Abstract: A new processed steel sheet comprising of a steel base coated with a Zn or its alloy plating layer and a converted layer, which contains both of at least an insoluble or scarcely-soluble metal compound and at least a soluble metal compound. The insoluble or scarcely-soluble compound may be one or more of valve metal oxides or hydroxides, and the soluble compound may be one or more of valve metal fluorides. The converted layer may be also composed of one or more of complex compounds of Mn and Ti. The insoluble or scarcely-soluble compound acts as a barrier for insulation of a steel base from an atmosphere, while the soluble compound exhibits a self-repairing faculty to repair defective parts of the converted layer. Due to the converted layer, the processed steel sheet is remarkably improved in corrosion resistance, without the presence of chromium compounds which would put harmful influences on the environment.

Abstract: A new processed steel sheet comprises a steel base coated with a Zn or its alloy plating layer and a converted layer, which contains both of at least an insoluble or scarcely-soluble metal compound and at least a soluble metal compound. The insoluble or scarcely-soluble compound may be one ore more of valve metal oxides or hydroxides, and the soluble compound may be one or more of valve metal fluorides. The converted layer may be also composed of one ore more of complex compounds of Mn and Ti. The insoluble or scarcely-soluble compound acts as a barrier for insulation of a steel base from an atmosphere, while the soluble compound exhibits a self-repairing faculty to repair defective parts of the converted layer. Due to the converted layer, the processed steel sheet is remarkably improved in corrosion resistance, without presence of chromium compounds which would put harmful influences on the environment.

Abstract: Novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof, the process for the preparation thereof, and medicines containing the same, wherein the hydantoin derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, mean independently hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; Y means oxygen atom or sulfur atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, mean independently hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or phenyl group, or the both may form a ring with a carbon atom which is combined with them, excluding the case wherein both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen atom at the same time, and n means an integer of 0 or 1. The novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof have excellent effects for the treatment of the complications of the diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof, the process for the preparation thereof, and medicines containing the same, wherein the hydantoin derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the substituents are defined hereinbelow. The hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof have excellent effects for the treamtment of the complications of the diabetes mellitus.

Abstract: Novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof, the process for the preparation thereof, and medicines containing the same, wherein the hydantoin derivatives are represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group; Y represents an oxygen atom or sulfur atom, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, independently represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or phenyl group, or both may form a ring with carbon atoms, excluding the case wherein both R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen atom, and n represents 0 or 1. The novel hydantoin derivatives and salts thereof have excellent effects for the treatment of the complications of diabetes mellitus.