Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for coloring keratin fibers which comprise at least one zwitterionic azo dye of the general formula (I) where R1 is an alkylsulfonate radical of the formula (II),

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents comprising cationic azacyanine dyes of the formula (I) for coloring keratin fibers, such as, for example, wool, silk or furs and in particular human hair (where X1 is N—R1, O or S and X2 is N—R2, O or S), and to a method of coloring hair with varying degrees of damage.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for colouring keratin fibres (A) which comprises at least one heterocyclic hydrazone derivative of the formula (I) or its physiologically compatible salt and at least one ortho-quinone of the formula (II) or para-quinone of the formula (III); and a method of colouring hair using this agent.

Abstract: Pro-dyes of direct dyes having an enzymatically-labile functionality, e.g. glutaramide derivatives of direct dyes of formula (I) or their physiologically acceptable salts, are described, as well as compositions for dyeing keratinous fibers containing these pro-dyes, as well as compositions for dyeing keratinous fibers containing a combination of at least one pro-dye and at least one enzyme capable of cleaving the glutaramide functionality in the pro-dye. A method for dyeing keratinous fibers with the aforementioned dyeing compositions is also described.

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are 3-aminophenol derivatives of formula (I) or the physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts thereof wherein R denotes a heterocyclic aromatic 5-membered ring of formula (Ia) and colorants based on a developer-coupler combination and containing these compounds.

Abstract: The present patent application has for an object an agent for the simultaneous brightening and coloring of keratin fibers based on a coupler-developer combination that has a basic pH and contains as developer at least one heterocyclic hydrazone derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically compatible salt thereof, at least one common coupler and as oxidant at least one combination of persulfate salts and hydrogen peroxide or an addition compound thereof; a multicomponent kit and a method for coloring keratin fibers.

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are agents for dyeing keratin fibers based on a developer-coupler combination and characterized in that they contain at least one 3-aminophenol derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically compatible, water-soluble salt thereof wherein R1 denotes a group of the formula ?or a group of the formula ?as well as novel 3-aminophenol derivatives.

Abstract: The objects of the present invention are an agent (A) for coloring fibers obtained by mixing two components (A1) and (A2), characterized in that component (A1) contains at least one 2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof and component (A2) contains at least one ortho-quinone of formula (II) or a para-quinone of formula (III), a method for coloring hair by use of said agent and a multicomponent kit for coloring hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for colouring fibres (A). Said agent is produced by mixing two constituents (A1) and (A2), and is characterised in that the constituent (A1) contains at least one quinonimine derivative of formula (I), and the constituent (A2) contains at least one compound from the group consisting of aromatic amines and phenols. The invention also relates to a method for colouring keratin fibres using the inventive agent.

Abstract: The object of the present patent application is an agent for coloring keratin fibers based on oxidative dye precursors and containing (a) at least one hydrazone derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically compatible salt thereof, (b) at least one coupler or a physiologically compatible salt thereof, and (c) a persulfate salt as oxidant; a multicomponent kit and a method for coloring keratin fibers by use of said agent.

Abstract: The object of the present patent application is an agent for coloring keratin fibers based on oxidative dyes and which contains as developer at least one heterocyclic hydrazone derivative of formula (I) (with X?S or O) and as oxidant at least one persulfate salt, further objects being a multicomponent kit and a method for coloring keratin fibers by use of said agent.

Abstract: The present patent application has for an object colorants for dyeing keratin fibers, particularly human hair, and containing 2-amino-5-ethylphenol or a physiologically compatible, water-soluble salt thereof

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are 3-aminophenol derivatives of formula (I) or the physiologically tolerated, water-soluble salts thereof 1

Abstract: The object of the present patent application are agents for dyeing keratin fibers based on a developer-coupler combination and characterized in that they contain at least one 3-aminophenol derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically compatible, water-soluble salt thereof 1

Abstract: Pro-dyes of direct dyes having an enzymatically-labile functionality, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber-dyeing agent (A) prepared by mixing two components (A1) and (A2), said agent being characterized in that component (A1) contains at least one compound of formula (I) wherein X denotes a halogen atom, a methoxy group or an ethoxy group; Y denotes an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or a selenium atom; R1 and R2 are equal or different and independently of each other denote hydrogen, a halogen atom, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a halogen-substituted (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a (C1-C4)-alkoxy group, a nitro group, an acetamido group or an NRaRb group, wherein the Ra and Rb groups are equal or different and independently of each other denote hydrogen, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, an optionally substituted aromatic carbon ring or a (C1-C4)-alkanecarbonyl group, or Ra and Rb together with the nitrogen atom form a heterocyclic (C3-C6) group, and component (A2) contains at least one compound from the group consisting of amines, aminonitrobenzenes and phenols; to a method for dyeing

Abstract: The object of the present invention is the use of 4-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole derivatives of general formula (I) as dye in colorants for keratin fibers such as, for example, wool, silk, furs or hair and particularly human hair In formula (I) X denotes oxygen, sulfur or NRa, Ra standing for hydrogen, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a monohydroxy-(C1-C4)-alkyl group, a polyhydroxy-(C2-C4)-alkyl group or a mono-(C1 C4)-alkoxy-(C1-C4)-alkyl group, R1 and R2 can be equal or different and independently of each other denote hydrogen, a halogen atom, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a halogen-substituted (C1-C4)-alkyl group, a (C1-C4)-alkoxy group, a nitro group or an NRbRc group, the Rb and Rc groups being equal or different and independently of each other denoting hydrogen, a (C1-C4)-alkyl group, an optionally substituted aromatic carbon ring or a (C1-C4)-alkanecarbonyl group, or Rb and Rc together with the nitrogen atom forming a heterocyclic (C3-C6) group, and Q denotes hydrogen, an aliphatic group, an aromati

Abstract: The objects of the present invention are an agent (A) for coloring fibers obtained by mixing two components (A1) and (A2), characterized in that component (A1) contains at least one 2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof 1

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for colouring fibres (A). Said agent is produced by mixing two constituents (A1) and (A2), and is characterised in that the constituent (A1) contains at least one quinonimine derivative of formula (I), and the constituent (A2) contains at least one compound from the group consisting of aromatic amines and phenols. The invention also relates to a method for colouring keratin fibres using the inventive agent.

Abstract: The object of the present invention are diketopyrrolopyrroles of the general formula (I) wherein, independently of one another, Q1 and Q2 represent an optionally substituted, aromatic, isocyclic or heterocyclic group with 5 to 14 atoms in the ring, the heterocyclic group containing at least one oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur atom, and the R1 and R2 groups, independently of one another represent hydrogen or a Y—B+A− group, with the proviso that at least one of the R1 and R2 groups is not hydrogen; B+ is an aromatic, aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic heterocyclic or non-aromatic heterocyclic, quaternary ammonium group or a quaternary phosphonium group; Y is an optionally substituted linear or branched C1 to C6 alkylene group and A− is an anion; a method for their synthesis as well as agents, containing compounds of formula (I), for dyeing keratin fibers.