Abstract: In a method for oxidatively dyeing hair, a pretreatment which comprises contacting hair with an aqueous solution of an effective amount of particular metal/chelate complexes followed by treatment with oxidative dye mixtures is disclosed. The process serves to conform the oxidative dyeing rate of virgin hair to that of the normally noncongruent rate of nonvirgin hair, so as to enhance the efficiency of the oxidative dyeing process, without reducing the intensity or variety of color available.

Abstract: A method of coloring hair in which there is applied to the hair a hair coloring preparation consisting essentially of a water based organic solvent free mixture of 0.01 to 10.0 percent by weight of a temporary dye color which is a water soluble acid dye, 0.1 to 10.0 percent by weight of a quaternary ammonium functional silane, the remainder of the mixture being water. The mixture is combed through the hair and the hair is allowed to dry without rinsing.

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair by preparing and thereafter applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising dopa and an oxidant, said aqueous reaction medium further containing at least one hair dyeing agent selected from the group consisting of primary intermediates and couplers and also containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 6 to 10 during the reaction, and removing said aqueous reaction medium from the hair within about one hour following its preparation.

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair by preparing and thereafter applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising a substituted dopa species and an oxidant which is a ferricyanide salt, said aqueous reaction medium further containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 6 to 10 during the reaction, and removing said aqueous reaction medium from the hair within about one hour following its preparation.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibres, especially human keratinous fibres such as the hair, characterised in that a composition containing, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least 2,4-diamino-1,3-dimethoxybenzene as a coupler;an oxidation dye precursor; andan oxidising agent; is applied to these fibres,the pH of the composition applied to the fibres being less than 7.

Abstract: A staining preventive treatment process for polyamide fiber which comprises the application of the compound of general formula I below and the compound of general formula II below to the polyamide fiber: ##STR1## in which R independently represents ##STR2## X independently represents hydrogen or alkali metal, and 1 is a number from 3 to 20, provided that 50-70% of R is ##STR3## and the remainder is at least one group selected from --OX, ##STR4## in which A represents ##STR5## X independently represents hydrogen or alkali metal, m is an integer from 2 to 6, and n is 0, 1, or 2.Staining by natural or artificial coloring agents is effectively prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibers, comprising the simultaneous or sequential application of a component (A) containing at least one compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, benzoyl, phenyl or carboxyalyl;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote a hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxyl, halogen, nitro, alkylphenyl, phenyl or alkoxy;and a component (B) containing at least one compound of formula (II): ##STR2## in which: R.sub.4 denotes a hydrogen atom or a .beta.-hydroxyethyl group;n=0, 1 or 2, and m=0 or 1;as well as its cosmetically acceptable salts; or one compound of formula (III): ##STR3## in which: R.sub.5 denotes a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a group ##STR4## R.sub.6 denotes a hydroxyl group or a group N ##STR5## R.sub.7 denotes H or NH.sub.2, R.sub.8 denotes a group ##STR6## R.sub.9 and R.sub.10, independently of one another, representing a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, a group (CH.sub.2).sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for dyeing keratinous fibers, characterized in that the following are applied to the fibers:a) a composition (A) containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one monohydroxyindole or dihydroxyindole, this application being preceded or followed by the application ofb) a composition (B) containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one aromatic carbonyl derivative chosen from hydroxyacetophenones, hydroxybenzophenones, 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinones, hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinones,amino-1,4-naphthoquinones,hydroxy-9,10-anthraq uinones and amino-9,10-anthraquinones.It also relates to the dyeing agents for carrying it out.

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair by preparing and thereafter applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising dopa and an oxidant selected from ferricyanide and permanganate salts, said aqueous reaction medium further containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 6 to 10 during the reaction, and removing said aqueous reaction medium from the hair within about one hour following its preparation

Abstract: Buttons or similar products in vegetable ivory undergo a first base dyeing, are then covered in preset areas with a temporary protecting film, and submitted to a second dyeing; the protecting film is eventually removed to obtain a multicolor product.

Abstract: A defoamer for use in textile dyeing operations is comprised of mineral oil, high density polyethylene, a di-(ethoxyalkyl) ester of phosphoric acid, hydrophobic silica, and a blend of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing keratinous fibres, comprising the simultaneous or sequential application of a component (A) containing at least one compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, acetyl, benzoyl, phenyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 carboxyalkyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, amino, halogen, nitro, alkylphenyl, phenyl, alkylamino or hydroxyalkylamino,and a component (B) containing at least(i) a compound of formula (II): ##STR2## in which: Y denotes OH or NR.sub.8 R.sub.9,R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, which are identical or different, denote hydrogen, aminoethyl, hydroxyethyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl,R.sub.4 to R.sub.7 independently of each other denote a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, a chlorine, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, an acetylamino, an aryloxy, not more than two of the groups R.sub.4 to R.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, which are stable on storage, of certain benzoquinone and naphthoquinone dyestuffs in an anhydrous solvent containing a non-ionic surface-active agent.

Abstract: Ammonium compounds and the use thereof as fabric softener comprising mixtures of quaternary ammonium compounds with or without ester groups prepared by reacting amines with dimerized fatty acids and subsequent quaternization or protonation with inorganic or organic acids.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions comprising an emulsified mixture of a silicone oil and a silicone emulsifier as defined in a hydrocarbon based fabric conditioning agent. The composition may be coated onto tumble dryer sheets or admixed with detergent bases to form washing and conditioning formulations.

Abstract: Method for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres, such as hair, characterized in that a composition (A) containing, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one aminoindole corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, independently of one another, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or COOR', R' being a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sub.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 polyhydroxyalkyl group;Z.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group or OR;R being a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group; andZ.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;and its saltsis applied to said fibres, the colour being developed with the aid of an oxidizing system.

Abstract: 1,3-disubstitued nitrobenzenes of the general formula I: ##STR1## in which X is a hydroxyl group or an amino group and R.sup.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1-4 alkyl group and their salts are suitable for use as an oxidation dye precursor of the coupler type, together with prior art primary intermediate components, for the production of oxidation dyes, preferably for the production of hair colorants. With developers of the p-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 2.5-diaminopyridine, and 2,4,5,6-tetraaminopyrimidine types, primarily brown hues with great light stability are formed.

Abstract: Composite microcapsules and a method of making the microcapsules, as well as a tumble drier article incorporating the microcapsules are described. The microcapsules comprise particles made of a emulsifiable mixture of a wax material and a fragrance oil which are embedded in a water soluble polymer. The microcapsules have a diameter of less than about 100 microns and are useful for incorporation in tumble drier articles to control the release of fragrance in the drier and prevent loss of fragrance during processing and storage.

Abstract: Textile treatment preparations based on the condensates of aliphatic monocarboxylic acids or amide-forming derivatives thereof with optionally hydroxyl-substituted polyamines and an addition of dispersion accelerators from the group of certain monosaccharides and hydrogenation products thereof, polyols and natural and synthetic hydrophilic polymers show particularly good dispersibility, even in cold water, if the amino groups unreacted during the condensation reaction are only partly neutralized with low molecular weight, optionally hydroxyl-substituted mono- or polycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions, preferably in liquid form, for use in the rinse cycle of home laundry operations are improved by: (a) using certain protected water sensitive materials, especially particulate complexes of cyclodextrins and perfumes, which are protected in fabric softening compositions and/or detergent compositions, by e.g.