Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the hydrolysis of cellulose comprising the sequential steps (a) mixing cellulose with a viscosity below 900 ml/g with an aqueous solution to obtain a liquid, wherein particles comprising cellulose in said liquid have a diameter of maximum 200 nm, wherein the temperature of the aqueous solution is below 35° C., and wherein the pH of the aqueous solution is above 12, (b) subjecting the liquid to at least one of the steps: (i) decreasing the pH of the liquid with at least 1 pH unit and (ii) increasing the temperature by at least 20° C., and (c) hydrolyzing the cellulose. Moreover there is disclose glucose manufactured according to the method and ethanol manufactured from the glucose. Advantages include that the cellulose is hydrolyzed faster and to a greater extent after the treatment. The yield is increased.

Abstract: A method and a system for treating betula wood to change the coloration thereof to resemble that of Cherry wood or heartwood of birch is described. The betula wood is introduced in treatment chamber which is under atmospheric pressure. Hot steam from a steam generator is introduced in the treatment chamber in a lower section thereof for subjecting the betula wood to be treated to a hot water vapor environment. The temperature and humidity levels in the treatment chamber are controlled over a time span until the betula wood is completely saturated with water and has obtained a desired color transformation. This color transformation is uniform throughout the thickness of the wood and thereby highlights the grain in the betula wood while at the same time changes its color whereby it resembles Cherry wood or heartwood of birch. The treated wood is then cooled in the treatment chamber and removed therefrom for further processing.

Abstract: Anionic monoazo dyes of the formula (1) in which A represents 1- or 2-naphthyl residue, which is substituted by a total of one or two sulphonic and/or carboxylic acid groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims as optical brighteners as well as to new mixtures of optical brighteners.

Abstract: Novel addition products of isocyanates with oxyalkylene-substituted aminophenol compounds as intermediates for the production of urethane-substituted xanthene colorants, particularly triphenylmethane derivatives such as rhodamines, are provided. The xanthene colorants exhibit improved wax and/or oil solubility and high purity. The urethane-substituted xanthene colorant features very good wax and/or oil solubility, and is believed to be relatively nontoxic. A method for producing this novel colorant is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel dyed cellulosic moulded bodies, in particular to fibers or films, containing a heavy-metal-containing colorant, which, according to the thermal stability test described herein, reduces the rise temperature of a cellulose solution in a tertiary amine oxide by 10° C. at most, in particular by 5° C. at most. The moulded bodies according to the disclosure may be produced in accordance with the amine-oxide process.

Abstract: A method for applying a colorant to a cellulosic substrate to improve the resistance of the colorant to removal from the substrate by wetting or rubbing. The method is a two-step process in which the colorant is applied to the substrate in a first step, and in which an elastomeric overcoat is applied to the substrate over the colorant in a second step. The colorant includes a pigment, thickeners and water and can be applied to the substrate in a manner similar to the application of the overcoat, i.e., by any suitable on or off-paper machine process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a disazo compound which in a free acid form is represented by the formula (1) and which has high ability to dye cellulosic fibers and attains efficient dyeing with satisfactory reproducibility; and a method of dyeing cellulosic fibers with the compound. Also provided are: a reactive dye composition comprising a compound represented by the formula (1) and a specific red reactive dye and/or a specific blue reactive dye; and a method of dyeing cellulosic fibers with the composition.

Abstract: Garments are constructed from lyocell fabric which has been resignated using a textile resin having just two groups per molecule which can reactively cross-link with cellulose molecules of the lyocell fabric then causticised by application under tension of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide, and the constructed garments are dyed in a garment dyeing operation. Garments can be produced by this route which retain a smooth, evently-dyed appearance with unpuckered seams and minimal creasing and so present a desired formal look, as distinct from the casual look imparted by the effects of fibrillation normally produced when lyocell garments undergo garment dyeing.

Abstract: A method for the fluorescent whitening of cotton in a discontinuous process comprising contacting the cotton, I an aqueous bath having a pH value of 6 or less, with one or more compounds of the Formula (I) wherein R1 represents an —SO2R3, —SOR3, CO2M, —CO2R3, —CONR3R4, —CN or —NO2 substituent, R2 is —NH2, —NH(C1-C4alkyl), —N(C1-C4alkyl)2, —NH(C2-C4hydroxyalkyl), —N(C2-C4hydroxyalkyl)2, —NH(C1-C4alkoxy)(C1-C4alkyl), —N[(C1-C4alkoxy)(C1-C4alkyl)]2, NHC2—C4alkylsulphonic acid, morpholineo, piperidino pyrrolidino, an amino acid or amino acid amide residue from which a hydrogen atom on the amino group has been removed, —OC1-C4alkyl or —OC1-C4hydroxyalkyl, R3 and R4 each, independently, represent hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyC1-C4alkyl and M, is H, Na, Li, K, Ca, Mg, ammonium, or ammonium that is mono-, di-, tri- or tetrasubsituted by C1-C4alkyl, C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or a mixture thereof,

Abstract: Textile materials, including paper webs, treated with a polyvinylamine polymer and a second agent that interacts with the polyvinylamine polymer is disclosed. The second agent added with the polyvinylamine polymer can be, for instance, a polymeric anionic reactive compound or a polymeric aldehyde-functional compound. When incorporated into a paper web, the combination of the polyvinylamine polymer and the second agent provide improved strength properties, such as wet strength properties. In an alternative embodiment, the polyvinylamine polymer and the second polymer can be applied to a textile material for increasing the affinity of the textile material for acid dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to textile spun-dyed fiber material comprising synthetic fibers or mixtures of cellulosic and synthetic fibers for producing military camouflage articles, wherein the synthetic fiber fraction is spun-dyed with a dye having a chlorophyll-like reflectance in the IR region, and to its use for producing military camouflage print articles.

Abstract: Mediator systems obtainable by mixing one or more salts of a metal capable of forming a plurality of valence states with at least one amino-containing complexing agent (K1) and at least one hydroxyl-containing but amino-devoid complexing agent (K2) in an alkaline aqueous medium, wherefor the complexing agents may be present as salts and the molar ratio of K1 to metal ion is from 0.1:1 to 10:1 and the molar ratio of K2 to metal ion is from 0.1:1 to 5:1 are useful for dyeing cellulosic textile material.

Abstract: Camouflage covering fabricated by the method of attaching dyed jute strands to netting, wherein the netting is placed over an individual or object to be camouflaged. The covering may be formed as an integral garment, such as a hooded poncho, or may be attached to clothing such as a battle dress uniform (BDU) to form a ghillie suit. The covering may be draped over an object such as a weapon, vehicle, equipment, or supplies. The present invention allows for quick, cost-effective creation of realistic three-dimensional camouflage coverings and apparel that are easily portable, naturally frayed in appearance, and securely assembled without the use of loops or snaps.

Abstract: The present invention relates to textile spun-dyed fiber material comprising synthetic fibers or mixtures of cellulosic and synthetic fibers for producing military camouflage articles, wherein the synthetic fiber fraction is spun-dyed with a dye having a chlorophyll-like reflectance in the IR region, and to its use for producing military camouflage print articles.

Abstract: A cellulosic ester has associated with the ester at least one near infrared fluorophore. A method for incorporating the near infred fluorophore into the cellulosic ester is also provided. In the method, the near infrared fluorophore is dissolved in a strong acid and precipitated to form an acid paste. The paste is then added to an activated cellulose, such as a hydrolyzed cellulose acetate, in the presence of at least one acid and acid anhydride. Advantageously, such marked cellulosic materials can be solvent spun into staple fibers which may be further utilized in known materials, webs and articles.

Abstract: Disazo chromphores having at least two different poly(oxyalkylene) substituents are linked together by a covalent bond or by an intervening connecting group to form dimers. The preferred poly(oxyalkylene) substituents are straight chain polymers consisting of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. The disazo colorants are useful for coloring thermoplastic resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene and show improved extraction, migration, clarity and thermal stability characteristics as compared to standard monoazo colorants.

Abstract: A process for preparing sulfo-containing copper phthalocyanine dyes having an absorption maximum .lambda..sub.max..gtoreq.605 nm comprises heating copper phthalocyanine with at least 15% strength oleum at about 50.degree.-110.degree. C. until the reaction product has a .lambda..sub.max..gtoreq.605 nm, then diluting the resulting sulfonation product with water, adding a tertiary, lipophilic amine and stirring at elevated temperature until the lipophilic phase comprising the ammonium salt separates from the aqueous sulfuric acid phase, subsequently admixing the lipophilic phase, optionally after washing with water, with a water-soluble base whose sulfonate salt is to be prepared and water, separating the resulting phases and leaving the salt in the aqueous solution or isolating it therefrom.The products are especially useful for dyeing cellulosic fibers or polyamides.

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: The novel copper phthalocyanine dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which CuPc represents a copper phthalocyanine radical,W represents branched or straight-chain C.sub.9-16 -alkylene,a represents 2 to 4,b represents 0 to 2, andthe sum of a and b is 3 to 4,are suitable for dyeing and printing cellulose-coating materials and for producing printing inks, in particular for ink-jet printing systems.

Abstract: Basic dyes of the formula ##STR1## where n is from 1 to 3,CuPc is a copper phthalocyanine radical,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andAn.sup..crclbar. is the equivalent of an anion,with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both hydrogen, are useful for dyeing or printing polymeric material.

Abstract: A bleaching composition for cellulosic materials such as paper pulp, cotton and cotton blends. The chemical system of the present invention includes a mixture of sodium hydroxide, optical brighteners and an enhanced hydrogen peroxide including a silicate-free stabilizer. In the preferred embodiment, the silicate-free stabilizer includes; magnesium acetate; phosphonic acid derivative or substituted phosphonic acids; dipicolinic acid; and the balance water. The resulting textile goods are soft, absorbent, silicate-free with a Hunter Scale whiteness of greater than about 85. Because a silicate-free stabilizer is used, low levels of extractable solids are obtained.

Abstract: Novel azo compounds having the specific structural formula (1) or (3) set out below, water-soluble dyes containing the compounds, and polarizing films containing the water-soluble dyes: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom or a hydroxyl, C.sub.1-2 alkyl, C.sub.1-2 alkoxy, C.sub.1-2 acylamino, cyano, carboxyl or sulfonic acid group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.8 individually represent a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl, C.sub.1-2 alkyl or C.sub.1-2 alkoxy group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 individually represent a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl, C.sub.1-2 alkyl, C.sub.1-2 alkoxy or C.sub.1-2 acylamino group; R.sub.5 represents a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl or C.sub.1-2 alkoxy group; R.sub.6 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl, amino, methylamino, .beta.-hydroxyethylamino or C.sub.1-2 acylamino group, or a phenylamino or benzoylamino group which the phenyl nucleus may be substituted by one or more nitro, amino, hydroxyl, C.sub.1-2 alkyl, carboxyl and/or sulfonic acid groups and/or chlorine atoms; R.sub.

Abstract: A fire-proof buri filament material making process includes steps of obtaining buri fibers by dipping a smashed rattan buri in a salt and dilute hydrochloric acid solution, drying the buri fibers, dipping the well-dried buri fibers in a heated hydrogen peroxide dilution, boiling the buri fibers in a pigment dye, glycerin and soda water solution, dipping the colored buri fibers in a solution containing ammonium phosphate and borax at the ratio of 3:1 for 30 minutes in forming into buri filaments, drying the buri filaments and cutting them into the desired length and binding them up with iron wires in forming into bunches of buri filaments. The invention also relates to the buri filaments made according to the aforesaid process.

Abstract: A curcumin complex with a water-soluble branched chain or cyclic polysaccharide or a water-soluble or water-dispersible protein, which will not precipitate upon standing in water, which gives an essentially stable yellow solution in water, and from which complex curcumin cannot be removed by centrifugation, as well as a process for preparing such a complex of curcumin and a substrate, selected from a water-soluble branched chain or cyclic polysaccharide and a water-soluble or water-dispersible protein, by contacting the substrate and curcumin in an aqueous solution at a pH above about 9, at which pH the curcumin is present in its water-soluble red alkaline form, and then acidifying to drop the pH to below about 8, thereby complexing the curcumin in its neutral yellow form with the substrate, are disclosed.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition is provided which contains a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of a polyalkyleneoxy-trifluoromethyl aniline colorant provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said resin, said colorant having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from H, a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms, CH.sub.2 Cl, CH.sub.2 Br, CH.sub.2 OH, phenyl or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 is H or a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 9 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 is H, CF.sub.3, a lower alkyl group containing from 1 to about 9 carbon atoms, Cl or Br; R.sub.3 is an aromatic or heteroaromatic containing group, and n is an integer from 2 to about 75.

Abstract: An article comprising a substrate such as cellulose casing, having thereon a desired indicia such as grill marks or a corporate logo. The indicia comprises an aluminum-organic dye lake and a binder-carrier, with the lake dispersed in the binder-carrier and bonded to the substrate by the binder-carrier in a moisture insensitive manner to form the indicia. The organic dye may for example be an FD&C color and the binder-carrier may for example be zein or shellac. The indicia is substantially completely transferable from the substrate to a contiguous edible surface in the presence of water. The food surface may for example be frankfurter and the transfer may for example take place during elevated temperature processing of the frankfurter emulsion in the cellulose casing.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: Metal-free compounds of the formula ##STR1## 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, and acid addition salts of metal-free compounds of said formula and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, whereinB is hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; C.sub.2-4 alkyl substituted by hydroxy; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl); phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl) the phenyl group of which is substituted by 1 to 3 substituents selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and halo; --A--NH--R.sub.2 ; --A'.sub.4 --N(R.sub.7).sub.2 ; --A.sub.4 --N.sup..sym. (R.sub.8).sub.2 R.sub.9 A.sup..crclbar. or --N(R.sub.7).sub.2,R is hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl substituted by 1 or 2 C.sub.

Abstract: Azo compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is --H, --CH.sub.3, --CF.sub.3, --NO.sub.2, --COOR.sub.1, --NHCOR.sub.2 or --COHN.sub.2, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for pigmenting high-molecular organic material.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and composition for treatment of plants, and particularly to such methods and compositions as relieve weather induced stress in plants. In one specific form, the invention contemplates a composition for protecting a plant from damage by weather induced stress comprising an aqueous solution containing a quantity of dark hued vegetable dye effective for shading the leaves of the plant from the effects of sunlight, a quantity of an anti-transpiration agent effective for limiting transpiration of water from the plant, a quantity of agricultural streptomycin effective for suppressing growth of fungus otherwise possibly damaging to the plant, and a quantity of complexed mineral micronutrients effective for promoting plant growth and function. The composition is applied to plants in practicing the method of this invention, preferably by foliar application such as spraying.

Abstract: A colored thermoplastic resin composition is provided which comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant in the form of an alkyleneoxy-substituted chromophore group provided in said thermoplastic resin in a minor amount sufficient to provide coloration to said thermoplastic resin. A process for preparing colored thermoplastic resins is also provided.

Abstract: The compound of the formula, ##STR1## a pigment existing in a yellow (.alpha.) modification and an orange (.beta.) modification, the latter being obtained by treatment of the .alpha. form with boiling organic solvents, is useful for the mass pigmenting of synthetic plastics and resins, free from or containing solvents, such as viscose, cellulose acetate, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and synthetic leathers and rubbers, of surface coatings such as paints and lacquers and of inks and for pigment printing, textile coating and pigmenting paper in the mass.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical tablet consists of a substrate containing a medicament and may be covered with a coating, said coating including a pigment comprising a natural water insoluble edible powder dyed with an edible natural dye. The pigment for coloring the tablet, or other pharmaceutical products, as well as food and cosmetics, is made by suspending a natural water insoluble edible powdered substrate in an aqueous vehicle and dyeing the suspended powdered substrate with an edible natural dye. The liquid is removed to obtain the dry pigment powder of the invention which then can be suspended in a suspending medium and used for coating products to be colored such as food, drug and cosmetic products.

Abstract: The process for the visible marking of carrierless polymeric membranes for filtration purposes and for the reverse osmosis is characterized in that the marking symbols are first of all printed onto the casting support, onto which subsequently the casting mass is poured which serves for the production of the membrane. During the removing of the pre-solidified, solidified or finished membrane from the casting support, the printing dye which has an outline corresponding to the marking symbols, is taken up by the membrane and is taken along by the latter from the casting support. Preferably, the printing dye which had been imprinted onto the casting support when the membrane casting mass is poured on, has at least dried in a wipe-proof manner and, in this state, is soluble in the solvent-system of the membrane casting mass.

Abstract: A dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 denotes amino, cyanamino, acetylamino, guanidino, ureido or hydroxyl;Y.sub.1 and Z.sub.1 denote hydroxyl or amino, with the proviso that at most 2 of the 3 radicals X.sub.1, Y.sub.1 and Z.sub.1 denote hydroxyl;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, nitro, chlorine, bromine, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, nitrile, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulphonyl, trifluoromethyl, phenylsulphonyl, benzylsulphonyl, phenoxy, carbo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, carbophenoxy, carbonamido, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylcarbonylamino, benzoylamino, sulphonamido, or carbonamido or sulfonamide mono-substituted or disubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl; andR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represent hydrogen; chlorine C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, carbo-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, carbonamido; carbonamido mono-substituted or disubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxyand a process for coloring substrates using such dyestuff.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical tablet consists of a substrate containing a medicament and may be covered with a coating, said coating including a pigment comprising a natural water insoluble edible powder dyed with an edible natural dye. The pigment for coloring the tablet, or other pharmaceutical products, as well as food and cosmetics, is made by suspending a natural water insoluble edible powdered substrate in an aqueous vehicle and dyeing the suspended powdered substrate with an edible natural dye. The liquid is removed to obtain the dry pigment powder of the invention which then can be suspended in a suspending medium and used for coating products to be colored such as food, drug and cosmetic products.

Abstract: Anthraquinone-azomethine compounds of the formula ##STR1## or of the tautomeric formula ##STR2## in which A denotes an anthraquinone radical which is free from sulphonic acid groups and is optionally further substituted and which preferably consists of at most 5 fused rings,R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, optionally substituted aryl, preferably ##STR3## hetero-aryl, cycloalkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, it being possible for the alkyl chain to be interrupted by oxygen or sulphur and/or to be substituted by hydroxyl groups or N(R.sub.3).sub.2 groups, --N(R.sub.3).sub.2 or ##STR4## R.sub.2 denotes a substituent, R.sub.3 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, cycloalkyl oroptionally substituted aryl,m denotes 1, 2, 3 or 4 andn denotes 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, processes for their preparation and processes for pigmenting organic macromolecular substances using the new anthraquinone-azomethine compounds.

Abstract: Anthraquinone derivatives which, in one of their tautomeric structures, correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which A denotes an anthraquinone radical which is free from sulphonic acid groups, is optionally further substituted and preferably consists of at most 5 fused rings,m denotes a number from 1 to 4, preferably 1 or 2,R denotes a substituent andn denotes 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4,processes for their preparation, their use for pigmenting organic macromolecular substances, and the material pigmented in this manner.

Abstract: Anthraquinone-azomethine compounds of the formula ##STR1## or of the tautomeric formula ##STR2## or of the tautomeric formula ##STR3## in which A denotes an anthraquinone radical which is free from sulphonic acid groups and optionally further substituted and which preferably consists of at most 5 fused rings,R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, carboxyl, carboxylic acid, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl ester or hydroxyl,R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, optionally substituted carbamoyl or optionally substituted sulphamoyl, sulphonic acid C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl ester, sulphonic acid aryl ester, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 - alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted benzoyl, alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl sulphone, or a hetero-aromatic radical, for example a radical of the formula ##STR4## or of the formula ##STR5## or of the formula ##STR6## R.sub.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a colored nonfogging article, which comprises bringing a nonfogging substrate containing a surfactant into contact with a dyeing solution containing a surfactant, a solvent and a coloring material, said surfactant being contained in the dyeing solution in an amount within the range of 20 to 100% by weight based on the total amount of the surfactant and the solvent.

Abstract: Anthraquinone derivatives which in one of their tautomeric structures correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which A denotes an anthraquinone radical which is free from sulphonic acid groups, is optionally further substituted and preferably consists of at most 5 fused rings,m is a number from 1-4 and preferably 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl group andR.sub.2 is a cyano group or a radical of the formula ##STR2## or a radical of the formula ##STR3## in which formulae R.sub.3 is hydrogen, a straight-chain or branched alkyl group of a cycloalkyl radical,R.sub.4 is a substituent,n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 andp is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5,processes for their preparation and their use for pigmenting organic macromolecular substances.

Abstract: Aqueous dye formulations which contain one or more sparingly water-soluble, or water-insoluble, phthalocyanine-sulfonamides of the formula ##STR1## where A is a (n+m)-valent radical of copper phthalocyanine, cobalt phthalocyanine or nickel phthalocyanine which may be substituted by up to 4 chlorine or bromine atoms, R is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or alkoxyalkyl of a total of 3 to 7 carbon atoms, R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, araliphatic or aromatic radical, or ##STR2## is a saturated 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, X.sup..sym. is H.sup..sym., an alkali metal ion, (NH.sub.4).sup..sym. or ##STR3## (where R and R.sup.1 have the above meanings), n is 2, 3 or 4 and m is 0 or 1, together with one or more conventional dispersing agents and humectants and with or without a disinfectant. The formulations give very fast prints and dyeings on cellulose and on cellulose-containing fibers.