Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition contains an oxyalkylenized xanthan gum in combination with at least one component selected from an oxidizing agent, a reducing agent, a film-forming polymer, an oxidation dye or an acid dye.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular of human keratin fibres such as the hair, this composition comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base and bilirubin oxidase, in the presence or absence of at least one donor for the said bilirubin oxidase, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: A method of incorporating dyes into polymeric materials. The method involved contacting a functionalized dye with a high molecular weight crosslinkable polymer precursor, dispensing the solution into a mold and applying radiation, thereby forming a molded article having dye covalently bonded to the polymer backbone. A preferred product is a visibility tinted disposable contact lens comprising poly(vinyl alcohol). Various embodiments of the innovative method offer advantages in reduced fabrication cycles, reduced extractables, elimination of post-polymerization activation steps, elimination of post-polymerization extraction steps and reduced scrap and costs associated with lens handling.

Abstract: Asymmetric compounds having the formula: in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine: Xa and Xb are the same or different and each is NH.sub.2 ; NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); NH(C.sub.2 -.sub.4 alkoxyalkyl); N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl).sub.2 ; N(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH).sub.2 ; a group NH--Z--NR.sub.1 R.sub.2 in which Z is C.sub.2 -C.sub.14 alkylene or optionally substituted arylene, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and each is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are each attached, form a morpholino, piperidino or piperazino ring; an aminoacid residue; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; hydroxy-substituted-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; ##STR1## and Ya and Yb are the same or different and each is a substituted amino group having both UVA and UVB-absorbing properties having the formula: ##STR2## in which R.sub.3 is CN; SO.sub.2 R.sub.5 in which R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkoxy, NH.sub.

Abstract: An agent containing a polyether compound, a straight-chain polyether modified polyorganosiloxane of a specified kind and an ionic surfactant at specified ratios are applied at a specified rate to synthetic fibers subjected to a heat treatment such as false twisting.

Abstract: A low-foaming cleaning composition comprises a hypochlorite bleaching component, a hypochlorite compatible surfactant, and a capped nonionic ethoxylated surfactant, wherein said nonionic surfactant reduces the foaming due to said hypochlorite compatible surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and dyeing process for the dyeing of keratinous fibers using the composition, where the composition has as coupler, at least one compound of formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 denotes in particular hydrogen, halogen; alkoxy, aryloxy; acyloxy; arylthio; alkylthio; an NR.sup.III R.sup.IV radical with R.sup.III and R.sup.IV, which are identical or different, representing a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, and the like; R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen; halogen; acyl; sulphonyl; sulphinyl; phosphonyl; carbamoyl; sulphamoyl; cyano; siloxy; amino; acylamino; acyloxy; carbamoyloxy; sulphonamido; imido; ureido; sulphamoylamino; alkoxycarbonylamino; aryloxycarbonylamino; alkoxycarbonyl; aryloxycarbonyl; carboxyl; alkyl; or aryl; or a 5- or 6-membered heterocycle having at least one nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur atom; when R.sub.

Abstract: The invention discloses a capillary dyeing composition comprising at least one direct dye, wherein the composition further comprises a cross-linked polymer with acrylic units and alkyl C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 acrylate units. The invention also discloses the use of cross-linked polymer with acrylic units and alkyl C.sub.10 -C.sub.30 acrylate units in or for the production of a capillary dyeing composition comprising at least one direct dye, to improve the tinctorial power of the composition, particularly after storage at below about 10.degree. C., and in particular at about 4.degree. C. The invention also discloses a method for preserving the tinctorial power of the composition, particularly after storage at below about 10.degree. C., of a dyeing composition containing at least one direct dye, wherein an effective amount of the cross-linked polymer is added to the composition.

Abstract: New p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and physiologically compatible water soluble salts thereof are described, wherein X represents oxygen, sulfur, selenium or N-R9. Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers including a combination of coupler and developer substance are described, in which the developer substance includes at least one of the new p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds.

Abstract: A hair treatment formulation for coloring human hair comprising a substantive dye or oxidation dye precursors and a hair care agent comprising a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydroxy, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkoxy, or a group of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.4 is hydroxy, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --NH.sub.2, 4-hydroxyphenyl, or H.sub.2 PO.sub.3, R.sup.5 is hydroxy, --CH.sub.2).sub.3 --NH.sub.2, or 4-hydroxyphenyl, and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, including physiologically compatible salts of organic or inorganic bases of said compounds of formula (I). The coloring formulations according to the invention condition and improve the structure of hair, eliminating the need for the usual post-coloring treatments.

Abstract: A method for continuously biopolishing cellulose-containing fabrics is disclosed. This method involves (a) contacting the fabric with a cellulase having low affinity for cellulose and (b) subjecting the contacted fabric to high temperature. Treatment of the cellulose-containing material may be carried out as an additional step or a combined step with chemical preparation, dyeing, printing and finishing. This treatment results in excellent pilling performance, minimal loss in fabric strength and weight, and better wettability.

Abstract: 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride having reduced color and method of preparation are disclosed. 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride is treated with sodium hypochlorite to reduce its color. 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride can be prepared via reaction of trimethylamine and epichlorohydrin. If desired, an aprotic solvent can be used. 2,3-Epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride formed in the resultant slurry, must then be isolated via known methods, such as evaporation, extraction, centrifugation, etc, depending upon the other constituents of the slurry and the residual epichlorohydrin removed. The final product is then treated with an effective amount of sodium hypochlorite. The obtained 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride then is used for, for example, color-sensitive applications such as to produce cationic starch for use in paper manufacture.

Abstract: A process for arresting or attenuating ultraviolet induced damage to nylon fibers comprising dyeing cationic dyeable nylon fibers at a pH of about 2.5 or less with an acid dye, a fiber reactive dye or premetallized acid dye and, subsequent to exposing said fibers to fiber damaging amounts of ultraviolet light, applying a neutralizing aqueous solution having a pH of about 7.5 or greater to said fibers, thereby arresting or attenuating ultraviolet induced damage to said nylon fibers. The nylon fibers may be in a carpet which may be treated after installation.

Abstract: A liquid detergent composition for cleaning hard surfaces comprising, a liquid washing medium, and globular particles having a mean particle diameter of 0.01 to 15 .mu.m which are insoluable in the liquid washing medium, with the provisos that the content of the globular particles in the composition is 0.1 to 30% by wt. and that the viscosity of the composition is 2 to 500 cps determined at 20.degree. C.

Abstract: A method of applying a surface coating to an intermediate textile product to enhance the performance of the textile product in a downstream manufacturing process. The method includes the steps of preparing an application composition having a process-enhancing material, an acid-decomposable emulsifier and an acid; emulsifying the application composition in a water bath to improve the surface activity of the process-enhancing material; exposing the intermediate textile product to the water bath containing the application composition; and decomposing the emulsifier into non-surface active substances simultaneously with the step of applying the application composition to the intermediate textile product to thereby permit the process-enhancing material to exhaust onto the textile product.

Abstract: The present invention provides hair dye compositions containing a certain rheology modifying system. The hair dye compositions have improved thickening and shear thinning properties. The present invention also provides a method of thickening a hair dye composition using the rheology modifying system.

Abstract: The method for decolorizing fibers includes applying a decolorizing composition according to the invention to dyed fibers and allowing the composition to act on the fibers for a sufficient time to remove dyed color from the dyed fibers. The decolorizing composition for fibers dyed with an oxidation hair dye composition and/or direct-dyeing hair dye compounds contains a combination of one or more .alpha.-oxo-carboxylic acids and/or physiologically compatible .alpha.-oxocarboxylic acid salts with at least one reductone, or with at least one reductone and at least one thiol compound, or with at least one reductone and at least one sulfite compound, or with at least one reductone and at least one thiol compound and at least one sulfite compound. A multi-part kit for repeatedly dyeing and subsequently decolorizing fibers, especially human hair, contains both a dye composition for dyeing the fibers and the above-described composition for reductive decolorizing of the dyed fibers.

Abstract: The hair dye composition contains a combination of oxidation dye precursors consisting of (a) 2-hydroxymethyl-p-phenylenediamine, 2-(2',5'-diaminophenyl)ethanol and/or 2-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)-p-phenylenediamine, (b) 2-(2',4'-diaminophenoxy)-ethanol, 1,3-bis-(2',4'-diaminophenoxy)propane, bis-(2',4'-diamino-phenoxy)-methane, 2-amino-4-((2'-hydroxyethyl)amino)-anisole, 1-(2'-aminoethoxy)-2,4-diaminobenzene, 2-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)-5-(methylamino)aniline, 2,4-diamino-1,5-bis-(2'-hydroxyethoxy)benzene and/or 1-(2',3'-dihydroxypropoxy)-2,4-diaminobenzene; and (c) at least one 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol compound having the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R represents hydrogen a straight-or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms or a straight or branched-chain polyhydroxyalkyl group with 3 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising at least one specific diaminopyrazole derivative, to the dyeing process using this composition, to novel diaminopyrazole derivatives and to a process for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular of human keratin fibres such as the hair, this composition comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, choline oxidase, and at least one donor for the said choline oxidase, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.