Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel agent for adjusting hardness of a lens of an eye which can be taken easily, conveniently, and safely for a long-term, can effectively adjust the hardness of the lens, and is capable of preventing, alleviating and improving poor focus and decreased near visual acuity, such as presbyopia, caused by aging and various diseases. The present invention solves the above object by providing an agent for adjusting hardness of a lens of an eye comprising a glycosyl hesperetin as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A process for the production of a molded article having positive temperature coefficient characteristics from a resin composition containing a crystalline resin, electrically conductive particles and an organic peroxide. A molded article having excellent PTC characteristics over that of a conventional molded article can be obtained by a process which includes mixing the crystalline resin and the electrically conductive particles to obtain a mixture; crosslinking the crystalline resin with the organic peroxide by kneading the mixture under a shear force; and simultaneously or successively molding the resultant kneaded mixture.

Abstract: A polymer composition having positive temperature coefficient characteristics is described, comprising 100 parts by weight of a mixture consisting of from 40 to 90% by weight of a crystalline polymer and from 60 to 10% by weight of an electrically conductive powder and from 10 to 300 parts by weight of a semiconductive inorganic substance. This polymer composition can withstand high voltage and when used as a heat generator, produces a uniform distribution of heat and has a long service life. Thus the polymer composition is useful for production of an overcurrent protecting element and a heat generator.