Abstract: Cellullosic textile materials are dyed by a pad or spraying process using a solution which contains 5-100 g/l of inorganic polyphosphate and has a pH of 10-13.5.

Abstract: An adjustable exercise device having at least two shafts. The exercise device has a novel adjustment means. It is also possible to attach weights or an electronics package an offset or removable tips, to the exercise device.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein A denotes a group having an electron acceptor character;Az denotes a group for completing a 5-membered heteroaromatic ring (azole ring) to which a 5- or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring may be attached by condensation andQ denotes a group for completing a condensed benzene or pyridine ringare prepared by oxidizing a compound of formula II ##STR2## wherein A and Q have the meanings indicatedwith an oxidizing agent which transfers acyloxy groups and then reacting the product with a compound of formula III ##STR3## wherein Az has the meaning indicated.