Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair dye composition, and more particularly, to a foam-type hair dye composition comprising: a first agent including a dye and an alkaline agent and a second agent including an oxidant; and a nonionic viscosity increasing agent of a PEG-aliphatic acid ester or a PPG-aliphatic acid ester in one or both of the first agent and the second agent, thereby largely improving dyeing properties without dripping after the composition is coated on hair.

Abstract: The specification describes an agent for coloring keratinic fibers. The agent includes, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one oxidation dye precursor, a precursor of a nature-analogous dye, a substantive dye, or combinations thereof. The agent also includes a carrier base combination. The carrier base combination includes at least one fatty substance of formula (I), in which R and R? in each case mutually independently denote a saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 alkyl chain; at least one nonionic surfactant of formula (II),R1-O-[G]p(II) in which R1 denotes a saturated or unsaturated C6-C22 alkyl chain, G denotes a sugar residue with 5 or 6 carbon atoms and p denotes a number from 1 to 10; and at least one cationic polymer, at least one amphoteric polymer, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the reaction product of (A) a polymeric backbone with (B) A chromophore; and with (C) at least one sulfide containing compound. Very good dyeing results are obtained with this new technology.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one polyamine compound comprising at least three amino groups; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; (d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Colored high-strength fibers of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyolefins and methods of dyeing the high-strength fibers are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of lightening and/or coloring human keratin fibers that employs: at least one substantially anhydrous or aqueous composition (A) comprising at least one fat free of carboxylic acid groups and at least one surfactant, at least one substantially anhydrous or aqueous composition (B) comprising at least one specific aminotrialkoxysilane or aminotrialkenyloxysilane compounds, and at least one aqueous composition (C) comprising at least one oxidizing agent. In addition, the present invention provides a three-compartment device appropriate for the implementation of this method.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of lightening and/or coloring human keratin fibers comprising applying to the keratin fibers * at least one first composition comprising at least one fat, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one specific aminotrialkoxy silane or aminotrialkenyloxy silane compound, and applying * at least one second composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent. It also provides a multiple-compartment device in which at least one compartment comprises the above-mentioned at least one first composition and at least one other compartment comprises the at least one oxidizing composition.

Abstract: A ready-to-use oxidizing composition for treating keratin materials, such as human keratin fibers, in particular the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (a) at least one oxidizing agent, (b) at least 30% by weight of at least one water-insoluble oxygenated organic no-dyeing particular compound relative to the total weight of the said composition, and (c) at least 20% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the said composition, and to processes for bleaching, stripping, dyeing, lightening or permanently reshaping human keratin fibers and in particular the hair, and also to the use of the said composition for bleaching, stripping, dyeing, lightening and permanently reshaping human keratin fibers and in particular the hair.

Abstract: An adjuvant composition comprising (A) a C1-C2carboxylic acid ester of a polyhydroxy compound containing from 2 to 20 hydroxyl groups and (B) an N-heterocyclic compound having a pKa, value of from 6 to 8 is storage-stable and suitable as an acid donor in the dyeing of polyamides.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods of using the compositions to color hair. The composition contains at least one polyamine, at least one acid, at least one water-insoluble ingredient, at least one hair colorant, solvent and optionally at least one auxiliary ingredient. The methods for coloring involve contacting hair with the composition of the disclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant, at least one fatty alcohol and at least one non-ethoxylated fatty acid ester; the weight ratio of the total amount of fatty alcohols to the total amount of nonionic and anionic surfactants being greater than 0.5 and the water content comprising at least 55% by weight. The disclosure similarly relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers, using such a composition, and also to a multi-compartment device comprising the dye composition in the first compartment, and an oxidizing composition in the second compartment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one cationic associative polymer, at least one fatty alcohol and at least one fatty acid ester, wherein the fatty alcohol/nonionic surfactant weight ratio is greater than 0.5 and water is present in the dye composition in an amount greater than or equal to 55% by weight. The disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition, and also to a multi-compartment device or kit separately containing the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty acid ester of glycerol, at least one ether and at least one nonionic and/or anionic surfactant; wherein the dye composition comprises water in an amount of at least 55% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Additionally disclosed is a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition, and also a multi-compartment device comprising the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: An adjuvant composition comprising (A) a C1-C2carboxylic acid ester of a polyhydroxy compound containing from 2 to 20 hydroxyl groups and (B) an N-heterocyclic compound having a pKa, value of from 6 to 8 is storage-stable and suitable as an acid donor in the dyeing of polyamides.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition comprising at least one dye, at least one fatty alcohol, at least one fatty acid ester, at least one surfactant chosen from non-ionic surfactants and anionic surfactants and at least one non-ionic associative polymer, wherein water is present in the dye composition in an amount greater than or equal to 55% by weight. The present disclosure further relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers, using such a composition and also to a multi-compartment kit separately comprising the dye composition and an oxidizing composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable composition for hair dye, which comprises at least one compound selected from dihydrocitronellyl nitrile, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexane carboxylic acid ethyl ester, 2-ethyl-4-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-2-buten-1-ol, 2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexyl-3-hexanol, 1-(2-methyl-2-propenyloxy)-2,2,4-trimethylpentan-3-ol, thioglycerin, dibutyl sulfide, thiogeraniol, thiocineol, 2-methyl-4-propyl-1,3-oxathian, 4-methoxy-2-methyl-2-butanethiol and the like. The stable composition for hair dye has a superior effect in masking a malodor originated from components such as ammonia formulated in hair dye composition such as composition for hair dye, and is also stable in an alkaline product and an acidic solution product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also comprises at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one mono- or polyglycerolated surfactant and at least one fatty alcohol (C8-C30) comprising at least one unsaturation. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also contains at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one associative polymer and at least one fatty alcohol (C8–C30) comprising at least one unsaturation. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, in particular of human keratin fibres and more particularly the hair, comprising, preferably in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also comprises at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, and at least one quaternized cellulose comprising at least one fatty chain. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the said composition.

Abstract: Pro-dyes of direct dyes having an enzymatically-labile functionality, e.g. glutaramide derivatives of direct dyes of formula (I) or their physiologically acceptable salts, are described, as well as compositions for dyeing keratinous fibers containing these pro-dyes, as well as compositions for dyeing keratinous fibers containing a combination of at least one pro-dye and at least one enzyme capable of cleaving the glutaramide functionality in the pro-dye. A method for dyeing keratinous fibers with the aforementioned dyeing compositions is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, preferably of human keratin fibers and more particularly the hair, containing, preferably in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, wherein it also contains at least one polyoxyalkylenated carboxylic acid ether or a salt thereof, at least one mono- or polyglycerolated surfactant and at least one nonionic oxyalkylenated surfactant. The invention also relates to the dyeing devices and processes using the composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for achieving permanent hair color change which composition includes a mixture of: a) a composition A which comprises: i) at least one oxidation hair dye precursor; ii) a metal cyanate selected from the group consisting of KOCN, NaOCN, LiOCN, Ca(OCN)2, Mg(OCN)2, Zn(OCN)2 and mixtures thereof which comprises a cyanate ion at about 0.1 to about 2.5%; and iii) an alkalizing agent; b) and a composition B which comprises: i) an oxidizing compound; wherein the mixture of composition A and composition B has a pH of about 7 to about 11; are described.

Abstract: Hair-colorant compositions containing (a) from 0.2 to 25% by weight of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester; (b) from 0.5 to 25% by weight of a fatty acid partial glyceride; and (c) from 0.1 to 15% by weight of a hair dye; wherein all percentages by weight are based on the total composition, are disclosed. Methods of reducing cloudiness in hair-colorant compositions by combining a hair dye and a mixture of an alkoxylated carboxylic acid ester and a fatty acid partial glyceride are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of applying ink containing dyes to fabric composed of synthetic and cellulose fibers using an ink-jet system to print the fabric with high color shade depth and brilliancy and ink-jet printed goods obtained by the ink-jet printing method. The fabric composed of cellulose and synthetic fibers is treated with an acidic aqueous dispersion containing cellulose reactive compound, water-soluble polymer and non-water-soluble inactive organic compound with a melting point of 40° C.-150° C. and the fabric is dried before its ink-jet printing with reactive and disperse dyes.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to dyed fabric blends of aramid fibers and flame resistant (FR) cellulosic fibers, which retains a substantial amount of its strength and durability after dyeing. The dyeing process comprises the steps of: providing a fabric comprising a blend of aramid fibers and cellulosic fibers, dyeing the cellulosic fibers of the fabric, and dyeing the aramid fibers of the fabric. Dyeing of the aramid fibers being preformed with low agitation, an aryl ester carrier, and, preferably, at a temperature between 100-110° C.

Abstract: A decorative dye colorant for use on various types of natural stone, such as granite, marble, limestone, and soapstone. The colorant is formed by mixing a solvent soluble dye with a suitable solvent, such as a ketone or an alcohol to form a dye solution. The solvent enables the dye to penetrate easily into the pores or openings located in the surface of the stone to color the stone so as not to mar the appearance of the surface of the stone. The dye is resistant to removal or discoloration, but may be removed by extended contact of certain chemicals with the dye. To permanently prevent the removal of the dye, a sealer is applied over the dye to prevent any such materials from contacting the dye. The sealer is comprised of an aliphatic urethane mixed with the alcohol xylol that also includes ultraviolet light resistant properties to prevent the dye from fading over time.

Abstract: A process for improving characteristics such as, whiteness retention, degradation, and dyeability of a polyamide by contacting the polyamide with thiocyanate. A polyamide produced by the process has improved dyed color depth, dyed color uniformity, hue, elimination of light dyeing ends, protection of dye sites from degradation, protection from UV degradation, reduced yellowing or oxidation, and/or resistance to loss of dyeability.

Abstract: Methods for the deep shade dyeing of melamine fiber-containing textile articles include bringing an undyed melamine fiber-containing textile article into contact with a dye bath containing a dyestuff and an acid donor at a pH of greater than about 6.0 and an elevated dyeing temperature greater than about 100° C. for a time sufficient to dye the textile article with minimal loss of melamine fibers due to acid hydrolysis. Most preferably, the textile article or articles to be dyed is placed into the dye bath at ambient temperature, and thereafter the dye bath containing the textile article or articles to be dyed is heated to the elevated dyeing temperature, for example, at a rate of between about 0.5 to about 2.0° C. per minute. Suitable dyes include non-complexed acid dyes or acid dyes complexed with a metal (e.g., iron, cobalt, copper, aluminum or any transition metal). Suitable acid donors include butyrolactones, ethylene glycol monoformates and ethylene glycol diformates.

Abstract: A process is described for dyeing polyester-containing fibre materials with disperse dyes, which comprises dyeing the polyester-containing fibre materials by a high-temperature dyeing process with a liquor comprising at least one disperse dye and at least one diffusion accelerator selected from the group of the aliphatic glycol ether derivatives.

Abstract: A process for imparting long-lasting antimicrobial properties to fabrics is disclosed which entails the diffusion of triclosan esters within each individual fiber of a textile. One preferred method is performed in a standard jet dye bath which requires a high range of temperatures to effectively color fabrics. Dyeing in this manner also involves diffusing compounds within individual fibers; thus, this manner of incorporating dyestuffs and colorants within textile fabrics provides a compatible and effective vehicle for simultaneously introducing triclosan esters within such textile fibers, also. A dye bath application is not required, however, as any procedure which allows contact between a triclosan ester derivative and a fabric at a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time to effectuate diffusion of the ester within each individual fiber of the fabric is also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: A process for dying materials containing natural or synthetic polyamides is disclosed. The process includes immersing the materials to be dyed in a dye bath containing an acid dye. The pH of the dye bath is initially at a level that substantially inhibits the dye from being absorbed by the polymer. In accordance with the present invention, however, an acid producing composition is added to the bath which gradually reduces the pH of the bath and allows for uniform diffusion of the dye into the polymer. The acid producing composition of the present invention is a maleate ester, which, in one embodiment, is the reaction product of maleic acid or maleic anhydride and a glycol.

Abstract: A process for fixing dyes impregnated in fine-dimensional synthetic textile substrates in an environmentally safe manner. The process comprises contacting the dyed synthetic substrates with a phenol- and formaldehyde-free dye-fixative composition comprising:(a) polymethacrylic acid,(b) copolymers of methacrylic acid consisting essentially of methacrylic acid and an ethylenically unsaturated comonomer selected from the group consisting of 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-propanesulfonic acid, sodium vinyl sulfonate, sodium styrene sulfonate, alkyl acrylate,(c) sulfamic acid, and(d) combinations of (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: Processes for coloring a fiber or textile by adding a carbon black product having an organic group attached to the carbon black. In one process at least one diazonium salt reacts with a carbon black in the absence of an externally applied electric current sufficient to reduce the diazonium salt. In another process at least one diazonium salt reacts with a carbon black in a protic reaction medium. Carbon black products which may be prepared according to process of the invention are described as well as uses of such carbon black products in plastic compositions, rubber compositions, paper compositions, and textile compositions.

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating polyester, polyamide, acrylic, aramid or cellulosic substrates to improve the uniformity of dyeing and to improve the hydrophilic, soil-release, odor-, mildew-, bacterial- and fungal- resistant properties of these substrates.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous textile treatment composition comprising:a) a non-reactive UVA compound;b) an emulsifier for the UVA compound;c) water, and, optionally,d) a polysiloxane-based product;as well as a method of treating a textile fibre material with this composition. The treated textile fibre material, in addition to having an excellent sun protection factor (SPF) value, may also exhibit improved wash permanence and other desirable properties.

Abstract: A dye solution comprising a laser recordable dye and a solvent for the dye that has (a) a solvent functional group selected from esters, ketones and ethers; and (b) the solvent functional group has as hindering groups (i) at least one t-butyl group on one side thereof or (ii) two groups on opposite sides thereof selected from the group consisting of isoamyl, t-butyl, isobutyl and isopropyl; provided that both groups cannot be isopropyl and (c) the hindering groups are adjacent to the solvent functional group.

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 process of dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide fibres in an aqueous exhaustion dyebath comprising an anionic dyestuff, comprising the steps of1. immersing the fibres to be dyed in the aqueous dyebath which has a temperature of from 20.degree.-50.degree. C. and a pH of 7-11 (7-8.5 when the polyamide is wool); and2. raising the temperature to 110.degree. C. maximum and maintaining it there until exhaustion is substantially complete;there being added to the dyebath, either prior to the commencement of temperature raising or after an alkaline migration period at the boil, an ester of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 hydroxycarboxylic acid with a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 glycol and up to 30% by weight of the ester of a tertiary amine which is essentially non-volatile under the process conditions.

Abstract: Process for the dyeing or printing of organic material, in particular fiber material, which comprises applying dyes containing at least one polymerizable double bond together with at least one colorless cationic compound containing at least one polymerizable double bond and, if desired, one or more colorless nonionic compounds containing at least one polymerizable double bond, and at least one photoinitiator, and, if desired, further auxiliaries to the organic material, in particular fiber material, and then fixing them by means of UV light.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing and printing of organic material, in particular fibre material, which comprises applying dyes containing at least one polymerisable double bond together with at lease one colourless cationic compound containing at least one polymerisable double bond and, if desired, one or more colourless nonionic compounds containing at least one polymerisable double bond and, if desired, further auxiliaries to the organic material, in particular fibre material, and then fixing them by means of ionizing radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for tinting hydrogel materials, such as contact lenses, by dissolving a leuco sulfate ester of a vat dye in an compatible monomer solution, adding an oxidizing initiator to the monomer solution, and oxidizing and polymerizing the monomer solution and dye in the same solution. In one aspect, the oxidation and polymerization are conducted simultaneously whereas in another embodiment, the oxidation of the soluble leuco sulfate ester of a vat dye to the insoluble vat dye and polymerization are conducted sequentially in the same reaction medium.

Abstract: Lubricant-containing aqueous preparations of copolymers are obtainable by polymerisation of(A) 70 to 95% by weight of a monomer mixture of(a) 20 to 90% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, in particular of a monocarboxylic acid, or of a corresponding amide,(b) 10 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated, aliphatic or aromatic monovinyl compound, and(c) 0 to 25% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone or of an N-vinyl-substituted amide of a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid in the presence of(B) 5 to 30% by weight of a polyol whose hydroxyl groups have been esterified with a fatty acid of 8 to 26 carbon atoms, the sum totals of (A) and (B) on the one hand and (a), (b) and (c) on the other each adding up to 100%.

Abstract: A method of processing a textile material consisting wholly or partly of keratinous fibres, characterised in that the material is treated with an aqueous composition containing at least one compound which possesses one or more ethylenic double bonds activated by two adjacent carbonyl groups. Preferred compounds include fumaric acid or maleic acid, optionally substituted with one or two halo and/or alkyl groups; or a salt, ester or amide of any said acid; or an N-substituted maleimide, optionally substituted with one or two halo and/or alkyl groups.

Abstract: A method is described for dyeing fibrous materials made of or containing wool with anionic dyes, which comprises dyeing these materials in the presence of a wool preservative comprising at least one compound of the formulaR--CH.sub.2 --CH(OH)--CH.sub.2 --Y (I),where the variables are as defined in the claims. Rub-fast level dyeings are obtainable without deterioration in the quality of the wool.

Abstract: A method of dyeing film of polyethylene terephthalate wherein the film is immersed in a dye bath of solvent or dispersion dyes dissolved in a carrier consisting of glycerol triacetate, the dye bath being heated so the film is raised to the glass transition temperature of the film, and the dye and carrier are absorbed into the film. The dye and carrier are removed from the surface of the film by a washing bath, and the film is then heated to remove the carrier absorbed in the film without depreciating the dyestuff or the film.

Abstract: Process for dyeing and printing blended fabrics made from polyester and natural fibre materials, characterized in that the dye baths, padding liquors or printing pastes contain compounds of general formula (I). Dye preparations containing one or more compounds of general formula (I).

Abstract: A method of dyeing film of polyethylene terephthalate wherein the film is immersed in a dye bath of solvent dyes dissolved in a carrier consisting of glycerol triacetate, the dye bath being heated so the film is raised to the glass transition temperature of the film, and the dye and carrier are absorbed into the film. The dye and carrier are removed from the surface of the film by a washing bath, and the film is then heated to remove the carrier absorbed in the film without depreciating the dyestuff or the film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of printing a cellulose fiber material with a reactive dye or direct dye, which comprises printing the cellulose fiber material with a printing paste containing an emulsion formed by emulsifying a mixture comprising a hydrophobic substance liquid at room temperature, represented by the following general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an acyl group derived from a saturated or unsaturated monoaliphatic carboxylic acid having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently represent a methyl group, an ethyl group or a phenyl group, and l and m represent zero or a positive integer, with the proviso that the sum of l and m is an integer of from 1 to 300 and when each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom, the sum of l and m is an integer of from 6 to 300, and a hydrophobic substance solid at room temperature, represented by the following general formula II:A(OR.sub.5).sub.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use as dyeing or textile auxiliary and which comprises a mixture of acid esters of adducts of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with fatty alcohols having not less than 6 carbon atoms, at least one component of which composition is an acid ester of the formula ##STR1## wherein s is 3 to 10, p is 5 to 15,R is an aliphatic radical of not less than 6 carbon atoms; one of Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 is methyl and the other is hydrogen, andX is the acid radical of a low molecular aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, in particular maleic acid.This composition is used in particular as low foaming wetting agent and padding auxiliary for pretreating or dyeing cellulosic fibre materials.

Abstract: Natural polyamide fibres, in particular wool, are dyed by means of reactive dyes using the exhaust method in the presence of a dyeing assistant consisting of a combination of (a) quaternized ammonium compounds of polyglycol compounds and (b) of acidic esters or salts thereof derived from at least dibasic oxyacids and from polyglycol compounds, both the quaternary ammonium compounds and the acidic esters being derived from an aliphatic amine having 12 to 24 carbon atoms in the aliphatic moiety. The process comprises carrying out the dyeing in the additional presence of (c) a fatty alcohol/polyalkylene glycol ether of the formulaR-O-(alkylene-O.sub.m H (1)in which R is an aliphatic radical having at least 8 carbon atoms, "alkylene" is an ethylene radical or propylene radical and m is 3 to 25.