Abstract: Water soluble curcumin coloring agent is produced from ground turmeric root by washing the root with a soap solution in which the curcumin dissolves. A subsequent treatment of the solution with acid precipitates the curcumin and produces a paste or putty which is dispersible in fatty based substances.

Abstract: A process for fireproofing polyester fibers in which a sulphonamide of the formula ##STR1## in which R is an aromatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic radical or hydrogen and in which the ring A is unsubstituted or further substituted or in which a hydrazonium or ammonium salt of such a sulphonamide is applied to the fiber material which is then dried and subjected to a heat treatment. The sulphonamide may also be applied in the presence of a dispersant, a protective colloid and/or water. The composition of matter for performing this process is also provided.

Abstract: Process for dyeing materials which contain synthetic fibres with dyes that are sparingly soluble to insoluble in water, in the presence of dyeing auxiliaries which are polyadducts of propylene oxide and a polyhydric aliphatic alcohol of at least 2 carbon atoms, wherein said adducts are soluble in water and contain sulphonic acid groups.The process of present invention is especially suitable for dyeing linear polyester fibres wherein level and strong dyeings are obtained which are in addition characterized by good fastness to rubbing.

Abstract: The specification describes the control of dye migration in continuous dyeing processes for cellulosic textiles. In the process, an antimigrating agent is added to the pigment pad. The antimigrating agent comprises an aqueous solution of a non-ionic polymer and a salt.

Abstract: A method of dyeing synthetic fibers, especially polyester and acrylic using an aqueous dyeing admixture containing a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent, an aromatic carrier, an emulsifier and a dyestuff.

Abstract: A process for fireproofing polyester fibers is provided in which a substituted mono- or disulphurylamide of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2, R are aromatic, cycloaliphatic or aliphatic radicals or hydrogen and A is alkylene or an ammonium salt of such a sulphurylamide is applied to the fiber material which is then dried and subjected to a heat treatment. The sulphurylamide may also be applied in the presence of a dispersant, a protective colloid and/or water. The composition of matter for performing this process is also provided.

Abstract: An antistatic pile carpet having a relatively pliable primary backing and a tufted surface, said surface being comprised of fibers selected from the group consisting of polyester and polyamide fibers having grafted thereon from 1 to 5 percent by weight of a conductive polymeric salt of a polyethylenimine having a molecular weight of 200 to 10,000 and a sulfonic acid compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are individually hydrogen or a lower alkyl radical having 1-3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process of removing soil and/or stains from fabrics by immersing the fabrics in a peroxygen bleach bath containing as a peroxygen activator an organophosphorus azide of the formulae:RR.sub.1 P(O)N.sub.3 and ROR.sub.1 OP (O)N.sub.3wherein R and R.sub.1 are each selected from the class consisting of phenyl and alkyl radicals. Also described are dry blend compositions containing the bleach bath components.

Abstract: In a process for dyeing synthetic polyamide fibre materials with metal-free acid dyestuffs a dye liquor is used which contains compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl and/or alkenyl radical with 12-22 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen and/or methyl,m represents 0 or 1,n represents 2 or 3 andThe sum of x + y + z represents a number from 10-30, and compounds of the formulaR.sub.3 -- B -- XwhereinR.sub.3 represents an alkyl radical with 12-22 carbon atoms and/or a phenyl or/and naphthyl radical which contains a total of 12-22 carbon atoms and is substituted by one or more alkyl radicals,B represents --O--SO.sub.2 -- and/or --SO.sub.3 andX represents hydrogen or an ammonium, alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, mono-, di- or tri-alkyl-ammonium or hydroxyalkylammonium ion with, in each case, 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl radical, or represents a cyclohexyl-ammonium ion.

Abstract: This invention relates to copolymers of alpha-olefins and maleic anhydride reacted with amines in the presence of Lewis acids, preferably BF.sub.3 or a complex thereof; and to the use of these products as anti-static agents in organic liquids, preferably in hydrocarbons. The use of Lewis acid produces a unique reaction product which is superior as to fluidity and/or anti-static properties as compared to the corresponding product produced without Lewis acid. In addition, the use of Lewis acid promotes the rate of reaction thus reducing reaction time.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of wool-containing fibre materials with anionic dyes, which process comprises dyeing these materials in the presence of an optionally etherified N-methylolurea compound which serves as a wool protective agent.

Abstract: Solid dye preparation containing at least one water-soluble dye, a lactam of the formula ##STR1## wherein x represents the numbers 3 to 6, and optionally further additives.

Abstract: A process for the low temperature removal of soil and/or stains from fabrics by immersing the fabrics in a peroxygen bleach bath containing as a peroxygen activator an aromatic sulfonyl azide of the formula:R--(SO.sub.2 N.sub.3).sub.nwherein R is an aromatic ring selected from the class consisting of phenyl, naphthyl and heterocyclic of 1 to 2 rings each containing 5 to 6 members of which 1 to 2 are nitrogen or sulfur atoms said aromatic ring optionally bearing 1 to 3 substituents selected from the class consisting of nitro, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, lower fluorinated alkyl alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aliphatic carboxamido of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, benzamido and halogen and n is an integer of 1 to 2, it being provided that there are at least 5 carbon atoms per azide function. Also described are dry blend compositions containing bleach bath components.

Abstract: A pattern is placed on a carpet backing by the use of sublimable dyes. Carpet facing is tufted into the backing. Subsequent heating with vacuum action causes the sublimable dye to move from the carpet backing to the face yarn to provide the dyed pattern on the face yarn.

Abstract: Polyester polymer is recovered from mixed collections of fibers in the form of fibers, filaments, yarns, or fabrics (including dyed or undyed fibers other than polyester fibers as well as dyed polyester fibers) and used in the production of new undyed fibers, by solvent stripping the dye from the polyester fibers without dissolving the fibers, and with additional solvent, selectively dissolving the polyester fibers in successive but functionally integrated steps; separating the dissolved fibers from an undissolved impurities and thereafter separating the residual dye-stripping solvent and the additional solvent from the polyester component without precipitiating the polyester component from solution by evaporating the solvent, preferably by atmospheric boiling and vacuum finishing of the molten solution.

Abstract: Stable bipolar membranes of high permselectivity and low potential drop are prepared using either an anion or cation preformed first layer upon which a second layer or coating of an ion exchange resin of the opposite charge carried in a matrix polymer is applied. The second layer may be suitably applied such as by casting as a slurry of the ion exchange resin in a solution or by laminating a layer comprising a dispersion of the resin in a solid or fused polymer. Optionally, the surface of the first layer may be treated to increase the resin concentration and/or bonding at the interface, such as by sanding, etching, etc.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a dyeing process with acid dyes for fibrous materials having basic functions, characterized in that amines are used which form salts or complexes with the dyes and have the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are aliphatic hydrocarbon radicals, saturated or unsaturated, and having a linear or branched chain;R is either hydrogen or an aliphatic hydrocarbon radical, with either a linear or branched chain, saturated or unsaturated, on the general condition that the sum of the carbon atoms of the radicals R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R be a whole number between 11 and 29.

Abstract: Mixtures of chloromethyl phosphonic diamide (CMPDA) and methyl phosphonic diamide (MPDA) have synergistic flame retardant efficiency on cellulose-containing textile substrates.

Abstract: There is disclosed a stable concentrated liquid preparation of a paper dye of the copper phthalocyanine class, which preparation contains 15 to 50 per cent by weight of the dye of the formulaCuPc [SO.sub.2 NH(CH.sub.2).sub.3 N(CH.sub.3).sub.2 ].sub.2 to 3 [SO.sub.3 H].sub.1 to 2,wherein CuPc denotes copper phthalocyanine, optionally in the form of an alkali salt, especially in the form of the sodium salt, dissolved in 30 to 65 per cent by weight of water, 5 to 15 per cent by weight of N-methylpyrrolidone, 1 to 7 per cent by weight of benzyl alcohol, and 1 to 5 per cent by weight of a lower aliphatic carboxylic acid and the use of this preparation for the dyeing and printing of paper, semi-cardboard and cardboard.

Abstract: Cellulosic fiber-containing fabrics are made wrinkle resistant by a durable press process which comprises treating a cellulosic fiber-containing fabric with aqueous formaldehyde and a catalyst capable of catalyzing the cross-linking reaction between the formaldehyde and cellulose, heat-curing the treated cellulose fiber-containing fabric, preferably having a moisture content of more than 20% by weight, under conditions at which formaldehyde reacts with cellulose in the presence of the catalyst without a substantial loss of formaldehyde before the reaction of the formaldehyde with cellulose to improve the wrinkle resistance of the fabric.