Abstract: A polyester combined-filament yarn having an excellent stretch property and a bathochromic effect, as well as uniformity of apparent dyed color density, comprises two different multifilament components (A) and (B), wherein the multifilament component (A) comprises polyester filaments composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polymer, a metal-containing phosphorus compound (a) and an alkaline earth metal compound (b), and a conjugate multifilament component (B) comprises side-by-side or eccentric core-sheath conjugate polyester filaments composed of two mutually different polyester resins (at least one of which is polytrimethylene terephthalate resin), the mass ratio (A)/(B) of components (A) and (B) is in the range of 80/20 to 50/50. Woven or knitted fabrics comprising the combined-filament yarn are useful for women's and men's fashion apparel and black formals.

Abstract: A process for treating a substrate comprises utilizing at least one aqueous formulation comprising (A) at least one binder obtainable by copolymerization of ethylene and (meth)acrylic acid and optionally one or more further comonomers, (B) at least one reaction product of at least one carbodiimide (C) with at least one diol, triol or polyol (D), or (C) at least one carbodiimide and optionally at least one diol, triol or polyol.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for “dye-to-order” carpet manufacturing that address deficiencies in the carpet manufacturing industry, some of which are discussed above. In one embodiment, an improved manufacturing system is provided that allows manufacturers to change colors “on the fly” (e.g., within a single roll) with minimal waste. In another embodiment, a dye-to-order processing system is provided that maps multiple orders to undyed carpet rolls such that usage of the undyed carpet rolls is optimized.

Abstract: Device for carrying out optical readings on textile materials submitted to dyeing comprising optical reading means associated with corresponding optical processing means, characterised in that it comprises a body (1) inside which it is provided a chamber (10) featuring an input (I) and output (U) section and is crossed by a dyeing bath drawn out of a dyeing tank or machine (T) in which a textile material is submitted to dyeing, inside said chamber (10) being disposed an optical detector or probe (2) and a seat being provided for the positioning of a specimen or sample (F) of the textile material submitted to dyeing in correspondence of the probe (2), said seat featuring positioning means for a support (3) onto which said specimen (F) is applied, so that the specimen is immersed in the dyeing bath flowing inside chamber (10), said support (3) being movably positioned on said positioning means; and said support (3) is movable towards said probe (2) or, vice versa, said probe (2) is movable towards said support

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) at least one nickel complex pigment and (B) at least one disperse dye of formula (1) or (2) wherein R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy or a radical —NHCO—R6 wherein R6 is C1-C6alkyl or unsubstituted or C1-C4alkyl- or halo-substituted phenyl, R2 is hydrogen, hydroxy or a radical W—R7 wherein W is —NHCO— or —S— and R7 is C1-C6alkyl or unsubstituted or C1-C4alkyl- or halo-substituted phenyl, R3 is hydrogen, R4 is hydrogen or hydroxy, R5 is hydrogen, or R3 and R4 together form the radical of formula wherein the rings A and B, independently of one another, may carry further substituents, R8 is hydrogen or —CO—C2-C6alkyl wherein the C2-C6alkyl radical may be substituted by carboxy, or a radical wherein R11 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, hydroxy, carboxy or halogen, R12 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl or halogen and R13 is hydrogen or C2-C3alkyl or, when R10 is halogen, R13 may be methyl, R9 is hydrogen or halogen, R10 is hydrogen or halogen, and n is a number 0, 1 or 2, with the proviso that R9, R10, R11, R12,

Abstract: The invention relates to a colorant composition comprising humic acid and/or fulvic acid and a water soluble dye. The invention in particular relates to a colorant composition to be used for turf.

Abstract: Customers obtain customized textile materials by selecting style, shape, size, pattern and color for an undyed textile product. Based on a selection made by the customer, the textile product is transformed by a dyeing operation performed on a single item to yield a product, such as a shirt, pants, or jacket, which has a color and pattern of his or her own choosing, in the size and style he or she desires. The process can be performed in a retail setting using a dye machine which allows the process to be viewed by the customer. Preferably, the textile material is constructed from yarns which include cationic cotton alone or in combination with natural cotton or other natural or synthetic fibers, and using anionic dyes, such as a fiber reactive dye, such that the dye is exhausted during the process and effluent from the dye machine is environmentally friendly without excess dye, salts, and alkalis.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a liquid composition, preferably aqueous composition, comprising a deposition aid and a hueing dye and preferably a fabric care benefit agent.

Abstract: The invention describes a multistage process, for producing particles with an average particle size from 50 nm to 1000 nm in a very effective and gentle manner, wherein the solid substance (active substance) is dissolved in a solvent, this liquid containing the solid substance (active substance) in dissolved form is then frozen very rapidly, the solvent/solvents used are optionally removed from the frozen matrix obtained in a (freeze-)drying process (lyophilisation) or the frozen matrix is further processed directly, the solid matrix (frozen or lyophilised) is dispersed in an external phase, a liquid medium, which can be water, a mixture of water with water-miscible liquids or a non-aqueous liquid, and the resulting dispersion is then immediately exposed to high shear and/or cavitation forces, and the forces applied result in stabilisation or comminution of the resulting particles in the nanometre range.

Abstract: Dyed fabric compositions have now been discovered that often have a balanced combination of desirable properties. The dyed fabric comprises one or more elastic fibers wherein the elastic fibers comprise the reaction product of at least one ethylene olefin block polymer and at least one crosslinking agent. Often the fabrics are characterized by a color change of greater than or equal to about 3.0 according to AATCC evaluation after a first wash by AATCC61-2003-2A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of formula (1) that are soluble in organic solvents, wherein Cat+ is an organic cation, to a process for their preparation and to their use in the production of coloured plastics or polymeric colour particles, printing colorants, printing pastes and printing inks.

Abstract: Rylene dyes of the general formula I where the variables are defined as follows: R is hydrogen; optionally substituted C1-C30-alkyl, C5-C8-cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl; R? is bromine; cyano; —NR32; optionally substituted aryloxy, arylthio, hetaryloxy or hetarylthio; optionally substituted C3-C18-alk-1-ynyl; X, Y are both hydrogen or together are a radical of the formula Ia n is 2, 3, 4 or additionally 1 when X and Y are a radical of the formula Ia; n? is from 1 to 4; m is from 0 to 6.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition, comprising from about 0.0001% to about 0.01% by weight of a fabric substantive dye loaded onto a particle carrier having an average particle size of less than 100 ?m. The process for making said fabric treatment composition. A fabric substantive dye-loaded particle carrier having an average particle size of less than 100 ?m and comprising from about 0.001% to about 1% by weight of a fabric substantive dye.

Abstract: A method of achieving a permanent stone-wash effect on textile fiber materials, in which method the textile fiber materials are dyed with naphthol dyes and the dyed textile material is then after-treated with a stone-wash finish. Very fast dyeings having a permanent stone-wash finish are obtained.

Abstract: Dyed yarns typically have inferior color fastness compared with pigmented yarns. However, dyeing offers a virtually infinite selection of colors, flexibility and more uniformity than constructions of pigmented yarns in residential carpet and other yarn applications, such as apparel. It has been found that relatively small amounts of pigment (10 to 1000 ppm) incorporated into polymeric fibers, and particularly nylon fibers used in carpets, creates lightly pigmented yarns which, when overdyed, are highly uniform and have a higher degree of apparent dye light fastness compared to normal dyed yarns. This effect is observable for both anionic and cationic polyamide polymers, and dyeing of these slightly pigmented yarns can be conducted to produce yarns of almost any color of greater depth than the base yarn.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for coloring concrete and other cementitious systems having improved durability and retention of the colorant when integrally or surface shake applied to any concrete or other cementitious system. The compositions and methods include two phases of high grade dispersion in a combination of particulate polymers selected from particulated polymers, blends of polymers from styrene based polymers and copolymers, acrylic based polymers and copolymers, latex, poly vinyl acetates, polyepoxides, polyurethanes, and any of the family of liquid rubbers, including neoprene, butadiene, water based silanes, silicones, siloxanes, silicates, and any mixture and/or combination of the above. The compositions and methods include organic or oxide colorants.

Abstract: A microorganism staining agent characterized in that an alkali substance and a diazo dye or xanthene dye are contained therein; and a method of detecting microorganisms with the use of the agent. There are provided a microorganism staining agent which resolves the problem of pretreatment posed by the conventional direct speculum method, being capable of staining microorganisms in shorter time; and a method of detecting microorganisms with the use of the agent.

Abstract: Process for treating dyed human keratin fibres, in which the fibres are washed with a washing composition (B) containing at least one amphoteric surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant chosen from alkylpolyglucosides and monoglycerolated or polyglycerolated surfactants. The invention also relates to a kit for performing this process.

Abstract: Dyed poly(trimethylene terephthalate) fibers having a lightfastness of 4 or higher after approximately 480 kJ incident UV radiation, and processes for preparing the fibers, are provided. The fibers are useful in automotive applications and other uses wherein UV absorption is likely.

Abstract: A method of preparing a purified purple corn coloring agent comprising passing a purple corn color extract solution through an adsorption resin, washing with water, and releasing the purple corn color from the resin with the use of an aqueous solution containing alcohol of 25 to 45 v/vt %.

Abstract: Tert-alkylphenoxy-substituted polycyclic compounds of the general formula I where P is a conjugated polycyclic radical which is stable to bases and nucleophiles, optionally bears aryl substituents and contains no group from the group consisting of —CO—NH—CO—, —COOH and —CO—O—CO—; R is C1–C8-alkyl, whose carbon chain may be interrupted by one or more groups selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —NR1—, —CO— and/or —SO2— and which may be monosubstituted or polysubstituted by C1–C6-alkoxy or by a 5- to 7-membered heterocyclic radical which is attached via a nitrogen atom and may contain further heteroatoms and be aromatic; C5–C8-cycloalkyl whose carbon chain may be interrupted by one or more groups selected from the group consisting of —O—, —S—, —NR1—, —CO— and/or —SO2— and which may be monosubstituted or polysubstituted by C1–C6-alkyl; R1 is hydrogen or C1–C6-alkyl; Hal is chlorine and/or bromine; m is from 0 to 15; n is from 1 to 16, subject to the proviso that the sum m+n is ?16, are prepared a

Abstract: An unsupported platy titanium dioxide pigment containing an organic dye laked thereon. The dyed TiO2 pigment is useful to color cosmetic, food, and drug formulations.

Abstract: Aqueous textile fiber degreasing agents (WE) essentially consisting of (A) at least one amine oxide of the average formula ?as defined in claim 1, (B) at least one hexanediol, (C) at least one secondary, branched or cyclic hexanol, (D) at least one aminosurfactant of the average formula ?as defined in claim 1 and (E) water, and optionally at least one formulation additive (F), their production and use, particularly under alkaline conditions, in textile goods production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting proteins on polyacrylamide gels, comprising the steps of sensitizing the proteins with a dye composition comprising an acidic organic dye as a silver ion sensitizing agent, and optionally, a basic organic dye as an auxiliary agent, and washing them, and then silver staining complexes of the protein-dye, and to the dye composition for the same.

Abstract: Process for preparing compounds of the formula (I) where R1, R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl, characterized in that an aldehyde of the formula (II) is reacted with CH2(CN)2 in the presence of butanol.

Abstract: The invention relates to coloring and toning agents for keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, comprising at least one hydroxyanthraquinone derivative of formula (I), as a direct dye, in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, where R=a group of formula (II), where R1 to R4=independently, H; OH; C1 to C4 alkoxy; C1 to C4 alkyl; C1 to C4 fluoroalkyl; carboxy; NO2; halogen; a group of formula SR5, where R5=H or C1 in C4 alkyl; a group of formula PhCH2—COOR6, where R6=H, C1 to C4 alkyl or a physiologically acceptable cation or, any two neighboring groups of R1 to R4 form a methylenedioxy rin and X=halogen. The inventive agents permit hair coloring with outstanding fastness.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula 1, a salt, hydrate, solvate or stereoisomer thereof.

Abstract: Azoxy dyes of the general formula I in the form of the free acid where n is 0 or 1, each R1 is selected from the group consisting of methoxy, hydroxyl and carboxyl, each R2 is selected from the group consisting of carboxyl, amino, C1-C4-alkylamino, allylamino, benzylamino and methoxycarbonylmethylamino, and the phenyl rings A may additionally be substituted by C1-C8-alkyl, unsubstituted or methyl- or halogen-substituted phenyl, hydroxyl, amino, nitro, halogen, carboxyl, N-benzylcarbamoyl, unsubstituted or nitro-, halogen-, C1-C4-alkoxy- or acetoxy-substituted phenylcarbamoyl and naphthylcarbamoyl or be benzofused, their copper complexes, a process for preparing the copper complex dyes, azoxy dyes of the formula I in their partially or completely deacylated form, their copper complexes, colorants comprising these azoxy dyes and/or their copper complexes and also their use for dyeing and printing natural or synthetic substrates.

Abstract: A method has been disclosed for preparing a co-precipitated microcrystalline dye dispersion, the absorption spectrum of which exceeds the summoned spectra of individually dispersed dyes, which comprises, as consecutive preparation steps: adding to one vessel, an amount of at least one pentamethine oxonol-type barbituric acid filter dye having ionizable sites in its molecular structure; adding thereto an aqueous alkaline solution in an amount sufficient to completely dissolve the said filter dye while stirring the solution thus formed; adding in another vessel, to an amount of at least one pyrrole type filter dye, an amount of water, followed by adding of an aqueous alkaline solution and a surfactant; followed, after having completely dissolved (under stirring conditions) the said pyrrole type filter dye, by adding to the solution thus formed in the other vessel, the solution formed in the one vessel; adding an aqueous acidic solution up to a pH of less than 3.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing and distributing a garment that commemorates a memorable place or tangible object. The method comprises the following steps: (a) converting at least a portion of the place or object to a particulate form, (b) mixing the particulate matter with a dye composition to form a dye mixture, (c) obtaining a quantity of dyeable garments, (d) dyeing at least a portion of each of said garments, using said dye mixture, and (e) distributing the dyed garments to members of the public, each one accompanied by a visually readable imprint that informs the reader that the garment has been colored in a formulation that contained at least a portion of the object and that identifies the nature of the portion that was used. A winning race car, for example, may be commemorated in this manner by mixing paint scraped from the car with a dye solutioln of approximately the same color and using the resultant slurry to dye t-shirts that are then tagged as to origin and distributed in commerce.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of concentrated solutions or suspensions of anionic organic compounds is described, which process comprises a) acidifying an aqueous solution or dispersion of an anionic organic compound that comprises salts and/or impurities to a pH of 4.5 or less, if the pH is above that value, so that the anionic organic compound becomes insoluble in water and precipitates out in the form of the free acid, b) bringing the suspension obtained from the previous step to a salt content below 2% by weight, based on the total weight of retentate, by means of ultra-filtration with a ceramic membrane or an acid-resistant organic membrane having a pore size of from 1 to 20 nm, and c) optionally washing out of the salts with water at a pH of less than 4.

Abstract: A method of selecting a dye for use with a spreading vehicle can comprise the steps of evaluating a first dye having polar atoms and a second dye having polar atoms to determine a first polarity index and a second polarity index, respectively; and selecting the first dye or the second dye for inclusion in the spreading vehicle based upon a comparison of the first polarity index and the second polarity index. Further, a method of evaluating a dye and formulating an ink-jet ink can comprise the steps of providing a spreading ink-jet ink vehicle; selecting a dye to be evaluated for inclusion in the spreading ink-jet ink vehicle; determining the ratio of polar atoms to carbon atoms within the dye; selecting a desired polarity index ratio range; and admixing the dye with the spreading ink-jet ink vehicle if the ratio is within the desired polarity index ratio range.

Abstract: The present invention entails a hair coloring kit that enables a person to mix or formulate a plurality of different hair color compositions. The kit includes a base composition or hair spray, a group of color concentrates, and a dispenser. One or more of the color concentrates is mixed with the base composition in the dispenser to form a hair coloring composition of a particular color. Thereafter, the formed hair coloring composition can be sprayed onto the hair of a person.

Abstract: A process for pigmenting wood, which comprises treating wood in succession: a) with a solution comprising from 0.01 to 80% by weight, based on the solution, of a compound of the formula A(B)x  (I), in which x is an integer from 1 to 8, A is the radical of a chromophore of the quinacridone, anthraquinone, perylene, indigo, quinophthalone, indanthrone, isoindolinone, isoindoline, dioxazine, azo, phthalocyanine or diketopyrrolopyrrole series which is attached to x groups B via one or more heteroatoms, these heteroatoms being selected from the group consisting of N, O and S and forming part of the radical A, B is hydrogen or a group of the formula  at least one group B not being hydrogen and, if x is a number from 2 to 8, the groups B being identical or different, and L is any desired group suitable for solubilization; and from 0.05 to 5% by weight, based on the solution, of a salt of the formula Kat+.An−  (II), Kat+.

Abstract: A method for jet-dyeing fabrics, which contain elastomeric fibers, by pre-heating the dyebath prior to introducing the fabric, is provided.

Abstract: A method of selecting a dye for use with a spreading vehicle can comprise the steps of evaluating a first dye having polar atoms and a second dye having polar atoms to determine a first polarity index and a second polarity index, respectively; and selecting the first dye or the second dye for inclusion in the spreading vehicle based upon a comparison of the first polarity index and the second polarity index. Further, a method of evaluating a dye and formulating an ink-jet ink can comprise the steps of providing a spreading ink-jet ink vehicle; selecting a dye to be evaluated for inclusion in the spreading ink-jet ink vehicle; determining the ratio of polar atoms to carbon atoms within the dye; selecting a desired polarity index ratio range; and admixing the dye with the spreading ink-jet ink vehicle if the ratio is within the desired polarity index ratio range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a dye preparation from madder root, comprising extraction of madder root in water at a temperature below 70-75° C., preferably below 65° C., while providing oxygen to the reaction mixture of madder root in water to obtain the dye preparation and to the dye preparation thus obtained.

Abstract: Methods and reagents for fluorescent analysis of serum proteins separated by electrophoresis. This assay allows for the immediate quantitation of resolved proteins in biological materials. The electrophoresed sample is treated with a fixative composition and stained using an ANS-based stain solution. No pre-stain washing or post-stain washing and drying is required. The fluorescent serum protein assay allows for automation of serum protein analyses.

Abstract: Process for preparing compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a process for the trichromatic dyeing of polyamide textile fibers wherein the process comprises the steps of: a. providing at least one polyamide fiber; and b. contacting the at least one polyamide fiber with an aqueous dye solution comprising a yellow component, a red component and a blue component, wherein the yellow component comprises a mixture of Acid Orange 156 and Acid Yellow 199 thereby providing a dyed fiber. In a further aspect, the invention provides compositions for the trichromatic dyeing of polyamide fibers.

Abstract: This invention relates to new fluorescent or non-fluorescent dye compounds having a terminal hydroxy, carboxylic acid/ester or amino group and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Anionic coloring agents comprising at least one spacer arm bounded to their chemical structure. These anionic coloring agents have the following general formula: CA-BE, wherein, CA is an anionic coloring agent comprising at least a cromophore group; and BE is the spacer arm, which has the following chemical structure: —(X—R—Z)r, wherein X is a direct link or a group having the formula —S(O)s, wherein s is 0, 1 or 2; or —NR1—, wherein, R1 is hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl group; R is a C1-C10 straight or branched alkylene group: Z is a polar group; and r is an integer equal or higher than 1.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a polycyclic dye of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention relates to the compacted granular products of a mixture of

Abstract: A method of decolorizing a dyed material in a predetermined pattern, which method involves providing a dyed material and ink jet printing a solution of an oxidoreductase onto the dyed material in a predetermined pattern. The present invention further provides a dyed material which has been decolorized in a predetermined pattern by a method of the present invention. The dyed material may be, for example, a dyed textile. Also provided is a method of simultaneously decolorizing and printing on a dyed material in a predetermined pattern. The method involves providing a dyed material and ink jet printing on the dyed material in a predetermined pattern with an ink jet ink which contains an oxidoreductase and one or more dyes which are not significantly decolorized by the oxidoreductase. The oxidoreductase may be, for example, a laccase, peroxidase, or diaphorase. If desired, the dyed material may be heated after printing the solution of an oxidoreductase or an oxidoreductase-containing ink jet ink thereon.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pre-emulsion for the simple preparation of a hair dyeing composition, comprising a combination of a) 20% to 40% by weight of at least one C12-C14-fatty alcohol ethoxylate with 1 to 5 ethylene oxide groups; b) 15% to 40% by weight of oleic acid; c) 10% to 30% by weight of ethanediol and/or 1.2-propanediol distearate; d) 5% to 20% by weight of glyceryl stearate and/or at least one sugar fatty acid ester; and, e) 0% to 25% by weight of at least one C12-C18-fatty alcohol, each calculated to the total pre-emulsion composition; containing no further emulsifiers or fatty substances, having a maximum water content of 10% by weight, in particular 5% by weight, whereby the pH-value is preferably between 7.1 and 9. This pre-emulsion can be mixed at a low temperature with a customary aqueous composition, comprising at least one oxidation dyestuff precursor, to give a stable hair dyeing emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detection of protein using a counter-dye composition, on polyaciylamide gels, and the counter-dye composition for detection of protein on polyacrylamide gels. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for detection of protein in a high sensitivity on polyacrylamide gels in a rapid and simple manner, comprising the step of staining the polyacrylamide gels with a counter-dye composition containing an acidic organic dye and a basic organic dye, and the counter-dye composition for detection of protein on polyacrylamide gels.

Abstract: Process for dyeing or printing paper, films of plastic or fiber material containing hydroxyl groups or containing nitrogen with reactive dyes, which comprises using at least one reactive dye of the formula (1) from the following group a) and at least one reactive dye from the following groups b), c) and d):