Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial facemask, use of the antimicrobial facemask and a process for manufacture of the facemask.

Abstract: A formulation for manufacturing an antimicrobial article, said formulation comprising 25 to 75 weight parts of a PVC resin; 20 to 40 weight parts of a plasticizer; 10 to 30 weight parts of a solvent diluent; 0.001 tol % by weight, and preferably 0.001 to 0.3% by weight of a singlet oxygen generating dye.

Abstract: An antimicrobial fabric for healthcare apparel comprising singlet oxygen generating photosensitising dye, preferably wherein the dye is a cationic phthalocyanine.

Abstract: A printing process for printing with ink an image on a glove formed by a dipping process, wherein the image is first printed on a former and transferred to the glove during dipping.

Abstract: A printing process for printing with ink an image on an antimicrobial medical glove formed by a dipping process, wherein the image is first printed on a former and transferred to the glove during dipping.

Abstract: Substituted phthalocyanines for the generation of singlet oxygen in which one or more of the substituents bear a cationically charged N-alkylated pyridine.

Abstract: The disclosed medical examination glove comprises natural or nitrile rubber latex, and a water soluble singlet oxygen generator. The glove can be manufactured by contacting a glove former with a coagulant solution comprising divalent calcium cations and carbonate particles and a water soluble singlet oxygen generator and then contacting the glove former with a natural or nitrile rubber latex dispersion.

Abstract: The disclosed medical examination glove comprises natural or nitrile rubber latex, and a water soluble singlet oxygen generator. The glove can be manufactured by contacting a glove former with a coagulant solution comprising divalent calcium cations and carbonate particles and a water soluble singlet oxygen generator and then contacting the glove former with a natural or nitrile rubber latex dispersion.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate including applying thereto a composition including a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1) A-N?N-L-N?N-A wherein: each A independently is optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl; and L is an optionally substituted, optionally metallised 1,8-dihydroxynaphthylene group; provided that: (i) at most one of the groups represented by A has a hydroxy substituent ortho to the —N?N— groups shown in Formula (1); and (ii) Formula (1) is not: Also claimed are compositions for printing, compounds and processes for making the compounds.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: R1 and R3 are each independently H or optionally substituted alkyl; R2 is either alkyl carrying a water-solubilising group selected from the group consisting of OH, —(OCH2CH2)q—, where q is from 1 to 10, carboxylic acid and sulfonic acid groups and salts thereof; or a C1-12-alkyl group free from water-solubilising groups; Y is OH, CO2H, SO3H or PO3H2; and n and m each independently have a value of 0 or 1; provided that the compound of Formula (1) is free from fibre reactive groups. Also an ink-jet printing ink, an ink-jet printing process, a printed material and an ink jet printer cartridge.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a major dye component which is a mixture of phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is Cu or Ni; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; R1 and R2 independently are H or methyl; R3 is H, methyl or optionally substituted C1-8alkylNR5R6; R4 is optionally substituted C1-8alkylNR5R6; R5 is H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R6 is H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; x is 0 to 3.9; y is 0 to 3.9; z is 0.1 to 4.0 the sum of (x+y+z) is 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z are attached to a ? position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium. Also ink-jet printing processes, printed materials and ink-jet cartridges.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a liquid medium; and (b) a compound comprising one or more chromophoric groups and one or more hydrazine or hydrazide groups; wherein the liquid medium comprises water and an organic solvent, an organic solvent free from water, or a low melting point solid. The composition is useful for ink jet printing.

Abstract: A process for printing a porous substrate comprising ink jet printing a colorant and casein onto the substrate to give a print in which the colorant and casein are in contact with each other.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto a composition comprising a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1): T-Q-N?N-L-T??Formula (1) wherein: each T independently is an azo group; Q is an optionally substituted, optionally metallised 1,8-dihydroxynaphthyl group; and L is a divalent organic linker group. Also claimed are compositions and dyes.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: R1 and R3 are each independently H or optionally substituted alkyl; R2is optionally substituted alkyl; Y is OH, CO2H, SO3H or PO3H2; and n and m each independently have a value of 0 or 1; provided that the compound of Formula (1) is free from fibre reactive groups. Also an ink-jet printing ink, an ink-jet printing process, a printed material and an ink jet printer cartridge.

Abstract: A compound of Formula (1) or a salt thereof: wherein: X and Y are each independently a substituent; G is optionally substituted C1-12-alkylene; M is a metal n is 0 to 6; p is 0 to 3; R1 is optionally substituted C1-8-alkyl, optionally substituted C5-8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted aryl or an optionally substituted heterocycle; and R2 is H, or C1-4-alkyl; provided that R1 is free from carboxy groups. Also an ink-jet printing ink, an ink-jet printing process, a printed material and an ink jet printer cartridge.

Abstract: A substrate for ink-jet printing which is coated or impregnated with a water dissipatable nitrile polymer having a Mn of less than 25,000 comprising 5 to 70% w/w of nitrile monomers. Also processes for ink-jet printing and printed substrates.

Abstract: A composition comprising:

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto a composition comprising a liquid medium and a compound of Formula (1):

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: D is the residue of a mono-azo chromophore; Z is an optionally substituted nitrogen containing heterocyclic group; R1 is H or optionally substituted alkyl; the dyes of Formula (1) being free from fibre reactive groups; provided that the compound of Formula (1) is other than the compound of Formula (A): Also claimed are compositions and inks containing a compound of Formula (1), a process for ink jet printing using the inks and to an ink jet printer cartridge containing the ink.