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: The present invention provides a fluorescent dye that incorporates a pentavalent phosphorus or arsenic into its ring structure. Also provided is a fluorescence energy transfer system that comprises the above fluorescent dye and a second dye, where the second dye is capable of energy transfer with the fluorescent dye. Additionally provided is a kit for labeling a target molecule. In further embodiments, another kit for labeling a target molecule is provided. A target molecule labeled with the above-described fluorescent dye is also provided. In additional embodiments, methods of labeling a target molecule are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coloring or lightening human keratin fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically medium: (a) at least 25 wt. % of one or more fatty substances; (b) one or more salified or unsalified organophosphonic acids; (c) one or more alkalizing agents and/or one or more dyes selected from oxidation dyes, direct dyes and mixtures thereof and (d) one or more oxidizing agents. It further relates to a method of coloring or lightening employing it. Another object of the invention is constituted by kits with two or three compartments for obtaining, after mixing the compositions from the compartments, just before its application, a composition according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair coloring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent, a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified tertiary system, a cationic polymer and a mica and or titanium oxide. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colorant and bleaching compositions which deliver lift, lightening and color, whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and which improve adhesion of the composition to the hair roots.

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 present invention relates to oxidizing hair colorant compositions comprising selected oxidative hair dyes and diethylene-triamine-penta-(methylenephosphonic acid). The compositions provide improved hair color tonality, root to tip evenness and reduced wash fade over time.

Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25° C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25.degree. C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

Abstract: Processes for coloring a fiber or textile by adding a carbon black product having an organic group attached to the carbon black. In one process at least one diazonium salt reacts with a carbon black in the absence of an externally applied electric current sufficient to reduce the diazonium salt. In another process at least one diazonium salt reacts with a carbon black in a protic reaction medium. Carbon black products which may be prepared according to process of the invention are described as well as uses of such carbon black products in plastic compositions, rubber compositions, paper compositions, and textile compositions.

Abstract: A method of dyeing nylon, particularly cationic dyeable Type 6 and 66 nylon and light dyeable Type 66 nylon, so that the dyed fiber will resist taking on further dye and will have a high degree of wash and bleed fastness when the dyed fiber is subjected to a further high temperature aqueous dye bath. The method includes providing a bifunctional dye solution having a very low pH, i.e. no higher than 1.5. The dye is applied to the fiber with a degree of wet pick-up exceeding 100% by weight of the fiber. The fiber is then steamed, washed, and dried, and contacted by an alkaline solution, such as a trisodium phosphate solution. Thereafter, the fiber is autoclaved. Such a dyed nylon fiber can be combined with an undyed nylon fiber to produce a textile product.

Abstract: Thermoplastic fabrics are flame retardant treated and optionally heatset and/or simultaneously dyed in a heated flame retardant liquid in which a disperse or acid dye may be dissolved. Flame-resistant fabrics result.

Abstract: A pattern or design is formed on an already dyed cellulose-containing fabric by wetting preselected portions of the fabric with a solution containing a bleaching agent, drying the wetted fabric by heating at about 100.degree. C., and washing the dried fabric free of residual chemicals.

Abstract: A triiodide-phosphoric acid stain when applied to either moist or dry fiber samples produces a range of colors indicative of the fiber species and the degree of refining of the fiber. The stain is made from an aqueous triiodide solution of about 0.6M in potassium iodide and about 0.1M in iodine and is mixed with an acid solution about 77 percent by weight of phosphoric acid in a ratio of about 1 to 100 v/v of triiodide to acid just prior to its application to the fiber samples to be stained.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprising at least one dye represented by the following formula in a free acid form,D--(SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.3 H).sub.nwherein D is an organic dye residue having 1 to 3 sulfo groups, and n is 1 or 2, in an amount of 5 to 50% by weight, a buffer in an amount of not less than 0.1% by weight but less than 1% by weight, and a substance inert to the above dye in an amount of 0 to 10% by weight, the balance being water, and a pH value of the aqueous liquid composition ranging from 2.5 to 5.5, whcih can be stored for a long period of time even at low and high temperatures without physical and chemical changes.