Abstract: The invention pertains to thermo-resistant and light-resistant dichroic polarizers based on thin films of dichroic matters, in particular organic dyestuffs, in which molecules are ordered in a crystalline structure and applied on the surface of the substrate. The dichroic polarizer is characterized by the fact that it contains at least one anisotropically absorbing film comprised of oriented molecules.

Abstract: A dyeing method of dyeing a plastic lens includes: a step of placing the lens in a predetermined position in a vacuum vapor-deposition device; a step of placing base bodies to be used for a dyeing operation in the vapor-deposition device, each of the base bodies being applied with dyeing solutions each containing a dissolved or fine-grained dispersed sublimatable dye to form a dye application area on each base body, and the base bodies being arranged in opposite positions to each other with respect to the lens so that the dye application area faces each surface of the lens without contact therewith; and a step of heating the base bodies by heat sources under vacuum in the vapor-deposition device, thereby sublimating the dye of the dye application areas to vapor-deposit the sublimated dye on the lens.

Abstract: A dyeing method of dyeing a plastic lens includes: a step of placing the lens in a predetermined position in a vacuum vapor-deposition device; a step of placing a base body to be used for a dyeing operation in the vapor-deposition device, the base body being applied with dyeing solutions each containing a dissolved or fine-grained dispersed sublimatable dye to form a dye application area on the base body, and the base body being arranged so that the dye application area faces the lens without contact therewith; a step of heating the base body under vacuum in the vapor-deposition device, thereby sublimating the dye of the dye application area to vapor-deposit the sublimated dye on the lens; and a step of heating the lens on which the dye has been vapor-deposited at changing heating temperatures, thereby fixing the dye on the lens.

Abstract: Process for dyeing or printing paper, films of plastic or fiber material containing hydroxyl groups or containing nitrogen with reactive dyes, which comprises using at least one reactive dye of the formula (1) from the following group a) and at least one reactive dye from the following groups b), c) and d):

Abstract: Dyes of formula (1) wherein Z is C10-C20terpeneamino; or N-mono- or N,N-di-C1-C16alkylamino unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety by phenyl (which may itself be substituted by carboxy, carbamoyl, sulfo or by sulfamoyl), amino, C2-C4alkanoylamino, hydroxy, sulfo, sulfato, carboxy, carbamoyl or by sulfamoyl, which further may be interrupted in the alkyl moiety by one, two or three oxygen atoms or —NH— groups, yield bluish magenta prints and dyeings having good light-fastness properties and a high colour brilliance.

Abstract: The triphendioxazine compounds of the general formula (I) in which the rings labelled A in positions 1,2-, 2,3- or 3,4- and 8,9-, 9,10- or 10,11- carry a linearly or angularly fused heterocyclic ring containing at least one nitrogen atom which is substituted or unsubstituted, with the proviso that compounds with only unsubstituted nitrogen atoms and symmetrically disubstituted compounds with C1-2alkyl and unsubstituted phenyl substituents are excluded, are outstanding pigments and are notable over the closest comparable pigments in particular for better migration, light and solvent fastnesses, better heat stability and enhanced colouring power and also better dispersibility and capability to be brought into pigment form. The invention also relates to a process for preparing these triphendioxazine compounds which is characterized by a cyclization step conducted in the presence of manganese dioxide and concentrated sulphuric acid.

Abstract: Resinous compositions, especially synthetic resins and most especially arylate polymers, contain 2,3-dicyano-1,4-diaminoanthraquinone as a blue dye. Said compositions are characterized by improved weatherability in comparison with compositions containing other blue dyes.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for improving the quality of images printed on a substrate. The novel image-enhancing compositions contain an image-enhancing agent comprising a mixture of a polyacid and a polybase. When applied to a substrate, the compositions provide for high quality printed images when the treated substrate is printed on with an ink containing a reactive dye having ionizable and/or nucleophilic groups capable of reacting with the image-enhancing agent. Images printed on a substrate treated with the image-enhancing compositions of the invention are bleed-resistant, water-resistant (e.g., water-fast), and/or are characterized by enhanced chroma and hue.

Abstract: A dye-containing polarizing film having neutral color which comprises at least one disazo dye represented by the formula (I) in the form of the free acid wherein Me is a transition metal selected from copper, nickel, zinc and iron, A1 is phenyl or naphthyl which may be substituted or substituted. B1 is 1-naphthol or 2-naphthol residue which may be unsubstituted or substituted and in which its hydroxy group is adjacent to the azo group and is linked with the transition metal Me to form the complex, and R1 is a lower alkoxy; and at least two of other specific dyes, and the film causes no light to break through the film at dark state within the visible radiation wavelength region and is excellent in the polarizing activities as well as the durability to water and heat.

Abstract: 1:2 chromium complex dyes of the formula: in which R signifies C1-9-alkyl or a radical of the formula: R1 signifies C1-4-alkyl, R2 signifies hydrogen or —SO3M, R3 signifies hydrogen, methyl or methoxy, R4 signifies hydrogen, methyl, methoxy or chloro, n signifies from 0 to 3, M signifies hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation and Kat+signifies hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation, are suitable for dyeing artificially produced oxide layers on aluminium or aluminium alloys and so give rise to highly lightfast dyeings in yellow shades.

Abstract: The invention relates to triphendioxazine compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## where the rings marked with A comprise, independently of one another, rings which are fused linearly in positions 2,3 and 9,10 or angularly in positions 1,2 and 8,9 or 3,4 and 10,11 and have the radical members of the formula (i) --NR.sub.1 (CO).sub.m --NH--, (ii) --CR.sub.1 .dbd.CH--CO--NH--, (iii) --O--CH.sub.2 --CO--NH--, (iv) --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sub.1 --NH--, (v) --CO--NH--CO--NH--, (vi) --CO--NH--CR.sub.2 .dbd.N--, (vii) --CR.sub.2 .dbd.N--CO--NH--, (viii) --NR.sub.1 --(CO).sub.m --O--, (ix) --NH--CR.sub.1 .dbd.N--, (x) --NH--CO--CR.sub.1 .dbd.N--, (xi) --NH--CO--CHR.sub.1 --NH--, (xii) --NR.sub.3 --(CO).sub.m --NR.sub.4 --, (xiii) --NR.sub.5 --(CO).sub.m --NR.sub.6 --, (xiv) --NR.sub.4 --CO--O-- or (xv) --NR.sub.6 --CO--O--,m is 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl, preferably hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl, preferably hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.

Abstract: A method of incorporating dyes into polymeric materials. The method involved contacting a functionalized dye with a high molecular weight crosslinkable polymer precursor, dispensing the solution into a mold and applying radiation, thereby forming a molded article having dye covalently bonded to the polymer backbone. A preferred product is a visibility tinted disposable contact lens comprising poly(vinyl alcohol). Various embodiments of the innovative method offer advantages in reduced fabrication cycles, reduced extractables, elimination of post-polymerization activation steps, elimination of post-polymerization extraction steps and reduced scrap and costs associated with lens handling.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polishing pads useful in determining an end to the useful wear life thereof. In a simple embodiment of the present invention, a polishing pad that is used with slurries is dyed on one side in a manner that causes the dye to permeate the pad to a limited depth that does not cause total coloring. Another embodiment of the present invention involves a fixed abrasive pad that has fixed abrasives embedded into the pad to a selected depth where at least one color level is within the portion of the pad that contains the fixed abrasives. After dyeing the pad, the pad is attached to the polishing platen. During the polishing operation, a color change signals a time to stop the polishing operation and change the pad. With multiple colors in the pad, limited only by the ability to dye the pad with uniform depth levels, characteristic wear patterns can be observed and adjustments made accordingly to prolong and optimize pad life.

Abstract: Monoazo dyes having formula (1) ##STR1## wherein Q is --Br or --Cl; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently is H or is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-6 -alkyl and aryl groups, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by one or more nonionic substituents; and R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 each independently is H, F, Cl, Br, I, --SO.sub.2 F or an organic moiety selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1-6 -alkyl, C.sub.1-6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkanoylamino, --NHSO.sub.2 alkyl, --NHCOC.sub.1-4 alkyl and --Ophenyl moieties, each organic moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by one or more nonionic substituents are provided. The dyes can be employed for the colouring of synthetic textile material.

Abstract: A process for preparing a soft, tinted lens is described. The process comprises the steps of softening and tinting a xerogel lens 1, wherein the softening and the tinting are achieved by immersing the xerogel lens 1 in a single solution 5 capable of softening and tinting the xerogel lens 1.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing colored hair is disclosed. This process comprises the steps of applying a color sizing agent to hair material, semi-drying the color sizing agent applied to the hair material, winding a vapor feeding member comprised of a net member and a moisture-containing member around an area of the hair material where the color sizing agent is applied, winding an evaporation adjusting member for adjusting the quantity of evaporation of the moisture around the vapor feeding member from outside thereof, and permeating and fixing the color sizing agent to the applied area of the hair material by heating the vapor feeding member, thereby, hair at least partly applied with a desired color or color shade is obtained. A colored hair obtained by the above process is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for surface coloring plastic objects after manufacture. The method consists of a first step for impregnating a printed paper substrate, whereon pigments of the family known as disperse inks and/or sublimatic inks are deposited within the printing inks, with an aqueous solution of a solvent which activates the print and is capable of activating the surface of the plastic to be treated. Another step consists in covering the parts of the object to be treated with the paper substrate and in then removing the substrate and drying the parts. The final step consists of introduction into an atmosphere of vapors of a product which is a solvent for the pigments, for a time sufficient to fix the pigments to the surface.

Abstract: A highly purified monomer-dye unit is disclosed. A method for producing a highly purified monomer-dye unit is also disclosed. A hydrophilic monomer is reacted with a halotriazine or vinyl sulfone dye in the presence of a base under conditions that yield highly pure monomer-dye units.

Abstract: Novel Schiff base quinone complexes are provided. They are useful as anti-fading agents and filter dyes. The anti-fading agents are applicable to heat developable photosensitive materials, silver halide photosensitive materials, and optical recording materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for deciding dyeing parameters for dyeing lenses in a dye bath consisting of mixed system of three colors, the parameters including dye concentrations and dyeing time, which method comprises deciding the dyeing parameters based on relation of minute color difference of colored lenses represented in a uniform color space coordinate system with minute difference of dye concentration for each color and minute difference of immersion time in the dye bath and a method for producing colored lenses wherein lenses are dyed by using dyeing parameters obtained by said method. The method of the present invention enables easier and more accurate decision of dye concentrations of dye bath and dyeing time for dyeing lenses, in particular, plastic lenses, which are used for obtaining lenses in a target color.

Abstract: A process for preparing colored melamine-formaldehyde condensation products by:(A) dispersing a mixture consisting essentially of(a) a substituted melamine of the formula I ##STR1## where X.sup.1, X.sup.2 and X.sup.3 are each as disclosed hereinafter, and (b) if desired, formaldehyde or formaldehyde-donating compounds in a molar ratio of formaldehyde to melamines I within the range from 40:1 to 0,(c) a pigment or dye, and mixing(d) if desired, phenol, unsubstituted or substituted.by intensive stirring until there are no longer any pigment agglomerates .gtoreq.1 .mu.m,and then(B) admixing the mixture prepared in (A) with melamine and if desired with further phenol, substituted melamine I and formaldehyde or formaldehyde-donating compounds, and condensing.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Z represents SO.sub.2 or CO,A represents optionally substituted alkyl or aryl andp denotes 1 or 2,which are particularly suitable for the bulk dyeing of plastics, in particular thermoplastics, have been found.

Abstract: Dye mixtures include one or more pyridone dyes of the formula ##STR1## where M is a pyridone or triazolopyridone radical which is linked to the thiazole ring via nitrogen or CH and the rest of the radicals are each as defined in the description,and one or more azo dyes of the formulaD--N=N--K,where D is the radical of a diazo component of the pyrrole, thiophene, pyrazole, thiazole, isothiazole, triazole, thiadiazole, benzothiophene, benzothiazole, benzisothiazole, pyridothiophene, pyrimidothiophene, thienothiophene or aniline series, andK is the radical of a coupling component of the aminothiazole, aniline or tetrahydroquinoline series, and are useful for thermal transfer.

Abstract: A process for colouring a synthetic textile material or fiber blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a compound of Formula (1):A--N.dbd.N--D--N.dbd.N--E Formula (1)wherein:A, D and E each independently is an optionally substituted heterocyclic or carbocyclic group and at least one of A, D or E carries directly at least one --SO.sub.2 F group or carries a substituent to which at least one --SO.sub.2 F group is attached.A process for the mass coloration of plastics which comprises incorporating into a plastics material a compound or mixture thereof which is free from water solubilising groups, of Formula (1).

Abstract: To prevent dusting of a solid such as a crop protection agent, a pharmaceutical or a dyestuff, there is added thereto as a dustproofing agent a compound of the formula I ##STR1## in which Z represents Z.sub.1 or Z.sub.2 whereZ.sub.1 denotes a bivalent radical of the formula ##STR2## in which W represents a direct bond or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 unit, andZ.sub.2 represents unsubstituted arylenedioxy, wherein the remaining variables are defined herein.

Abstract: A safe, neat and more convenient process for tinting plastic optical lens substrates is provided by a novel packaging system. The tint dyes are provided in a water-soluble tint packet for the convenient preparation of solutions for tinting optical lens substrates. The tint packet has an indefinite shelf life, is stable even in summer temperatures and high humidity, protects the user from any contact with the dye material, and does not leave solid waste for disposal.

Abstract: An image is printed on a medium by means of a computer driven printer using an ink composition comprising heat activated dye solids, without activating the dye solids during the process of printing onto the medium. The image is transferred from the medium to the object on which the image is to permanently appear by applying sufficient heat and pressure to the medium to activate the dye and transfer the image to the object. The liquid form of the ink composition uses a liquid carrier and an emulsifying enforcing agent which has an affinity for the dye. The emulsifying enforcing agent shields the heat activated dye both prior to, and during, the printing process.

Abstract: Disperse dyes of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein D signifies a diazo component which is usual with disperse dyes,K signifies an aromatic radical of formula ##STR2## Y signifies ##STR3## and the other symbols have the meanings as defined in claim 1, are useful for dyeing or printing hydrophobic, fully or half-synthetic organic fiber materials.

Abstract: An azo compound of the following formulae (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.1 represents a phenyl group or a naphthyl group, Q.sub.2 represents a phenyl group; R represents hydroxy group; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group or a halogen atom; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group or a substituted amino group; and X represents --NH--, --NHCO-- or --N.dbd.N--; or a salt thereof;and a polarizing film containing the same.

Abstract: Dye preparations comprising one or more dyes with no water-solubilizing groups in the molecule from the class of the metal complex azo dyes or the metal phthalocyanines and reaction products between from 1 to 50 mol of ethylene oxide and 1 mol of castor oil are useful for coloring granular or pulverulent substrates and for preparing aqueous dye preparations useful in printing inks.

Abstract: Oxonitrides with a perovskite of the general formula LnTaOn.sub.2, where Ln is a rare-earth element, and which exhibit an enhanced brightness, are produced by annealing a powder mixture consisting of a Ta (V) compound and a Ln compound in a reducing atmosphere that contains ammonia. Added to the powder mixture being annealed is a mineralizing agent from the series of alkali metal or alkaline earth halides, Na.sub.3 AlF.sub.6, Na.sub.2 SiF.sub.6, AlF.sub.3 or of the ammonia salts of carbonic acid or a mono- or dicarboxylic acid with 1 to 4 C atoms in a quantity of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight, relative to 1 part by weight of the mixture of the Ta and Ln compounds. Such oxonitrides can be used as pigments that are yellow-orange to reddish brown in color.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for forming an imaged film for backlit illumination includes the steps of: providing a translucent film comprising a resin such as one selected from the group consisting of olefin resins, vinyl alcohol resins and fluorine-containing resins which resin has no affinity with a sublimating dye and a white pigment dispersed in the resin; contacting on the translucent film an original imagewise formed from a recording material containing the sublimating dye; and heating the original to allow the dye to be trapped in the film. Also, disclosed is a translucent film for use in preparing such an imaged film for backlit illumination. The use of the method and the translucent film allows fabrication of an imaged film for backlit illumination having a light resistant, high density image in cooperation with a computer-aided image editing system.

Abstract: A tetrakisazo compound of the formulae: ##STR1## wherein Q.sup.1 represents a phenyl or naphthyl group, Q.sup.2 represents a phenyl which is substituted by at least one substituent selected from a hydroxy group and an amino group, and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxy group, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group or a substituted or unsubstituted amino group, or a salt thereof, and a polarizing film which comprises the tetrakisazo compound or a salt thereof and which may further comprise other organic dyes.

Abstract: The disperse dyes of formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols D, K, R.sub.3-5, R.sub.10, m, z, n and Y possess the significances given in claim 1, are eminently suitable for dyeing or printing hydrophobic, fully or semi-synthetic, organic fiber materials.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n denotes 1 or 2,T denotes O or N--R.sub.0, whereinR.sub.0 denotes H, alkyl, aryl or acyl or, together with R.sub.2 or R.sub.3, forms a 5- to 7-membered ring,R.sub.1 if n=1, denotes aryl, hetaryl or heterocyclylidenemethyl andif n=2, denotes a direct bond or arylene andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independent or cyclic radicals having the meanings given in the description,are employed for bulk dyeing of plastics, preferably thermoplastics.

Abstract: Condensation products obtainable by condensation of a mixture comprising unsubstituted melamine, substituted melamine and hydroxyphenyl compounds with formaldehyde or formaldehyde donor compounds are dyed in the form of fibers, yarns, threads, wovens, knits or nonwovens in an aqueous liquor with one or more dyes of the class of the azo, anthraquinone, coumarin, methine, azamethine, quinophthalone or nitro dyes.

Abstract: A stain for a nucleic acid characterized by containing, as an effective component, a pyrylium salt compound having Y as a negative portion and a pyrylium ring or a pyrylium-similar ring, wherein the ring is comprised of X selected from O, S, Se and Te as a hetero atom and has substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, wherein each of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is independently a hydrogen atom, sulfonate group, amino group, substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, etc., R.sup.3 is -A or -L-A, L is -L.sup.1 -, -L.sup.2 -L.sup.3 - or -L.sup.4 -L.sup.5 -L.sup.6 -, and each of L.sup.1 to L.sup.6 is independently --(CH.dbd.CH)--, a divalent group derived from the substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, etc., A is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, etc., and Y.sup.- is an anion.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z denotes a radical to complete a 3,4- or 2,3-pyridinylene, a 4,5-pyrimidinylene, a 3,4- or 4,5-pyridazinylene or a 2,3-pyrazinylene system andX, Y, m and n have the meanings given in the description,which are particularly suitable for bulk dyeing plastics, in particular thermoplastics, have been found.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-soluble polyazo dyestuffs of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein Y, Z, m and M.sup..sym.1 to M.sup..sym.4 are as defined in claim 1, processes for dyeing leather and paper with the polyazo dyestuffs, and recording liquids and inks containing the polyazo dyestuffs.

Abstract: Triphendioxazine compounds corresponding to the formula (1) ##STR1## in which Z is a radical of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 each vinyl .beta.-hydroxyethyl or an ethyl radical which contains a substituent which can be eliminated under alkaline conditions in the .beta.-position, and in which Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are not simultaneously .beta.-hydroxyethyl, W.sup.1 and W.sup.2 are both allyene having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, A is a covalent bond of a group of the formula --B.sup.1 --N(R.sup.3)--, in which R.sup.3 has one of the meanings of R.sup.1 and B.sup.1 is an aliphatic or aromatic bridge member, and in which the group--N(R.sup.1) --B.sup.1 --N(R.sup.3)-- can also be in total a bivalent saturated heterocyclic radical, and Z.sup.0 is hydrogen or a group of the formula (4) ##STR3## in which A.sup.0 is a covalent bond or a radical or the formula --N(R.sup.4)--B.sup.2 -- having the meaning corresponding to the above formula --B.sup.1 (NR.sup.3)-- are described.

Abstract: Bulk dyeing of plastics using dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein n denotes 1 or 2, preferably 1,R.sub.o for n=1, denotes aryl, hetaryl or heterocyclylidenemethyl, or for n=2, denotes a direct bond or arylene andthe ring A is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyloxy, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryloxy, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl- or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulphonyl, cyano, halogen, in particular chlorine or bromine, or a radical of the formula --COR.sub.1, wherein R.sub.1 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -arylamino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -aryl, or contains a fused-on aromatic or cycloaliphatic ring,the plastics used being, in particular, thermoplastics, preferably vinyl polymers, polyesters or polyamides.

Abstract: Cationic 1,3,4-thiadiazole dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which the symbols used have the meaning given in the description, corresponding anhydrobases, processes for the preparation of the cationic 1,3,4-thiadiazole dyestuffs, their use for dyeing and printing various materials and as dichroic dyestuffs in polarizing films, and various materials which comprise such dyestuffs.

Abstract: A press and a method for using the press to tie-dye eggs is claimed. The press comprises a planar material having a surface; a center fold line essentially dividing said planar material into two parts, each part having in the surface of said planar material, a depression such that when the planar material is folded along said centerfold line, the two depressions align to define a closed void that is substantially egg-shaped; each depression further having at least one predetermined locus for puncturing.

Abstract: Triphendioxazine compounds of formula I, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are either both hydrogen or form a single chain linking the 8,9-; 9,10- or 10,11-positions, the single chain having the formula --NR.sub.5 ---(CO).sub.m --NH--, --CR.sub.5 .dbd.CH--CO--NH--, --CO--CH.sub.2 --CO--NH--, --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sub.5 --NH--, --CO--NH--CO--NH--, --CO--NH--CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--, --CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--CO--NH--, --NR.sub.5--(CO).sub.m --O--or --NH--CR.sub.5 .dbd.N--whereR.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl, R.sub.6 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl;m is 1 or 2 and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are either both hydrogen or form a single chain linking the 1,2-, 2,3- or 3,4-positions, the single chain having a formula selected from --NR.sub.5 --(CO).sub.m --NH--, --CR.sub.5 .dbd.CH--CO--NH--, --O--CH.sub.2 --CO--NH--, --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sub.5 --NH--, --CO--NH--CO--NH--, --CONH--CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--, --CR.sub.6 .dbd.N--CO--NH--, --NR.sub.5 --(CO).sub.m --O--or --NH--CR.sub.5 .dbd.N--where the symbols R.sub.5, R.sub.

Abstract: A method for dyeing an optical component such as a lens or filter. A coating of dyeing solution is formed on a surface of a lens and the lens is subjected to a nonuniform heating treatment in dependence on the position within the surface to obtain the desired color density gradient of the lens. In accordance with the positions within such surface, a nonuniform integrated heating amount distribution provides the desired color density gradient with excellent reproducibility.

Abstract: Method of marking a surface of an object by means of a laser light beam.A description is given of a method of decorating or marking, for example, synthetic resin objects by means of an UV-laser or IR-laser by coating the object with a layer of a dye precursor and a coupler in a binder. For the precursor use is made of a heterocyclic mono- or bis-arylsulphonylhydrazone and for the coupler use is made of, for example, an indole, aniline, pyrazoline or malonitrile, so that after irradiation with UV-laser light or IR-laser light an azo-dye (XXX) is formed.

Abstract: The formation of polarizing images can be improved by the use of specially formulated inks. The inks can contain a de-salted dichroic dye, de-ionized water, and a polyhydric alcohol. The dichroic inks are particularly advantageous when printed on specially coated molecularly oriented sheets through the technology of ink jet printing. The ink molecules align themselves parallel to the oriented molecules of the oriented sheet thereby forming a light-polarizing image.

Abstract: A trisazo compound represented by the following formula (I) in the free acid form: ##STR1## wherein Q is an phenyl or naphthyl group both of which may be unsubstituted or substituted; one of the A and B is hydroxy group and the other is amino group; K is 1 or 2; and one of m and n is 1 and the other is 0; a method for dyeing fiber materials, paper or leather by using the trisazo compounds and an ink containing the trisazo compounds, and the trisazo compound is excellent in solubility, and good in storage stability and free from clogging of nozzle caused by deposition. The ink using the trisazo compound gives a deep black-colored image excellent in clarity, water-durability and durability to light.

Abstract: The disazo dyestuffs and mixtures thereof, of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and M possess the significances given in claim 1, are eminently suitable for dyeing or printing organic substrates containing hydroxyl, thiol or amido groups, especially cotton or paper.

Abstract: To prepare storage-stable, low-dusting dyestuff granules which are readily soluble in plastics, a suspension of the dyestuff containing 0.1-5% by weight of a polyglycol are dried while being granulated.