Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure relates to fibers and fabric media comprising photoactivatable agents and to fibers and fabric media that are photoactivatable by photoactivation of the photoactivatable agents. In some instances, the fibers and the fabric media have photoactivatable agents present on their surface (e.g., the fiber/fabric is coated or sprayed with the photoactivatable agents or the fiber/fabric is dipped into a composition or a formulation comprising the photoactivatable agent). In other instances, the photoactivatable agents are incorporated into the materials making the fibers (e.g., the photoactivatable agents are mixed/compounded with the materials making the fibers). The photoactivatable fibers of the present disclosure comprise at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least photoactivatable agent that absorbs and emits light between about 400 nm and about 800 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a fluorescent whitening agent and a tertiary alkanolamine, a stable aqueous solution of such a composition and use of such composition for the bleaching of textile fibers or paper.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing: a) 25-60% by weight of compound of formula (1) wherein X is hydrogen, an alkali or alkaline-earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium and alkanolalkylammonium, alkanolammonium; b) at least 25% by weight of urea; c) up to 50% by weight of water.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a cationic azine dye.

Abstract: A soluble solid hair coloring article having zwitterionic direct dye and one or more soluble porous solids containing nonionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, such that the one or more soluble porous solids have a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3; and methods of applying the soluble solid hair coloring article to hair.

Abstract: A soluble solid hair coloring article having cationic direct dye and one or more soluble porous solids containing nonionic surfactant, cationic surfactant, or a mixture thereof, such that the one or more soluble porous solids have a density of from about 0.03 g/cm3 to about 0.15 g/cm3; and methods of applying the soluble solid hair coloring article to hair.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing or lightening human keratin fibers, comprising: a cosmetically acceptable medium; at least 25% by weight of at least one fatty substance different from fatty acids; from 1% to 10% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant comprising ethylene oxide in an amount ranging from 10 mol to 80 mol; at least one dye chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes; at least one basifying agent; and at least one oxidizing agent. The disclosure also relates to a dyeing or lightening process using it. Another subject of the disclosure is multi-compartment devices or kits for obtaining, after mixing together the compositions of the compartments, just before its application, a composition according to the disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for treating textiles, including carpet and other floor coverings. Compositions of the present invention, in some embodiments, can impart flame resistant and/or stain resistant properties to fibers, including synthetic fibers comprising polyolefins, polyamides, and polyesters such as polytrimethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: A method of producing a multicolored textured carpet comprises blending a polyamide polymer and a color pigment to form a melt blend, extrusion spinning the melt blend to form pigmented polyamide yarns, tufting (1) the pigmented polyamide yarns and (2) white dyeable polyamide yarns into a carpet, and overdyeing the carpet with an amount of acid dye sufficient to produce the multicolored textured carpet. The color pigment and the acid dye are selected to provide desired multicolored effect in the carpet. The multicolored textured carpet having deeper color and dye light fastness is also disclosed.

Abstract: A shampoo coloring formulation for human hair having the following ingredients; (a) cationic dye; (b) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; (c) lauramidopropyl betaine; (d) cocamido propylamine oxide; (e) lauramide MEA and (f) water.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a shampoo composition with color enhancing effect and showing optimum hair conditioning properties, especially shine, softness and good manageability. Composition comprises at least one cleansing and lathering surfactant, at least one cationic hair dye and at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or dicarboxylic acid.

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: 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 invention relates to a composition for dyeing fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and which also contains at least one thickening polymer chosen from the group comprising: —nonionic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain, —anionic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain, —cationic amphiphilic polymers comprising at least one hydrophilic unit and at least one unit containing a fatty chain. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing kits therefor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes for synthesizing tetraazapentamethine compounds that comprise reacting at least one compound of azine type with at least one oxidizing agent. The disclosure also relates to processes for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, that comprise using such synthetic processes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cationic direct dyes of formula (I) below: in which W1 represents —NR8— or —O—; X1 represents N; CR9; R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrocarbon chain; R3 and R4, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a nitro group, a cyano group or a hydrocarbon chain; R5, R6, R7, R8 and R9, which may be identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon chain; L represents a specific bridging group and X represents a cosmetically acceptable organic or mineral anion. It likewise relates to a dye composition comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing human keratin fibers, such a dye, a process using it, and also a multicompartment device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic direct dye of a given formula, and which is characterized in that it contains, in addition, at least one quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also relates to the dyeing methods and devices using it.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dyeing composition for keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least a direct cationic coloring agent of specific formula, and characterized in that it further contains at least a quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also concerns methods and devices using said composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a novel dyeing composition for dying keratinous fibers, in particular human hair, comprising a dicationic monoazo dye, and the dyeing method using said composition and the novel compounds of formulae (I) or (II).

Abstract: The invention relates to cationic aminodianthraquinones containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, their use as direct dye in compositions for dyeing keratinous materials, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, the dyeing compositions containing them, as well as the dyeing methods using them.

Abstract: The dye composition (A) for dyeing fibers, especially keratin fibers, such as human hair, is made by mixing a first component (A1) and a second component (A2) and adding an alkalizing agent or an acidifying agent, as needed. The second component (A2) consists of at least one compound with a nucleophilic reaction center and the first component (A1) consists of at least one 1-alkyl quinolinium derivative of formula (Ia) or (Ib): A multicomponent kit consisting of the first and second components packaged separately is also described as well as a method of dyeing fibers using the multicomponent kit.

Abstract: Disclosed are bisazo compounds of the formula Ia or Ib where R1 is hydrogen or methyl, the X groups are independently —CH2CH2— or —CH2CH2CH2—, R2, R3, and R4 are independently hydrogen or methyl, A is an anion and n corresponds to the valency of A. Also disclosed are the use of the bisazo compounds for dyeing, especially paper, and colorants containing said bisazo compounds.

Abstract: The visual appearance of undyed or unpigmented para-aramid fabric generally present in an article of clothing is restored by contacting the fabric with an aqueous dye solution or dispersion to dye the aramid fibrils present on the yarns. Use of a conventional washing machine is suitable in the fabric contact with the dye.

Abstract: Cationic aminoanthraquinones in which at least one cationic charge is delocalized on a 5-membered unsaturated polynitrogen-containing heterocycle, their use as a direct dye in dyeing compositions for keratinous materials, in particular for human keratinous fibers such as hair, dyeing compositions containing them, and dyeing methods using these compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least one thickening polymer chosen from nonionic guar gums, biopolysaccharide gums of microbial origin, gums derived from plant exudates, pectins, alginates, starches, and carboxyalkylcelluloses. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing devices using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel monobenzene oxidation bases containing at least one cationic group Z bearing at least one quaternary ammonium unit which may or may not be cyclized, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, to dye compositions containing then and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing material of synthetic aromatic polyamide fibers, said composition containing a mixture of (a) a cationic dye and (b) a cyclohexenone as a dye assistant. Preferably, 2-cyclohexen-1-one,3,5,5-trimethyl is the dye assistant.

Abstract: Process for preparing aqueous solutions of cationic di- and triarylmethane dyes by the aqueous dye solution, which contains organic solvents, being concentrated by nanofiltration and optionally diluted with water.

Abstract: Stabilized metachromatic dyes, especially at application concentrations, comprising metachromatic dyes dissolved in one or more non-aqueous solvents, as well as metachromatic dyes dissolved in pH stabilized aqueous solutions. Also, various combinations of treatments are disclosed for stabilizing metachromatic dyes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least one thickening polymer chosen from nonionic guar gums, biopolysaccharide gums of microbial origin, gums derived from plant exudates, pectins, alginates, starches, and carboxyalkylcelluloses. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing devices using the composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising organic chromophores, in particular reactive dyes, which comprise electrophilic reactive groups, and which are also covalently bonded to fatty amine moieties through amino linking groups. Such colorants provide excellent colorability and long-term stability, both within (or on) colored substrates and upon long-term storage. Such colorants exhibit particularly good coloring and stability within hydrocarbon compositions, such as fuels, mineral oil, and the like, and wax compositions, including candles, crayons, and the like. Methods of making such colorants as well as methods of coloring hydrocarbon and wax compositions are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: In the present invention there is provided a single-step process and composition of hair bleach, which can simultaneously lighten the hair up to seven levels and effectively neutralize any undesirable warmth, provide natural tones or deposit fashion shades. This is achieved by including in the bleach mixture a solution containing basic dye molecules, which in the present invention have been found to be both, stable in the bleach, and capable of depositing the desired amount of tone on the hair. The dyes fall into the class of water-soluble basic azo compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a direct dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing and which is free of oxidases or oxidoreductases, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least one specific polyol and/or polyol ether. Subjects of the invention are also the dyeing processes and devices/kits using the said composition.

Abstract: 2-(p-sulphophenyl) amino-1,3 5-triazine derivatives [1] and their alkali salts, wherein R1, represents Cl, F; R2 is &agr;- or &bgr;-naphthylamino, or &agr;- or &bgr;-naphthoxy, and the method for preparing the compound are provided. The compound can be used as a cationic dye auxiliary agent in dyeing animal protein fibers (such as wool, cony hair, camel hair and natural silk) and their textile fabric as well as blended yarn or fabric containing the animal protein fiber.

Abstract: Dibenzenic ortho-phenylenediamines comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains comprising at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use as oxidation base, coupler or autooxidizable dye for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, to dye compositions containing them, and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least glycerol and/or one specific polyol and/or polyol ether. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using this composition.

Abstract: A dye composition for keratin fibres comprising, at least one direct dye to be mixed at the time of use, at a basic pH, with an oxidizing agent, and characterized in that it has a basic pH and in that it contains, as direct dye, at least one dye containing an optionally delocalizable quaternized nitrogen atom and a -Z=N- bond in which Z denotes a nitrogen atom or a -CH- radical. The use of the composition and the multi-compartment dyeing kits, for the dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular the hair and more particularly human hair, are also discussed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base and at least one specific cationic dye as direct dye, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least one thickening polymer chosen from nonionic guar gums, biopolysaccharide gums of microbial origin, gums derived from plant exudates, pectins, alginates, starches, and carboxyalkylcelluloses. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and dyeing devices using the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 4-hydroxyindole derivatives comprising at least one cationic group Z, Z being selected from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring, and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use as a coupler for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, to the dyeing compositions comprising them, and to the methods of oxidation dyeing which employ them.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising organic chromophores, in particular reactive dyes, which comprise electrophilic reactive groups, and which are also covalently bonded to fatty amine moieties through amino linking groups. Such colorants provide excellent colorability and long-term stability, both within (or on) colored substrates and upon long-term storage. Such colorants exhibit particularly good coloring and stability within hydrocarbon compositions, such as fuels, mineral oil, and the like, and wax compositions, including candles, crayons, and the like. Methods of making such colorants as well as methods of coloring hydrocarbon and wax compositions are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel dibenzene oxidation bases containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, to their use for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, to dye compositions containing them and to oxidation dyeing processes using them.

Abstract: Stabilized metachromatic dyes, especially at application concentrations, comprising metachromatic dyes dissolved in one or more non-aqueous solvents, as well as metachromatic dyes dissolved in pH stabilized aqueous solutions. Also, various combinations of treatments are disclosed for stabilizing metachromatic dyes.

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: Cationic sulfonic acid dyes of the formula I ##STR1## where the variables are as defined in the specification, are useful for the dyeing or printing of polymeric material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the two-step direct dyeing of keratin fibres, comprising bleaching the keratin fibres; and applying to the keratin fibres a dye composition comprising at least one partially dissolved basic direct dye and an aqueous medium, wherein the dye composition is ready to use or results from mixing, at the time of use, at least one pulverulent composition (P) comprising at least one basic direct dye and an aqueous composition (A).

Abstract: A method of dyeing a substrate in carbon dioxide comprises the steps of (a) providing a dye composition comprising carbon dioxide, a dye, and a surfactant, the surfactant included in an amount sufficient to solubilize, emulsify or disperse the dye in the carbon dioxide; and then (b) dyeing said substrate with said dye composition.