Abstract: The subject of the invention is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers containing at least one N-substituted 4-hydroxyindoline derivative as coupler and at least one oxidation base. The invention also relates to new N-substituted 4-hydroxyindoline derivatives, to their process of synthesis, to their use as couplers for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in combination with at least one oxidation base, and to the dyeing processes in which they are used.

Abstract: An oxidative coloring composition for coloring human hair cointaining an oxidation dye precursor in a water-containing carrier, wherein the dye precursor comprises 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxalines corresponding to formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, benzyl groups, 2-phenylethyl groups or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl groups and X, Y and Z represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atoms or C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, and wherein at least one of the groups X, Y and Z is hydrogen.

Abstract: A method for dyeing keratin fibers, wherein a composition is applied to said fibers which contains, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one coupler having formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, COOR', where R' is alkyl or hydrogen; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, hydroxyalkyl, alkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl or acetyl or aminoalkyl wherein the amine may be mono- or disubstituted by alkyl; Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy or a salt thereof; at least one precursor of an oxidation hair dye; and at least one oxidizing agent, the pH of the composition applied to the fibers being less than 7.

Abstract: Quaternized blue anthraquinone compounds of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methyl and R.sub.3 is propyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are ethyl and R.sub.3 is methyl and A.sup.- is a cosmetically acceptable anion, when employed in an isatin/amine dye system for the dyeing of hair enable the hair colorist to develop a full range of shades for the isatin/amine dye system. The compound of Formula I wherein R1 and R2 are methyl and R3 is propyl is preferred. Compositions and a method of use employing same are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a particulate solid machine dishwashing detergent composition containing alkali metal percarbonate bleach coated with a mixed salt comprising an alkali metal carbonate and an alkali metal sulphate salt; a peroxyacid bleach precursor; an acidification agent; and a means for enabling delayed release of said acidification agent such that the pH of said composition as a 1% solution in water at 20.degree. C. is from 9.5 to 13.0 prior to release of said acidification agent, and such that the pH of said composition as a 1% solution in water at 20.degree. C. is from 9.3 to 7.0 subsequent to complete release of said acidification agent.

Abstract: A wood stain which is water-based, which is suitable for staining wood, and which is comprised of water; at least one dye selected from the group consisting of azo, diazo and triarylmethane dyes; and a stabilizing agent which is effective to reduce free iron ion concentration in the stain when in contact with an autoclave composed of non-rust resistant steel during the staining process. The stabilizing agent includes at least one buffer effective to maintain the pH of the wood stain at greater than 7.0. Alternatively or additionally, the stabilizing agent includes at least one complexing agent which forms a complex with iron ions.

Abstract: Stripping action of an alkaline paint stripper is improved when ammonia is partially or completely replaced with ammonium bicarbonate or chemical equivalent thereof which decomposes into ammonia and carbon dioxide. A benzyl alcohol solvent system containing at least ammonium bicarbonate is preferably a water-in-oil emulsion emulsified with oleic hydroxyethyl imidazoline and thickened with hydroxypropyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. A mixture of ammonium carbamate and ammonium bicarbonate identified as ammonium carbonate is the preferred activator for this alkaline paint stripper. Improved stripping can also be provided by reacting ammonium bicarbonate and ammonia in situ within the water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibres, especially human hair, which comprises an oxidation dye precursor in combination with a coupler and an oxidizing agent, in an acidic medium. The composition is applied to keratinous fibers in a hair dyeing process.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising at least one suitably selected oxidation base, at least one meta-aminophenol or an acid addition salt thereof as a first coupler, and at least one 6-hydroxyindoline or an acid addition salt thereof as a second coupler, and to the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A method of coloring keratinous fibers with, and coloring compositions comprising, a sulfo-containing, water-dispersible polymer having carbonyloxy linking groups, and a colorant reacted into or onto the polymer backbone.

Abstract: Novel nitrobenzene compounds of the nitroparaphenylenediamine type substituted by sulphur in the 5-position are disclosed. These compounds are intended especially for the dyeing of keratin fibres and in particular human hair. A process for their preparation, dyeing compositions in which these compounds are present and a dyeing process in which these compositions are used are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a temporary hairdye which is excellent in dispersion stability of a pigment even after storage over a long period of time by dispersing titanium black, which is safe to a human body, in alcohol having 4 or less carbon atoms, primarily ethanol by using an N-methacryloylethyl-N,N-dimethylammonium..alpha.-N-methylcarboxybetain.but yl methacrylate copolymer. Further, there can be prepared a temporary hairdye which increases dispersion stability of the pigments and provides a different hue by subjecting titanium black and other pigments, particularly iron oxide type pigments such as iron oxide red, black iron oxide and yellow iron oxide to dispersion treatment together.

Abstract: Keratin-containing fibres, in particular human hair, are dyed using dyes of formulae (1) to (6) indicated in claim 1. These dyes make it possible to dye by the trichromatic principle even in dark shades.

Abstract: Hair dye composition including, as dyeing agent, a product of grinding, in particular a ground freeze-dried product, plants or parts of plants of the species Impatiens balsamina. This product of grinding is applied to hair in the form of a dispersion in a liquid, the said dispersion having a consistency that is sufficient to coat the hair. After a sufficient period of application the hair is rinsed to remove the composition.

Abstract: A process for the direct dyeing of keratinous fibers, which comprises directly dyeing the fibers by contacting the fibers with a composition containing at least one natural dye and with a gas containing water vapor, the temperature of the gas being at least 75.degree. C. and the contact time between the gas and the fibers to be dyed not exceeding two minutes. The hair is dyed uniformly over the whole head of hair, from the roots to the ends, regardless of the condition of the hair.

Abstract: There is provided a particulate solid laundry detergent composition containing alkali metal percarbonate bleach coated with a mixed salt comprising an alkali metal carbonate and an alkali metal sulphate salt; a peroxyacid bleach precursor; an acidification agent; and a means for enabling delayed release of said acidification agent such that the pH of said composition as a 1% solution in water at 20.degree. C. is from 9.5 to 13.0 prior to release of said acidification agent, and such that the pH of said composition as a 1% solution in water at 20.degree. C. is from 9.3 to 7.0 subsequent to complete release of said acidification agent.

Abstract: A composition and process for coloring keratin-containing fibers wherein the composition comprises: (a) an alkyl glycoside of the formula (I):R.sup.1 --O--(G).sub.x --H (I)wherein R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having from 12 to 16 carbon atoms, (G) is an anhydroglucose unit, and x is a number from about 1 to about 2.5; (b) an oxidation dye precursor; and (c) a water-based carrier.

Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid cleaning composition comprising a non-aqueous organic solvent, particles of solid material dispersed in the solvent and a dispersant, wherein the dispersant is a hydrophobically modified material.

Abstract: A process for the direct dyeing of keratin fibers, characterized in that it comprises in placing keratin fibers, to which a dye composition containing at least one cationic direct dye has been applied, in contact with a gas containing water vapor, the temperature of the gas preferably being above 75.degree. C., the contact time between the gas and the fibers to be dyed preferably not exceeding two minutes. According to the invention, the hair is dyed uniformly, from the roots to the tips, regardless of the state of the hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid detergent compositions comprising:(1) 1-80% by wt. surfactant;(2) defined peroxyacid; and(3) 0.01-20% by wt. of a mono substituted phenolic compound.The compounds help to extend the half life of the peracid bleaches in such compositions. The invention further relates to a method of incorporating stability of surfactant compositions comprising peracid bleaches which method comprises adding 0.01-2.0% by wt. of said substituted phenolic compound to the composition.