridazine derivative and/or this salts thereof comprising the process of reacting at least 10 wt % of 4,5-dichloro-3-hydroxypyridazine or 4,5-dibromo-3-hydroxypyridazine or mixtures thereof with at least 20 vol % of morpholine in reaction solution at 70° C. or higher. The ultraviolet absorbents photostabilizers include said pyridazine derivative and/or salts thereof as effective ingredient. An ultraviolet ray absorption composition and an external preparation for skin are also included.

Abstract: Ultraviolet absorbents and photostabilizers have an excellent absorption ability in a wide range of ultraviolet rays, and also have high stability and high safety.

Abstract: An oil-in-water emulsion composition containing a vitamin A fatty acid ester, which further contains means for preventing oxidation of the vitamin A fatty acid ester and means for preventing hydrolysis of the vitamin A fatty acid ester. The vitamin A fatty acid ester is stabilized in the composition. The composition is particularly suitable for purposes of external-use.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide the external preparation for skin sufficiently exhibits a moisturizing function and skin improvement function of a specific quaternary ammonium salt.Therefore, the external preparation for skin in accordance with the present invention comprising a quaternary ammonium salt which is shown in following constitutional formula (I), has an enhancer of moisturizing effect and skin roughness improvement effect of a quaternary ammonium salt selected from the group of vitamin E types, vitamin A derivatives, and alkyl denatured carboxyvinyl polymer. ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 show alkyl groups having a carbon number from 1 to 6. A sum total of the carbon number of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and n is 8 or less. Each carbon number of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 can be same or different).

Abstract: A thin film resistor for a strain gauge prepared by physical or chemical vapor deposition. The resistor contains 60 to 98 atomic % of chromium, 2 to 30 atomic % of oxygen, and 0 to 10 atomic % of a metal or semiconductor. These constituents are uniformly distributed. The thickness of the film is between 0.01 and 10 .mu.m. The metal is at least one of Al, Ti, Ta, Zr and In, and the semiconductor is at least one of silicon, germanium and boron. The thin film resistor has excellent resistance-strain characteristics and resistance-temperature characteristics, as well as high sensitivity and mechanical strength.

Abstract: A 1-bit microcomputer driven by a clock signal has first and second output ports. The signals from these output ports control first and second transistors whose output signals are supplied to step-up transformers. The output signals from these transformers drive the sounding devices constructed of piezoelectric elements to produce a chord sound. The memory of the microcomputer stores a program by which first and second square-wave pulse-train signals formed of a combination of a plurality of square wave pulses and in which each unit pulse train has a mutually different basic frequency are output from the first and second output ports.