Abstract: Ink jet ink compositions which comprise an aqueous carrier medium; a cationic dye; and a cationic polymer have excellent crusting behavior and kogation property and may be used with a variety of ink jet printers such as continuous, piezoelectric, drop-on-demand and thermal or bubble jet drop-on-demand, and are particularly adapted for use in thermal ink jet printers.

Abstract: A defoamer for use in textile dyeing operations is comprised of mineral oil, high density polyethylene, a di-(ethoxyalkyl) ester of phosphoric acid, hydrophobic silica, and a blend of nonionic surfactants.

Abstract: An improved pigmented product is obtained by a pigmenting method comprising the steps of:treating a cellulose fiber textile product with a cationic compound; andtreating the thus-treated textile product by immersing it in a aqueous dispersion containing a pigment and an anionic compound.

Abstract: Products (E) obtainable by reaction of condensation products (K) of(a) formaldehyde or a formaldehyde-yielding compound,(b) at least one (C.sub.1-5 -alkyl)-phenol and(c) at least one amine that contains at least two NH-groups that are reactive with formaldehyde,with the proviso that there are employed 1 mole (c) .+-.5 mole % and 1.6 to 2.4 moles of formaldehyde (a) or the corresponding amount of a formaldehyde-yielding compound (a) per mole of (C.sub.1-5 -alkyl)-phenol (b), with(d) alkyleneoxide and optionally styreneoxideand optionally quaternization of the reaction product and/or modification thereof by introduction of at least one anionic group, or mixtures of such products are eminently suitable as dyeing assistants, in particular as levelling agents for the dyeing of hydrophilic cellulosic and/or polyamidic substrates with dyes of high affinity for the substrate.

Abstract: Water-soluble sulphur dyes can be applied to cellulose without reducing agents, without added salt and without oxidising agents if the cellulose has been grafted with a polymer obtained by polymerisation of at least one N-containing basic monomer.

Abstract: A dyeing method comprising a process of treating a cellulose fiber textile product with cationic compound and another process of treating the thus-treated textile product by immersing it in a dispersion containing thermochromic material and/or photochromic material.

Abstract: Printing fluid for printing cellulosic materials comprising (a) water; (b) a cationic polyaminoamide/epichlorohydrin resin; (c) a water soluble cationic dye; and (d) 0 up to about 3 wt. %, based on the weight of the printing fluid, of a bleachable pigment. The fluid preferably also contains up to about 50 wt. %, based on the weight of the fluid, of urea to enhance color strength. The printing fluid has excellent bleed resistance to common household products but is nevertheless bleachable so that printed materials such as paper toweling may be repulped and recycled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the end-to-end dyeing of cellulosic fibres or cellulosic fibre blends with direct dyes by the pad dyeing process, which comprises padding said fibre materials with an aqueous liquor containing one or more deionized dyes and a migration inhibitor, then expressing the padded goods and subsequently fixing the dye thereon.The process of the invention is suitable for dyeing textile cellulosic fibres or cellulosic fibre blends end-to-end in shades of good allround fastness properties.

Abstract: Process for producing pattern effects when dyeing or printing textile material in the absence of alkali or reducing agents, which comprises pretreating the textile material with a cationizing agent, drying, applying an oxidizing agent in the form of a pattern, drying and dyeing or printing with reactive, direct, acid, water-soluble sulfur dyes or pigment dyes in the absence of any alkali or reducing agent.

Abstract: To improve the affinity of anionic dyestuffs in the dyeing of leather materials, polycondensation products consisting of at least one amine of the formula ##STR1## in which the radicals have the meanings mentioned in the description with one dicarboxylic acid and, if desired, .omega.-aminocarboxylic acid or its lactam are highly suitable.

Abstract: Reagents and methods for intracellular staining of anionic materials as provided. The inherent staining characteristics of a fluorescent molecule may be suitably altered by covalently linking a plurality of said molecules to a nonimmunoglobulin derived cationic polymer having the desired staining specificity. By careful selection of the net charge and size of the dye polymer complex, diffusion through the cellular membrane can be enhanced and an enhanced fluorescent signal obtained by localization of a plurality of fluorescent molecules at the site of interest.

Abstract: Graft polymers which are obtainable from(A) 2-30% by weight of an addition product from alkylene oxide onto an aliphatic alcohol which is at least trihydric having 3 to 10 carbon atoms and(B) 70-98% by weight of a grafted-on monomer mixture of(1) 20 to 50% by weight of an N-substituted or N-unsubstituted acrylamide or methacrylamide and(2) 50 to 80% by weight of an N-vinyl-substituted amide or of a vinyl ester, derived in each case from a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid,where the sums of (A) and (B), and (1) and (2) in each case add up to 100%.These novel graft polymers are suitable as dyeing assistants, particularly as padding assistants or liquor binders when dyeing cellulose fibre materials.

Abstract: Process for improving the dyeability of woven or non-woven textiles by treating them with an aqueous dispersion of polyurethanes containing in the macromolecule randomly distributed cationic groups, such as ammonium, in quantity between 15 and 100 milliequivalents for 100 grams of dry polyurethane, said treatment being carried out before dyeing.

Abstract: Process for dyeing textile material with pigment dyes, which comprises1. pretreating the textile material with a polymer which consists wholly or partly of monomeric units of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.22)alkyl which may be interrupted by --CO--NH-- or --NH--CO--, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each hydrogen or methyl, and Y.sup.- is a monovalent anion or one equivalent of a polyvalent anion,2. then dyeing with a pigment dye in the presence of a leveling or dispersing agent by the exhaust method and if necessary3. treating the dyeing in a liquor with a pigment binder and subsequently fixing it.This process makes it possible to dye textile material, in particular ready-made jeans garments, with pigment dyes by an exhaust method.

Abstract: A process for the alkali-free dyeing and printing of cellulose fibers by means of reactive dyes, direct dyes, acid dyes, water-soluble sulfur dyes or sulfur vat dyes, which comprises pretreating the textile material to be dyed with a wetting agent and a reaction product of an epihalogenohydrin with ammonia or an amine of the formula ##STR1## in which A is hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms,R is alkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl having 1 to 5 carbon atoms,a group of the formula ##STR2## (n=0 to 5), a group of the formula ##STR3## (X=oxygen or sulfur) (n=0 to 5), or R and A together are ##STR4## subsequently dyeing them by conventional methods, but without alkali, by means of the dyes mentioned, and completing the dyeing by rinsing, soaping and drying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for after-treatment of anionically dyed natural and synthetic polyamide textile materials by means of polyurethanes containing quaternary ammonium groups.

Abstract: A process for the deposition of a film of an electrophoretic resin upon the surface of a substrate which comprises the steps of (i) electrophoretically depositing from a bath comprising water, a water miscible organic solvent and the resin, a film of the uncured resin upon the surface of the substrate; (ii) immersing said film in a solution of a resin additive in a solvent medium comprising water and a water miscible organic solvent, the amount of said resin additive dissolved in said solvent medium being sufficient for the absorption into the resin film of sufficient additive to impart the desired property to the cured resin film, the composition of said solvent medium being such that the requisite amount of additive can be dissolved therein and such that said desired property is imparted to said resin film while immersed in said solvent medium without significant damage to the resin fim; and (iii) curing the resin.

Abstract: Dyeing or finishing process characterized in that textile materials are impregnated in a padding machine with aqueous dyeing or finishing baths which contain, besides graft polymers, which may be obtained from a product of addition of an alkylene oxide to an at least trivalent aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms and methacrylamide or acrylamide, and in that the fixing of the dyes or of the finish is then performed continuously by a treatment with microwaves for 5 to 30 seconds.The process permits an excess water input on all the textile materials and a rapid fixing by the microwaves.

Abstract: A mixture of a textile auxiliary (T) obtained by reacting epichlorohydrin and ammonia in defined mole ratio, and a polymeric compound (P) which is a water-soluble homopolymer of a mono- or di-allylamine, or a water-soluble copolymer consisting of mono-, di- or tri-allylamine units may be used as an aftertreatment agent for fixation of anionic and sulphur dyeings on cellulosic fibres. The treated dyeings have better fastness properties than dyeings treated with either (T) or (P) alone.

Abstract: A process for the aftertreatment of dyed cellulosic fibre material for the improvement of wet fastness properties, comprising the use of an aqueous liquor which contains a polyquaternary ammonium compound obtained by the reaction of an epihalohydrin with a linear polymer which has repeating units of formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl.

Abstract: The wet-fastness properties of cellulose materials dyed with sulfur dyestuffs is improved by treating the cellulose materials, before, during or after dyeing, with a polymer which is a copolymer or homopolymer of a monomer of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote, for example, hydrogen or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.22)-alkyl; R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 denote hydrogen or methyl; and Y.sup..crclbar. denotes, for example, a monovalent anion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing the brightening effect of an optical brightening agent on a textile substrate comprising applying on the textile substrate a water-soluble, cationic, optical brightener quencher either before or together with a resin precursor and submitting the treated substrate to a heat treatment. This method imparts an antibrightening effect to goods when they are washed with an optical brightener containing detergent.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a dyed cellulosic material which has been treated with 0.1 to 5%, by weight, based on the weight of said material, of a polymer containing:(A) 50% to 90%, by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer, of selected cationic mer units;(B) 10% to 50%, by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer, of selected reactive mer units; and(C) 0 to 25%, by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer of selected inert mer units.The instant invention is also directed to a process for producing improved wet fast dyed cellulosic material.

Abstract: An assistant combination for use as textile finishing agent, especially in a process for aftertreating wool dyeings, which comprises(1) a diquaternary ammonium salt of formula ##STR1## wherein Q is a divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon radical of 2 to 12 carbon atoms which may be interrupted in the chain by oxygen atoms and is unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxy.R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other an aliphatic radical of 6 to 24 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 to R.sub.6 are independently of the other lower alkyl, hydroxy-lower alkyl or lower alkoxy-lower alkyl,X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 are each oxygen or --NH--,Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are each independently of the other C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene, andY.sup..crclbar.

Abstract: Polymeric compounds (A) obtained by the reaction of epihalo-hydrin with a polyalkylene polyamine are useful as textile treatment agents. As pretreatment agents they improve the color yield of the subsequent dyeing, as aftertreatment agents they improve fastness properties. Certain of the products (A) are novel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the color fastness of a dyed product which comprises treating a dyed product which has been dyed with a reactive dye with a copolymer of an N-substituted secondary allylamine derivative represented by the following general formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --HN--R.HXwherein R represents a hydrocarbon group or a substituted hydrocarbon group and HX represents an inorganic or organic acid, and allylamine, diallylamine or dimethyldiallylammonium chloride.The dyed product treated according to the method of the present invention satisfies the following requirements on performances: (1) a sufficient maintenance to fastness to chlorine, (2) a satisfactory resistance to acid hydrolysis, (3) freeness from the color change due to the treatment, (4) freeness from the decrease in fastness to light and (5) high fastnesses to water and washing.

Abstract: A process for the deposition of a film of an electrophoretic resin upon the surface of a substrate which comprises the steps of(i) electrophoretically depositing from a bath comprising water, a water miscible organic solvent and the resin, a film of the resin upon the surface of the substrate(ii) immersing said film in a solution of a solvent dye in a solvent medium comprising water, a water miscible organic solvent and a hydrotrope, the amount of said solvent dye dissolved in said solvent medium being sufficient for the absorption into the resin film of sufficient dye to impart the desired coloration to the resin film, the amount of said hydrotrope and said solvent being sufficient so that said amount of such solvent dye will dissolve in the solvent medium and(iii) curing the resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a storage stable aqueous formulation of anionic dyes, which process comprises treating the aqueous dye solution and/or dispersion with a polymeric anion exchanger, simultaneously and/or subsequently subjecting the resin-bonded dye to a mechanical wet grinding, in the presence of a nonionic dispersant, and adding to the resultant aqueous dispersion the assistants customarily present in the liquid dye formulations.The process makes it possible to precipitate anionic dyes in virtually quantitative yield from aqueous solution and to prepare storage-stable dye dispersions.

Abstract: A cationic compound of the formula [I] below is used for improving the dyeing properties of a textile material by treating therewith the textile material before or after dyeing with an anionic dye. ##STR1## wherein A is a group of the formula [II]: ##STR2## wherein p and q are an integer of 1 to 8, n is an integer of 0 to 2, X is halogen, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are (C1-4) alkyl, OH-- or cyano-substituent-having (C1-4) alkyl or (C1-4) alkenyl, and Q.sub.1, Q.sub.2 and Q.sub.3 are: ##STR3## in which Y is halogen.

Abstract: Textile cellulose material is dyed or in particular printed with vat dyes by applying to the cellulose material in the absence of air a foamed aqueous preparation which, in addition to the dye, alkalis, reducing agent, foam-forming agent, preferably also contains a homopolymer or copolymer of acrylamide or methacrylamide or in particular a graft polymer which is obtained from an adduct of an alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, on an at least trihydric aliphatic alcohol, for example glycerol, and acrylamide or methacrylamide.The dyed or printed cellulose material is if desired subjected to a heat treatment, for example steaming, and is then oxidized to develop the color.The use of the foamed preparations makes it possible to obtain deep level dyeings and crisp prints without the use of thickeners; at the same time the textile materials thus obtained have excellent handle.

Abstract: Cellulosic textile material is dyed with substantive dyes or preferably with reactive dyes. Dyeing is carried out by applying to the cellulosic material, by a non-pad method, an aqueous dye liquor which contains, in addition to the dye, a graft polymer which is obtained from an adduct of an alkylene oxide, preferably propylene oxide, with an at least trihydric aliphatic alcohol, e.g. glycerol, and acrylamide or methacrylamide. The cellulosic material is then subjected to a heat treatment, e.g. by steaming or with microwaves, or is preferably stored cold, to fix the dyes.This dyeing process affords dyeings with excellent penetration of the fabric and with level depth of shade from edge to edge.

Abstract: Textile materials of natural polyamides or nylons, dyed with a dye containing acid groups, are after-treated with a dilute aqueous solution of a cationic condensate which is obtained by reaction of (a) piperazine or a derivative of piperazine with (b) a bifunctional crosslinking agent, such as an epihalohydrin, in a molar ratio of from 1:0.5 to 1:1.1, and quaternization of the condensate with benzyl chloride, from 0.15 to 1.0 mole of benzyl chloride being employed per equivalent of nitrogen in the component (a) during the quaternization. This after-treatment improves the wetfastness of the dye.

Abstract: Undyed or dyed wool with an antifelting finish is produced by a method in which the wool is chlorinated at a pH of less than 4 and then an aqueous solution of a quaternary product is applied onto the wool, this product being obtained by condensation of(a) piperazine and piperazine derivatives with(b) crosslinking agents, such as epichlorohydrin and ethylene chloride, in a molar ratio of from 1:0.9 to 1:1, and quaternization of the condensate with benzyl chloride, for 0.15 to 1.0 mole of benzyl chloride being employed per equivalent of nitrogen in component (a) in the quaternization.To produce dyed wool with an antifelting finish, dyeing is carried out after the wool has been chlorinated.

Abstract: Crosslinked copolymers wherein crosslinking is effected with crosslinking bridge members of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently of one another are each hydrogen or alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms and m represents a number from 0 to 6 are prepared by copolymerization of monomers with vinylphosphonic acid (ester)-anhydrides and the new crosslinked polymers according to the invention are suitable for the preparation of acid-soluble coatings and encapsulation materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the color fastness of a dyed product which comprises treating a dyed product dyed with a reactive dye with the aqueous solution of a copolymer of monoallylamine and a specified diallylamine derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing synthetic polyamide fibre material with dyes or dye mixtures in the presence of a mixture of dyeing assistants, which comprises using for the dyeing of these materials an aqueous liquor which contains at least one anionic dye which, under the defined dyeing conditions, has a degree of exhaustion of at least 95% at 1/1 standard depth of shade, and a dyeing assistant mixture containing an anionic compound, a quaternary compound and a non-ionic compound, and wherein the liquor contains an alkali metal salt and an organic acid, and finishing the dyeing at pH 5-7, preferably pH 5.5-6, and at a temperature of 95.degree. to 130.degree. C.The process according to the invention is suitable for dyeing synthetic polyamide materials, producing level dyeings having good fastness properties with all types of dye or mixtures of dyes of identical or different types.

Abstract: A process and composition for coloring human hair on the head with pigments that employ a dispersion of pigment or pigments in an aqueous alcoholic liquid medium that contains a cationic polymer that is compatible with the aqueous alcoholic medium.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of photolytically developing a colored image on a cellulosic material. In this method, the material is contacted with a nitrogen containing polymer in solution and a mono-sulfonyl azide compound in solution. The sample is thereafter exposed to a UV-containing light source for an amount of time sufficient to develop a color thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to dyeing textile materials of polyacrylonitrile or copolymers containing acrylonitrile in polymerized form with basic dyestuffs in aqueous dyeing liquors using the exhaust method employing retarders. The retarders are obtained by condensing (a) piperazine and piperazine derivatives with (b) ethylene chloride, epihalohydrin, propylene chloride, 1,3-dichloro-2-hydroxypropane, bis-epoxybutane, 1,4-dichlorobutene or their mixtures in mole ratios of 1:0.9 to 1:1.1. The condensation products are then quaternized with benzyl chloride using 0.8 to 1.5 moles of benzyl chloride per mole of component (a) for the quaternization. The aqueous solutions of the retarders either do not foam or show a very low foaming tendency.

Abstract: The wet fastness properties of direct or reactive dyeings on cellulosic substrates are improved by aftertreatment with an agent comprising(A) a linear or crosslinked polymer comprising repeating units containing at least two quaternary nitrogen atoms linked by bridging groups connected to the quaternary nitrogen atoms by alkylene or arylene groups; optionally(B) an N-methylol derivative of a urea, melamine, guanamine, triazinone, urone, carbamate or acid amide;and, as an essential component,(C) a catalyst for the cross-linking of N-methylol compounds of the type (B) above,and subsequently carrying out a heat-curing step.Certain of the quaternary polymers (A), containing melamine groups, are novel.

Abstract: Aftertreatment of dyeings on cotton or nylon with (A) a polybasic compound which is the product of reacting a primary or secondary amine with cyanamide, dicyandiamide, guanidine or biguanidine and, sequentially or simultaneously (B) a precondensate formed by reacting a compound of type (A) with an N-methylol derivative gives wet fastness properties superior to those given by either (A) or (B) used alone.

Abstract: A dye preparation consists of a water-soluble acid dye and a water-insoluble basic carrier. The carrier consists of crosslinked polymer particles of average particle diameter of less than 1 .mu.m and contains at least 2 mVal/g of quaternary ammonium or phosphonium groups. The dye reacts with the carrier in an ion exchange reaction and forms a dye polymer latex which can easily isolated in solid form, stored indefinitely and redispersed in water whenever required. It forms a so-called self-dispersing dye preparation. The dye preparation is useful for making dyed layers such as in photographic recording materials.

Abstract: The simultaneous oxidation and fixation are effected in the presence of a stable aqueous composition comprising an oxidation agent selected among the iodates and bromates of alkaline metals and a fixation agent selected among thermo-hardenable cationic resins.

Abstract: The wet fastness properties of direct or reactive dyeings on cellulosic substrates are improved by aftertreatment with an agent comprising(A) a linear or crosslinked polymer comprising repeating units containing at least two quaternary nitrogen atoms linked by bridging groups connected to the quaternary nitrogen atoms by alkylene or arylene groups;optionally(B) an N-methylol derivative of a urea, melamine, guanamine, triazinone, urone, carbamate or acid amide;and, as an essential component,(C) a catalyst for the cross-linking of N-methylol compounds of the type (B) above,and subsequently carrying out a heat-curing step.Certain of the quaternary polymers (A), containing melamine groups, are novel.

Abstract: A polyurethane polymer amine salt is used as a dyeing aid by pretreating a woven or non-woven textile material containing at least partially or wholly synthetic textile materials or by incorporating a solution of the polyurethane polymer amine salt into the dyeing bath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for continuous dyeing a cellulosic fibrous substrate with a direct or reactive dye comprising the steps of(a) applying to the substrate an aqueous dyeing liquor containing an alkanolamine, followed by(b) fixing the dyeings, and finally(c) after-treating the dyed substrate with a fixing agent,the resulting dyeings having improved wet fastnesses.

Abstract: A process for coloring paper with an acid dye and/or direct dye in an aqueous medium in the presence of a water-soluble reaction product of an alkylating agent, possessing an aromatic substituent, with a cationic polyelectrolyte.The process gives papers with high color strength and substantially avoids cylinder twosidedness of the coloration.

Abstract: A composition containing(A) 10 parts by weight of an anionic product obtained by addition of 5 to 20 mols of ethylene oxide to an aliphatic saturated or unsaturated alcohol of 10 to 24 carbon atoms, followed by carboxymethylation(B) 1 to 15 parts by weight of a cationic addition product of 50 to 150 mols of ethylene oxide to a fatty amino-(C.sub.2-3)alkylene-amine(C) 1 to 10 parts by weight of a non-ionic addition product of 20 to 150 mols of ethylene oxide to castor oil, or a non-ionic sequenced addition product of 20 to 150 mols of ethylene oxide and 1 to 10 mols of propylene oxide to castor oil, and(D) 1 to 20 parts by weight of a N-(.beta.-hydroxy-(C.sub.2-4)alkyl)-fatty acid amide,is a dyeing auxiliary useful for the dyeing in one bath or printing of a mixed textile substrate comprising cationic dyeable fibres and anionic or disperse dyeable fibres.

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair comprises in sequence applying to the hair an oxidation hair dye composition comprising a mixture of an oxidation dye, a cationic polymer and an oxidizing agent in an oxidation dye carrier, permitting said oxidation hair dye composition to remain in contact therewith for a time ranging from about 15-40 minutes, rinsing the hair with water, then applying to the rinsed hair a shampoo composition containing an anionic detergent and thereafter rinsing said hair with water.

Abstract: There is described a process for dyeing paper or, in particular, cellulose containing fibre material with an aqueous dye liquor, which dye liquor contains at least one cationic or basic dye which(a) has available at least one system of delocalized .pi.-electrons, which system consists of at least 9 conjugated double bonds lying in one plane, and(b) possesses a planar molecular structure, the said material being treated, before or during dyeing, with at least one cationic or basic levelling agent; there is no necessity to add salt additionally to the dye bath, and there are obtained by this process level dyeings which exhibit a high degree of exhaustion of the dye, and which are characterized by good fastness properties, especially by good fastness to wet processing.