Abstract: An optical data storage medium containing a preferably transparent substrate which has optionally already been coated with one or more reflecting layers and onto the surface of which a photorecordable information layer, optionally one or more reflecting layers, and optionally a protective layer or an additional substrate or a top layer are applied, which data storage medium can be recorded on and read using blue or red light, preferably laser light, wherein the information layer contains a light-absorbing compound and optionally a binder, characterized in that at least one triazacyanine dye is used as the light-absorbing compound.

Abstract: A novel crystal form of C.I. Solvent Orange 60 gives a higher space-time yield in dye synthesis and is more easily finished.

Abstract: Optical data carrier comprising a preferably transparent substrate which may, if desired, have previously been coated with one or more reflection layers and to whose surface a light-writeable information layer, if desired one or more reflection layers and if desired a protective layer or a further substrate or a covering layer have been applied, which can be written on and read by means of infrared light, preferably laser light, particularly preferably light having a wavelength in the range 750-800 nm, in particular 770-790 nm, where the information layer comprises a light-absorbent compound and, if desired, a binder, characterized in that at least one cobalt(III) phthalocyanine in which the Co metal centre bears two axial substituents R1 and R2 which represent, independently of one another, CN, SCN, alkoxy or alkylthio is used as light-absorbent compound.

Abstract: Reaction of pyrazolones and methyleneindolines with orthoformic esters is an advantageous one-step process for preparing asymmetrical methine dyes.

Abstract: Reaction of pyrazolones and methyleneindolines with orthoformic esters is an advantageous one-step process for preparing asymmetrical methine dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a singly recordable optical data medium using Co-phthalocyanine complexes of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The process for preparing arylaminohydroxyanthraquinone of the formula by reacting appropriate chlorohydroxyanthraquinone with an amine of the formula (III) H2N—Ar  (III), is characterized in that one mole of amine of the formula (III) plus an excess of 10 to 100% based on one mole of amine is used per chlorine atom in the compounds of the formula (II) and the reaction is carried out in an inert solvent in the presence of a base selected from the group consisting of the carbonates of the alkali and alkaline earth metals, the acetates of the alkali metals, the phosphates of the alkali metals and any mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical data medium containing a preferably transparent substrate that is optionally already coated with one or more reflective layers and on the surface of which have been applied:

Abstract: A process for bulk dyeing of plastics comprising the step of adding a dye of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Solid preparations of metal-containing or metal-free phthalocyanine dyes, a) which have an average particle size of greater than 100 &mgr;m, and b) which have a pH of greater than or equal to 10 when dissolved in 10 times the amount of water, are particularly suitable for the dyeing and printing of paper, after dissolution in water.

Abstract: A phthalocyanine reactive dyestuff mixture having an improved dyeing levelness and combination properties comprises at least one phthalocyanine vinylsulphonyl reactive dyestuff 1, at least one phthalocyanine fluorochloropyrimidinyl reactive dyestuff 2 and/or a phthalocyanine monochlorotriazinyl reactive dyestuff 3.

Abstract: Solid dyestuff preparations of reactive phthalocyanine dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents have the meaning given in the description, have improved solubility in water if they contain 5 to 15% by weight of an acid-binding agent.

Abstract: Dyestuff mixtures containing one or more dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## and one or more dyestuffs of the formula ##STR2## in which the substituents have the meanings given in the description are highly suitable for producing green cotton dyeings.

Abstract: A novel, simple process for preparing triphendioxazines by oxidative cyclization of 2,5-diarylaminobenzoquinones in sulphuric acid which, if necessary, contains sulphur trioxide consists in using as an oxidizing agent chlorine, bromine or an inorganic bromine compound.