Abstract: Method of marking a surface of an object by means of a laser light beam.A description is given of a method of decorating or marking, for example, synthetic resin objects by means of an UV-laser or IR-laser by coating the object with a layer of a dye precursor and a coupler in a binder. For the precursor use is made of a heterocyclic mono- or bis-arylsulphonylhydrazone and for the coupler use is made of, for example, an indole, aniline, pyrazoline or malonitrile, so that after irradiation with UV-laser light or IR-laser light an azo-dye (XXX) is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for hair dying. The system includes at least two reservoirs containing different hair dying components in predetermined concentrations, the containers including outlets having cross-sectional areas which are sized relative to the concentration of the component contained in the reservoir and the amount of that component needed to react with the remaining components. The measuring device calibrated with respect to the concentrations of the hair dye components and the cross-sectional areas of their respective reservoir outlets, permits rapid and accurate dispensing of the hair dye components in the proper quantities. In a preferred arrangement, the measuring device is provided on a blending board so that the components can be blended together immediately upon dispensing.

Abstract: The present invention provides keratin fiber dyeing compositions containing sulfur-containing p-phenylenediamines and methods for their use.

Abstract: The composition for the oxidative dyeing of hair contains at least one coupler of the general formula ##STR1## where R is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl group, X is chlorine or fluorine, and R.sup.1 is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl group or a straight-chain or branched C.sub.2 - to C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl group. The 5-halogen-2,4-bis(alkylamino)-1-alkylbenzenes of the formula (I) are novel. The couplers of the general formula (I) may be obtained through simple chemical reactions, are easily soluble in water and have an outstanding shelf stability, in particular as a constituent of the hair dye composition described here. The dyeing results which can be achieved with the hair dye composition according to the invention are particularly distinguished by the color intensity of the red hues, in addition to the multitude of shades, and by a good purity of color with respect to blue hues.

Abstract: A single-stage process for dyeing keratinous fibers in intense colors comprising simultaneously applying to said keratinous fibers a composition comprising iodide ions, an oxidant and an effective concentration of an oxidation dye to produce said intense colors when the pH of said composition is alkaline.

Abstract: A method for dyeing keratin fibers by applying thereto: a component (1) consisting of an aqueous dyeing medium containing a compound of formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl or COOH; R.sub.3 is hydrogen or alkyl; X is hydrogen, OH, NH.sub.2, alkyl or alkoxy; and Y is OH or NH.sub.2 ; a component (2) consisting of an aqueous dyeing medium containing a peroxidase enzyme; and a component (3) containing hydrogen peroxide or an enzymatic hydrogen peroxide source; said component (1) being applied first and separately from component (3).

Abstract: A stable aqueous detergent composition, comprising: (a) about 5.70% of detergent active matter selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants; (b) about 1-60% of one or more electrolytes; and (c) about 0.01-5% of at least one hydrophilic copolymer comprising hydrophilic monomer and oxyethylated monomer. In particular, the hydrophilic copolymer is of a structure represented by ##STR1## wherein the above-stated substituents are defined herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratinic fibers comprising an oxidation colorant precursor of the type ortho and/or para and a sulfured metaphenylenediamine having formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z is alkyl, aralkyl, monohydroxyalkyl or polyhydroxyalkyl, aryl or aminoalkyl, as well as the acid salts thereof, with the condition that R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 do not represent simultaneously hydrogen when Z is alkyl or hydroxyalkyl, as well as the acid salts corresponding to the compounds of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions of sulfated metaphenylenediamines for dyeing keratinous fibers and methods for their use.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula II ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is --COCH.sub.3, --COCH.sub.3 or --COCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or R.sub.3 is hydrogen and R.sub.4 is --OCH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.3, --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.3 are storage stable and can be used in oxidative hairdye systems in place of the storage unstable 2-methyl-1-naphthol. Advantageously, it has been found to produce the same colors as 2-methyl-1-naphthol.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one 2-(.beta.-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine oxidation dye precursor and at least one 2-methyl-5-aminophenol coupling agent, and methods of dyeing keratinous fibers with said compositions.

Abstract: This invention comprises a hair dyeing composition based on oxidation dyestuff precursors which dyes and brightens the hair containing, besides at least one developing and at least one coupling agent, at least one metal salt and at least one ammonium compound selected from the group ammonium chloride, ammonium sulfate, ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, and ammonium carbamate, having a pH-value between 8 and 11, preferably from 9 to 10, after admixture with an oxidizing agent in the ready-to-use preparation.

Abstract: A process for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, characterized in that it comprises contacting the fibers, in the presence of an oxidizing agent, with a composition containing at least one oxidation dye and with a gas containing water vapor, the temperature of the gas being at least 75.degree. C., preferably greater than 75.degree. C., and the contact time not exceeding two minutes, preferably less than two minutes. The hair is dyed uniformly over the whole head of hair, from the roots to the ends, regardless of the condition of the hair.

Abstract: Anthraquinone compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are methyl and R.sub.3 is propyl, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are ethyl and R.sub.3 is methyl and A.sup.- is a cosmetically acceptable anion, are useful for the dyeing of hair. Compounds of formula I may advantageously be employed with direct dyes. Compositions and a method of use employing same are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and composition for cleaning and protecting vinyl, rubber and leather surfaces. The composition comprises a water-based emulsion of acrylic copolymer of RHOPLEX.RTM. HA-12, manufactured by Rohm and Haas of Philadelpha, Pa., polyethoxylated alkylphenol, and ammonium hydroxide. The ammonium hydroxide prevents coagulation that otherwise can result from freezing and thawing the composition. Application of the composition to aged and faded vinyl, rubber and leather surfaces cleans and restores the original luster and color without leaving an oily or glossy film.

Abstract: A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, of the type comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, the medium containing at least one para-phenylenediamine oxidation dye precursor which is substituted in the 2 position on the benzene ring or an acid addition salt thereof, and at least one specific meta-phenylenediamine coupling agent or an acid addition salt thereof. The use of this composition for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratinous fibers comprising an indole derivative corresponding to the formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or a carboxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, which are identical or different, denote a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 acyl group, an aryl group, or else R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, together with the oxygen atoms and the two carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a ring optionally containing a carbonyl group or a methylene group unsubstituted or substituted by one or two alkyl or alkoxy or alkylamino groups, it being possible for R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: A process for dyeing keratinous fibres, wherein a mixture of at least one para-aminophenol of formula: ##STR1## in which, Y is oxygen or sulphur,R is alkyl, monohydroxyalkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl, or their acid addition salts, and 6-hydroxyindole, 7- hydroxyindole or mixtures thereof, is applied to the fibers, the colour being delayed at alkaline pH with an oxidising agent.

Abstract: Stable, cleaning/degreasing compositions for heavy duty exterior and interior aircraft cleaning and degreasing consisting essentially of(a) between approximately 0.5 and 10.0 weight percent of a specified tertiary amine N-oxide surfactant;(b) between approximately 0.5 and 5.0 weight percent of a specified water-dilutable, soluble or hydrocolloidally dispersable viscosifying agent;(c) between approximately 1 and 10 weight percent of an alkali metal silicate;(d) between approximately 0.1 and 1.0 weight percent of an alkali metal nitrite; and(e) water.The compositions are characterized by having a pH between approximately 10.5 and 13.3 and a Brookfield viscosity (LV-#3 spindle, 12 rpm) of between approximately 500 and 20,000 centipoise. Such compositions exhibit superior efficacy for heavy duty exterior and interior aircraft cleaning and degreasing a variety of surfaces without metal corrosion or stress crazing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing composition for keratinous fibres and in particular for human keratinous fibres such as hair, comprising, in a suitable medium for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor chosen from 3-methyl -para-aminophenol, 2-methyl-para-aminophenol and 2-hydroxymethyl-para-aminophenol, and their addition salts with an acid, as coupling agent, at least 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, or one of its addition salts with an acid; and at least one para-phenylenediamine and/or one bis-(phenylalkylenediamine) or one of their addition salts with an acid as oxidation dye precursor.