Abstract: A hair coloring composition comprising: a) dihydroxyacetone or a derivative thereof; b) from 0.2 to 10 wt % of the total composition of a cationic conditioning compound c) a sulphonic compound of formula: H2N—(CHR1}pS(—X)q—Y in which where p is an integer from 1 to 5, R1 is H or an alkyl group, X is O or S q is an integer from 0 or 1. Y is an alkyl group or hydroxyl group.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a modifier for modifying a polyester fiber as well as a preparation method and application of the same. The modifier contains ethylene glycol, two-hydroxy-end polyether, dimethyl terephthalate, two-polyether-end modified organosilicon and a metal acetate catalyst. A two-step continuous production process is adopted. The first step is esterification; that is, ethylene glycol, two-hydroxy-end polyether, dimethyl terephthalate, and two-polyether-end organosilicon are added into a reactor, and have an esterification reaction in the presence of the catalyst. In the second step, the materials produced by the esterification are transported to a polymerizer, and have a polymerization reaction under the conditions of high temperature, vacuum and catalyst, producing the high molecular weight polyester/polyether/organosilicon terpolymer with a molecular weight of 1000˜50000 as the desired modifier.

Abstract: Agents and methods are provided for coloring and/or lightening keratinic fibers. In one embodiment, an agent for coloring and/or lightening keratinic fibers includes, in a cosmetic carrier, (a) one or more oxidation dye precursors, (b) ammonia, (c) one or more ethoxylated fatty alcohols having a degree of ethoxylation from 80 to 120, and (d) one or more zwitterionic polymers. The agent contains no carbonates.

Abstract: The subject of the disclosure, in an exemplary embodiment, is an agent for coloring and/or lightening keratinic fibers, in particular human hair, containing in a cosmetic carrier: (a) ammonia, (b) one or more alkanolamines from the group of monoethanolamine, 2-amino-2-methylpropanol and triethanolamine, (c) one or more alkalizing agents from the group of potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, sodium silicates, and potassium silicates, (d) one or more ethoxylated fatty alcohols having a degree of ethoxylation from about 80 to about 120, (e) one or more fatty alcohols from the group of arachyl alcohol (eicosan-1-ol), gadoleyl alcohol (9Z)-eicos-9-en-1-ol), arachidonyl alcohol ((5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-eicosa-5,8,11,14-tetraen-1-ol), behenyl alcohol (docosan-1-ol), erucyl alcohol ((13Z)-docos-13-en-1-ol) and brassidyl alcohol ((13E)-docosen-1-ol).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, which consists in extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and in applying the mixture to the fibers; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the mixture of compositions (A)+(B); with: composition (A) being in the form of a direct emulsion comprising: at least 30% by weight of oil(s) (i); at least one fatty alcohol that is solid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure (ii); at least one fatty ester, which is solid at room temperature and at atmospheric pressure (iii); at least one surfactant (iv); at least one basifying agent (v) and/or at least one dye (vi) chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes, and mixtures thereof; composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to a non-oxidizing composition (A) in the form of a direct emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, which consists in extemporaneously mixing at the time of use two compositions (A) and (B) and in applying the mixture to the fibers; the said mixture comprising at least 25% by weight of fatty substances relative to the total weight of the mixture of compositions (A) (B); with: composition (A) being in the form of a direct emulsion comprising: at least 30% by weight of oil(s) (i); at least one fatty alcohol having at least 20 carbon atoms in its longest hydrocarbon chain (ii); at least one surfactant (iii); at least one basifying agent (iv); and optionally at least one dye chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes, and mixtures thereof (v); composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent. The invention also relates to compositions (A), the mixture of the aforementioned compositions (A) and (B), and a multi-compartment device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a first composition of an oxidative permanent hair dye product that includes a C1-C4 alcohol, an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant, an antioxidant, an oxidative dye, a C14-C22 fatty alcohol, a metal sequestering agent, an alkali agent, and purified water. According to the oxidative permanent hair dye product according to the present invention, foams generated by mixing a liquid first composition that includes a dye and a liquid second composition that includes an oxidant continuously retained on hair for more than 30 minutes, and thus hair, even close to the root, can be simply and conveniently colored in the same manner as shampooing without using a comb or brush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for keratin fibers, such as a composition for coloring hair or a composition for reshaping hair, comprising: (a) at least one phosphoric surfactant; (b) at least one non-ionic surfactant, (c) at least one polyol; (d) at least one oil; and (e) at least one alkaline agent. It is preferable that the cosmetic composition further comprises at least one higher alcohol. The present invention is useful because it does not generate odor while maintaining a level of cosmetic performance as comparable to that of conventional cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe hair dye, which has a good dyeing property and is easy-to-use, and which has less uneven dyeing and has high stability of the formulation. The present invention provides a hair dye which comprises a combination of (1) a first gel agent containing tannic acid, benzyl alcohol and xanthane gum, and (2) a second agent containing an iron salt.

Abstract: Composition comprising a hydrophobic dye, a particular organic and/or mineral alkaline agent, a particular compound (I) and a particular organic compound (II), and dyeing use thereof. The present invention relates to a dye composition comprising one or more hydrophobic direct dyes with a log P of greater than or equal to 2, one or more organic alkaline agents, and/or one or more mineral alkaline agents chosen from carbonates, hydrogen carbonates, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, and mixtures thereof, one or more compounds (I) comprising in their structure a sequence: and one or more organic compounds (II) with a Hansen solubility parameter ?H of less than or equal to 16 MPa1/2 and with a molecular weight of less than 250 g/mol. The invention also relates to a dyeing process that consists in applying such a composition to keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for preparing textile auxiliaries, which are used in particular to enhance the dyeing affinity of textile fibers.

Abstract: A two-part hair dye including a first part containing an alkali agent, a second part containing hydrogen peroxide, and a non-aerosol foamer container; wherein a liquid mixture contains Components (A) and (B) specified below, wherein the content of hydrogen peroxide in the liquid mixture is 3.60 mass % or higher, and the viscosity of the liquid mixture is 1 to 300 mPa·s. A method for dying hair, wherein a foam of the liquid mixture of the first part and the second part of the two-part hair dye is applied to hair, left to stand for 3 to 60 minutes, and then washed out. Component (A): oxidation dye; Component (B): 0.50 to 3.0 mass %, of polypropylene glycol having a weight-average molecular weight of 200 to 800.

Abstract: Methods for providing, at the discretion of the user, at least two different oxidative hair coloring compositions providing different level of lift based on a single tint component. The methods involve the use of a tint component, an oxidizing component and a third component comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein is an aqueous dye dispersion for making a dye sensitized electronic device having, a water insoluble dye, an alkalizing agent, a surfactant; and water. The water insoluble dye has at least one acid group and the aqueous dye dispersion is substantially free of volatile organic solvents, co-solvents and diluents. Further disclosed and claimed is a method of making a photoelectronic device using the claimed aqueous dye dispersion.

Abstract: Provided is a hair treatment composition capable of imparting good manageability and excellent hair feel to the hair upon finishing permanent wave or hair dye treatment. The hair treatment composition has the following components (A) and (B): (A) a compound represented by the following formula (1): R1O—(PO)n(EO)m—R2 (1) wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group, PO represents a propyleneoxy group, EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, n represents an average addition mole number and is from 1.5 to 5.0, m represents an average addition mole number and is from 0 to 1.0, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and (B) at least one selected from keratin reducing agents, oxidizing agents, alkaline agents, and dyes for hair dye, wherein a content of an R1OH wherein R1 represents a linear or branched C8-12 alkyl or alkenyl group is 300 ppm or less.

Abstract: Agent for oxidative coloring of keratinic fibers comprising a specific combination of non-ionic emulsifiers with a differing degree of ethoxylation and a specific combination of interfacially active substances comprising at least one anionic, at least one zwitterionic and at least one amphoteric surfactant. The agents provide good coloring characteristics while simultaneously protecting against damage to human hair. In particular the agents allow for colors with high color intensity and an improved gray coverage. The agents also provide significant advantages with regard to viscosity stability during storage and use and an improvement in shear sensitivity.

Abstract: A process for making a colored article of manufacture is disclosed. Accordingly an article of manufacture is first prepared of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, wood, glass, ceramic, masonry and polymeric materials. A polymeric coating (superstrate) is then applied to at least a portion of the surface of the article. At least a portion of the superstrate is brought into contact with a material system that contains (i) water, (ii) a carrier, (iii) a dye and (iv) a diol, under conditions calculated to bring about diffusion of said dye into said superstrate.

Abstract: Improved hair coloring agents which do not adversely effect the health of the user and which are environmentally safe and which permanently colors only gray hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye composition for the oxidation dyeing of human keratin fibers, at a pH greater than or equal to 8, comprising at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty ester and at least one cationic surfactant, where the weight ratio of the at least one fatty alcohol and the at least one fatty acid ester being greater than 2 and less than 10. In addition, the present invention relates to a ready-to-use composition obtained by extemporaneously mixing the dye composition with an oxidizing composition, before use, and a method for dyeing keratin fibers in which the ready-to-use composition is applied to hair fibers.

Abstract: Provided is a dyeing composition for coloring human keratin fibers, comprising, at a pH less than 8, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one oxidative dye precursor; at least one cationic surfactant; at least one fatty acid ester; and at least one fatty alcohol, wherein the at least one fatty alcohol is chosen from non-(poly)oxyalkylenated and non-(poly)glycerolated, saturated and unsaturated fatty alcohols, and wherein the weight ratio of the at least one fatty alcohol to the at least one fatty acid ester is greater than 2:1 and less than 10:1. Also provided are methods and devices for coloring the keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, dyeing or lightening processes using the compositions, and two-compartment or three-compartment devices comprising the compositions, wherein the compositions comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: at least 25% by weight of a mixture of fatty substances comprising at least one fatty alcohol that is solid at ambient temperature; at least one oxidizing agent; and optionally at least one basifying agent.

Abstract: Colored high-strength fibers of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyolefins and methods of dyeing the high-strength fibers are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring and hair bleaching compositions comprising a first component comprising at least one oxidizing agent and a C6 to C16 alkyl glucoside and a second component comprising an anionic surfactant and a fatty alcohol. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colourant and bleaching compositions which deliver lift, lightening and colour, whilst minimizing damage and which provide the required viscosity both pre and post mixing of the first and second components.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous dye solution comprising a) 5 to 30% by weight of an anionic or cationic direct dye, b) 0.1 to 10% by weight of 1-phenoxy-2-propanol, c) 0 to 20% by weight of an inorganic or an organic acid, d) 0 to 20% by weight of further additives and e) water to complete to 100%, a process for the preparation of the solution and the use thereof for dyeing paper.

Abstract: An air-oxidation haircolor composition is based: a) water; b) water soluble metal salt as a catalyst; c) etidronic acid (1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphoric acid) as a chelating agent and color deposition enhancer; d) oxidation primary dye intermediates; e) an aromatic triol such as 1,2,4-Benzenetriol; f) auxiliary oxidation dye couplers; g) dye antioxidants and stabilizers; h) optionally, a water soluble surfactant; i) optionally, a water soluble anionic polymer; j) a water soluble solvent system; and k) an alkalizer.

Abstract: A fatty phase for the preparation of hair dyes, consisting of a semi-finished product containing the proportions of stearyl and cetyl alcohols suitable for the preparation of the dye. In relation to the prior art, the invention allows a semi-finished product for preparation of hair dyes to be obtained, consisting of a fatty phase with the ingredients already measured out and mixed, so as to be ready to be integrated, inside the mixer, with the remaining components (colorants, etc.) that make up the final formulation of the dye.

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 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: An air-oxidative type hair dye composition containing a melanin precursor prepared by a process including (A) an oxidation step for converting, into the melanin precursor, a tyrosine or derivative thereof used as a starting substance with an enzyme or cell that is derived from a fungus selected from the group consisting of fungi belonging to the genera Aspergillus, Neurospora, Rhizomucor, Trichoderma, and Penicillium and that exhibits a catechol oxidase activity.

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as hair, comprising, in a dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye, at least one thickening polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one fatty alcohol chosen from monoglycerolated and polyglycerolated fatty alcohols. Processes comprising such oxidation dyeing compositions.

Abstract: An air-oxidation haircolor composition is based: a) water; b) water soluble metal salt as a catalyst; c) etidronic acid (1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphoric acid) as a chelating agent and color deposition enhancer; d) oxidation primary dye intermediates; e) an aromatic triol such as 1,2,4-Benzenetriol; f) auxiliary oxidation dye couplers; g) dye antioxidants and stabilizers; h) optionally, a water soluble surfactant; i) optionally, a water soluble anionic polymer; j) a water soluble solvent system; and k) an alkalizer.

Abstract: The object of the present application is a dye carrier composition containing oxidative and/or non-oxidative dyes as well as (a) 6.1 to 25 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol with 14 to 20 carbon atoms, (b) 1 to 20 weight percent of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide and (c) 1 to 15 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol alkoxylate and/or fatty acid alkoxylate, the weight ratio of fatty alcohol (a) to fatty acid alkanolamide (b) being equal to 4:1 to 1:3 and at the same time the weight ratio of fatty alcohol (a) to alkoxylate (c) being equal to 5:1 to 1:2. Another object is the use of the afore-said combination of components (a) to (c) to produce a nacreous luster effect in dye carrier compositions and colorants for keratin fibers.

Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, a) at least one oxidation dye; b) at least one fatty alcohol; c) at least one associative polymer; and d) at least one compound chosen from fatty acid esters and metal oxides.

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 aqueous liquid formulations comprising 5-30% by weight of a dye composition comprising 25-85% by weight of Direct Brown 44 15-75% by weight of Direct Yellow 11 and/or of a dye obtainable by reduction or thermal treatment of Direct Yellow 11 0-15% by weight of one or more blue direct dyes and 0-10% by weight of one or more red direct dyes all based on the dye composition 0.5-15% by weight of one or more alkylamines whose one, two or three alkyl radicals may each be substituted by one or two hydroxyl groups and/or amino groups and/or interrupted by one or two oxygen atoms in ether function, based on the total weight of the aqueous liquid formulation, the sodium content of the liquid formulation not exceeding 0.3% by weight, and also their use for dyeing cellulose material especially paper.

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: A fatty phase for the preparation of hair dyes, consisting of a semi-finished product containing the proportions of stearyl and cetyl alcohols suitable for the preparation of the dye. In relation to the prior art, the invention allows a semi-finished product for preparation of hair dyes to be obtained, consisting of a fatty phase with the ingredients already measured out and mixed, so as to be ready to be integrated, inside the mixer, with the remaining components (colorants, etc.) that make up the final formulation of the dye.

Abstract: A process for dyeing a thermoplastic elastomeric substrate comprising immersing the substrate into a dye system comprising at least one metal complex dye and a solvent system comprising water and an organic solvent. The organic solvent may be soluble, partially miscible with water or insoluble or nearly insoluble in water. In particular, the substrate is an inflated bladder such as an airbag used in athletic shoes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to oxidation dye compositions comprising, in an aqueous medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, ammonia, and at least one mesomorphic phase present in an amount greater than or equal to 10% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition. The present disclosure also relates to the process for preparing the compositions, as well as ready-to-use compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and multi-compartment kits for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, wherein at least one compartment contains the dye composition. Another aspect of the present disclosure is an oxidizing composition comprising a mesomorphic phase.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (A) a total of from 2 to 30% by weight, based on the total composition (A)+(B), of one or more amino alcohols of formula (1) herein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently of the others hydrogen, 1-C12alkyl,C5-C24aryl or C6-C36aralkyl, and R5 and R6 are each independently of the other hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl; and (B) from 70 to 98% by weight, based on the total composition (A)+(B), of a fluorescent whitening agent of formula (2) herein X is hydrogen, an alkali metal ion, an ammonium ion or a hydroxyalkylammonium radical derived from the amino alcohol of formula (1), and R7, R8, R9 and R10 are each independently of the others —OR11, —NR11R12 or a group of formula (3) wherein R11, and R12 are each independently of the other hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl, H2N—CO-alkyl or alkylthio, are distinguished by high solubility in water and by high storage stability of the aqueous solutions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (X—Ar—Y), in which X and Y respectively are selected independently of one another from the groups H, C-1-8 alkyl and groups as per formulae (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic), together with other groups that are defined as cited in the description, as antioxidants. The invention also relates to corresponding novel compounds and preparations and to corresponding production methods for said compounds and preparations.

Abstract: The dye carrier composition containing oxidative and/or nonoxidative dyes has a nacreous luster because it contains a combination of (a) 6.1 to 20 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol with 14 to 20 carbon atoms, (b) 6.1 to 20 weight percent of at least one alkanolamide, (c) 0.1 to 15 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol alkoxylate or fatty acid alkoxylate and (d) 0.1 to 15 weight percent of at least one anionic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of fatty alcohol (a) to alkanolamide (b) is equal to 0.5:2 to 2:0.5, preferably from 0.8:1.2 to 1.2:0.8. The weight ratio of alkoxylate to anionic surfactant is preferably from 0.5:2 to 2:0.5.

Abstract: A storage stable dye composition having a pH of from 9 to 11, the dye composition comprising: (a) oxidation dye precursor, (b) at least 8 wt % of carbonate salt, (c) at least 2 wt. % of a fatty phase comprising fatty alcohol and quaternary conditioning agent, (d) hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, and (e) carrier, wherein the quaternary conditioning agent is present in the dye composition in an amount of at least 0.5 wt. %, and wherein the ratio of fatty alcohol to quaternary conditioning agent is 4:1 to 0.5:1. Hair coloring compositions formed from such dye compositions, as well as methods of coloring hair using such hair coloring compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for modifying aramid fibers so as to improve their capacity to be dyed, including the following steps: a) a step of treating said fibers so as to reduce the glass transition temperature Tg thereof to a value Tg1, in which Tg1 is lower than Tg; b) a step of contacting said fibers thus treated with a solution including nanoparticles at a temperature above or equal to Tg1.

Abstract: The invention provides an oxidation hair color system consists essentially of a dye phase and a developer phase, wherein the dye phase includes: a) a water soluble nonionic surfactant; b) a water soluble anionic polymer; c) water; d) oxidation dye intermediate; e) dye antioxidants and stabilizers and wherein the developer phase includes: a) secondary ethoxylated fatty alcohols; b) an oxidizer and c) water.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers and further such as the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing and that is free of glycerol and of cationic synthetic thickening polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, at least one oxidation dye, at least one fatty alcohol chosen from mono- and polyglycerolated fatty alcohols, and at least one particular polyol. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using the said composition.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one oxidation dye, at least one C10-C14 fatty alcohol and a cationic poly(vinyllactam), and to dyeing methods and devices using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also comprises at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one mono- or polyglycerolated surfactant and at least one fatty alcohol (C8-C30) comprising at least one unsaturation. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also contains at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one associative polymer and at least one fatty alcohol (C8–C30) comprising at least one unsaturation. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.