Abstract: A compound 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 (2); R1, R2 and R3 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4 alkyl; R4 is an optionally substituted cyclic or an optionally substituted acyclic alkene optionally interrupted with a hetero atom; x and z are both greater than 0; y is 0 to 4; and the sum of (x+y+z) is 2 to 5. Also compositions and inks comprising compounds of Formula (1); processes for printing these compositions and substrates printed with said compositions and inks; and ink jet printer 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. Also compositions, inks, compounds and ink jet printer cartridges.

Abstract: A metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: one of A and B is OH and the other is an azotriazole group; and M is a metal or boron; and n is 0 to 4; compositions and inks containing a compound of Formula (1), a process for ink jet printing using the inks and an ink jet printer cartridge containing the ink.

Abstract: A metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: one of A and B is OH and the other is an azotriazole group; and M is a metal or boron; and n is 0 to 4; 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.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto by means of an ink jet printer an ink containing a metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: wherein: one of A and B is OH and the other is an azotriazole group; each W independently is a carboxy or carbonamido group; each X independently is a substituent other than H, sulphonamido, carboxy, sulpho and carbonamido; J is a sulphonamido group; M is a metal or boron; a, p, q and n are each independently 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; and (p+q+a+n) is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Also claimed are compounds of Formula (1), compositions and inks containing a compound of Formula (1) and an ink jet printer cartridge containing the ink.

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. Also novel compounds, compositions, printed substrates and ink-jet printer cartridges.

Abstract: A process for preparing a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1): CuPc(SO3M)x(SO2NH2)y, 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 comprises: (vii) chlorosulphonating a copper phthalocyanine compound using a chlorosulphonating agent; and (viii) condensing the product of step (i) with ammonia to give a mixture of copper phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (1); (ix) 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 comprises a mixture of chlorosulphonic acid and a chlorinating agent selected from phosphorous oxychloride and phosphorous trichloride.

Abstract: A compound 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 (2); R1, R2 and R3 independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4 alkyl; R4 is an optionally substituted cyclic or an optionally substituted acyclic alkene optionally interrupted with a hetero atom; x and z are both greater than 0; y is 0 to 4; and the sum of (x+y+z) is 2 to 5. Also compositions and inks comprising compounds of Formula (1); processes for printing these compositions and substrates printed with said compositions and inks; and ink jet printer cartridges.

Abstract: A composition comprising:

Abstract: An update system configured to provide software updates, software patches and/or other data packets to one or more computer systems via a network is disclosed. The update system may interact with a network management system, such as an enterprise management system, to distribute data packets and gather configuration information. The update system may generate and send commands to the network management system. The network management system may carry out the commands to distribute data packets and/or gather configuration information.

Abstract: A process for printing an image on a substrate comprising applying thereto by means of an ink jet printer an ink containing a metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: A metal chelate compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence and/or amount of fluoride in a test sample which comprises contacting the test sample with a compound of Formula (1) or a salt thereof and evaluating any change in the spectral characteristics of the compound:

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.

Abstract: A compound of the Formula (1) and salts thereof: 1

Abstract: A process for defining a substrate is provided. The process comprises applying to the substrate a water soluble dye having at least two electrophilic groups and a nucleophilic agent having a molecular weight below 600 and at least one group selected from aliphatic primary amino groups and secondary amino groups.

Abstract: An ink composition comprising(i) a medium comprising a mixture of water and one or more water-soluble organic solvent(s), an organic solvent, or a low melting point solid; and(ii) a dye of Formula (1) or salt thereof: ##STR1## wherein: each X.sup.1 independently is a labile or non-labile substituent;each T independently is --O--, --S-- or --NR.sup.1 --;each L.sup.1 independently is a divalent organic linker group;each V.sup.1 independently is a group which is capable of undergoing an addition reaction or an elimination and addition reaction;each R.sup.1 independently is H or optionally substituted alkyl;Z is the residue of a coupling component; andm and n are each independently 0 or 1.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a substituted acetic acid of the Formula (2): ##STR1## wherein --X--Z is an optionally substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic optionally substituted amino radical; by reacting a compound of the Formula (7):Z--Y--H Formula 7with glyoxylic acid. The compounds of Formula (2) are useful as intermediates in the preparation of polycyclic dyes.

Abstract: A polycyclic dye of the Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: Ring A is unsubstituted or is substituted by from 1 to 3 groups;R.sup.1 is cycloalkyl;m is 0, 1, 2 or 3;n is 0 or 1;p is 0, 1, 2 or 3; andRing B is unsubstituted apart from the --O(CH.sub.2).sub.m (CO.sub.2).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.p --R.sup.1 or is substituted by from 1 to 4 further groups.The dyes are useful for the coloration of textile materials particularly synthetic textiles such as polyester.

Abstract: A polycylic dye of the Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 is --OSO.sub.2 R in which R is optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, alkoxyaryl, cycloalkyl or heteroaryl;Ring A is unsubstituted or is substituted by from one to three groups; andRing B is unsubstituted or is substituted by one or two groups in addition to the group R.sup.1.Dyes of the present invention are useful for the coloration of textile materials particularly synthetic textile materials such as polyester, dye mixtures comprising a polycyclic dye of Formula (1) and a different polycyclic dye or an azo dye show improved build-up on polyester material.