The present invention provides resin beads that can provide various types of products such as cosmetics which are unlikely to generate an odor and have superior tactile impression and spreadability on the skin and that can be substituted for resin particles composed of a synthetic material derived from petroleum, and the present invention also provides various types of products such as cosmetics using the resin beads. The resin beads are formed with a resin containing a cellulose derivative as a main component. In the resin beads, the cellulose derivative is at least one selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate propionate, ethyl cellulose, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, the volume average particle diameter is 50 μm or smaller, the degree of sphericity is 0.7 to 1.0, the degree of surface smoothness is 80 to 100%, the acetyl group content ratio is 15% by mass or less, and the propionyl group content ratio is 10% by mass or more. In addition, the present invention provides a product of any one of a cosmetic, a dermatological preparation, a paint, a shaped article, a film, a coating agent, and a resin composition, which contain the resin beads.

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The present application discloses films comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters and a component A wherein rings A, B, C, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, m, n, and k are defined herein. The films are C+ films that exhibit improved wavelength dispersion. <

Provided are certain cellulose ester compositions which serve as improved anti-tack additives for various thermoplastic polymers, in applications such as woven and non-woven fibers, laminates including the composition, fabrics including the composition, apparel and garments, textiles including the composition, etc.

Provided are certain cellulose ester compositions which serve as improved anti-tack additives for various thermoplastic polymers, in applications such as woven and non-woven fibers, laminates including the composition, fabrics including the composition, apparel and garments, textiles including the composition, etc.

Provided are certain cellulose ester compositions which serve as improved anti-tack additives for various thermoplastic polymers, in applications such as woven and non-woven fibers, laminates including the composition, fabrics including the composition, apparel and garments, textiles including the composition, etc.

Disclosed is a cellulose ester-based composition, The cellulose ester-based composition of the present invention includes comprising at least 51% by weight cellulose ester based on the total weight of polymer in the composition and polyvinyl acetal. Related calendered articles and flooring articles are also described.

Disclosed is a cellulose ester-based composition, The cellulose ester-based composition of the present invention includes comprising at least 51% by weight cellulose ester based on the total weight of polymer in the composition and polyvinyl acetal. Related calendered articles and flooring articles are also described.

Disclosed is a cellulose ester-based composition, The cellulose ester-based composition of the present invention includes comprising at least 51% by weight cellulose ester based on the total weight of polymer in the composition and polyvinyl acetal. Related calendered articles and flooring articles are also described.

This invention relates to novel compositions comprising regioselectively substituted cellulose esters. One aspect of the invention relates to processes for preparing regioselectively substituted cellulose esters from cellulose dissolved in ionic liquids. Another aspect of the invention relates to the utility of regioselectively substituted cellulose esters in applications such as protective and compensation films for liquid crystalline displays.

The present application discloses regioselectively substituted cellulose esters, films made from the regioselectively substituted cellulose esters and methods for making the same. The regioselectively substituted cellulose esters are synthesized using trifluoroacetic anhydride and cellulose with various acyl donors or acyl donor precursors.