Abstract: Process for dyeing keratinous fibres, characterized in that at least one composition (A) containing, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one indole derivative and at least one oxidation dye chosen from rapid oxidation dyes and couplers in combination, either (a) with iodide ions, or (b) with hydrogen peroxide, is applied on these fibres at a pH of between 2 and 7, and preferably between 2 and 5, the application of the composition (A) being preceded or followed by the application of a composition (B) which contains, in a medium suitable for dyeing:either (a) hydrogen peroxide at a pH of between 2 and 12 and preferably between 2 and 7 when (A) contains iodide ions;or (b) iodide ions at a pH of between 3 and 11 when the composition (A) contains hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: A process for dyeing keratinous fibers employs a dye composition containing an oxidation base selected from a paraphenylenediamine, an N,N'-diphenylalkylene diamine, a para-aminophenol, an ortho-aminophenol, an ortho-phenylenediamine or a heterocyclic oxidation base, in combination with iodide ions. The application of this dyeing composition to the keratinous fibers is preceded or followed by the application to the fibers of a composition containing hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a 5,6-dihydroxyindoline corresponding to the formula (I): ##STR1## in which R represents a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, as well as the acid addition salts of these compounds for dyeing keratinous materials, in particular human keratinous materials,and to the tinctorial compositions and methods employed.

Abstract: A co-solvent system for the dissolution of cured flexible polyurethane foams, cured rigid polyurethane foams, and cured polyester resins is disclosed. The co-solvent system comprises a mixture of an alkylene carbonate and tetramethyl urea.

Abstract: Hair dye composition for oxidative dyeing of human or animal hair containing as developing substances alone or in admixture with other developing substances, a hydroxytriaminopyrimidine, preferably 6-OH-2,4,5-triaminopyrimidine (4-OH-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine) or 2-OH-4,5,6-triaminopyrimidine and/or a dihydroxydiaminopyrimidine, preferably 2,6-dihydroxy-4,5-diamino-pyrimidine or 4,6-dihydroxy-2,5-diaminopyrimidine.

Abstract: This invention relates to fabric care compositions comprising microemulsified silicone and dye, preferably in liquid fabric softener/silicone compositions and/or liquid detergent/silicone compositions. The aesthetic effect of the dye is greater for such compositions that similar compositions containing macroemulsions.

Abstract: Fabric conditioning compositions for coating a flexible substrate for subsequent use in a mechanical tumble dryer are disclosed. The compositions incorporate compatible organosilicones which form mutually stable mixtures with common fabric softening agents.

Abstract: A low-solvent fabric-modifier sheet for in-dryer use is provided which comprises water, a polyalkylene glycol, and an amount of an organic gelling agent effective to dimensionally stabilize the sheet, having uniformly distributed in said sheet an effective amount of at least one zwitterionic fabric-softening agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to liquid fabric care compositions comprising a microemulsified amine functional silicone for reducing fiber-fiber/yarn-yarn friction and a fabric softener. The microemulsified amine functional silicone is more effective than prior art amine functional silicone macroemulsions when used with a fabric softener. Preferred composiitons are aqueous based fabric care and are used in the rinse cycle of a fabric care operation.

Abstract: An enzyme detergent composition capable of detoxifying G-agents and other OPA chemicals comprises a laundry detergent and an enzymatic cell free extract from E. coli, the composition having a pH of about 6.5 to 10 in water.A method of hydrolyzing a hydrolyzable compound comprises contacting compound with an amount of an aqueous suspension of the enzyme detergent composition of the invention under conditions affective to attain the desired affect.A method of cleaning and detoxifying a product comprising a hydrolyzable compound comprises contacting the product with an amount of an aqueous suspension of the enzyme detergent composition of the invention under conditions capable of attaining the desired affect, and rinsing the product.

Abstract: Direct dyes having a quaternary center with a long aliphatic chain, compositions containing those dyes, and the process of using them to dye hair are disclosed. These dyes have a higher affinity for hair and are more shampoo stable than conventional direct dyes, and produce pleasing uniform dyeing.

Abstract: Dyeing composition for keratinous fibers, especially for human keratinous fibers, characterized in that it contains, in an aqueous medium suitable for dyeing:a) an indole dye; andb) a para-phenylenediamine monosubstituted on one of the amino groups, corresponding to the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.12 denotes a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group;R.sub.13 denotes a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a halogen atom; andR.sub.14 denotes a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R.sub.14 occupying any one of the remaining positions of the benzene ring; as well as the addition salts with an acid, this composition not containing an oxidizing agent other than air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-toxic, non-flammable, safe compositions employing primarily biodegradable components for use in removing and stripping paint, varnishes and stains from hard and/or flexible surfaces. The compositions generally avoid the use of methylene chloride, methanol, toluol or acetone.Paint stripper compositions of the present invention have flash points above about 120.degree. F. and an absence of low-boiling VOC's comprising:a. about 0% to about 60% by weight of a terpene compound containing at least 10 carbon atoms;b. about 10% to about 69% by weight of N-methyl pyrrolidone or its equivalent; andc. about 0% to about 20% by weight of an emulsifying surfactant.Compositions of the present invention may further comprise one or more of the following: about 5% to about 15% by weight of a solvent extender or bulking agent, about 5% to about 60% of a high flash point, high K.sub.

Abstract: An expandable carbonaceous paste comprising natural graphite flakes and expandable graphite flakes such as acid treated graphite flakes, mixed with a hydrocarbon viscous liquid such as tar so that when the paste is exposed to heat, the paste will expand and have good thermal conductivity characteristics and then upon further heating the paste will convert to a rigid carbon structure.

Abstract: Novel surface active agents in the form of compounds of formulas (I) and (II) show higher surface activity. ##STR1## R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are alkyl or alkenyl groups having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, Z is H, SO.sub.3 H, PO(OH).sub.2, CH.sub.2 COOH, (CH.sub.2).sub.2 SO.sub.3 H or a salt thereof, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are alkyl or alkenyl groups having 5 to 19 carbon atoms, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are alkyl groups having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n is a number of from 1 to 20.

Abstract: A laundry treatment product, in the form of a sachet containing a particulate bleaching detergent composition containing sodium percarbonate, has at least two compartments to enable the sodium percarbonate to be segregated from certain other ingredients, particularly zeolites. The sachet product exhibits improved bleach stability on storage. Sachets of water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol film are not insolubilized in the wash liquor since no sodium perborate is present to generate insolubilizing borate ions.

Abstract: A fabric treatment composition contains at least a detergent active material, a fabric softening agent and 0.5 to 3% nonionic substituted cellulose ether derivative which has an HLB of 3.1 to 4.3 and a gel point of less than 58.degree. C., which improve softening performances on cotton while controlling deposition on synthetic fabrics. Ethyl, hydroxyethyl or methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose ethers are preferred. The detergent active material is anionic or a mixture thereof with other detergent active materials and may be present at 2 to 50% of the composition. The softening agent may be soap, a cationic material, a fatty amine and/or a clay with a soap/cationic mixture being preferred, and may be present at 0.5 to 50% of the composition.

Abstract: Use of metal complex dyes comprised of metalizable azo compounds to dye metal-tanned leather which makes possible good permeability and excellent color fastness to rubbing and color fastness to light.

Abstract: An antidandruff shampoo composition includes a suspension composition for particulate matter to achieve an unexpected reduction in shampoo separation while maintaining acceptable shampoo viscosities and foaming levels. The suspension composition includes a suspending alkanolamide and/or a wax ester in conjunction with an ethylene-maleic anhydride resin or a polyacrylic acid resin to yield anionic surfactant-based antidandruff shampoos or improved stability and aesthetics.

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).