Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an agent for sedating the response of skin to external stimulation. The aforementioned object was achieved by finding a component that promotes CD39 gene expression in Langerhans cells. More specifically, the present invention is based on the finding that the combination of carboxymethyl-beta glucan or a salt thereof polyoxyethylene (POE)/polyoxypropylene (POP) random copolymer dimethyl ether and rosewater promotes CD39 gene expression.

Abstract: To provide a transparent to translucent cosmetic composition which is highly stable, and can impart excellent actual feelings of effectiveness in use, such as a feeling of skin penetration, a feeling of non-stickiness, and a skin-softening effect after application thereof to the skin. A transparent to translucent cosmetic composition comprising: (a) a hydrogenated phospholipid, (b) one or more selected from among branched higher fatty acids and higher alcohols, and (c) a polyalcohol that acts as a good solvent and/or a poor solvent for component (a). Preferably, component (b) is isostearic acid and/or isostearyl alcohol. Preferably, the ratio of component (a)/component (b) is from 1/0.01 to 1/0.4 (by mass).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an agent for sedating the response of skin to external stimulation. The aforementioned object was achieved by finding a component that promotes CD39 gene expression in Langerhans cells. More specifically, the present invention is based on the finding that the combination of carboxymethyl-beta glucan or a salt thereof polyoxyethylene (POE)/polyoxypropylene (POP) random copolymer dimethyl ether and rosewater promotes CD39 gene expression.

Abstract: To provide a transparent to translucent cosmetic composition which is highly stable, and can impart excellent actual feelings of effectiveness in use, such as a feeling of skin penetration, a feeling of non-stickiness, and a skin-softening effect after application thereof to the skin. A transparent to translucent cosmetic composition comprising: (a) a hydrogenated phospholipid, (b) one or more selected from among branched higher fatty acids and higher alcohols, and (c) a polyalcohol that acts as a good solvent and/or a poor solvent for component (a). Preferably, component (b) is isostearic acid and/or isostearyl alcohol. Preferably, the ratio of component (a)/component (b) is from 1/0.01 to 1/0.4 (by mass).

Abstract: One of a ribbon feed roller (32) and a pressure roller (34) for making an endless ink ribbon (30) run is displaceable relative to the other roller thereof for facilitation of replacement of the ink ribbon, and can be locked at a withdrawn position thereof. In a state where one roller is locked at the withdrawn position, mounting of the ink ribbon cassette on a printer is obstructed. Also, a running direction and an orientation of the endless ink ribbon are defined so that damage to the bonded portion of the endless ink ribbon is delayed as much as possible.

Abstract: An ink ribbon for a printer, particularly an impact type printer such as a wire dot printer or daisy wheel printer, as well as a black ink to be used for an ink ribbon for a printer.

Abstract: An ink ribbon for a printer, particularly an impact type printer such as a wire dot printer or daisy wheel printer, as well as a black ink to be used for an ink ribbon for a printer.

Abstract: An ink ribbon for a printer, particularly an impact type printer such as a wire dot printer or daisy wheel printer, as well as a black ink to be used for an ink ribbon for a printer.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate scrap is depolymerized to bis-hydroxyethyl terephthalate and/or its oligomer (BHT) by supplying the scrap, together with ethylene glycol, to a reactor containing molten BHT under the following conditions(a) the molten BHT has a glycol to acid component equivalent ratio of 1.3 to 2.0(b) the ratio by weight of the acid component of the molten BHT to that of the polyester scrap is 1/4 to 2/1(c) the ratio of polyester scrap to ethylene glycol is such as to have a glycol to acid component equivalent ratio between the limits of 1.3 to 2.0.The depolymerization is performed at 215.degree. to 250.degree. C. with agitation of the reactants, after which a part of the product in the reactor be removed to a polymerizing reactor.