Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition characterized in that it contains (A) a polyester resin of number average molecular weight 1,000-10,000, hydroxyl value 5-200 mg KOH/g and, (B) 0.5-2.0 equivalents relative to the hydroxyl groups of the aforesaid component (A) of a compound (B) which is a blocked aliphatic isocyanate compound having reactivity with the hydroxyl groups of component (A), wherein the blocking is with methyl ethyl ketoxime and/or ?-caprolactam, (C) 0.05-5 parts by weight of a bismuth compound, per 100 parts by weight of total resin solids of component (A) and component (B), and (D) 0.5-50 parts by weight of an organosilicate represented by the following general formula (I) and/or a condensation product thereof, relative to 100 parts by weight of total resin solids of component (A) and component (B) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 in the formula each mean hydrogen atom or 1-10 carbon organic group, and can be the same or different, n is 1.

Abstract: [Purpose] To provide a thermosetting composition with which it is possible to obtain paint films which not only display stain resistance for a short period after application, but with which excellent stain resistance can also be expected for longer periods, and which comply with the paint film properties required for painted steel sheet such as water resistance and bending workability, and have high environmental protection and safety qualities. [Solution] The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition, wherein it contains, as essential components, (A) a polyester resin of number average molecular weight 1,000-10,000 and hydroxyl value 5-200 mg KOH/g and, (B) 0.5 to 2.0 equivalents, relative to the hydroxyl groups of the aforesaid component (A), of a compound (B) which is a blocked aliphatic polyisocyanate compound having reactivity to the hydroxyl groups of component (A), wherein the blocks are methyl ethyl ketone oxime and/or ?-caprolactam, (C) 0.

Abstract: To provide a chromium-free paint composition which can provide paint films which are excellent in terms of corrosion resistance on the edge surfaces, scratched surfaces and worked parts of a pre-coated steel sheet, and the paint films which can be obtained by coating this chromium-free paint composition. A chromium-free paint composition which includes paint film-forming resin (A), anti-rust pigment (B), comprising at least one type of amorphous MgO—V2O5-based compound, and crosslinking agent (C) which is characterized in that the mass content proportion of the aforementioned anti-rust pigment (B) is from 10 to 80 mass % with respect to the sum of the resin solid fraction mass of the aforementioned paint film-forming resin (A) and the aforementioned crosslinking agent (C), and the overall eluted ion content in a 10% aqueous solution of the aforementioned anti-rust pigment (B) is from 10 ppm to 100 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition characterized in that it contains (A) a polyester resin of number average molecular weight 1,000-10,000 and hydroxyl value 5-200 mg KOH/g and, (B) 0.5-2.0 equivalents relative to the hydroxyl groups of the aforesaid component (A) of a compound (B) which is a blocked aliphatic poly-isocyanate compound having reactivity with the hydroxyl groups of component (A), wherein the blocking is with methyl ethyl ketoxime and/or ?-caprolactam, (C) 0.05-5 parts by weight of a bismuth compound, per 100 parts by weight of total resin solids of component (A) and component (B), and (D) 0.5-50 parts by weight of an organosilicate represented by the following general formula (I) and/or a condensation product thereof, relative to 100 parts by weight of total resin solids of component (A) and component (B), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 in the formula each mean hydrogen atom or 1-10 carbon organic group, and can be the same or different, n is 1.

Abstract: [Purpose] To provide a thermosetting composition with which it is possible to obtain paint films which not only display stain resistance for a short period after application, but with which excellent stain resistance can also be expected for longer periods, and which comply with the paint film properties required for painted steel sheet such as water resistance and bending workability, and have high environmental protection and safety qualities. [Solution] The present invention relates to a thermosetting composition, wherein it contains, as essential components, (A) a polyester resin of number average molecular weight 1,000-10,000 and hydroxyl value 5-200 mg KOH/g and, (B) 0.5 to 2.0 equivalents, relative to the hydroxyl groups of the aforesaid component (A), of a compound (B) which is a blocked aliphatic polyisocyanate compound having reactivity to the hydroxyl groups of component (A), wherein the blocks are methyl ethyl ketone oxime and/or ?-caprolactam, (C) 0.

Abstract: A coating material composition for providing coated films is disclosed. The coating material composition contains coated film forming resin (A), crosslinking agent (B), and resin beads (C), in which compression strength of the resin beads (C) at the time of the 10% pressurized deformation of an individual resin bead by means of a micro-compression tester lies between 0.1 MPa and 20 MPa and a recovery of the resin beads (C) following 90% pressurized deformation of an individual resin bead by means of a micro-compression tester is at least 80%.

Abstract: A coating material composition for providing coated films is disclosed. The coating material composition contains coated film forming resin (A), crosslinking agent (B), and resin beads (C), in which compression strength of the resin beads (C) at the time of the 10% pressurized deformation of an individual resin bead by means of a micro-compression tester lies between 0.1 MPa and 20 MPa and a recovery of the resin beads (C) following 90% pressurized deformation of an individual resin bead by means of a micro-compression tester is at least 80%.

Abstract: To provide a chromium-free paint composition which can provide paint films which are excellent in terms of corrosion resistance on the edge surfaces, scratched surfaces and worked parts of a pre-coated steel sheet, and the paint films which can be obtained by coating this chromium-free paint composition. A chromium-free paint composition which includes paint film-forming resin (A), anti-rust pigment (B), comprising at least one type of amorphous MgO—V2O5-based compound, and crosslinking agent (C) which is characterized in that the mass content proportion of the aforementioned anti-rust pigment (B) is from 10 to 80 mass % with respect to the sum of the resin solid fraction mass of the aforementioned paint film-forming resin (A) and the aforementioned crosslinking agent (C), and the overall eluted ion content in a 10% aqueous solution of the aforementioned anti-rust pigment (B) is from 10 ppm to 100 ppm.

Abstract: The invention provides a body weight gain inhibitor, a fat amount gain inhibitor, a medicament for prevention and/or treatment of obesity, a food composition having inhibitory effect on body weight gain and a food composition having inhibitory effect on fat amount gain, each containing ?-polylysine or a salt thereof. In another aspect of the invention, the described compositions are useful for inhibiting body weight gain, inhibiting fat amount gain and preventing and/or treating obesity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant-derived carbohydrase inhibitor, wherein the inhibitor is effective for preventing or alleviating diabetes, or preventing obesity, and foods, drinks, and medicines containing the same. The present invention is accomplished by use of an ?-amylase inhibitor or an ?-glucosidase inhibitor as a carbohydrase inhibitor that is extracted from an entire or a part of fagaceous plants using water, another polar solvent, or a mixture thereof. The present invention can also be accomplished by adding the carbohydrase inhibitor to a food or medical composition as an active ingredient for delaying saccharide digestion or absorption, suppressing a rise in postprandial blood glucose levels, or preventing obesity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant-derived carbohydrase inhibitor, wherein the inhibitor is effective for preventing or alleviating diabetes, or preventing obesity, and foods, drinks, and medicines containing the same. The present invention is accomplished by use of an ?-amylase inhibitor or an ?-glucosidase inhibitor as a carbohydrase inhibitor that is extracted from astringent skins of a chestnut using ethanol or aqueous ethanol solution. The present invention can also be accomplished by adding the carbohydrase inhibitor to a food or medical composition as an active ingredient for delaying saccharide digestion or absorption, suppressing a rise in postprandial blood glucose levels or blood insulin levels, or preventing obesity.

Abstract: The invention provides a body weight gain inhibitor, a fat amount gain inhibitor, a medicament for prevention and/or treatment of obesity, a food composition having inhibitory effect on body weight gain and a food composition having inhibitory effect on fat amount gain, each containing ?-polylysine or a salt thereof. In another aspect of the invention, the described compositions are useful for inhibiting body weight gain, inhibiting fat amount gain and preventing and/or treating obesity.

Abstract: A lipolytic enzyme inhibitor is disclosed which comprises as an active ingredient at least one of a basic protein, a basic polypeptide and salt thereof. The inhibitor is useful as a dieting agent for the prevention of obesity and lipemia and as an additive for food and feed.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting enzymatic hydrolysis of lipids in a mammal concerns orally administering an effective amount of a purothionin or an .epsilon.-polylysine of the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein n is a number of from 5 to 9, to a mammal in need thereof. Alternatively, the method concerns orally administering an .epsilon.-polylysine of the formula above or a salt thereof, wherein n is a number of from 4 to 30, to a mammal suffering from lipemia or obesity. The purothionin, .epsilon.-polylysine or salt thereof is a lipolytic enzyme inhibitor, useful as a dieting agent, an agent for the prevention of obesity and lipemia, and as an additive for food and feed.