Abstract: The invention relates to inks comprising a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1): wherein: A and E are each independently optionally substituted phenylene or naphthylene groups; each M independently is a metal selected from Fe, Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, Al or Ti; and wherein the liquid medium comprises water and an organic solvent. The invention also relates to compounds of Formula (1) with the proviso that the optional substituents on A and E are not quaternary ammonium groups, to processes for making the same and processes for printing, e.g. ink-jet printing, using the ink.

Abstract: Inks comprising a liquid medium and a tris-azo compound of Formula (1) or salt thereof: wherein the liquid medium comprises water and an organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto a composition comprising a liquid medium and a tris-azo compound of Formula (1) or salt thereof: wherein: A is an optionally substituted alkenyl, homocyclic or heterocyclic group; L1 and L2are each independently optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; and m and n are each independently 0 or 1 such that m+n is 1 or 2; wherein: (i) the compound of Formula (1) is optionally in the form of a metal chelate; and (ii) at least one of L1 and L2 carries at least one substituent selected from sulpho, carboxy, C1-4-alkoxy and C1-4-alkoxy-OH. Also claimed are compositions and compounds comprising Formula (1).

Abstract: A substantially chromium-free toner composition which comprises, as a negative charge control agent, one or more complexes of Formula 1: ##STR1## including other acceptable forms of such complex, in which: X+ is H+, Na+ or mixtures thereof; M is Fe or Co; R.sup.1 is sulphonyl or sulphamoyl, substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and R.sup.2 is carboxy or phenylcarbamoyl, optionally substituted by one or more C.sub.1-4 alkyl; but when R.sub.1 is methylsulphonyl, R.sup.2 is not carboxy.