Abstract: A method for the adjustment of pH in textile processing solutions that includes the use of urea sulfate or other strong acid in the presence of a weak base.

Abstract: This invention discloses a fiber treatment agent characterized in that it comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane with no less than 2 hydroxyl groups and/or alkoxyl groups bonded to Si atoms per molecule,(B) 0.5-50 parts by weight of silica and/or a polysilsesquioxane,(C) 0.1-20 parts by weight of an organoalkoxysilane containing amide groups and carboxyl groups, and/or its partial hydrolysis condensate,(D) 0.1-20 parts by weight of an organoalkoxysilane containing amino groups or epoxy groups and/or its partial hydrolysis condensate, and(E) 0.01-10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst, and characterized in that it is also a cationic or non-ionic emulsion.

Abstract: Fabric softening compositions, preferably in liquid form, for use in the rise 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.

Abstract: New substituted 2,6-diaminotoluenes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom and R.sup.1 is a radical of the formula Ia--CH.sub.2 --CH(A)--B (Ia)or R and R.sup.1 are independent from each other and are represented by the formula Ia and if A in formula Ia represents a hydrogen atom, B is a hydroxyl group or HO--CH.sub.2 -- group; if A denotes a methyl group, B is a hydroxyl group; with the proviso that formula I is not N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,6-toluylenediamine; processes for their preparation and coloring compositions for keratin fibers which contain them. The dyeings produced with the coloring compositions are stable, bright and intense in color. They have improved properties with respect to attack by perspiration, acid rain, detergents, sunlight, UV radiation, seawater and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 1,4-di(mono- or poly)hydroxyalkylamino-9,10-anthraquinones: ##STR1## where R represents a C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 monohydroxyalkyl radical or a C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 polyhydroxyalkyl radical for dyeing human keratinous fibers, to the dyeing cosmetic compositions containing such anthraquinones, to the dyeing compositions for keratinous fibers containing such anthraquinones in combination with nitro dyes of the benzene type and azo dyes for direct dyeing, and/or with oxidation dyes for oxidation dyeing as well as to the processes for dyeing keratinous fibers by direct dyeing or by oxidation dyeing.

Abstract: The composition for the oxidative dyeing of hair contains at least one coupler substance of the formula ##STR1## where R is a straight-chain or branched C.sub.1 - to C.sub.4 -alkyl group and X is fluorine or bromine, and new 5-halogen-2,4-diaminoalkylbenzenes.The coupler substances of formula (I) are obtainable by simple chemical reactions, easily soluble in water and have a good shelf stability particularly as constituents of the hair dye composition described here.In addition to the multitude of color shades, the dye results which can be achieved with the hair dye composition according to the invention are distinguished particularly by the intensity of color of the red tones and good uniformity of color of the blue tones.

Abstract: An acid-based cleaner and related methods, for cleaning and treating tile, limestone-based cement and concrete and similar surfaces to maintain a slip-resistant surface, and to harden and strengthen the grout or cement and make it more resistant to penetration by salt or other deterious chemicals. The cleaner comprises an aqueous solution of hydrofluoric acid, phosphoric acid, and a surface active or wetting agent. Also, the invention, upon application to the surface, creates a microbe-free surface as required in hospitals, laboratories, and the like.

Abstract: A dyed textile article treated with tannic acid and dyed with an extract of mycelia or basidiocarps of Ganoderma lucidum. This article is produced by a process comprising contacting a substrate article of cotton, linen, silk or wool first with a pretreating bath containing tannic acid or a natural material containing tannic acid, e.g. gall, then with a mordant bath containing an alumina mordant, such as grass or wood ashes, and finally with the mycelia or basidiocarps of Ganoderma lucidum. This dyed textile article has not only a natural color and feeling, with a sufficient depth of color, but also antimicrobial and antiallergic functions.

Abstract: A method is provided herein which is particularly effective for removing or stripping varnish and paint from surfaces such as wood or metal which comprises activating NMP and/or BLO with about 1-30% by weight of an activator compound which is ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate (EEP).

Abstract: Insulating materials consisting of artificial mineral fibers are impregnated with water insoluble additives, e.g. dust binders and/or water repellant finishing agents in that they are wetted with an emulsion of the water insoluble additive in an aqueous solution of a cellulose ether. Impregnation takes place easily and is effective and resistant.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## and salts thereof, and their use as as reactive dyes for the dyeing and printing of hydroxy group- and nitrogen- containing organic substrates, e.g., leather, natural and synthetic polyamides and natural and regenerated cellulose.

Abstract: A conductive rubber composition is prepared by blending (A) a rubber composition including natural and/or synthetic rubber and conductive carbon black, with (B) a silicone rubber composition including an organopolysiloxane having the average composition formula: R.sub.n SiO.sub.(4-n)/2 wherein R is a hydrocarbon group and n is a positive number of from 1.95 to 2.05. This rubber composition and cured products thereof have stable electric resistivity in the semiconductive range and are thus suitable as rubber roll members in business machines.

Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibres, in particular human keratinous fibres such as hair, characterized in that there is applied to these fibres a composition containing, in a suitable dyeing mixture, at least one indole-based coupler, of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 designates a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be identical or different, designate a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical, a carboxyl radical or an alkoxycarbonyl radical; X designates a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 lower alkyl radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy radical, a halogen atom, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.20 acyloxy radical or an acetylamino group; the OH group occupying the 6- or 7- positions of the aromatic ring; as well as the salts of these compounds;one oxidation dye precursor;one oxidising agent;the pH of the composition applied to the fibres being less than 7.

Abstract: The application is directed to an automatic dishwasher powder detergent composition with improved anti-filming and anti-spotting properties and to a method of using the detergent composition. The detergent composition comprises silica anti-filming agent, a water soluble polyacrylate antispotting agent, inorganic builder salts, chlorine bleach and bleach-stable detergent. The compositions provide reduced filming and spotting on dishware, glassware, china and the like, particularly in hard water at low temperature. The powder compositions are dry, free flowing and are highly soluble and readily dispersed in the wash bath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a product in powder form consisting of organic or inorganic particles having a lamellar structure, having a size of less than 50 microns and containing at least one synthetic melanotic pigment formed in situ by oxidation of an indole compound, and to its use for the protection of the human epidermis, in make-up products and for dyeing hair.

Abstract: The dyes of formula ##STR1## wherein R, M and n are as defined in claim 1, are preeminently suitable for dyeing paper in blue shades.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as coupler in a dyeing composition, of a hydroxybenzofuran of formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which are identical or different, represent a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical. When they denote an alkyl radical, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can occupy any position on the benzofuran ring except the positions 2 and 3 at the same time. The OH group may occupy one of the positions 4, 5, 6 or 7, in combination with one or more para type or ortho type oxidation dye precursors or mixtures thereof, for dyeing keratinous fibers and in particular human hair. The dyeing composition according to the invention makes it possible to confer on the keratinous fibers a color which is fast to light, washes, adverse weather conditions and perspiration.

Abstract: A sealer finish remover composition containing a solvent, water, and an organosilicon complex formed from a silicate such as sodium metasilicate and a linear, 6-10 carbon, organic compound such as sodium n-octane sulfonate.

Abstract: An article for delivering a cleaning composition to a wash water, preferably for laundering clothes, is formed from a flexible substrate folded into an S-shaped construction. Within one region of the folded substrate is positioned a detergent composition that includes a surfactant and builder in the form of a paste having adhesive strength sufficient to bind the two surrounding substrate areas together. In a second region of the folded substrate separate from that occupied by the detergent composition, there is a further composition, adhesive in nature, containing a component which may be a bleach, bleach precursor, enzyme and/or fabric softener. No other bonding is present between the three substrate area flaps constituting the S-shaped construction. The compositions between the substrate areas are easily released to the wash water when the article is placed therein.

Abstract: 1,5-diamino-2,4-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy) benzene is a novel m-phenylenediamine coupler and oxidative dye compositions containing same. Stronger dyeing intensity is afforded by use of the novel coupler of the invention.