Abstract: The oxidation hair dye composition is made by mixing a viscous creamy hair dye-containing carrier and a fluid preparation in a weight ratio of dye-containing carrier to fluid preparation of 2:1 to 1:3. The viscous creamy hair dye-containing carrier has a viscosity of at least 10,000 mPa.s and contains 0.01 to 12 percent by weight of a combination of developer substance and coupler substance and 15 to 60 percent by weight of a thickener mixture containing fatty alcohols having from 10 to 24 carbon atoms, fatty acid esters, petrolatum, thickened polyacrylic acid derivatives, nonylphenol ethoxylated with 2 to 8 moles of ethylene oxide, fatty acids, starch and/or spermaceti. The fluid preparation contains 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of an oxidizing agent and 0.01 to 6 percent by weight of a nonionic polymer of formula (I),R--(O--CH(CH.sub.3)--CH.sub.2).sub.x --(O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2).sub.

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 sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and potassium carbonate formed by reaction of CO.sub.2 with the potassium hydroxide solution, and adding sodium hydroxide to the resultant mixture. The resulting supersaturated solution has a high enough Total Alkalinity to achieve reaction between the dye, including vinyl sulfone dyes, 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 includes 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.

Abstract: Water-immiscible solvent dyes are mixed with citrus solvents and non-ionic surfactants to form a water-reducible true dye solution containing at least 35 wt % of the water-immiscible dye. The dye solution is dispersible in water and infinitely reducible.

Abstract: Fiber materials can be modified by applying heterocycloaliphatic compounds containing at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amino group or quaternary ammonium group, the hetero portion of which in the ring is a carbonic ester radical of the formula --O--CO--O-- or a carbamic acid radical of the formula --O--CO--NH--, in aqueous alkaline solution by exposing the fiber material to these compounds at a temperature of between 60.degree. and 230.degree. C. The characteristic of the modified fiber material is that it can be dyed with dye solutions of water-soluble, anionic textile dyes which are low in electrolytes or entirely free of electrolytes and/or are low in alkali or entirely free of alkali. The advantage of a dyeing process carried out in this manner, in particular for fiber-reactive dyes, is that fixation of the dyes under alkaline conditions is unnecessary.

Abstract: An acid dye composition for hair containing (i) 0.01-5.0% by weight of at least one silicone, or (ii) 0.001-0.1% by weight of dye and 1% by weight or more of benzyl alcohol based upon the total amount of the composition.

Abstract: A N-alkylcarbamylalkanol sulfate or a salt thereof represented by the following general formula (1-1), a process for producing the same, and a detergent composition containing the same, which is useful as a detergent for hair, body or tableware and has not only excellent foaming power and detergency but also high safety: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6 to 22 carbon atoms; R.sup.2 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group having 1 to 22 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom: R.sup.3 represents a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R.sup.4 O represents an oxyalkylene group having 2 or 3 carbon atoms; Ma represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, an ammonium group, etc.; and n represents a number between 0 and 20.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dyeing composition for keratinous fibers containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor selected from 2-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine and its acid addition salts and at least one coupler selected from a combination of 2-methylresorcinol or at least one acid addition salt thereof with 3-aminophenol or at least one acid addition salt thereof. It also relates to the use of this composition for dyeing keratinous fibers and especially hair.

Abstract: A hair dye consisting of an anti-hair antibody immobilized on a high bulky coloring material. The coloring material may be a coloring substance such as an inorganic pigment, water-soluble coloring matter, or water-insoluble coloring matter, or a composite of the coloring substance and a macromolecular carrier. Since it provides a good and strong coloring capability specific to hair, the hair dye of the present invention will neither stain the skin nor cause skin irritation. Further, the touch and feel of the hair will be improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-soluble polyazo dyestuffs of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein Y, Z, m and M.sup..sym.1 to M.sup..sym.4 are as defined in claim 1, processes for dyeing leather and paper with the polyazo dyestuffs, and recording liquids and inks containing the polyazo dyestuffs.

Abstract: A dye composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, which composition contains, as oxidation dye, at least one selected para-phenylenediamine and/or at least one of the salts thereof, and at least 3-methyl-6-aminophenol and/or at least one of the acid-addition salts thereof. The invention also relates to a dyeing process using this composition in the presence of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Dye donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising at least one heterocyclic hydrazono dye, wherein said dye corresponds to the general formula:A=N-N=Hetwherein A is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupler group or a cyclic reactive methylene system, which may carry at least one substituent, and Het is a heterocyclic nucleus, which may carry at least one substituent.

Abstract: A process of dyeing hair by preparing and applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising an aminoethanethiol, a dihydroxybenzene and a ferricyanide or persulfate oxidizing agent, the composition optionally containing a color modifier selected from the group consisting of direct dyes, primary intermediates, couplers and mixtures thereof, and also containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 2 to 11 during the oxidation reaction, and removing the aqueous reaction medium from the hair after the desired color is attained, and compositions and kits for practicing such processes.

Abstract: A dyeing composition for keratinous fibers and in particular for human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from 3-methyl-para-aminophenol, 2-methyl-para-aminophenol and 2-hydroxymethyl-para-aminophenol and their addition salts with an acid; at least one coupling agent chosen from the 2-methyl-5-aminophenols of formula (I): ##STR1## where R denotes hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, .beta.-hydroxyethyl or .gamma.-hydroxypropyl, and their addition salts with an acid; and at least one ortho-aminophenol chosen from ortho-aminophenol and 3-acetylamino-6-aminophenol or one of their addition salts with an acid. A dyeing process incorporates development by an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for reducing malodor impression. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble alkali metal salt selected from the group consisting of carbonate salts, bicarbonate salts, and mixtures thereof, from about 0.01% to about 1%, by weight of the composition, of perfume. Optionally, but preferably, the composition comprises from about 0% to about 5%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble cyclodextrin, and from about 0% to about 3%, by weight of the composition, of solubilizing aid. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric and contains less than about 5%, by weight of the composition, of low molecular weight monohydric alcohol, and has a pH of from about 7.5 to about 10.5.

Abstract: Processes for the oxidative dyeing of keratinus fibers with compositions which comprise benzimidazole derivatives as couplers, at least one metaphenylenediaxnine and at least one para or ortho oxidation dye precursor, the benzimidazole derivative corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical or a phenyl radical;R.sub.3 represents a hydroxyl, amino or methoxy radical;R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl or methoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical;with the proviso that:when R.sub.3 denotes NH.sub.2, it occupies position 4;when R.sub.3 is at position 4, R.sub.4 is at position 7;when R.sub.3 is at position 5, then R.sub.4 is at position 6.

Abstract: A detergent soap composition in bar form comprising (1) an alkali metal or ammonium soap of a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid or mixture thereof, (2) a moisture content in the range of 6-14% by weight of total water, and (3) from about 0.5 to about 15% by weight of a structurant selected from the group consisting of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, a hydrate of tetrasodium pyrophosphate (TSPP) and mixtures thereof. The structurant provides enhanced structural integrity, hardness, slough and wear- and crack-resistant characteristics to the bar. A method of preparing the detergent soap composition comprising mixing in a crutcher, the soap, water and FSPP at a temperature above 80.degree. C. and subsequently removing excess moisture at a temperature above about 80.degree. C. for a time sufficient to reduce the total water content of the mixture to from 6-14% by weight, followed by cooling and forming into a bar, is also disclosed.

Abstract: Dye donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising at least one heterocyclic hydrazono dye, wherein said dye corresponds to the general formula:A.dbd.N-N.dbd.Hetwherein A is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupler group or a cyclic reactive methylene system, which may carry at least one substituent, and Het is a heterocyclic nucleus, which may carry at least one substituent.

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 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 autioclave 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. A method for staining wood includes placing the wood into an autoclave composed of non-rust-resistant steel; submerging the wood in the wood stain; and staining the wood under pressure and temperature conditions effective therefor.

Abstract: A method for dyeing an optical component such as a lens or filter. A coating of dyeing solution is formed on a surface of a lens and the lens is subjected to a nonuniform heating treatment in dependence on the position within the surface to obtain the desired color density gradient of the lens. In accordance with the positions within such surface, a nonuniform integrated heating amount distribution provides the desired color density gradient with excellent reproducibility.