Abstract: A method for making a cellular rubber is described, in which water is added to a high water absorption resin, followed by allowing the resulting mixture to stand and form a hydrous gel. The hydrous gel, with or without a foaming agent, is added to a rubber compound and subjected to foaming under conditions sufficient for vulcanization thereby obtaining a cellular rubber having a closed cell structure. Cosmetic puffs using the cellular rubber are also described.

Abstract: An absorbent for absorbing free hemoglobin from blood is provided, which comprises a water insoluble porous carrier having phenyl and/or phenol groups on the surface of the carrier. The phenyl and/or phenol groups may be a constituent of the carrier itself, or they may be a constituent of a separate compound affixed to the carrier surface, directly or through use of a coupling agent. Also provided is a method for absorbing free hemoglobin from whole blood or separated plasma which includes contacting the whole blood or plasma with the absorbent.

Abstract: A method for decontaminating blood uses an adsorber prepared by forming a porous membrane containing an adsorbent in the form of powder or fine particles on a support is suitable for removing harmful soluble substances contained in blood. The adsorber has a high rate of adsorbtion, and does not readily shed the fine particles of the adsorbent material. In order to attain these features, it is necessary to set the thickness of the porous membrane within a specified range.