Abstract: This invention provides a baggage inspection device that can maintain or improve inspection throughput. The Baggage Inspection Device 100 according to an embodiment of this invention comprises Conveyor 20 that transports Baggage BA, Inspection Unit 10 that inspects Baggage BA, Curtain 31 that shields X-rays emitted from Inspection Unit 10, and Transportation Assist Mechanism 32 that assists transportation of Baggage BA by moving Curtain 31 that comes into contact with Baggage BA in a direction along Direction D1, i.e. the transport direction of Baggage BA.

Abstract: A saturated polyester obtained by a reaction of a polycarboxylic acid component comprising a polycarboxylic acid having 2 to 6 carbon atoms in the main chain (e.g. maleic anhydride), and a polyol component comprising a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms or its condensate is used as a cement retarder. A retardative sheet can be formed by applying or impregnating a composition comprising the retarder and a tacky adhesive to a base sheet. By forming a predetermined pattern with the use of the retarder or sheet in a form, depositing a mortar composition, washing a surface of the hardened concrete, and washing out uncured mortar, a figure or a washing finished surface is formed on a surface of a concrete product.

Abstract: A cement retarder which comprises a saturated or unsaturated polyester obtained by a reaction of a polycarboxylic acid component comprising a polycarboxylic acid having 2 to 6 carbon atoms in the main chain or its derivative, and a polyol component containing a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 4 carbon atoms or its condensate, wherein:(a) the saturated polyester has a weight average molecular weight of about 300 to about 50,000; or(b) the unsaturated polyester has a weight average molecular weight of about 500 to about 25,000; or(c) the polyhydric alcohol used to obtain the saturated or unsaturated polyester is a condensate of a C.sub.2-4 alkylene glycol; or(d) the saturated polyester is a polyester obtained by the use of a condensate of a C.sub.2-4 alkylene glycol and has a weight average molecular weight of about 300 to about 50,000; or(e) the unsaturated polyester is a polyester obtained by the use of a condensate of a C.sub.

Abstract: A process for producing a lactone polymer which comprises reacting an ester compound synthesized from an alcohol and an acid or acid anhydride thereof with a lactone and a ring-opening polymerization initiator without being accompanied by condensation. The thus produced lactone polymer is effective for preventing shrinkage of thermosetting resins, particularly unsaturated polyester resins.

Abstract: A process for producing a lactone polymer which comprises reacting an ester compound synthesized from an alcohol and an acid or acid anhydride thereof with a lactone and a ring-opening polymerization initiator without being accompanied by condensation. The thus produced lactone polymer is effective for preventing shrinkage of thermosetting resins, particularly unsaturated polyester resins.

Abstract: A polyurethane having excellent elastic recovery is obtained by reacting an organic diisocyanate with a polycaprolactone polyester-diol prepared from a dihydric alcohol, a dibasic acid, an ester thereof or an anhydride thereof and .epsilon.-caprolactone or/and hydroxycaproic acid and having a hydroxyl value of 35 to 150 KOH mg/g and a content of .epsilon.-caprolactone and hydroxycaproic acid of 69 to 95% by weight.

Abstract: A process for producing cellulose diacetate is disclosed which comprises the steps of:(a) pretreating and activating 100 parts by weight of cellulose, adding a mixture of 200 to 400 parts of acetic anhydride, 0 to 350 parts of glacial acetic acid, and 0.5 to 5 parts of acid catalyst, heating the reactants to a temperature from 50.degree. C. to 85.degree. C. at approximately a constant rate, maintaining this temperature for 3 to 20 minutes, thereby acetylating cellulose to form primary cellulose acetate;(b) neutralizing the acid catalyst in the reaction mixture containing primary cellulose acetate obtained in step (a), introducing steam under pressure into the system to change the temperature of the system to 125.degree. C. to 170.degree. C., and maintaining this temperature for 30 minutes to 6 hours, thereby hydrolyzing the primary cellulose acetate to accomplish ripening; and(c) flashing the ripened reaction mixture at a temperature of 125.degree. C. to 170.degree. C.

Abstract: Cellulose acetate is prepared acetylating cellulose at a high temperature of 50.degree.-85.degree. C. and then ripening the acetylated cellulose at a high temperature of 110.degree.-120.degree. C.

Abstract: Cellulose diacetate having improved resistance to delustering in hot water is produced by acetylation cellulose in the presence of a catalyst and then hydrolyzing (or ripening) the product to form secondary cellulose acetate; wherein the catalyst in the acetylated mixture is completely neutralized before about the middle of the hydrolysis reaction at the latest and thereafter hydrolysis is carried out at a temperature of about 110.degree. to 120.degree. C. while maintaining the concentration of acetic acid in the reaction mixture at about 67 to 78% by weight based on the total weight of the acetic acid and water, the relation between the hydrolysis temperature and the concentration of acetic acid being defined by the area between and including points A, B, C and D in FIG. 2.