Abstract: A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine; R1 and R1? independently of each other are hydrogen, hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl, 4-morpholinyl, —NH—R3, —N(R3)2 or —O—R3, wherein R3is optionally substituted alkyl or optionally substituted aryl, R2 is a group of formula (2) wherein X is —O— or —NH— and R4 is C1-C4-alkyl which carries at least one hydrophilic substituent and R2? has the meaning of R1 or R2.

Abstract: A process for improving the sun protection factor (SPF) of cellulosic fibre materials and blends thereof, which comprises contacting said materials with at least one compound of the formula (1) in which M is hydrogen, an alkali metal atom, ammonium or a cation formed from an amine; R1 and R1? independently of each other are —NH—R3, —N(R3)2 or —O—R3, wherein R3 is aryl substituted by —CO—X—R5, wherein X is O or NH and R5 is optionally substituted C1-C4-alkyl, R2 is a group of formula —O—R4 wherein R4 is hydroxy alkyl, alkoxy alkyl or hydroxy alkoxy alkyl, and R2? has the meaning of R1 or R2.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one particular fluorescent dye. The invention also relates to a process for treating keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres, using this composition, and also to a device comprising it. Finally, the invention relates to the use of the composition according to the invention as a lightening agent or as a colouring agent for the said fibres.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to the use of triarylmethane derivatives as direct dyes in a dye composition for keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, or for the manufacture of such compositions. The present patent application also relates to a dye composition for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one particular triarylmethane-based direct dye. The present patent application also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, using the dye composition according to the invention.

Abstract: The claimed liquid formulations contain an organic acid and a branched mono- or di-alcohol. The addition of the alcohol improves the storage stability of the liquid formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorescent whitening agent comprising a mixture of two symmetrically and one asymmetrically substituted triazinylaminostilbene disulphonic acids, novel asymmetrically substituted derivatives, a process for their preparations and use of the mixture for whitening synthetic or natural organic materials, especially paper and for the fluorescent whitening and improvement of sun protection factors of textile materials.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method of dyeing or coloring, with a lightening effect, a human keratin material comprising applying a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent compound and at least one optical brightener; a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent compound and at least one optical brightener which are both soluble in the medium; and a device using such a composition comprising at least two compartments, wherein at least one comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a composition comprising at least one fluorescent compound and at least one optical brightener and optionally at least one additional ingredient chosen from direct dyes, oxidation bases and couplers, and at least one other compartment comprises a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Enhanced UV blocking is provided to clothing by washing the clothing in a composition including a UV blocking dye and at least one additional water-soluble material which serves as a matrix and/or a dispersant for the dye in the washing machine. The dye is initially in the form of a solid tablet or pellet preferably also containing a disintegrant, or inside a water-soluble envelope. When placed in the washing machine with the clothing and the washing water, the pellet or tablet disintegrates and dissolves releasing the UV protectant dye to the clothing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one non-associative thickening polymer, to processes using such a composition, and to devices comprising such a composition. The disclosure also relates to processes and methods for dyeing human keratin materials, for example artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect, using compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one non-associative thickening polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel bis-triazinylaminostilbene amphoteric fluorescent whitening agents, comprising both individual components and mixtures thereof, a process for their preparation, intermediates useful for their prepartion and use of the fluorescent whitening agents for the fluorescents whitening of paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions and methods employing cyclic nucleotide-gated channels and fluorescence dyes and other indicators in detecting changes of intracellular cAMP levels, for instance in response to the stimulation of G-protein-coupled receptors. CNG mutants comprising one or more pore mutations that enhance sensitivity to cAMP and decrease divalent cation-mediated blockage are used in a variety of assays, including detection of the G-protein-coupled receptor activity. Also disclosed are novel dye quencher formulations that are particularly suited for cell-based assays of protein interactions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic dyeing composition that is used to lighten human keratinous matter and, more specifically, artificially colored or pigmented hair and dark skin. The inventive composition comprises at least one flourescent dye. The invention also relates to the methods using said composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer, processes using this composition, and a device therefor. Further disclosed herein is the use of a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular associative polymer for dyeing a human keratin material, such as artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one polyol, processes using this composition and a device therefor. Further disclosed herein is the use of a composition for dyeing a human keratin material, such as artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect, comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one polyol.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of dyeing human keratin materials with a lightening effect with a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent dye that is soluble in the cosmetically acceptable medium and at least one surfactant chosen from amphoteric surfactants and nonionic surfactants. The present disclosure also relates to compositions comprising at least one particular fluorescent dye that is soluble in the cosmetically acceptable medium and at least one surfactant chosen from amphoteric surfactants and nonionic surfactants, and also to processes using these compositions, and devices for these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims as optical brighteners as well as to new mixtures of optical brighteners.

Abstract: A process for dyeing keratin fibers that have previously undergone a permanent reshaping process, comprising applying at least one composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one fluorescent dye that is soluble in the medium. The use of the at least one composition may makes it possible to dye a human keratin material, and further, for example, artificially dyed or pigmented hair, with a lightening effect.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye comprising at least one fluorescent compound, and at least one cationic polymer with a charge density of at least 1 meq/g; processes that incorporate this cosmetic composition and to a kit comprising this cosmetic composition. The present disclosure also relates to the process for dyeing human keratin materials, including artificially dyed or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect, comprising applying to the keratin materials a cosmetic composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye comprising at least one fluorescent compound and at least one cationic polymer with a charge density of at least 1 meq/g.

Abstract: Fluorescent pigment compounds comprising aryl-ureido benzoxazinone compounds of the general formula (I): wherein R1 is an substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from an H atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an alkylcarboxy group and a halogen atom, X is a carbon or sulfur atom and n is an integer of 1 or more. Many of the compounds of this class produce a yellow, generally deep yellow, emission at wavelengths of about 560 to about 585 nm when excited by an appropriate UV source. These compounds produce fluorescence making them useful as fluorescent pigments, those compounds providing emission wavelengths within the range of from about 560 to about 585 or higher when excited by a UV source are particularly useful. Those compounds having this emission spectra for the compounds makes these compounds particularly useful as pigments in security applications, particularly as pigments for use in security inks and fibers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one particular sequestering agent, and also to processes and a device for using these compositions. The invention similarly relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one particular fluorescent dye and at least one particular sequestering agent, to dye with a lightening effect human keratin materials and more particularly artificially dyed or pigmented hair, and colored skin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising at least one soluble fluorescent dye and at least one compound comprising an acid functional group, and to processes using this composition. It likewise relates to a method of using compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one soluble fluorescent dye and at least one compound comprising an acid functional group for dyeing human keratin materials, such as artificially dyed and/or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a lightening effect.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble conditioning agent; and processes and multicompartment kits comprising the composition. This disclosure also relates to the use of this composition for dyeing a human keratin material, and, for example, artificially dyed or pigmented hair and/or dark skin, with a lightening effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble polyorganosiloxane conditioning polymer, processes using this composition, and a device. Further disclosed herein is the use of compositions comprising at least one fluorescent dye and at least one insoluble polyorganosiloxane conditioning polymer, for dyeing human keratin materials, for example artificially dyed and/or pigmented hair and dark skin, with a tightening effect.

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: The present invention provides a highly reflective fluorescent polymer composition comprising a benzoxzolyl naphthalene optical brightener and a polymeric substrate support material formed into three dimensional articles or fibers. The enhanced light reflectivity of the instant compositions occurs over a wavelength range of from about 400 to 700 nanometers. The fiber embodiment comprises a body or support portion made of a flexible and durable thermoplastic material which is at least partially translucent and bis(benzoxazolyl)napthalenes optical brightener molecularly dispersed throughout the polymeric body potion of the fiber. The fibers are fluorescent to a UV source and can be effectively utilized for artificial hair for toy dolls as well as for various other textile applications.

Abstract: Water soluble, amphoteric optical brighteners (W) comprising at least one brightener-characteristic radical X which contain at least one anionic substituent and covalently linked over at least one tertiary amino group Z to at least one non-chromophoric, essentially aliphatic, polyquaternary ammonium-hydrocarbon radical Y containing more than one quaternary ammonium group and in which each hydrocarbon radical is optionally interrupted by and/or substituted with one or more further heteroatoms, have surprising brightening properties, especially in papermaking, and in the form of their aqueous solutions are of notable stability.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition characterized by containing an alkali salt, an alkali metal salt, an alkali earth metal salt or an ammonium salt of a compound represented by the following formula (1). in the form of free acid in an amount of 10–40 mass % and inorganic salt in an amount of 1.1–10 mass % can easily be produced without a desalting process or the like which has been included in a conventional process and it has an excellent storage stability and excellent fluorescent brightening effect.

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: A paper coating slip contains a polymer dispersed with polyvinyl alcohol as protective colloid in water (abbreviated to PVA-dispersed polymer).

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluorescent brightener pigment and the use of said pigment, which is derived from formaldehyde, for improving the whiteness of paper or textiles, or for incorporation in detergent compositions.

Abstract: A method for the fluorescent whitening of cotton in a discontinuous process comprising contacting the cotton, I an aqueous bath having a pH value of 6 or less, with one or more compounds of the Formula (I) wherein R1 represents an —SO2R3, —SOR3, CO2M, —CO2R3, —CONR3R4, —CN or —NO2 substituent, R2 is —NH2, —NH(C1-C4alkyl), —N(C1-C4alkyl)2, —NH(C2-C4hydroxyalkyl), —N(C2-C4hydroxyalkyl)2, —NH(C1-C4alkoxy)(C1-C4alkyl), —N[(C1-C4alkoxy)(C1-C4alkyl)]2, NHC2—C4alkylsulphonic acid, morpholineo, piperidino pyrrolidino, an amino acid or amino acid amide residue from which a hydrogen atom on the amino group has been removed, —OC1-C4alkyl or —OC1-C4hydroxyalkyl, R3 and R4 each, independently, represent hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyC1-C4alkyl and M is H, Na, Li, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium, or ammonium that is mono-, di-, tri- or tetrasubsituted by C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or a mixture thereof, some of which are new

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical brightener mixture (W) comprising optical brighteners (A) of formula (Ia), and (B) of formula (Ib) and optionally (C) of formula (Ic) as defined herein, their concentrated aqueous solutions (S), their production and their use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bleaching composition comprising iodine.

Abstract: Described is a process for preparing concentrated solutions or suspensions of anionic organic compounds which comprises a) acidifying an aqueous solution or suspension of an anionic organic compound containing salts and/or impurities to a pH of 4.5 or less, if the pH is above this value, so that b) the anionic organic compound is water-insoluble and precipitates in the form of the free acid, c) bringing the suspension to a salt content below 2% by weight, based on the total weight of the retentate, by means of ultrafiltration with a membrane having pore diameters of from 0.001 to 0.02 ?m, and d) optionally washing out the salts with water having a pH below 4,5, e) optionally carrying out acid-free washing with water thereafter, and then f) concentrating, so that the amount of anionic organic compound is 5-50% by weight, and g) if desired, bringing the anionic organic compound into solution by adding an appropriate base.

Abstract: Use of (PA) water-dispersible or colloidally soluble polyamides which contain hydrophilic polyalkylene glycol ether chains in the skeletal structure as wet-acting lubricants in the treatment of textile piece goods in rope or tubular form with a textile treatment agent (T) by exhaust methods from aqueous liquor under conditions which would otherwise in the textile substrate favor the formation of transport folds and/or the occurrence of friction in or on the substrate, particularly as wet-acting lubricants in the dyeing of polyamides in the jet, the corresponding wet-acting lubricants, certain polyamide preparations and certain polyamides, and their production.

Abstract: Combinations of at least two individual colorant compounds that provide effective toning (or bluing) to combat yellowing within polyester articles (such as bottles, containers, and the like) are provided. Such a novel toner combination permits effective neutralization of yellowness while also providing highly desirable low haze and increased brightness due to a sharp absorption peak within the needed range of wavelengths (e.g., from about 565 to 590 nm) and a narrow half-height band width. Furthermore, such a combination of compounds is preferably liquid in nature and may thus be incorporated within an added ultraviolet absorber solution or shelf-stable dispersion to facilitate addition within target polyesters at various stages of production. The inventive combination bluing agent accords effective neutralization of UV absorber yellowing as well. Methods of production and liquid UV absorber/individual bluing agent formulations are also encompassed within this invention.

Abstract: A paper coating slip contains a polymer dispersed with polyvinyl alcohol as protective colloid in water (abbreviated to PVA-dispersed polymer).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture of fluorescent whitening agents comprising 20 to 70% by weight of a compound of formula (1), 30 to 80% of a compound of formula (2) and 0.1 to 10% of a compound of formula (3), compositions containing the mixture and the user of the compositions for whitening synthetic fibers, in particular, polyester.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition characterized by containing an alkali salt, an alkali metal salt, an alkali earth metal salt or an ammonium salt of a compound represented by the following formula (1).

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

Abstract: Aqueous dispersion comprising at least one U.V.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical brightener mixture (W) comprising optical brighteners (A) of formula (Ia), and (B) of formula (Ib) and optionally (C) of formula (Ic) as defined herein, their concentrated aqueous solutions (S), their production and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds having formula (1): wherein each R1 represents, independently, a linear C1-C4-alkylene residue which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-hydroxy- or alkoxy-alkoxy, —OCOM, —OCOC1-C4-alkyl, or an amino acid residue from which a hydrogen atom on the amino group has been removed; each R2 represents, independently, a linear C1-C4-alkylene residue which is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-hydroxy- or alkoxy-alkoxy, —OCOM, —OCOC1-C4-alkyl, —CO2M, CO2C1-C4-alkyl SO3M or phenoxy which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-alkoxy, —CO2M or CO2C1-C4-alkyl, NH3 or mono- or disubstituted amino; or phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by 1 to 3 SO3M, SO2NHC1-C4-alkyl, —SO2NH2, —CO2M, —CO2M, —CO2C1-C4-alkyl, —CONH2, —CONHC1-C4-alkyl, —NHCOC1-C4-alkyl or mono- or disubstituted amino groups;

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions (U) containing: (A) a UV-light-absorbing textile treatment agent and (B) a dispersant system containing (BX) a non-ionogenic, polymeric, hydrophilic dispersant or a mixture of such dispersants and (BY) a non-ionogenic or anionic, vinyl-polymeric, hydrophilic thickener or a mixture of such thickeners, and optionally at least one of the following further components: (BZ) at least one non-ionogenic or anionic surfactant other than (BX) (BW) at least one dispersing auxiliary other than (BY). (C) by-products and/or concomitants (D) at least one formulation additive and (E) at least one agent for setting the pH are particularly stable and are very useful for the UV-active finishing of textile material.

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: The present invention relates to a mixture of fluorescent whitening agents comprising 20 to 70% by weight of a compound of formula (1), 30 to 80% of a compound of formula (2) and 0.5 to 5% of a compound of formula (3), compositions containing the mixture and the use of the compositions for whitening synthetic fibers, in particular polyester.

Abstract: Granular compacts (G) of a mixture of (A) at least one water-soluble dye or optical brightener, and (B) extender and, optionally, (C) at least one hydrophilic surfactant and/or (D) further additives, additionally containing (E) a dust-binding oil, are low-dust dry formulations of high bulk density which feature good dissolution, transportation and storage properties and are outstandingly suitable for the dyeing of the respective substrates.

Abstract: The invention relates to fluorescent dyes. More particularly, the invention relates to fluorescent cyanine dyes, and especially to water soluble fluorescent cyanine dyes that contain additional sites for attachment to biomolecules. The invention provides a group of novel, water soluble fluorescent cyanine dyes that have distinct fluorescence characteristics that permit their use in any assay or method suited to water soluble fluorescent dyes, and especially to assays requiring a plurality of distinguishable fluorescent markers. The invention further relates to nucleotides, nucleosides, polynucleotides and polypeptides labeled with novel fluorescent cyanine dyes according to the invention, and methods of using them.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process of extraction, purification and characterization of a non-polar fluorescent dye from a marine echinoderm Holothuria scabra, compositions containing the dye and various applications of the dye, said dye is a natural, cell permeant, nontoxic and environmentally friendly non-polar fluorescent dye.

Abstract: An improved method of making a series of bead or microsphere or particle populations characterized by subtle variation in a proportion or ratio of at least two fluorescent dyes distributed within a single bead of each population is provided. These beads, when excited by a single excitation light source are capable of giving off several fluorescent signals simultaneously. A set containing as many as 64 distinct populations of multicolored, fluorescent beads is provided and when combined with analytical reagents bound to the surface of such beads is extremely useful for multiplexed analysis of a plurality of analytes in a single sample. Thus, methods of staining polymeric particles, the particles themselves, and methods of using such particles are claimed.