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 major dye component which is a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1): CuPc?-(SO3M)x?-(SO2NH2)y??Formula (1) wherein: Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; M is a cation; x and y each independently have an average value of from 0.5 to 3.5; (x+y)=4; and the sulfo and sulfonamide substituents are attached to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also ink-jet printing processes, printed images, ink-jet printers and ink-jet cartridges.

Abstract: A mixture of dyes of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is 2H, Si, a metal, an oxymetal group, a hydroxymetal group or a halometal group; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula R1 and R2 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; L is a divalent linking group; B is a substituent. x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of (x+y+z) is 2 to 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are only attached to a ? position on the phthalocyanine ring and the dyes are free from fibre reactive groups. Also novel compositions and ink-jet printer inks, processes and cartridges.

Abstract: An anti-seize composition which is non-flowable and dimensionally stable at temperatures greater than about 120° F. and dispensable at room temperature without the application of heat is provided. The composition includes a solid anti-seize lubricant, such as of metallic copper, metallic nickel, metallic aluminum, metallic lead, metallic zinc, graphite, calcium oxide, calcium carbonate, calcium fluoride, calcium stearate, lithium, molybdenum disulfide, boron nitride, barium sulfate. or combinations thereof. The anti-seize lubricant is dispersed in a carrier which is a solid at about room temperature. The carrier includes a grease with an ASTM D 217 penetration at 25° C. from about 200 to about 400 mm, a matrix material, and a naphthenic petroleum oil having a viscosity of less than about 300 SUS at 100° F. and having an API gravity at 60° F. from about 23 to about 25. The matrix material is a polymeric material. Optionally, a refined petroleum wax may also be included.

Abstract: A process for preparing a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1): CuPc(SO3M)x(SO2NH2)y, wherein: CuPc is copper phthalocyanine; M is a cation; x and y each independently have a value of from 0.5 to 3.5; and (x+y)=2 to 5; which process includes: chlorosulphonating a copper phthalocyanine compound using a chlorosulphonating agent; and condensing the product of step (i) with ammonia to give a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1); optionally exchanging the cation M in the mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1) resulting from step (ii) for an alternative cation M; wherein the chlorosulphonating agent includes a mixture of chlorosulphonic acid and a chlorinating agent selected from phosphorous oxychloride and phosphorous trichloride.

Abstract: A metal chelate compound of Formula: (1) or a salt thereof: [A—N?N—B] M (1) wherein: A is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring other than a triazole ring, optionally carrying one or more substituents; B is of the Formula (2a) or (2b). Formula (2a) (2b) wherein: X, Y and W are substituents other than H; M is a metal chelated to A—N?N—B; and n is 0 to 4.

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, R2 and R3 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R4 is optionally substituted C1-4-hydroxyalkyl; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; 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 which comprises water, water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also novel dyes, ink-jet printing processes, printed images, printers and cartridges.

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 optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R3 is H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; and R4 is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic ring system; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of (x+y+z) is 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are attached only to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also novel dyes, ink-jet printing processes, printed images, and cartridges.

Abstract: A process for forming an image on a substrate comprising applying a composition comprising: (a) a compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof, wherein: M is Cu or Ni; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of Formula (2); R1, R2 and R3 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R4 is optionally substituted C1-4-hydroxyalkyl; x is greater than 0 and less than 1.8; y and z are both greater than 0; and the sum of (x+y+z) is 2.4 to 4.5: and (b) a liquid medium: thereto by means of an ink jet printer.

Abstract: Ink comprising a compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: Formula (1) wherein: Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of Formula (2); Formula (2) x is greater than 0 and less than 1.8; y and z are both greater than 0; and the sum of (x+y+z) is 2.4 to 4.5: and a liquid medium.

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 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 optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R3 is H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; and R4 is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R3 and R4 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic ring system; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of (x+y+z) is 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z? are attached only to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also novel dyes, ink-jet printing processes, printed images, and cartridges.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a major dye component which is a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1): CuPc?-(SO3M)x?-(SO2NH2)y??Formula (1) wherein: Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; M is a cation; x and y each independently have an average value of from 0.5 to 3.5; (x+y)=4; and the sulfo and sulfonamide substituents are attached to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also ink-jet printing processes, printed images, ink-jet printers and ink-jet cartridges.

Abstract: A mixture of phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: M is Cu or Ni; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; L is optionally substituted C1-20 alkylene, alkyenylene or alkynylene, optionally interrupted by —O—, —NH— or —S—; R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R5 is H or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R4 and R5 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached represent an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic ring system; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of (x+y+z) is 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are attached only to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring. Also novel compositions and inks, ink-jet printing processes, printed images and cartridges.

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, R2 and R3 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R4 is optionally substituted C1-4-hydroxyalkyl; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; 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 which comprises water, water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also novel dyes, inkjet printing processes, printed images, printers and cartridges.

Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a major dye component which is a mixture of phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of x+y+z is 3 to 4; and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are attached only to a ?-position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium. Also ink-jet inks and cartridges, printing processes, printed material and dye mixtures.

Abstract: Ink comprising a compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: Formula (1) wherein: Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of Formula (2); Formula (2) x is greater than 0 and less than 1.8; y and z are both greater than 0; and the sum of (x+y+z) is 2.4 to 4.5: and a liquid medium. Also an ink-jet printing process, a material printed with an ink of the invention and an ink jet printing cartridge containing an ink of the invention.

Abstract: A metal chelate compound of Formula: (1) or a salt thereof: [A-N?N—B] M (1) wherein: A is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring other than a triazole ring, optionally carrying one or more substituents; B is of the Formula (2a) or (2b). Formula (2a) (2b) wherein: X, Y and W are substituents other than H; M is a metal chelated to A-N?N—B; and n is 0 to 4. Also claimed are compositions and inks containing a compound of Formula (1), a process for ink jet printing using the inks and an inkjet printer cartridge containing the ink.

Abstract: An ethylene polymer composition having improved optical properties and masterbatch for producing the composition comprising a predetermined amount of clarifying agent, and a predetermined amount of an amide slip agent.

Abstract: A process for coloration of a substrate comprising applying thereto by means of an ink-jet printer an ink composition comprising a compound of Formula (1) or salt thereof: wherein: M is 2H, Si, a metal, an oxymetal group, a hydroxymetal group or a halometal group; Pc is a phthalocyanine nucleus of Formula (2); each R1 and R2 independetly are H, C1-4alkyl or C1-4hydroxyalkyl; R3 is phenyl carrying 1 or 2 sulpho substituents or phenyl carrying at least 1 carboxy or 1 phosphato substituent and having further optional substituents; x, y and z are all greater than 0 and the sum of (x+y+z) is 2 to 5.