Abstract: A cosmetic method for providing a moisturizing effect and anti-aging effect to the skin of a subject, includes applying to the skin a cosmetic composition containing a metal phthalocyanine derivative expressed by General Formula [I] below:

Abstract: A highly moisturizing cosmetic composition having firmness/elasticity-improving effect, wrinkle-improving effect, and texture-improving effect can be provided by blending a metal phthalocyanine derivative or salt thereof in a cosmetic material. For the metal phthalocyanine derivative, iron phthalocyanine tetracarboxylic acid is particularly favorable.

Abstract: An allergen decomposer which contains as an active ingredient a derivative of metal phthalocyanine represented by the following formula (I) (M is a metal selected among iron, cobalt, manganese, titanium, vanadium, nickel, copper, zinc, molybdenum, tungsten, and osmium).

Abstract: An allergen decomposer which contains as an active ingredient a derivative of metal phthalocyanine represented by the following formula (I) (M is a metal selected among iron, cobalt, manganese, titanium, vanadium, nickel, copper, zinc, molybdenum, tungsten, and osmium).

Abstract: Methods and equipment are provided for making polybichlorophenyl non-toxic. Methods include a first oxidation step, in which polybichlorophenyl is burned, and a second oxidation step, in which exhaust gas from the first oxidation step is oxidized by contact with metallic phthalocyanines or metallic phthalocyanine derivatives and with an oxygen supply compound. Equipment includes a first furnace for burning a polybichlorophenyl-containing oil with an auxiliary fuel and a second oxidation reaction unit. The second oxidation reaction unit connects to the first furnace under seal, and includes metallic phthalocyanine or metallic phthalocyanine derivative solution supply source and an oxygen supply compound supply source.

Abstract: An equipment for making PCB nontoxic comprises: a first burn furnace 10 for burning an oil containing the PCB with auxiliary fuel: a second oxidation reaction unit 12, connecting to the first burn furnace 10 under sealing, comprising a supply source of a solution of metallic phthalocyanine derivatives and a supply source of the solution of the oxygen supply compound.

Abstract: A pyridine derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined in the specification, or a salt thereof. These compounds directly or indirectly act on neuronal cells in vivo and are effective in the amelioration and curing of nerve disorders due to neuronal degeneration, such as, for example, traumatic symptoms and maladies, disorders induced by drugs such as alcohol and antineoplastic agents, inflammatory disorders, metabolic disorders observed in diabetes, and disorders due to idiopathic degeneration of peripheral nerves. These compounds are also effective for ameliorating and curing symptoms and maladies due to degeneration of central nerves, for example, Alzheimer's disease and cerebrovascular ischemia, Down's syndrome, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's chorea, diseases secondary to cerebral ischemia, cerebral infarction, intracerebral bleeding, head injuries, amnesia, and spinal neuropathy.

Abstract: A sealing device for use in a motor. The motor, which maintains a shaft: and a frame that are interconnected by a bearing, includes a magnetic-fluid-seating device and a collecting device. The magnetic-fluid-sealing device seals the bearing with a magnetic fluid to prevent particles and fluids from escaping the bearing, whereas, the collecting device collects any particles and fluids which may escape the magnetic-fluid-sealing device.

Abstract: A novel phthalocyanine compound having improved solubility and high purity and containing a polymerizable vinyl group within its molecule is provided. Intermediates to this phthalocyanine compound also have improved solubility and high purity. Further, with the novel phthalocyanine compound used as a starting monomer, a novel polymer is obtained which has a high content of (metal) phthalocyanine and is easy to control the orientation of phthalocyanine rings. The polymer having improved solubility and high purity is expected of use as functional material such as catalysts and recording material.

Abstract: Novel naphthalocyanine compounds are provided including nitro- and amino-substituted naphthalocyanine compounds, and vinyl-containing naphthalocyanine compounds. The compounds have improved solubility and high purity and are expected to find use as photo-functional materials such as dyes. Polymers are obtained using the vinyl-containing naphthalocyanine compounds. The polymers also have improved solubility, high purity, a high naphthalocyanine content and ease of control of the orientation of naphthalocyanine rings and are expected of use as various functional materials.

Abstract: Novel naphthalocyanine compounds are provided including nitro- and amino-substituted naphthalocyanine compounds, and vinyl-containing naphthalocyanine compounds. The compounds have improved solubility and high purity and are expected to find use as photo-functional materials such as dyes. Polymers are obtained using the vinyl-containing naphthalocyanine compounds- The polymers also have improved solubility, high purity, a high naphthalocyanine content and ease of control of the orientation of naphthalocyanine rings and are expected of use as various functional materials.

Abstract: A novel phthalocyanine compound having improved solubility and high purity and containing a polymerizable vinyl group within its molecule is provided. Intermediates to this phthalocyanine compound also have improved solubility and high purity. Further, with the novel phthalocyanine compound used as a starting monomer, a novel polymer is obtained which has a high content of (metal) phthalocyanine and is easy to control the orientation of phthalocyanine rings. The polymer having improved solubility and high purity is expected of use as functional material such as catalysts and recording material.

Abstract: A novel phthalocyanine compound having improved solubility and high purity and containing a polymerizable vinyl group within its molecule is provided. Intermediates to this phthalocyanine compound also have improved solubility and high purity. Further, with the novel phthalocyanine compound used as a starting monomer, a novel polymer is obtained which has a high content of (metal) phthalocyanine and is easy to control the orientation of phthalocyanine rings. The polymer having improved solubility and high purity is expected of use as functional material such as catalysts and recording material.

Abstract: A polyurethane containing a metal phthalocyanine in the main chain is a novel compound and can be divided into two groups; one of which is a linear polymer and the other of which is a cross-linked polymer. This substance is useful as a redox catalyst due to the peculiar properties of the metal phthalocyanine. The polyurethane can be prepared by reacting a metal phthalocyanine polycarboxylic acid with thionyl chloride to obtain a metal phthalocyanine polycarboxylic acid polychloride; synthesizing a metal phthalocyanine polyhydroxy ester from the metal phthalocyanine polycarboxylic acid polychloride and a diol: HO--R.sup.1 --OH through a dehydrochlorination; and then addition-condensation-polymerizing the resulting metal phthalocyanine polyhydroxy ester, a diol: HO--R.sup.2 --OH and a diisocyanate.

Abstract: A novel metalo-phthalocyanine or an alkyl ester thereof in which each of two benzene nuclei of the four benzene nuclei condensed in the phthalocyanine ring has a carboxyl or alkoxy carbonyl radical attached thereto is well compatible with an organic polymer and thus provides an electroconductive polymer composition which may be formed into films or suitable articles.