Abstract: A high-boiling hydrochlorofluorofluorocarbon (HCFC) solvent comprising a blend of for every 100 parts by weight of a hydrochlorofluorocarbon (e.g., 1,1,1-trifluorodichloroethane or 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane) from about 25 to about 400 parts by weight of a selected organic solvent (e.g., dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, or mixture of dimethyladipate, dimethylglutarate, and dimethylsuccinate). Such solvents are useful in liquid/vapor phase cleaning applications even at elevated temperatures above the boiling temperature predicted by Raoult's law.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra mild skin cleansing composition comprising: mild synthetic surfactants, moisturizers and selected levels of soap. An ultra mild skin cleansing bar is provided which is clinically milder on the skin than water.

Abstract: A fabric-modifier sheet for in-dryer use in provided which comprises water, an organic solvent, and an amount of an organic gelling agent effective to dimensionally stabilize the sheet, having uniformly distributed in said sheet an effective amount of one or more fabric-modifying agents.

Abstract: Shelf-stable/biodegradable fabric softening compositions are provided comprising mixtures of a quarternary ammonium salt containing at least one ester linkage, a linear alkoxylated alcohol, and a liquid carrier. These biodegradable compositions have improved product stability and dispersability, as well as excellent fabric softening characteristics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibres, consisting in applying a composition (A) containing:(a) at least one indole derivative,(b) a quinone dye chosen from:(i) 1,4-hydroxynaphthoquinones,(ii) benzoquinone derivatives, and(iii) hydroxyanthraquinones.The color being developed by an oxidizing system consisting of:(i) iodide ions and hydrogen peroxide,(ii) nitrites,(iii) oxidizing agents chosen from periodic acid and periodates, sodium hypochlorite, potassium ferricyanide, silver oxide, Fenton's reagent, lead (IV) oxide, caesium (V) sulphate, ammonium persulphate and ferric chloride, and(iv) a permanganate or a dichromate.

Abstract: A fabric modifier sheet for in-dryer use is provided which comprises water, an organic solvent, and an amount of an alkali metal stearate effective to dimensionally stabilize the sheet, having uniformly distributed in said sheet an effective amount of one or more fabric modifying agents.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid fabric-treatment composition comprising:i) a water-insoluble cationic fabric-conditioning material, andii) a hydrocarbon composition having a thermal phase transition temperature, as measured by the Perkin & Elmer thermal analysis system, of between 27.degree. and 38.degree. C.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which Fa is the radical of an organic dye of the monoazo or polyazo, metal complex azo, anthraquinone, phthalocyanine, formazan, azomethine, dioxazine, phenazine, stilbene, triphenylmethane, xanthene, thioxanthone, nitroaryl, naphthoquinone, pyrenequinone or perylene-tetracarbimide series, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, independently of one another, are each halogen, R.sub.1 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sub.2 is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and r is the number 1 or 2, produce on hydroxyl- or nitrogen-containing textile materials dyeings which have good fastness properties.

Abstract: An erosion-inhibited phosphate ester-based functional fluid comprising a major amount of a phosphate ester and from 10 to 50,000 parts per million by weight of a calcium salt of an organic sulfonate, said functional fluid having been heated to a temperature and for a time sufficient to increase the conductivity of said fluid to at least 0.3.mu. mho/cm.

Abstract: A solvent composition is taught which comprises chlorofluorocarbons, ethanol, nitroalkane and phosphoric esters. This composition is suited to clean printed circuits at room temperature.

Abstract: A softener composition comprising a quaternary ammonium salt having two hydrocarbon radicals having 12-22 carbon atoms and one unsaturated bond; the stereoisomeric structure of the above salt includes both the cis-isomer and the trans-isomer with the cis-isomer/trans-isomer ratio being in the range of from 25/75-90/10.

Abstract: Triphenodioxazine reactive dyes containing at least one fiber-reactive group, the dye, in the free acid form, having the formula: ##STR1## wherein each of T.sup.1 and T.sup.2, independently, represents H, Cl, Br, F, SO.sub.3 H or an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl radical;each of A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 represents alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, Br, COOH, SO.sub.3 H or optionally substituted sulphamoyl;n has a value of 0, 1 or 2;m has a value of 1 or 2;R.sup.1 represents H or a group of the formula: ##STR2## wherein Z represents a fiber-reactive group;each of R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently, represents H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical;B represents an optionally substituted divalent hydrocarbon radical; andD represents a group of the formula ##STR3## wherein R.sup.4 represents H, an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical free from fiber-reactive residues or an acyl radical;R.sup.5 represents H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical;R.sup.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibers, which comprises applying to these fibers at least one composition (A) containing, in a suitable medium for dyeing, at least one indole derivative and at least one substituted 2-nitro-para-phenylenediamine selected from the group consisting of 1-N-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-nitro-4-N', N'-(bis-.beta.-hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene and 1-N-(.beta.

Abstract: Enhanced knitting performance for fine denier polyamide apparel yarn is obtaining by applying to the yarn a finish composition comprising(a) an ester selected from the group consisting of n-butyl stearate, iso-butyl stearate and combinations thereof, said ester being present in an effective amount to provide enhanced knitting performance for said yarn;(b) a polyethylene glycol ester;(c) a polyethylene glycol ether;(d) a polyethylene glycol glyceride;(e) an alkyl phosphate; and(f) a sulfonated ester.

Abstract: A stable aqueous emulsion composition containing an amino-functionalized polyorganosiloxane containing at least two amino-functionalized groups per molecule, one or more silanes and optionally a hydroxy terminated polydiorganosiloxane; textiles treated with the stable aqueous emulsion compositions; and processes for the preparation of stable aqueous emulsions of amino-functional polyorganosiloxanes by the addition of one or more hydrolyzable-functional silanes to an aqueous emulsion containing an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane and optionally, a hydroxy terminated polydiorganosiloxane.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising a major amount of polydimethylsiloxane and a small amount of an ethoxylated long-chain alkyl alcohol provides an advantageous finish for spandex filaments.

Abstract: In the process for the trichromatic dyeing or printing of natural and synthetic polyamide fibre materials, mixtures of reactive dyes, wherein blue-dyeing reactive dyes of the formula ##STR1## in which X is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, cyano or nitro, n is the number 0, 1 or 2, q is the number 0 or 1, m is the number 1, 2 or 3, Z is halogen and Y is a CN, CHO or S(O).sub.p R group in which p is the number 0, 1 or 2 and R is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or phenyl, are used together with sulfo-containing yellow- or orange-dyeing reactive dyes and sulfo-containing red-dyeing reactive dyes, have a uniform color build-up in combination with shade constancy in different concentrations and good compatibility.

Abstract: A continuous process for treating a web of material by the wet-in-wet application of two serially arranged treatment baths includes the steps of: applying a first treatment bath to the web; squeezing off excess moisture from the web to a specified moisture content; applying a second treatment bath to the web while it is still wet from the first treatment bath such that the web is in contact with a quantity of the second bath that is no greater than that quantity that can be continually absorbed by the web; replenishing the second treatment bath; and reducing the moisture content of the web to a specified moisture content immediately after application of the second treatment bath.

Abstract: A fluid-permeable agent for providing fluid-permeability to non-woven sheets of polyolefin fibers contains 50 wt % or more of aliphatic diethanol amide shown by the formula: ##STR1## where R is alkyl or alkenyl group with 11-17 carbon atoms. The agent may additionally contain non-ionic surfactants and salt of certain specified kinds and is applied at a rate of 0.1-0.5 wt % with respect to the fibers for good results.

Abstract: Poly(m-phenyleneisophthalamide) fabrics containing N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone on them are printed with a print paste. Print pastes containing N-cyclohexyl-2-pyrrolidone are also described.