Abstract: Concentrated solutions of a direct dye having, in the free acid form the formula: ##STR1## are described. The solutions contain 10-30% (by weight) of the dye, 5-20% of one or more specifically defined bases; 0-5% of alkali metal cations; and 45-85% water and have a lower viscosity and solvent to dye ratio than solutions of the dye of similar strength prepared according to prior art methods. The solutions are prepared by isolating the diazonium salt of p- (p-aminophenyl)azo benzenesulfonic acid then coupling the diazo into J-Acid.

Abstract: A series of water soluble azo dyes for dyeing polyamide fiber material are provided by coupling an appropriate diazotized aminobenzene into an appropriately substituted N-alkyl-N-benzoxyethylarylamine. The dyes are characterized by the presence of one sulfonic acid group, either as the free acid or in salt form, and by the presence of a benzoate ester group. When dyed from an appropriate dye bath, these dyes produce dyeings on polyamide fiber material characterized by outstanding lightfastness and excellent transfer properties.

Abstract: An improved process for dyeing nylon carpeting material which is tufted or woven from a blend of cationic dyeable nylon yarns and acid dyeable nylon yarns is provided. Staining of the cationic dyeable portion is substantially eliminated and red and dull shades on the deep dyeing acid dyeable nylon is avoided by using as the acid dye a member of a small class of monoazo dyes made by coupling an appropriate diazotized aminobenzene sulfonic acid into N-ethyl-N-phenylbenzylamine. The monoazo dyes of the invention are applied to the carpet material along with an appropriate cationic dye in a conventional application procedure. The use of the monoazo dyes according to the invention produces a dyed blended nylon carpet material in which the cationic dyeable portion is not appreciably dyed or stained by the acid dye and in which the acid dyeable portion is characterized by outstanding light fastness and excellent transfer properties.

Abstract: Polyester fabric is dyed with azo dyes made by coupling an appropriate diazotized aminobenzene into a coupler prepared by reacting 2-chloroacetylchloride or 3-chloropropionylchloride with 2 moles of N-alkyl, N-cyanoalkyl, or N-benzyl-substituted aminobenzene. This class of azo dyes, when appropriately dispersed, produces dyeings on aromatic polyester fabrics with excellent substantivity, outstanding sublimation fastness, and good fastness to light. The dyes are applied to polyesters, such as polyethylene terephthalate, by carrier dyeing, pressure dyeing, and thermofixation methods.

Abstract: A series of azo dyes for dyeing polyamide fibrous material are provided by coupling an appropriate diazotized aminobenzene into an appropriately substituted N-alkyl-N-phenylbenzylamine. The dyes are characterized by the presence of one sulfonic acid group, either as the free acid or in salt form, and by the presence of one sulfamyl group. The single sulfonic acid group and single sulfamyl group are positioned interchangeably as a substituent on either the aminobenzene base or the benzyl radical forming a portion of the N-alkyl-N-phenylbenzylamine. When dyed from an appropriate dye bath, these dyes produce dyeings on polyamide fiber material characterized by outstanding lightfastness and excellent transfer properties.