Abstract: Aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising an aromatic amine, in particular aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline, wherein the concentration of the aromatic amine is below 200 ppm, wherein the leucoindigo salt in the solution is in the form of a mixed sodium and potassium salt, wherein the molar ratio of sodium to potassium is in the range of from above 3:1 to 10:1, preferably wherein the concentration of the salt is in the range of from above 25 to 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the solution.

Abstract: Stable aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising an aromatic amine in the form of aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline, wherein said leucoindigo is in the form of an alkali metal salt; wherein the concentration of the aromatic amine is below 40 ppm determined according to ISO 14362-1:2017(E); and wherein the concentration of the leucoindigo salt is in a concentration range of from 10 to 45% by weight based on the total weight of the solution, and wherein the stability of the solution is measured at a temperature of 23° C.; or wherein the concentration of the leucoindigo salt is in a concentration range of from 45 to 65% by weight based on the total weight of the solution, and wherein the stability of the solution is measured at a temperature of 60° C.

Abstract: Stable aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising an aromatic amine in the form of aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline, wherein said leucoindigo is in the form of an alkali metal salt; wherein the concentration of the aromatic amine is below 40 ppm determined according to ISO 14362-1:2017(E); and wherein the concentration of the leucoindigo salt is in a concentration range of from 10 to 45% by weight based on the total weight of the solution, and wherein the stability of the solution is measured at a temperature of 23° C.; or wherein the concentration of the leucoindigo salt is in a concentration range of from 45 to 65% by weight based on the total weight of the solution, and wherein the stability of the solution is measured at a temperature of 60° C.

Abstract: Aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising an aromatic amine, in particular aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline, wherein the concentration of the aromatic amine is below 200 ppm, wherein the leucoindigo salt in the solution is in the form of a mixed sodium and potassium salt, wherein the molar ratio of sodium to potassium is in the range of from above 3:1 to 10:1, preferably wherein the concentration of the salt is in the range of from above 25 to 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the solution.

Abstract: Method of making an aqueous aniline-free or aniline-free and N-methylaniline-free leucoindigo solution from an aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline, the concentration of aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline being determined according to ISO 14362-1:2017(E), wherein said leucoindigo is in the form of an alkali metal salt, the method comprising at least steps (A) to (C): (A) providing a liquid stream comprising said aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising said amine(s); (B) providing a purification stream; (C) bringing into contact said liquid stream with said purification stream.

Abstract: Aqueous leucoindigo solution comprising an aromatic amine in the form of aniline or aniline and N-methylaniline, wherein said leucoindigo is in the form of an alkali metal salt; wherein the concentration of the aromatic amine is below 40 ppm determined according to ISO 14362-1:2017(E); and wherein the concentration of the leucoindigo salt is in a concentration range of from 15 to 45% by weight based on the total weight of the solution, and wherein the solution is stable at a temperature of 23° C.; or wherein the concentration of the leucoindigo salt is in a concentration range of from 45 to 65% by weight based on the total weight of the solution, and wherein the solution is stable at a temperature of 60° C.

Abstract: Mixtures of vat dyes for hue-stable dyeings in navy to black shades comprising C.I . Vat Black 9 and at least one of C.I. Vat Blue 18, C.I. Vat Blue 19, C.I . Vat Blue 22, C.I. Vat Blue 6 and also halogenated 16,17-diethyidibenzanthrone derivatives, C.I. Vat Violet 13, C.I. Vat Black 20, and optionally C.I. Vat Black 65, processes for their production by mechanical mixing of the components and their use for hue-stable dyeing and printing of cellulosic material.