Abstract: Bicyclic 5-5 heteroaromatic compounds having a ring junction nitrogen and incorporating thia or oxa heteroatoms heteroatoms. Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more bicyclic 5-5 heteroaromatic compounds having a ring junction nitrogen and incorporating thia or oxa heteroatoms heteroatoms. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a composition comprising at least one conductive polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, said polymer being in soluble form in said medium, as, or for the manufacture of, cosmetic products for giving a visual effect to human keratin fibers and more particularly the hair, and also, when said conductive polymer absorbs in the visible region, as, or for the manufacture of, cosmetic products intended to color said fibers. The invention also relates to the corresponding treatment process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, for dyeing keratin fibres, of at least one specific compound containing active methylene and of at least one compound chosen from an aldehyde, a ketone, a quinone and a diiminoisoindoline or 3-aminoisoindolone derivative, which makes it possible to obtain, by reaction without an oxidizing agent, a coloration of the said keratin fibres.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to achieve a reversible change of the colour of hair dyed with an azo dye wherein the change of the colour can be effected by, for example, the salonist or the consumer in a simple manner. The colour of the hair thus dyed may be changed simply by treating the dyed hair with an acid treatment composition at any time after the first dyeing treatment. If desired by the consumer, the colour may be returned to substantially the original post dye colour by treating the hair further with an alkaline treatment composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one cationic direct dye of a given formula, and which is characterized in that it contains, in addition, at least one quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also relates to the dyeing methods and devices using it.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dye composition for dyeing human keratin fibers, such as the hair, comprising a direct polycationic dye of formula (I) below: Col-Z-Col??(I) in which Col, which may be identical or different, is a monocationic dye chosen from azo dyes, methine dyes, azomethine dyes, and phenothiazine dyes; and Z is chosen from linear and branched, saturated and unsaturated C1–C20 hydrocarbon-based groups comprising at least one nitrogen atom and bearing at least two cationic charges, and also to processes for dyeing human keratin fibers using said composition, to the use of the dyes of formula (I) as direct dyes, and to multi-compartment devices.

Abstract: A dye composition for dyeing human keratin fibers, such as hair, comprising at least one direct tricationic dye of formula (I) below: Col—Z—Col ??(I) wherein: Col, which may be identical or different, is a monocationic dye chosen from azo dyes, cyanomethine dyes and phenothiazine dyes and Z is chosen from linear and branched, saturated and unsaturated C1–C20 hydrocarbon-based groups comprising at least one nitrogen atom and bearing a cationic charge. Also processes for dyeing human keratin fibers using the dye composition, to the use of the at least one direct tricationic dye of formula (I) as direct dyes, and to multi-compartment devices.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, particularly human hair, comprising 1,2-dihydropyrimidinium derivatives in combination with reactive carbonyl compounds and methods of employing this combination for dyeing keratin-containing fibers, for color restoration or shading keratin-containing fibers that are already dyed.

Abstract: A dye composition for dyeing human keratin fibres, such as hair, comprising at least one dissymmetrical polycationic direct dye of formula (I) below: Col1-Z-Col2??(I) wherein: Col1 and Col2, which differ in structure, are chosen from tazo dyes, methine dyes, azomethine dyes, phenothiazine dyes, triarylmethane dyes, xanthene dyes, phenanthridine dyes and phthalocyanin dyes and Z is chosen from linear and branched, saturated, unsaturated and cyclic C1–C20 hydrocarbon-based groups comprising at least one nitrogen atom and bearing at least one cationic charge; and also to processes for dyeing human keratin fibres using the composition, to the use of the at least one dissymmetrical polycationic direct dye of formula (I) as direct dyes, and to multi-compartment devices.

Abstract: The invention concerns a dyeing composition for keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, comprising in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least a direct cationic coloring agent of specific formula, and characterized in that it further contains at least a quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also concerns methods and devices using said composition.

Abstract: The objects of the present invention are an agent (A) for coloring fibers obtained by mixing two components (A1) and (A2), characterized in that component (A1) contains at least one 2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone derivative of formula (I) or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof and component (A2) contains at least one ortho-quinone of formula (II) or a para-quinone of formula (III), a method for coloring hair by use of said agent and a multicomponent kit for coloring hair.

Abstract: Compositions and method for coloring keratin fibers consisting of derivatives of benzo[b]furan-3-one and/or benzo-[b]-thiophen-3-one compounds with special reactive components. These compositions form intensely colored compounds when applied to keratin fibers. The compositions may also be used with substantive dyes and/or oxidation colorants.

Abstract: Dyeing agents for keratin fibers, containing N-heteroarylmethyl-m-phenylenediamine derivatives of general formula (I) or the salts thereof and new N-heteroarylmethyl-m-phenylenediamine derivatives.

Abstract: Dye compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising at least one oxidation base and at least one coupler chosen from 6-alkoxy-2,3-diaminopyridine derivatives of formula (I) as defined herein and the addition salts thereof; the use of the compositions for dyeing keratin fibers; and the dyeing processes using the compositions; as well as at least one entity chosen from novel 6-alkoxy-2,3-diaminopyridine compounds and their addition salts thereof that are useful as couplers.

Abstract: The new N-heteroarylmethyl-p-phenylenediamine derivatives have the general formula (I), Oxidation hair dyeing agents are described based on a combination of developing and coupling substance, which contain at least one N-heteroarylmethyl-phenylenediamine derivative of the formula (I), or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof.

Abstract: The new 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole compounds and 7-nitro-2,1,3-benzthiadiazole compounds of formula (I) are: Dyeing agents for keratin fibers containing these compounds and methods of dyeing hair with the dyeing agents are described.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one aromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one CH-active compound. In the method of the present invention, the aromatic aldehyde or ketone and the CH-active compound may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: A coloring composition and a method of coloring keratin-containing fibers are provided. The coloring composition contains a mixture of and/or a reaction product of at least one aromatic aldehyde or ketone and at least one CH-active compound. In the method of the present invention, the aromatic aldehyde or ketone and the CH-active compound may be applied to keratin-containing fibers simultaneously or successively.

Abstract: Use of the pigment of formula (I) in which X stands for Cl or CH3, and of formula (II) wherein R is phenyl or C12H25, for the coloration of polyolefins which do not warp.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 are valuable colorants for the mass coloring of polymers, with fluorescence property, in electrophotographics toners and developers, in powders coating materials and ink-jet inks.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising, as oxidation base, at least one para-aminophenol, of formula (I) and/or at least one acid-addition salt thereof: in which: R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl radical or a C1-C4 trifluoroalkyl radical, R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl radical or a C1-C4 monohydroxyalkyl radical, and X, Y and Z independently represent a carbon, nitrogen, oxygen or sulphur atom, wherein the bonds XY and YZ are single or double bonds; a dyeing process using these compositions, novel para-aminophenols and a process for their preparation.

Abstract: Couplers for hair coloring compositions for oxidative dyeing of hair are compounds of the formula at least one coupler comprising a compound of the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of C1 to C2 alkyl and hydroxyethyl, R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, C1 to C3 alkyl, C1 to C3 alkoxy, C1 to C3 hydroxyalkyl and C1 to C3 hydroxyalkoxy, and X is O, S or NH.

Abstract: New p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and physiologically compatible water soluble salts thereof are described, wherein X represents oxygen, sulfur, selenium or N-R9. Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers including a combination of coupler and developer substance are described, in which the developer substance includes at least one of the new p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds.

Abstract: New p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## and physiologically compatible water soluble salts thereof are described, wherein X represents oxygen, sulfur, selenium or N-R9, wherein R9 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, a phenyl group or an acetyl group; and the remaining R groups each represent variously hydrogen, hydroxy, amino, nitro, nitrile, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, cyclic or aromatic groups, among others. Compositions for dyeing keratin fibers including a combination of coupler and developer substance are disclosed, in which the developer substance includes at least one of the new p-diaminobenzene derivative compounds.

Abstract: Dyes selected from 4,5-diiminopyrazolines or their 4-ylideneamino-5-aminopyrazole tautomeric forms, a process for their preparation, and their use as direct dyes in dye compositions for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers. The dyes may also be used in lightening or non-lightening dye compositions for the direct dyeing of keratin fibers, and in dyeing processes using these compositions.

Abstract: Dye donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising at least one heterocyclic hydrazono dye, wherein said dye corresponds to the general formula:A=N-N=Hetwherein A is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic coupler group or a cyclic reactive methylene system, which may carry at least one substituent, and Het is a heterocyclic nucleus, which may carry at least one substituent.

Abstract: A process of dyeing hair by preparing and applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising dihydroxybenzothiazine and a periodsate, iodate, ferricyanide or persulfate oxidizing agent, the composition optionally containing a color modifier selected from the group consisting of direct dyes, primary intermediates, couplers, cysteine, dopa species and mixtures thereof, additionally containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 2 to 11 during the oxidation reaction; and removing the aqueous reaction medium from the hair after the desired color is attained and compositions and kits for practicing such processes. The reaction medium may be formed by simultaneous addition of the benzothiazine and the oxidant to the hair or by addition of the benzothiazine followed addition of the oxidant.

Abstract: Water-insoluble naphthalic acid imide dyestuffs of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein D is ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl which may be substituted, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or cyano, X is oxygen or sulfur, and m is 0 or 1; A is phenylene, alkylene, aralkylene or --C.sub.2 H.sub.4 OC.sub.2 H.sub.4 --; B is oxygen, sulfur or ##STR3## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; Y is a 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring having at least one active halogen atom; and n is 0 or 1.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the photochemical stabilization of dyed polyamide fibre materials, which comprises treating the dyed material with an aqueous foamed composition which contains at least a non-dyeing copper complex of bisazomethines, acylhydrazones, semicarbazones or thiosemicarbazones of aromatic aldehydes or ketones or oximes.By means of the process of this invention it is possible to prevent wastewater from being contaminated with copper-containing impurities.

Abstract: Improved light fastness of dyeings on textile polyester material with disperse dyes is obtainable by dyeing in the presence of certain benzophenone ether esters, some of which are novel.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel thienone compounds useful in dyeing fibers, of the formula: ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -monoalkylcarbamoyl or -dialkylcarbamoyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, furyl, thienyl or halogen,X is nitrogen or CR.sup.4 where R.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, cyano or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, andR.sup.3 is an aniline, thiazole, indole, styrol or isoindole radical, with the proviso that if R.sup.1 is cyano, X is CH and R.sup.3 is 4-dimethylaminophenyl or styryl, then R.sup.2 is not methyl or phenyl and that if R.sup.1 is cyano, X is CH and R.sup.3 is phenyl or 4-methoxyphenyl, then R.sup.2 is not phenyl.

Abstract: Textile materials made of natural or synthetic polyamides or mixtures thereof are dyed in the presence of a cyclic ester of sulfurous acid with an aliphatic 1,2-diol in place of a customary pH regulant.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of compounds such as 3,5-dibutyl-1,3,5-oxadiazine-4-thione and tetrahydro-5-(2-butyl)-(S)-triazinethione as stabilizers to improve the dye fastness of colored fibers.

Abstract: An improved process for production of discharge resist prints on textile material which contain hydrophobic fibers wherein at least one disperse dyestuff dischargeable to white discharge-resistant disperse dyestuff is applied, in the form of a dye liquor or printing paste, to the textile material and a discharge resist printing paste is printed on the material in the desired pattern, and the material is subsequently subjected to heat treatment at 100.degree. to 230.degree. C., wherein the improvement comprises the discharge resist printing paste containing, as the discharging agent, at least one salt of hydrogen sulphide, polysulphanes, compounds have a thiolate group of the formula --S.sup..crclbar. or a tautomerizable thio-group of the formula .dbd.S, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of storage-stable concentrated fluid dye compositions of water-soluble dyes, wherein an aqueous solution or suspension of at least one anionic crude dye is passed over a semi-permeable membrane containing ionic groups and having a pore diameter of 1 to 500 .ANG., to remove salts and synthesis by-products of molecular weights less than 500 and to partially remove water, optionally dried, and mixed with a water-miscible organic solvent and, if desired, further additives, before and/or after passage over the semi-permeable membrane. The fluid dye compositions obtained are particularly suitable for use in spray solutions for dyeing leather, as well as for the dying and printing of textile materials, in particular cellulosic fibres.