Abstract: The present invention provides a oxazole compound represented by Formula (1), or a salt thereof: wherein R1 is an aryl group which may have one or more substituents; R2 is an aryl group or a nitrogen atom-containing heterocyclic group each of which may have one or more substituents; and W is a divalent group represented by —Y1-A1- or —Y2—C(?O)— wherein Y1 is a group such as —C(?O)—, A1 is a group such as a lower alkylene group, and Y2 is a group such as a piperazinediyl group. The oxazole compound has a specific inhibitory action against phosphodiesterase 4.

Abstract: A thermoelectric power generation system 20 includes a heat exchanger 1 having double tubes which are an inner tube 1a and an outer tube 1b, and a thermoelectric power generation module 2 mounted between the inner tube and the outer tube. The thermoelectric power generation module generates thermoelectric power using a temperature difference between a medium inside the inner tube and a medium outside the outer tube, and a highly thermal conductive elastic sheet 3a, 3b is mounted between the thermoelectric power generation module and the inner tube and/or the outer tube in close contact therewith.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesive giving a laminate for packaging that favorably withstands retort processing even when the period for curing reaction (aging period) is shortened. The adhesive conysind: a partially acid-modified polyester alcohol composition (A), prepared by esterifying a part of the hydroxyl groups in a polyester alcohol composition produced by condensation of a polyvalent alcohol and a polyvalent alcohol containing at least one of a monocarboxylic acid and a monovalent alcohol, with anhydrotrimellitic acid and a anhydrotrimellitate ester at an anhydrotrimellitic acid/anhydrotrimellitate ester ratio of 10/90 to 70/30 (by mass); and a polyisocyanate (B). Also provided is a laminate for packaging of a plurality of sheet-shaped base materials bonded to each other with the adhesive.

Abstract: A meat modifying agent includes an oil-in-water emulsion containing (A) 10 to 60 parts by weight of an animal fat/oil, (B) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a starch, (C) 15 to 40 parts by weight of a saccharified starch, (D) 0.3 to 8.0 parts by weight of a non-ionic surfactant, (E) 0.41 to 7.5 parts by weight of a viscosity-increasing polysaccharide, (F) 0.02 to 0.05 parts by weight of an anti-oxidant, (G) 0.03 to 0.1 parts by weight of a metal sequestering agent, (H) 0.005 to 0.5 parts by weight of a pH adjusting agent, (I) a preservative containing 0.00001 to 0.005 parts by weight of thujaplicin, and (J) water.

Abstract: Coil-like or zigzag-like linear fastener elements formed of synthetic fiber mono-filaments are attached such that coupling heads project from a side edge of a fastener tape and at least one coupling head thereof located at a top end is moved to the inside of the fastener tape so as to substantially coincide with the side edge. Then, the fastener element is fused to the fastener tape in a state in which an inverted portion project inwardly while the coupling heads are in a non-coupling condition, so as to form a top end stop. The top end stop formed of the linear fastener element includes plasticity and provides an excellent tactile feeling without any burr on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A meat modifying agent includes an oil-in-water emulsion containing (A) 10 to 60 parts by weight of an animal fat/oil, (B) 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a starch, (C) 15 to 40 parts by weight of a saccharified starch, (D) 0.3 to 8.0 parts by weight of a non-ionic surfactant, (E) 0.41 to 7.5 parts by weight of a viscosity-increasing polysaccharide, (F) 0.02 to 0.05 parts by weight of an anti-oxidant, (G) 0.03 to 0.1 parts by weight of a metal sequestering agent, (H) 0.005 to 0.5 parts by weight of a pH adjusting agent, (I) a preservative containing 0.00001 to 0.005 parts by weight of thujaplicin, and (J) water.

Abstract: Coil-like or zigzag-like linear fastener elements formed of synthetic fiber mono-filaments are attached such that coupling heads project from a side edge of a fastener tape and at least one coupling head thereof located at a top end is moved to the inside of the fastener tape so as to substantially coincide with the side edge. Then, the fastener element is fused to the fastener tape in a state in which an inverted portion project inwardly while the coupling heads are in a non-coupling condition, so as to form a top end stop. The top end stop formed of the linear fastener element includes plasticity and provides an excellent tactile feeling without any burr on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A clear liquid detergent which contains, in water, liquid sodium silicate, an alkylethersulfate salt anionic surfactant, and a polyoxyethylene alkyl or aryl ether nonionic surfactant, and does not generate a precipitate or become cloudy due to a change in temperatures.

Abstract: A clear liquid detergent containing, in water, an alkylbenzenesulfonic anion surfactant, liquid sodium silicate, a polyoxyethylene alkyl or aryl ether nonionic surfactant and an alkylethersulfate salt anionic surfactant.