Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing composition, for use on inanimate surfaces. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin, an effective amount of a solubilized, water-soluble, antimicrobial preservative having a water-solubility of greater than about 0.3%, optional perfume; and an aqueous carrier. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and has a pH of greater than about 3. The composition can be incorporated into a spray dispenser to create an article of commerce that can facilitate treatment of articles and/or surfaces with uncomplexed cyclodextrin solutions of a level that is effective yet is not discernible when dried on the surface.

Abstract: A liquid alkali composition for use in fiber reactive dyeing of cotton and cotton blended fabrics or the like. The liquid alkali is a solution of an alkali metal hydroxide and its carbonate formed by reaction of liquid CO.sub.2 with the alkali metal hydroxide solution. The resulting supersaturated solution has a high enough Total Alkalinity to achieve reaction between the dye and fiber but is sufficiently buffered to achieve this reaction slowly so that the fiber reactive dyes fix in a level, uniform fashion. Preferably the composition is a mixture of potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, potassium citrate, and potassium polyacrylate. The citrate and polyacrylate act as dispersants in the dyeing process and also act as crystallization inhibitors in solution. The use of the carbonate compounds of the present invention in place of conventional silicates or phosphorus prevents the discharge of untreatable toxic wastewater into natural waterways.

Abstract: A composition for a moisturizing soap/shampoo contains alpha olefin sulfonate, sodium sulfoccinate ester of alkanolamide, lauroamphocarboxyglycinate, coconut amide, glycol disterate, aloe vera, wheat germ oil and water. Optionally, the composition can contain JoJoba oil, colorants, fragrances and/or preservatives.

Abstract: A water-containing hydrogen peroxide composition having a pH of 2 to 6 for the oxidative dyeing and bleaching of hair. The composition contains an anionic surfactant, hydrogen peroxide, a water-soluble or water-dispersible, thickening polymer or copolymer containing carboxyl or carboxylate groups, and optionally a C.sub.12 -C.sub.18 fatty alcohol ethoxylated with up to 50 moles of ethylene oxide or a hydrogenated castor oil ethoxylated with up to 50 moles of ethylene oxide, and 0.001% to 0.05% by weight of a foam regulator component consisting of polysiloxane containing fine-particle hydrophobicized silica, wherein the content of fine-particle hydrophobicized silica is from 0.5% to 20% by weight, based on the weight of the foam regulator component.

Abstract: A process is described for the photochemical and thermal stabilisation of undyed and dyed polyester fibre materials, which comprises treating said materials with a compound of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl. Dyeings and prints of superior lightfastness and sublimation fastness on polyester and cellulose acetate are obtained by this process.

Abstract: The new coupler compounds of the invention are 4-amino-2 -(2'-hydroxyethyl)-amino-5-methoxytoluene and/or 4-amino-2-(2'-hydroxyethyl)amino-5-chlorotoluene. The invention also includes an oxidation hair dye composition including an effective amount, advantageously from 0.01 to 5 percent by weight, of the above-mentioned new coupler compounds together with one or more known developer compounds and optionally certain direct dyes.

Abstract: Process for the temporary dyeing of keratinous fibers with a composition containing an insoluble pigment obtained by the oxidative polymerization of an indole compound of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are hydrogen or alkyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl carboxyl or alkoxy carbonyl; R.sup.4 and R.sup.7 are hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, amino, alkoxy, acyloxy or acylamino; R.sup.5 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, halogen, amino, acyloxy, acylamino or trimethylsilyloxy; R.sup.6 is hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, amino, acyloxy, acylamino, trimethylsilyloxy or hydroxyalkylamino; R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 can also form, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, a carbonyl-dioxy ring; at least one of the radicals R.sup.4 to R.sup.7 is an OZ or NHR.sup.8 grouping, the R.sup.8 radical of the NHR.sup.8 grouping being hydrogen, acyl or hydroxyalkyl and the Z radical of the OZ grouping being hydrogen, acyl, alkyl or a trimethylsilyl group.

Abstract: A system and method for the on-site formulation of a personalized hair color maintenance shampoo product. The system and method are used to produce on-site of the salon a hair color maintenance shampoo product which is appropriately tailored to the color and tone of each individual's hair. A database information chart containing formulations of stock colored shampoos is correlated to a pair of sequential axes representative of hair colors and tones. A mixing bottle is provided which is calibrated to the formulations on the chart to obtain a shampoo product tailored to the individual's hair tone and color. The system and method yield a hair color maintenance shampoo personalized to the hair of the individual; eliminates the need to maintain an inordinate stock of pre-mixed hair colored maintenance shampoos and colors; and eliminates the necessity for an individual user to experiment with various stock shampoos.

Abstract: The oxidation hair dye composition consists of a combination of 0.01 to 10 percent by weight of one or more developer substances and 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of one or more coupler substances, and 0.01 to 2 percent by weight of one or more azo dye compounds of the formula I, A--N=N--B, wherein A is a p-aminophenyl group or a 3-pyridyl group and B is a 2,6-diamino-3-pyridyl group or a substituted 4-[N,N-bis-(2'-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl group of formula IV: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; andone or more cosmetic additive selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, antioxidants, thickeners, pH-adjusting compounds, hair care materials and additional dye components. The additional dye components can be 6-amino-2-methylphenol, 2-amino-5-methylphenol, triphenylmethane dye compounds and/or aromatic nitro dye compounds.

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair by preparing and applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising a dopa species, a reactive direct dye and an oxidant, said aqueous reaction medium optionally containing at least one hair dyeing agent selected from the group consisting of primary intermediates and couplers and also containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 6 to 10 during the reaction, and removing said aqueous reaction medium from the hair within about one hour following its preparation.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n denotes 1 or 2,T denotes O or N--R.sub.0, whereinR.sub.0 denotes H, alkyl, aryl or acyl or, together with R.sub.2 or R.sub.3, forms a 5- to 7-membered ring,R.sub.1 if n=1, denotes aryl, hetaryl or heterocyclylidenemethyl andif n=2, denotes a direct bond or arylene andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independent or cyclic radicals having the meanings given in the description,are employed for bulk dyeing of plastics, preferably thermoplastics.

Abstract: A ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in an acidic medium (pH<7), at least one oxidation base in combination with at least one coupler selected from 6-hydroxyindoline and acid addition salts thereof and an oxidizing agent, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: A composition for coloring keratin-containing fibers containing:(a) at least one isatin derivative corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 can represent hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.2-20 acyl group, a phenyl group, and a benzoyl group, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another can represent hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, nitro groups, sulfo groups, carboxyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy groups or NR.sup.6 R.sup.7 groups and where R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 independently of one another represent hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups or C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl groups, and wherein two adjacent groups R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: A method for the adjustment of pH in textile processing solutions that includes the use of urea sulfate or other strong acid in the presence of a weak base.

Abstract: The invention is a method of producing a melt spun synthetic polymeric filament which has the superior deep dyeability thereof. The method includes the steps of application of a dye dispersed in water to the filaments during the drawing of the filament, and heat setting the surface dyed filaments to uniformly diffuse the dye throughout the total cross section of the filaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.4, Hal and n are defined as in claim 1, as a coupler substance for the preparation of oxidation dyestuffs, and to hair colouring compositions which comprise a compound of the general formula I.

Abstract: A process for coloring keratin-containing fibers by contacting the fibers with a composition containing an isatin derivative corresponding to formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.2-4 hydroxyalkyl group, a C.sub.2-20 acyl group, a benzyl or phenyl group, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1-4 alkoxy group, a hydroxy, halogen or nitro group, X is a sulfo group --SO.sub.3 H or a carboxyl group --COOH and n is an integer from 0 to 3, including water-soluble salts thereof.

Abstract: A fabric superior in anti-drape stiffness, stiffness and soft handle, which is formed using a spun yarn comprising regenerated fibers having an average polymerization degree of not less than 400 and a modified cross-section, in a proportion of at least 20% by weight of the yarn, wherein at least one regenerated fiber from among the regenerated fibers of said fabric is split and/or fibrilar. According to the present invention, a fabric having a dry touch, which is superior in anti-drape stiffness, stiffness and soft handle, and a method for manufacture thereof are provided.

Abstract: An oxidation dye composition for keratin fibers containing component A and component B wherein component A is an oxidation dye precursor indoline derivative of the formula I: ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; each of R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or together with the oxygen atom to which they are attached represent an alkylenedioxy group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or a salt thereof; and wherein component B is a metal salt having a non-oxidizing anion selected from the group consisting of a lithium, magnesium, calcium, aluminum and a zinc salt.

Abstract: Tinctorial composition for keratinous fibers, in particular for human hair, characterized in that it contains, in a medium appropriate for dyeing these fibers, at least one para oxidation dye precursor or at least one ortho oxidation dye precursor in combination with at least one heterocyclic coupler, corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical; R.sub.2 denotes a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical, a carboxyl radical or an alkoxycarbonyl radical; R.sub.3 denotes a hydrogen or halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical, a carboxyl radical, an alkoxycarbonyl radical or a formyl radical; X denotes a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical, a halogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy radical, an acetylamino group or a dialkyl(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)aminomethyl group; at least one of the groups X, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 differing from hydrogen; as well as their salts.