Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin materials, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising at least one 2-pyrrolidone functionalized in the 4 position with an ester or amide radical, and at least one hydrophobic direct dye or a pigment; a dyeing process using this composition. Similarly, the invention relates to the use of the said pyrrolidone combined with a direct dye or a pigment for dyeing keratin materials, and especially to the use of the said pyrrolidone for improving the colour uptake onto the fibres of direct dyes that are sparingly soluble or insoluble in aqueous-alcoholic supports. The invention also relates to novel pyrrolidone derivatives. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain direct dyeing on keratin materials that is fast, resistant to washing, chromatic and powerful.

Abstract: An agent in foam form for coloring keratin-containing fibers, in particular human hair, under induction by atmospheric oxygen and methods for coloring keratin-containing fibers using such agent is provided. In an embodiment, the agent comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at an alkaline pH of 8 to 10.5, (a) as a color-forming component in the form of a dye precursor of a nature-analogous dye an indole and/or indoline derivative, (b) an alkalizing agent, and (c) a propellant, the agent containing no additional oxidizing agent for the color-forming components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shading process characterized by using a composition comprising a phthalocyanine to which at least one dyestuff is attached through a covalent bonding, to shading compositions, to new compounds used in these shading compositions as well as to the production of these new compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to 4-aminoindole derivatives of formula (I), and the addition salts thereof, mesomers thereof, isomers thereof and solvates thereof: and to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular of human keratin fibers such as the hair. The present invention makes it possible to achieve dark shades, natural shades and dark natural shades. The present invention also makes it possible to obtain powerful, chromatic, aesthetic, sparingly selective coloration of keratin fibers in varied shades, which is resistant to the various attacking factors to which the hair may be subjected. In particular, when the 4-aminoindole derivatives are combined with one or more heterocyclic oxidation bases, they make it possible to obtain a wide range of colors and coloration of keratin fibers that shows good chromaticity and good selectivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in which said fibers are treated: ? with a composition (A) comprising i) one or more indole or indoline compounds; ii) one or more metal salts; iii) hydrogen peroxide or one or more systems that generate hydrogen peroxide; and then ? with a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more basifying agents. The invention also relates to a hair dyeing process for obtaining better colorations, which are more uniform, chromatic and remanent and which do not impair the cosmetic properties of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one 2-pyrrolidone functionalized in the 4 position with a carboxylic acid or amide radical, and at least one hydrophobic direct dye or a pigment; a dyeing process using this composition. Similarly, the invention relates to the use of the said pyrrolidone combined with a direct dye or a pigment for dyeing keratin fibers, and especially to the use of the said pyrrolidone for improving the color uptake onto the fibers of direct dyes that are sparingly soluble or insoluble in aqueous-alcoholic supports. The invention also relates to novel pyrrolidone derivatives. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain direct dyeing on keratin fibers that is fast, resistant to washing, chromatic and powerful.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic 6-aminoindoline of general formula (I), the addition salts thereof with an acid and the solvates thereof: the present invention is also directed towards a method for synthesizing this cationic 6-aminoindoline, the compositions, the uses, the hair dyeing methods and the devices using this cationic 6-aminoindoline.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cationic 4-aminoindole of general formula (I), addition salts thereof with an acid and solvates thereof: in which: R1 is a linear or branched, saturated C2-C20 alkyl radical, substituted and/or interrupted with a cationic radical. The present invention is also directed towards a process for synthesizing this cationic 4-aminoindole, to the compositions, the uses, the hair dyeing processes and the devices using this cationic 4-aminoindole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at one photocatalyst and at least one azo dyestuff and/or at least one triphenylmethane dyestuff, which produces in the CIElab color coordinate system a relative hue angle of 220-320°, to a detergent composition, a fabric softener composition as well as to a shading.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair dyeing composition comprising (a) a dye of formula (1); (b) ant least one dye selected from the compounds of formulae (2); (3) and (4); wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the formula (2a); (2b); (2c); (2d); (2f); (2g) or (2h). The invention also relates to the dyeing methods for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising such dyeing composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair dyeing composition comprising (a) a dye of formula (1); (b) a least one dye selected from the compounds of formulae (2) and (3), wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the formula (2a) and (c) a quaternary ammonium salt selected from (c1) quaternary ammonium salts of the formula (4); (c2) imidazolium salts of the formula (5) and (c3) quaternary diammonium salts of the formula (6). The invention also relates to the dyeing methods for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising such dyeing composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a PPS member having an excellent fastness to lights such as ultraviolet light, and of which color does not change even when the member is used outdoors, while retaining the characteristics of PPS. The polyphenylene sulfide member according to the present invention is characterized by having a light-fastness rating of Class 1 or higher, against light from an ultraviolet carbon arc lamp, which rating is measured in accordance with JIS L-0842.

Abstract: Provided is a one-part hair dye composition containing (A) one or two or more compounds represented by the formula (1), (B) an antioxidant composed of a combination of ascorbic acid or salt thereof and sulfurous acid or salt thereof, (C) a nonionic surfactant, and (D) a thickening polymer; and having a pH of from 8 to 11; and a method of controlling hair color by adjusting an (ascorbic acid or salt thereof)/(sulfurous acid or salt thereof) weight ratio in Component (B) of the composition: (wherein, a broken line: the presence or absence of a ? bond, R1: OH or acetoxy, R2: H, —COOR (R: H, CH3 or C2H5) or —COO?X+ (X+: cation), and R3: H, acetyl, CH3 or C2H5).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivative or one of its addition salts and a method employing this derivative. The composition of the present disclosure makes it possible to obtain coloration in various shades that is powerful, chromatic, and aesthetic, with low selectivity and with good resistance to various aggressive factors to which the hair may be subjected, such as shampoos, the light, sweat and permanent shaping.

Abstract: A one-part hair dye composition containing (A) one or more compounds represented by the formula (1), (B) a silicone, and (C) a polyol, wherein the composition has a pH of from 8 to 11, wherein, a broken line represents the presence or absence of ? bond, R1 represents OH or acetoxy, R2 represents H, —COOR (R representing H, CH3 or C2H5) or —COO?X+ (X+ representing a cation), and R3 represents H, acetyl, CH3 or C2H5.

Abstract: Provided are a one-part hair dye composition containing (A) a combination of 5,6-dihydroxyindole and 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid, (B) either one of (b1) ascorbic acid or salt thereof or (b2) sulfurous acid or salt thereof, and (C) an alkali agent and having a pH of from 8 to 11; and a method of selecting the kind of Component (B), thereby controlling a hair color upon dyeing the hair.

Abstract: A hair dye composition containing a triazene dissociative direct dye represented by general formula (1): A-N?N—NH-B (1) wherein A and B are each a monocyclic or a bicyclic aromatic heterocyclic group that may have a substituent or a monocyclic or a bicyclic aryl group that may have a substituent and contain none of a carboxy group, a sulfo group and a quaternary ammonium group; and A and B each bind to a triazene-1,3-diyl group represented by —N?N—NH— via a carbon atom within A and B each. A and B may be the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shading process characterized by using a composition comprising a phthalocyanine to which at least one dyestuff is attached through a covalent bonding, to shading compositions, to new compounds used in these shading compositions as well as to the production of these new compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are triarylmethane dye compounds of formula (2) wherein R8 is C1-C12alkyl, C1-C12alkoxy, phenyl, hydroxy, halogen, sulfonic acid, carboxylate, or the radical —NR6R7 or —OR8; B1 and B2, independently from each other are C6-C10aryl; or a 5-7-membered heterocyclic compound, which may be substituted by C1-C12alkyl, C1-C12alkoxy, phenyl, hydroxy, halogen, sulfonic acid, carboxylate, or by the radical —NR6R7 or —OR6; and R6 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; or C1-C12alkyl, which may be substituted by hydroxy or C6-C10aryl.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dyeing composition, containing a first part containing (a) a nitrogen-containing compound expressed by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof and a second part containing a component (b) of an oxidizing agent, wherein a pH upon use is 7.5 to 12, wherein R1 and R3 to R5 represent H, a hydroxy group, and an alkyl group with C12 or less optionally having a substituent, R2 represents a hydroxy group, —R or —OR, in which R means the same as R3 to R5, and two or more of R1 to R5 may be taken together to form a 3 to 8 membered-ring optionally having a substituent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye compound represented by the following formula (I), or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, D1, D2, B, and n are defined the same as the specification, and also relates to a photoelectric component using the same. The dye compound of the present invention is suitable for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC). Hence, the photoelectric characteristics of the DSSC can be improved by using the dye compound of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ruthenium complex represented by the following formula (I): RuL2(NCS)2Am ??(I) wherein L, A and m are defined the same as the specification, and a photoelectric component using the same. The ruthenium complex of the present invention can be used in a Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC). Hence, the photoelectric characteristics of the DSSC manufactured with the ruthenium complex of the present invention can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one cationic azodye of the general formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use, in the coloring of keratinous fibers, for example human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, of a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from the compounds of formula (I) comprising a cyclic group G including a ring H capable of opening, the dyes corresponding to the compounds of formula (I) wherein the ring H is open and the addition salts thereof: and a method for treating keratinous fibers employing this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the use, in the coloring of keratinous fibers, such as human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, of a composition comprising at least one compound chosen from the compounds of formula (I) comprising a cyclic group G including a ring H capable of opening, the dyes corresponding to the compounds of formula (I) wherein the ring H is open, and the addition salts thereof: and a method for treating keratinous fibers employing this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the dyeing of keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivative or one of its addition salts and a method employing this derivative. The composition of the present disclosure makes it possible to obtain coloration in various shades that is powerful, chromatic, and aesthetic, with low selectivity and with good resistance to various aggressive factors to which the hair may be subjected, such as shampoos, the light, sweat and permanent shaping.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one compound of styryl or imine type containing a heterocycle and at least one thiol compound. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain a chromatic and fast coloration of keratin fibers, especially with respect to shampooing. Moreover, the color obtained is visible even on dark hair without necessarily using an oxidizing composition. The invention also makes it possible to obtain a coloration which, under certain conditions, does not stain.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dyeing composition, containing a first part containing (a) a nitrogen-containing compound expressed by the general formula (1) or a salt thereof and a second part containing a component (b) of an oxidizing agent, wherein a pH upon use is 7.5 to 12, wherein n=1 or 2, R1 and R3 to R5 represent H, a hydroxy group, and an alkyl group with C12 or less optionally having a substituent, R2 represents a hydroxy group, —R or —OR, in which R means the same as R1 to R5, and two or more of R1 to R5 may be taken together to form a 3 to 8 membered-ring optionally having a substituent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for the dyeing of keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising at least oneoxidation base chosen from cationic 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivatives and addition salts thereof, and a method employing this composition. The present disclosure also relates to cationic 3-amino pyrazolo-[1,5-a]-pyridine derivatives and the addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one aminopyrazolopyridine oxidation base chosen from those of formula (I), wherein it is understood that at least one of the groups R?1, and R?2 is chosen from cationic radicals; at least one coupler and at least one C4-C30 polyol. Dyeing methods and multi-compartment devices for use thereof.

Abstract: A salt of a sulfonated dye modulates a stability of the dye, particularly its ozonefastness. The salt comprises an organic cation selected from the group consisting of: a first organic cation having a positive charge delocalized between a nitrogen atom and at least one other heteroatom; a second organic cation having a positive charge delocalized between a nitrogen atom and at least two other atoms; and a third organic cation of formula (A): wherein: Rp, Rq and Rr are each independently selected from a C1-6 alkyl group; s is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and Ar is a C6-12 aryl group or C3-12 heteroaryl group.

Abstract: A method of modulating a stability of a sulfonated dye, particularly its ozonefastness. The method comprises providing a salt of the dye, wherein the salt comprises at least one organic cation selected from the group consisting of: a first organic cation having a positive charge delocalized between a nitrogen atom and at least one other heteroatom; a second organic cation having a positive charge delocalized between a nitrogen atom and at least two other atoms; and a third organic cation of formula (A): wherein: Rp, Rq and Rr are each independently selected from a C1-6 alkyl group; s is 0, 1, 2 or 3; and Ar is a C6-12 aryl group or C3-12 heteroaryl group.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to polycationic monochromophoric hydrazone compounds of following formula (I): wherein W1 is a heteroaromatic radical comprising 5 or 6 ring members, optionally condensed with an aromatic ring comprising 6 ring members, comprising a quaternized nitrogen atom and optionally another heteroatom which may or may not be identical to nitrogen; X, which may or may not be identical, is a nitrogen atom or a CR2 group; Z is a cationic group comprising at least one quaternized nitrogen atom. 1The present disclosure also relates to a composition for dyeing human keratin fibers comprising the polycationic compounds disclosed herein, and to a dyeing process using the composition of the present disclosure, and ever further to multicompartment device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shading process characterized by using a composition comprising a phthalocyanine to which at least one dyestuff is attached through a covalent bonding, to shading compositions, to new compounds used in these shading compositions as well as to the production of these new compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one zwitterionic azomethine dye of the general formula (I), (II), or (III) in which z is a heterocycle of the formula in which R8 is an alkyl sulfonate radical of the formula (XIII);

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one cationic azodye of the general formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one cationic azodye of the general formula (I).

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more tricyclic fused 6-5-6 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having one heteroatom. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel family of dicationic bis-hydrazone compounds that may be used as direct dyes, and to a dye composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one such compound. Also disclosed are dyeing processes implementing this composition and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel dyeing composition for dyeing human keratinous fibers, such as hair, comprising at least one dicationic diazo dye of formula (I): [W1—N?N—W2—W3—(W4—W5)p-]2-L ??Formula (I) as well as the process for dyeing hair using same. Certain compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one 5-membered aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compound with an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising applying to the keratin fibers a dye composition comprising at least one compound chosen from styryl and imine compounds comprising a heterocycle that can undergo opening and/or dyes corresponding to these compounds whose heterocycles are open. The compositions and methods of the present disclosure may produce a coloration of keratin fibers that is chromatic and fast with respect to external factors such as shampooing, does not stain, and/or allows simultaneous dyeing and bleaching of keratin fibers.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as direct dyeing agent of at least one tetra-azapentamethine compound, a dyeing composition comprising at least such a compound, as well as a method for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers and more particularly hair, which consists in applying at least one composition comprising such a compound. The composition also concerns tetra-azapentamethine compounds of formula (I). The invention further concerns a method for bleaching such compounds, as well as bleaching keratinous fibers previously dyed therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one zwitterionic azo dye of the general formula (I) where R1 is an alkylsulfonate radical of the formula (II),

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and at least one bicyclic 5-6 systems of aza heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds wherein the 5-membered rings have one to three nitrogen atoms and an N-hydroxy or N-amino group and derivatives thereof. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more tricyclic fused 6-5-6 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds having one heteroatom. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present patent application is the use, as direct dye in dyeing compositions for keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres, such as the hair, or for the manufacture of such compositions, of a specific polycationic compound.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more bicyclic 5-6 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with one ring junction nitrogen one or two extra heteroatoms. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: Bicyclic fused 5-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with two or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more bicyclic fused 5-5 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with two or three heteroatoms. This invention further relates to a method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: A dye composition comprising at least one mixed dye comprising at least two chromophore chosen from azine and (hetero)aromatic nitro compounds, optionally associated with at least one chromophore chosen from methine and carbonyl compounds; a process for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers, such as the hair, using the composition, a multi-compartment device comprising the composition; and the abovementioned mixed dyes.