Abstract: By administering a liposome formulation in which an antibacterial agent is bound to a liposome, in particular, a lipid-soluble side chain of the antibacterial agent is bound to a lipid of the liposome, and the antibacterial agent extends outward from a surface of the liposome, it is possible to provide a liposome formulation in which blood retention of an active ingredient is increased, an amount of the active ingredient taken by a reticuloendothelial system such as a liver is reduced, an amount of the active ingredient transferred into a kidney is reduced, and antibacterial activity can also be increased with little resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous emulsion including an ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit-containing polymer as a dispersoid and a polyvinyl alcohol as a dispersant. The content of a free polyvinyl alcohol in the aqueous emulsion is 0.2 to 20 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit-containing polymer. The free polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of saponification of 80.0 to 99.5 mol % and a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 200 to 5000, and the free polyvinyl alcohol has a symmetry factor (W0.05h/2f) that satisfies the following expression (1) as determined by gradient high-performance liquid chromatography for reversed-phase separation using a water-acetone eluent according to JIS K 0124 (2011). 0.85?W0.05h/2f?1.30??(1) (The definitions of the symbols are omitted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous emulsion including an ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit-containing polymer as a dispersoid and a polyvinyl alcohol as a dispersant. The content of a free polyvinyl alcohol in the aqueous emulsion is 0.2 to 20 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass of the ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit-containing polymer. The free polyvinyl alcohol has a degree of saponification of 80.0 to 99.5 mol % and a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 200 to 5000, and the free polyvinyl alcohol has a symmetry factor (W0.05h/2f) that satisfies the following expression (1) as determined by gradient high-performance liquid chromatography for reversed-phase separation using a water-acetone eluent according to JIS K 0124 (2011). 0.85?W0.05h/2f?1.30??(1) (The definitions of the symbols are omitted.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a PVA having highly harmonized adequate water solubility, thickening property and coating film strength, and having superior storage stability in terms of the viscosity in an aqueous solution. A vinyl alcohol polymer having a ratio (Mw (A)/Mn (A)) of the weight average molecular weight (Mw (A)) to the number average molecular weight (Mn (A)) of 3 or greater and 8 or less, and being capable of giving a vinyl alcohol polymer having a ratio (Mw/Mn) of a weight average molecular weight (Mw) to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 2 or greater and less than 3 when treated at 40° C. for 1 hour in a sodium hydroxide solution.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention is a PVA having highly harmonized adequate water solubility, thickening property and coating film strength, and having superior storage stability in terms of the viscosity in an aqueous solution. A vinyl alcohol polymer having a ratio (Mw (A)/Mn (A)) of the weight average molecular weight (Mw (A)) to the number average molecular weight (Mn (A)) of 3 or greater and 8 or less, and being capable of giving a vinyl alcohol polymer having a ratio (Mw/Mn) of a weight average molecular weight (Mw) to a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 2 or greater and less than 3 when treated at 40 ° C. for 1 hour in a sodium hydroxide solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a halogen-containing resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a halogen-containing resin; 0.01 to 2.5 parts by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol having a saponification degree of from 60 to 99.9 mol % and a viscosity-average polymerization degree of from 100 to 1,000; 0.01 to 2.5 parts by weight of a polyol having a molecular weight of 2,000 or less and a hydroxyl content of 10% by weight or more; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a zinc compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for improving taste of tea drinks, comprising at least one glyceroglycolipid, preferably monogalactosyl diacylglycerol or digalactosyl diacylglycerol, as an active ingredient. The agent of the present invention is for use to enhance kokumi, to mask astringent taste, and to prevent precipitates. The agent of the present invention is effective especially in improving tea drinks containing ground tea leaves. The present invention also provides a method for producing tea drinks containing ground tea leaves and at least 1.0 ?g/ml of glyceroglycolipids and having an absorbency of 0.25 or below at 680 nm, and tea drinks containing glyceroglycolipid, which method comprises grinding tea leaves into an average particle size of 1-100 ?m (preferably 1-50 ?m, more preferably 1-20 ?m), and mixing the resulting ground tea leaves with neutral (pH 5-7, preferably 5.5-7, especially preferably 6-7) water to elute the glyceroglycolipids into the water.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for improving taste of tea drinks, comprising at least one glyceroglycolipid, preferably monogalactosyl diacylglycerol or digalactosyl diacylglycerol, as an active ingredient. The agent of the present invention is for use to enhance kokumi, to mask astringent taste, and to prevent precipitates. The agent of the present invention is effective especially in improving tea drinks containing ground tea leaves. The present invention also provides a method for producing tea drinks containing ground tea leaves and at least 1.0 ?g/ml of glyceroglycolipids and having an absorbency of 0.25 or below at 680 nm, and tea drinks containing glyceroglycolipid, which method comprises grinding tea leaves into an average particle size of 1-100 ?m (preferably 1-50 ?m, more preferably 1-20 ?m), and mixing the resulting ground tea leaves with neutral (pH 5-7, preferably 5.5-7, especially preferably 6-7) water to elute the glyceroglycolipids into the water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a halogen-containing resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a halogen-containing resin; 0.01 to 2.5 parts by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol having a saponification degree of from 60 to 99.9 mol % and a viscosity-average polymerization degree of from 100 to 1,000; 0.01 to 2.5 parts by weight of a polyol having a molecular weight of 2,000 or less and a hydroxyl content of 10% by weight or more; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a zinc compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for producing a tea wherein water-insoluble components of tea leaves have been made soluble in water and the natural umami components inherent to tea leaves have been increased. It also provides a technique for manufacturing a tea-based alcoholic drink which has “tea leaf-origin aroma”, “umami and body” and “mild alcoholic aftertaste” in a good balance. Tea leaves are processed with an extruder at a temperature of 80 to 150° C. and under a pressure of 0.2 to 30 MPa for 5 to 600 sec while supplying 1 to 100 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the tea leaves, of water or an aqueous sugar solution, Thus, a processed tea leaf product is stably produced while avoiding blowout from the outlet. A tea extracted from this processed tea leaf product shows a significantly improved taste.

Abstract: Provided is a packaged tea beverage containing amino acids at high concentrations, wherein heat-deterioration odor generated by heat sterilization has been reduced. The contents of amino acids, caffeine and furaneol in the tea beverage are adjusted to at least 40 ppm, at least 150 ppm, and at least 50 ppb, respectively. The catechins content is preferably adjusted to not more than 600 ppm.

Abstract: Provided are a thermal stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride, comprising a mixed powder (P) containing a vinyl alcohol-based polymer (A) having an average degree of saponification from 30 to 99.9 mol % and having a viscosity average degree of polymerization of 1000 or less, and a zinc compound (B), wherein a weight ratio A/B of (A) and (B) falls within a range from 1/10 to 10/1, and the mixed powder (P) has 80 weight % or more of particles passing through a screen with 75 ?m openings, and a polyvinyl chloride resin composition, comprising: from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of the thermal stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride based on 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl chloride resin. Such polyvinyl chloride resin composition is excellent in the thermal stability while being molded and allows obtaining a less colored molded article.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for improving taste of tea drinks, comprising at least one glyceroglycolipid, preferably monogalactosyl diacylglycerol or digalactosyl diacylglycerol, as an active ingredient. The agent of the present invention is for use to enhance kokumi, to mask astringent taste, and to prevent precipitates. The agent of the present invention is effective especially in improving tea drinks containing ground tea leaves. The present invention also provides a method for producing tea drinks containing ground tea leaves and at least 1.0 ?g/ml of glyceroglycolipids and having an absorbency of 0.25 or below at 680 nm, and tea drinks containing glyceroglycolipid, which method comprises grinding tea leaves into an average particle size of 1-100 ?m (preferably 1-50 ?m, more preferably 1-20 ?m), and mixing the resulting ground tea leaves with neutral (pH 5-7, preferably 5.5-7, especially preferably 6-7) water to elute the glyceroglycolipids into the water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a starch-containing tea beverage. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cereal tea beverage containing starch at a content of 0.009% by weight or more, which has an appropriate roasted aroma and mildness peculiar to cereal tea, relieves the pasty texture originating from the starch, and thereby has an improved taste and flavor, as a result of addition of ultrafine ground tea leaves having an average particle size of 1 ?m or less. The present invention also relates to a process for producing such a cereal tea beverage, and a method for improving the taste and flavor of such a cereal tea beverage.

Abstract: A tea extract and a method of making the tea extract are provided which tea extract contains high concentration of flavor/mellow taste components with reduced amounts of bitter/astringent components. Also a bottled tea beverage is provided which beverage exhibits profound flavor with reduced astringent taste. Enzyme extraction of tea leaves after catechins are removed from the tea leaves enables a tea extract to contain high concentration of flavor/mellow taste components with reduced amounts of bitter/astringent components.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous liquid dispersion having excellent water resistance and shelf viscosity stability, wherein (A) polymer particles mainly composed of at least one monomer unit selected from ethylenically unsaturated monomers and diene unsaturated monomers while containing 0.1-10% by weight of at least one crosslinkable unsaturated monomer unit selected from carboxyl group-containing unsaturated monomers, N-methylol (meth)acrylamide, N-butoxymethyl (meth)acrylamide, diacetone acrylamide and acetoacetoxyethyl (meth)acrylate; (B) a vinyl alcohol polymer containing 1-10% by mole of an ethylene unit and (C) a carboxyl group-containing vinyl alcohol polymer, or (E) a vinyl alcohol copolymer containing 1-10% by mole of an ethylene unit and 0.1-10% by mole of a carboxyl group-containing monomer unit; and (D) a crosslinking agent are contained at a certain solid content weight ratio. Also provided are a method for producing such an aqueous liquid dispersion, a composition, an adhesive and a coating material.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an aqueous emulsion which is excellent in mechanical stability and pigment compatibility and further is excellent in film transparency and solvent resistance, and a coating by the use thereof. [Solution Means] The object is achieved by the aqueous emulsion including a polymer having at least one monomer unit selected from the group consisting of a (meth)acrylate ester monomer unit, a styrene monomer unit and a diene monomer unit as a dispersoid, further including a vinyl alcohol polymer (A) having 1.9 mol % or more 1,2-glycol bond and a saponification degree of 70 mol % or more and a surfactant (B) as dispersants, wherein a weight ratio of (A)/(B) is 50/50 to 95/5 and an average particle diameter of dispersed particles is 0.5 ?m or less, and the coating by the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique for producing a tea wherein water-insoluble components of tea leaves have been made soluble in water and the natural umami components inherent to tea leaves have been increased. It also provides a technique for manufacturing a tea-based alcoholic drink which has “tea leaf-origin aroma”, “umami and body” and “mild alcoholic aftertaste” in a good balance. Tea leaves are processed with an extruder at a temperature of 80 to 150° C. and under a pressure of 0.2 to 30 MPa for 5 to 600 sec while supplying 1 to 100 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the tea leaves, of water or an aqueous sugar solution. Thus, a processed tea leaf product is stably produced while avoiding blowout from the outlet. A tea extracted from this processed tea leaf product shows a significantly improved taste compared with one extracted from unprocessed tea leaves.

Abstract: A poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion that is free from VOC components and can form a cured article having satisfactory transparency even though being free from plasticizers is provided. The poly(vinyl acetate) emulsion is a seed polymerization product of a monomer component comprising at least vinyl acetate, the seed polymerization is carried out in an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion, in which the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion has been prepared by using a dispersing agent in an amount less than 3 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass of a dispersoid, and the dispersing agent comprises a vinyl alcohol polymer comprising 1.9 percent by mole or more of a unit represented by following Formula (1) relative to the total of vinyl alcohol units in a polymer chain after saponification to a degree of saponification of 99 percent by mole or more.