Abstract: The invention relates to a method for forming a pattern on a substrate (S) with an upper surface and a lower surface which comprises the steps of depositing a first layer (E1) of an opaque material on the upper surface of the substrate (S), depositing a photosensitive layer (R) such that part of the photosensitive layer (R) covers at least part of the first layer (E1), exposing the photosensitive layer (R) to a light beam (L), the light beam (L) impinging on the lower surface of the substrate (S) under an oblique angle (?) of incidence, removing the exposed region of the photosensitive layer (R), depositing a second layer (E2) of an opaque material such that part of the second layer (E2) covers a remaining region of the photosensitive layer (R), and removing at least a part of the remaining region of the photosensitive layer (R).

Abstract: Disclosed are polymeric dyes of formula (1a), (1b), or (1c); wherein the substituents and variables are defined in the claims and specification. The dyes are distinguished by their depth of shade and their good fastness properties to washing, such as, for example, fastness to light, shampooing and rubbing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at one photocatalyst and at least one azo dyestuff and/or at least one triphenylmethane dyestuff, which produces in the CIElab color coordinate system a relative hue angle of 220-320°, to a detergent composition, a fabric softener composition as well as to a shading.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for hard surfaces containing a polymeric compound comprising a main backbone derived from at least the following monomeric components: (I) 20 to 99.9% by weight of at least one cationic monomer according to formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R3 and R4 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyl alkyl, carboxyamide alkyl or alkoxyalkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and Y represents an anion, and (II) 0.1 to 80% by weight of a hydrophobic unsaturated nonionic monomer that polymerizes in the presence of an initiator; optionally up to 60% by weight of a water-soluble monomer (III) which is different from either monomer (I) or monomer (II); and optionally reactant (IV), a crosslinking agent in an amount between 0 to 10% by weight, gives improved soil removal properties, antimicrobial and biofilm suppression properties as well as resistance to resoiling and staining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photochromic ink, the process for its preparation which is based on a spiropyran powder obtainable by melting, cooling and crushing, and to a new form of a spiropyran obtainable thereby. Said process to prepare a photochromic ink comprises the steps of a) heating and melting the spiropyran at a temperature below 250 C, b) cooling the melt to obtain a solidified spiropyran, c) crushing the solidified spiropyran to obtain a powder, d) optionally adding the powder to a binder providing the basis for the photochromic ink.

Abstract: A composition, for producing dispersions, thermoplastic masses and/or color filters, comprising (a) a colorant of formula (1) wherein 20-100 mol % R1 are Br and 80-100 mol % R3 are H, especially of formula (Ib) and/or (Ic); (b) from 0 to 150% by weight, based on (a), of C. I. Pigment Red 144, 188, 190, 224, 242 or 2,4,6-trimethylphenylperylene diimide; (c) from 3 to 25% by weight, based on (a), of a di- or tri-azacyclopentylmethyl-substituted colorant (formulae given); (d) from 0 to 10% by weight, preferably from 0.01 to 8% by weight, based on the sum of (a) and (b), of an additionally sulfonated colorant of the same kernels as in (c); and (e) from 0 to 30% by weight, preferably from 3 to 25% by weight, especially from 5 to 20% by weight, based on (a), of a diketopyrrolopyrrole colorant substituted by at least one chain containing a plurality of nitrogen atoms (cf. formula (V)).

Abstract: The invention relates to hair dyeing composition comprising (a) a dye of formula (1); (b) ant least one dye selected from the compounds of formulae (2); (3) and (4); wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the formula (2a); (2b); (2c); (2d); (2f); (2g) or (2h). The invention also relates to the dyeing methods for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising such dyeing composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cationic terpolymers, methods to make them, and the use of compositions containing said terpolymers in personal care compositions. The polymers are useful in personal care applications. The cationic terpolymers of this present invention provide the extra conditioning benefits required in a personal care product. These cationic terpolymers also contribute useful conditioning properties to hair-care and skin-care products.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair dyeing composition comprising (a) a dye of formula (1); (b) a least one dye selected from the compounds of formulae (2) and (3), wherein D is the radical of a diazo component of the formula (2a) and (c) a quaternary ammonium salt selected from (c1) quaternary ammonium salts of the formula (4); (c2) imidazolium salts of the formula (5) and (c3) quaternary diammonium salts of the formula (6). The invention also relates to the dyeing methods for dyeing keratinous fibers comprising such dyeing composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer derived from the polymerization of a) at least one cationic monomer of formula (I), where in R1 is hydrogen or methyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, R3, R4 and R5 are independently from each other hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, n is a integer from 1-5, and Y is a counterion, and b) at least one monomer of formula (II) wherein R6 signifies hydrogen or methyl, and R7, R8 and R9 signify independently from each other hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, with the proviso that at least one of the substituents R6, R7, R8 and R9 and C1-4alkyl and c) optionally at least one cross-linking agent, which contains at least two ethylenically unsaturated moieties, as well as to their use in personal care product and to the personal care products.

Abstract: The claims encompass hard surface cleaner and hard surface treatment compositions containing particular ampholytic polymers which impart not only good residual cleaning properties but in particular give fast drying properties to the cleaning compositions. The polymers are for example terpolymers formed from diallydialkyammonium chloride, anionic monomers and N,N di-C1-C8 alkyl(meth)acrylamides.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions comprising certain imidazolium ionic liquids and non-ionic or anionic surfactants and methods of using said compositions in the preservation of personal care and cosmetic applications are provided.

Abstract: Polymeric dye comprising oligo and polypeptides selected from natural or synthetic aminoacids bearing at least one covalently bounded cationic dye. Very good dyeing results on human hair are obtained with these dyes.

Abstract: Disclosed are-(2?-Hydroxy-4?-aminophenyl)benzotriazole derivatives of formula wherein R1 and R4 independently of each other are hydrogen; C1-C28alkyl; C1-C28alkoxy; C2-C28alkenyl; C2-C28alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C28aralkyl; C1-C20heteroalkyl; C3-C12cycloheteroalkyl; or C5-C16 heteroaralkyl; and wherein C1-C28alkyl, C1-C28alkoxy, C2-C28alkenyl and C2-C28alkinyl are unsubstituted or may be substituted by at least one C1-C5alkyl, C1-C5alkoxy or hydroxy; R2 and R3 independently of each other are hydrogen; C1-C28alkyl; C2-C28 alkenyl; C2-C22alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C28 aralkyl; C1-C20 heteroalkyl; C3-C12cycloheteroalkyl; C5-C16heteroaralkyl; and wherein C1-C28alkyl, C1-C28alkoxy, C2-C28alkenyl and C2-C28alkinyl are unsubstituted or may be substituted by at least one C1-C5alkyl, C1-C5alkoxy or hydroxy; or CO—R5; or R2 and R3 together with the linking nitrogen form a 5- to 7-membered, monocyclic, carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; R5 is C1-C28alkyl; C2-C28alkenyl;

Abstract: This invention relates to hair conditioning formulations comprising at least one aminofunctional polyorganosiloxane. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of these formulations for the treatment of keratin-containing fibers, preferably human hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; C2-C18alkenyl; C5-C7, cycloalkyl; C1-C6alkylene-C5-C7, cycloalkyl; R9 is hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; C2-C18alkenyl; C5-C7cycloalkyl; C1-C6alkylene-C5-C7cycloalkyl; C6-C10aryl; A is —S—; —O— or —NR10—, wherein R10 has the same meanings as R9; X is COOR11; CONR12R13; SO3, R14; or SO2NR15R16, wherein R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, and R16, have independently from each other the same meanings as R9; to their preparation and to their use as UV absorbers in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of porous inorganic materials or a matrix material containing nanoparticles with high uniformity of thickness and/or high effective surface area and to the materials obtainable by this process. By the above-mentioned process materials with a defined thickness in the region of ±10%, preferably ±5% of the average thickness are available.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of personal care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to home or fabric care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of home or fabric care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to novel 1,2,3-triazoles containing (meth)acrylate monomers of formulae (I) and (II) Wherein R, R1, R2, X and p defined herein and the process of making said monomers and (co)polymers formed from.