Abstract: Provided is an additive for a chemical agent, which is capable of improving the functions of various chemical agents. The additive for a chemical agent according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a polymer (I) containing 50 mol % to 100 mol % of a structural unit derived from an N-vinyl lactam-based monomer with respect to 100 mol % of structural units derived from all monomers, the additive for a chemical agent having an average particle diameter of 100 ?m or less in a state of having been dried under a reduced pressure of 0.02 MPa or less at 100° C. for 1 hour.

Abstract: A ferrite fine powder having a mean particle size of 0.1 to 30 &mgr;m and made of spherical single-crystal particles. The ferrite fine powder has superior physical properties and excellent magnetic properties desirable for use as a raw material for a dust core of coils, transformers, etc. The powder is prepared by forming a solution or suspension containing a compound or compounds of at least one of the metals forming the ferrite into fine droplets, and thermally decomposing the droplets at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides foods containing sterol fatty acid esters composition and having pleasant texture, taste and flavor, wherein free sterols are hardly crystallized during storage, and a lot of the sterol fatty acid esters composition may be incorporated in foods having a low oil and fat content. The foods contain 1% by weight or more of the sterol fatty acid esters composition with a degree of esterification of more than 90%, thereby enabling foods containing oils and fats having a good emulsifying effect to be obtained.