Abstract: A mixture of amides of the following formula (I) is disclosed wherein —R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; —R2 and R3 represent independently, a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms which is optionally hydroxylated, provided that R2 and R3 are not a hydrogen atom at the same time; -n has a value in the range of 0.2 to lower than 3; characterized in that said mixture comprises: -amides (a) of formula (I) wherein R represents a C6-C24 alkyl or alkenyl group having even number of carbon atoms and at least a 95 wt. % of linearity; and -amides (b) of formula (I) wherein R represents a C5-C23 alkyl or alkenyl group having odd or odd and even number of carbon atoms and a 35-85 wt. % of linearity; and cosmetic compositions comprising said mixture, particularly dying compositions.

Abstract: A composition comprising (a) a betaine of formula (1), wherein R1 is a monovalent radical of an aliphatic C4-C30 hydrocarbon, R2 and R3 independently of one another represent C1-C12 alkyl and X and Y independently of one another denote a bivalent radical of an aliphatic C1-C12 hydrocarbon, (b) a quaternary ammonium salt of formula (2), wherein R4 is a monovalent radical of an aliphatic C4-C30 hydrocarbon, R5, R6 and R7 independently of one another represent C1-C12 alkyl, C5-C24 aryl or C6-C30 aralkyl, A? is halogemde, nitrate, hydrogensulfate or sulfonate, and (c) an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, is suitable as shade enhancer for the EL portion in PA/EL blends in the dyeing process using dark shade dyes.

Abstract: An aqueous oxidative coloring composition for keratin fibers has at least one oxidative dye precursor and optionally at least one coupling agent and an aqueous emulsion of divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer with an internal phase viscosity of more than 1×108 mm2/s measured at 0.01 Hz and at about 25° C. and at least one alkyl ether or ester or amine alkyl amine or quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dye compound represented by the following formula (I), or a salt thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, D1, D2, B, and n are defined the same as the specification, and also relates to a photoelectric component using the same. The dye compound of the present invention is suitable for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC). Hence, the photoelectric characteristics of the DSSC can be improved by using the dye compound of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one compound of styryl or imine type containing a heterocycle and at least one thiol compound. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain a chromatic and fast coloration of keratin fibers, especially with respect to shampooing. Moreover, the color obtained is visible even on dark hair without necessarily using an oxidizing composition. The invention also makes it possible to obtain a coloration which, under certain conditions, does not stain.

Abstract: A shampoo coloring formulation for human hair having the following ingredients; (a) cationic dye; (b) sodium lauroyl sarcosinate; (c) lauramidopropyl betaine; (d) cocamido propylamine oxide; (e) lauramide MEA and (f) water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process and composition for dyeing hair, the composition containing: (a) greater than about 10% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide; (b) at least one C6-C36 dicarboxylic acid; (c) at least one water soluble base capable of reacting with (b) to form a soap; (d) at least one conditioning polymer; (e) at least one oxidation dye; and (f) at least one oxidizing agent, wherein the composition is in cream form.

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, in particular human keratin fibers and more particularly the hair, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, characterized in that it comprises more than 5% by weight of the composition of at least one oxyethylenated rapeseed fatty acid amide. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using the said composition.

Abstract: Aramid and aramid-blend fabrics are dyed or flame-retardant treated or both dyed and flame-retardant treated using conventional heat dyeing equipment. Amides capable of swelling the aramid fibers at least 1.5% and preferably having 7 to 14 carbon atoms are used as diffusion-promoting agents for dyes, flame retardant agents or both. Odor-free, flame resistant, colored or colored and highly-flame resistant products result.

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: Disclosed is a process for dyeing a poly(trimethylene terephthalate) BCF yarn carpet continuously, in which an aqueous dyeing solution is applied to a continuously moving poly(trimethylene terephthalate) bulked continuous filament yarn carpet, and then the poly(trimethylene terephthalate) bulked continuous filament yarn carpet is steamed, rinsed, and dried, characterized in that the carpet is heat-set at 120 to 150° C. and then steamed with saturated steam at 102 to 150° C. for 5 to 10 min. The carpet may be dyed by using the aqueous dyeing solution of 45 to 90° C., or by using the aqueous dyeing solution comprising an anti-migration agent at room temperature as well as by heating the carpet with a dry heat of 140 to 300° C. for 30 to 60 sec after steaming the carpet and before rinsing it.

Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25° C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

Abstract: Diiminoisoindoline derivatives or 3-aminoisoindolone derivatives, or tautomeric forms thereof, used as oxidizing-agent-free dye precursors in dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, without an oxidizing agent, in the presence of compounds containing a primary or secondary amine function; dye compositions containing these compounds and to the dyeing devices and processes used.

Abstract: A process for recovering a vat dye from a textile using a heated organic solvent. The textile is contacted with a heated organic solvent in which the dye is soluble until dye is extracted from the textile into the solvent to produce a dye-containing solvent solution. The dye is then recovered from the organic solvent by evaporation of the solvent leaving a dye residue, cooling and precipitation of the dye, or extraction of the dye by contacting the dye-containing solvent solution with an aqueous solution containing a reducing agent for the dye. When dye is extracted from the dye-containing solvent solution by contacting it with an aqueous solution containing a reducing agent, the dye is subsequently insolubilized by oxidation, and the dye is recovered from the aqueous dye solution. This process is particularly advantageous for recovering indigo dye from denim scrap.

Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25.degree. C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

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: A photothermographic element comprising a support bearing at least one heat-developable, photosensitive, image-forming photothermographic emulsion layer comprising:(a) a photosensitive silver halide;(b) a non-photosensitive, reducible source of silver;(c) a chromogenic leuco dye reducing agent; and(d) a binder;wherein the chromogenic leuco dye reducing agent is a chromogenic leuco redox-dye-releasing compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: (i) Cp is a coupler group;(ii) N--D is a photographic developer group; and(iii) R.sup.1 is a --C(O)--NH--A--Dye group wherein Dye represents the chromophore of a thermally mobile dye; and A represents a single bond or a divalent linking group of the formula --X--R.sup.5 --L--, wherein R.sup.5 is a divalent hydrocarbon chain containing up to 12 carbon atoms, L is a single bond or a divalent group that binds the chromophore of the thermally mobile dye to R.sup.5, and X represents a single bond or an --SO.sub.2 -- group.

Abstract: A photothermographic element containing a support bearing at least one heat-developable, photosensitive, image-forming photothermographic emulsion layer is provided. The emulsion layer comprises:(a) a photosensitive silver halide;(b) a non-photosensitive, reducible source of silver;(c) a leuco dye reducing agent; and(d) a binder;wherein the leuco dye reducing agent comprises a blocked leuco dye compound of the general formula L-R.sup.1, which is capable of being oxidized to a colored form, wherein:(i) L is a group remaining after removal of a hydrogen from a leuco dye; and(ii) R.sup.1 is a C(O)-NH-SO.sub.2 -R.sup.5 group wherein R.sup.5 is an aliphatic group or an aromatic group.

Abstract: Improved processes for the exhaust dyeing of cellulosic fibers with sulphur dyes in the presence of non-sulphide reducing agents wherein the dyeing of the textile substrate is performed in a closed vessel in an atmosphere of reduced oxygen level and then oxidizing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing wool-containing fibre materials with anionic dyes, which comprises dyeing said materials in the presence of a wool protective agent containing at least one compound of formula ##STR1## wherein the variables are as claimed in the claims. Rubfast level dyeings with no impairment of wool quality are obtainable by said process.

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: A low-temperature dyeing additive for protein fiber products contains one or more kinds of solvents which are freely miscible with water and having a donor number within the range of 24 to 50 and an acceptor number within the range of 10 to 24 in the presence or absence of a surfactant, in an amount of 0.025 to 40 g per liter of water, has a pH of 3.5 to 9.5. If necessary, it contains tributoxyethyl phosphate in an amount of 0.025 to 4.0 g per liter of water, and/or contains one or more kinds of anions having an enthalpy of hydration (-.DELTA.H.sub.KJ.multidot.mol.sup.-1) of 200 to 290 in an amount of 0.05 to 40 g per liter of water. This low-temperature dyeing additive for protein fiber products serves to relax the higher-order structures of the protein fibers before dyeing or during dyeing, to thereby swell the fibers, thus rendering the fibers readily dyeable without detriment to the properties thereof.

Abstract: A process for dyeing textile materials of naturally occurring and synthetic polyamide fibres, in which dyeing is carried out at the boiling point of the dyebath during a short dyeing time which is therefore gentle on the fibres, and level dyeings having good fastness properties are obtained (high temperature rapid dyeing process).The dyeing process is carried out with dyebaths with comprise specific surfactants. A high degree of exhaustion of the dye liquors is achieved, and dyeing from static baths is thus rendered possible.

Abstract: Improved wet combability of hair is achieved by aqueous colorants for keratin fibers, such as pelts and human hair, based on oxidation dye precursors, which are mixed with a peroxide-containing composition, immediately before use, containing at least one developer substance and at least one coupler substance, and also tris(3-N,N-dimethyl-N-linolenamidopropyl-2-hydroxyammoniumpropyl)phosphori c acid ester-trichloride as a hair care composition. The colored keratin fibers do not show the customary known damage.

Abstract: A method for dyeing fibrous material is provided. The method includes contacting a fibrous material with a dyebath comprising a mixture of a dye assistant and a dye soluble or dispersed with dye assistant in the dyebath. The dye assistant comprises a salt of a low molecular weight aromatic sulfonic acid, and can include a low molecular weight surfactant. The dye assistant of the present invention can be advantageously utilized for dyeing difficult to dye fibers such as aromatic polyamide fibers, polybenzimidazole fibers and aromatic polyimide fibers.

Abstract: A printing process wherein the surface of a fabric is subjected to lithography or relief printing and subsequently to aftertreatment including steaming, soaping and rinsing and which is characterized in that the process employs an ink comprising:(a) a coloring agent comprising a dye prepared by rendering a fiber-reactive water soluble dye insoluble and/or oleophilic, and(b) a vehicle comprising(I) a lithographic oily varnish and/or(II) a glycol varnish and/or an amino alcohol varnish containing at least one of hydrotroping agent, neutral sodium salt, surfactant, basic material, water and alcohol,(c) the coloring agent (a) and the vehicle (b) being mixed or kneaded together.

Abstract: Polyquaternary compounds, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof as adjuvants to improve the washing fastness of cellulose fabrics or fibres dyed with direct or reactive dyes.

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 process for enhancing the thermal and/or photochemical stability of dyeings on dimensionally stabilised polyamide fibres, which comprises treating the polyamide fibre material, before the fixation step for producing defined, resilient forms and dimensions, in aqueous medium with a compound of formula I(A-Y-).sub.n Z(-W).sub.m (1)wherein A, W, Y, Z, n and m are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the photochemical and thermal stabilisation of polyamide fibre material as claimed in claim 1.The fibre materials treated by the inventive process are distinguished by good fibre affinity and enhanced photochemical and thermal stability.

Abstract: Aramid and aramid-blend fabrics are dyed or flame-retardant treated or both dyed and flame-retardant treated using conventional heat dyeing equipment. Aliphatic amides capable of swelling the aramid fibers at least 1.5% and having 7 to 14 carbon atoms are used as diffusion-promoting agents for dyes, flame retardent agents or both. Odor-free, flame resistant, colored or colored and highly-flame resistant products result.

Abstract: Tertiary amides useful as low-foam wetting agents in the textile industry have the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is straight-chain or branched C.sub.5 -C.sub.17 -alkyl or -alkenyl,R.sup.2 is straight-chain or branched C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkyl,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are each independently of the others hydrogen, methyl or ethyl, andn is from 3 to 15.

Abstract: A method for dyeing fibrous material is provided. The method includes contacting a fibrous material with a carrier and a dye soluble or dispersed with the carrier in a dyebath. The carrier comprises an N-substituted aromatic carbonamide or an N,N-disubstituted aromatic carbonamide or mixture thereof. The carrier system of the present can be advantageously utilized for improving dye and flame resistant properties of difficult to dye fibers such as aromatic polyamide fibers, polybenzimidazole fibers and aromatic polyimide fibers.

Abstract: A process is described for fibre- and surface-level dyeing of wool and blends thereof with other fibers using a compound of formula (1) ##STR1## in which n is 0 or 1, and if n is 1, A is a radical of the formula ##STR2## and B is an alkylene or alkenylene group or a direct bond, or if n is zero, A is a compound of the formula ##STR3## Fibre- and surface-level dyeings, in particular in light to medium color shades are obtained by the dyeing process according to the invention. The dyeing aid according to this invention can be used to substitute formaldehyde containing wool dyeing aids.

Abstract: A process for improving the thermal and/or photochemical stability of dyeings on polyamide fibres by applying to said fibres, from an aqueous medium, water-soluble phenolic antioxidants of formula (A--Y--).sub.n Z(--W).sub.m, wherein A, Y, Z, W, m and n are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing polyamide comprisinga) one or more oxanilide U.V. absorbers (hereinafter defined as component a);b) one or more copper complexes, (hereinafter defined as component b); andc) one or more metal-free or metallized acid dyes in particular 1:2 metal complex dyes (hereinafter defined as component c) optionally together with one or more dyeing assistants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing cellulosic fibre materials with reactive dyes by the pad dyeing process in the process of an assistant, which process comprises the use of a mixture containing(a) at least one reactive dye of formula ##STR1## wherein Pc, W, k, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, B and R are as defined in claim 1, and(b) at least one colorless compound which contains at least one --SO.sub.2 --Z group, wherein Z is as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: The carrier mixture contains N-alkylphthalimides and compounds of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.7 -alkyl; phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, which can be substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkylcarbonyloxy, hydroxyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl,m is 0 or 1,n is 0 or 1, m and n not being 0 at the same time.

Abstract: A method of producing a dyed polysaccharide which comprises linking a dye, capable of linking to amino group or imino group, to a starch derivative having a glucose derivative unit shown in a general formula [I] as a partial structure of the starch derivative. ##STR1## In the formula [I], R represents an arylene group or an alkylene group, R.sub.1, represents hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and X and Y represent linking portions to other portions of the starch molecule, respectively.According to the method of the invention, dyed polysaccharides can readily be obtained by using a commercial reactive dye at room temperature under neutral conditions.

Abstract: The present invention involves new anti-foam compositions which control foaming in aqueous systems and by nature of their unique cloud point characteristics are insoluble and particulate above their inverse cloud point, and soluble below it. This property makes them non-depositing defoamers. As the defoamed aqueous system cools down these novel products become soluble, preventing insoluble material (pitch) from depositing on process equipment and matter being processed. The compounds of this invention allow for the formulation of mineral oil free defoamers.

Abstract: A stable and low-foaming composition for finishing synthetic fibres which contains, based on (a)+(b)+(c)(a) 15 to 84% by weight of a sparingly water-soluble or water-insoluble dye, fluorescent whitening agent or UV absorber,(b) 15.5% to 75% by weight of one or more dispersing agents, and(c) 0.5 to 10% by weight of an alkylenediamide.

Abstract: To quench the fluorescence generated by anionic optical brighteners, virtually colourless, water-soluble, cationic compounds are used which contain at least one cationic group per molecule or per repeating structural unit and at least two nitro group-free naphthalene-peridicarboxylic acid imide groups per molecule or at least one such group per repeating structural unit.

Abstract: A surprising improvement in dye-lightfastness of dyed nylon automotive fabrics is achieved by a combination of a copper salt and of an oxanilide light stabilizer. The oxanilide is effective with a surprisingly broad range of copper derivatives. Both the copper and the oxanilide may conveniently be applied from the dyebath, or, surprisingly, the copper provides improvements even if melt-spun into the fiber.

Abstract: A process for dyeing cellulose fibres or cellulose-containing blend fibres with vat dyes, sulfur dyes, leuco vat ester dyes or azoic dyes by the pad dyeing process without incurring ending, in which an aqueous dyeing liquor is used which, aside from the dye, contains a colorless compound of the formula ##STR1## or of the formula ##STR2## where Q is ##STR3## or .dbd.N--, Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkylsulfonyl,V and W, independently of each other, are each R.sub.2 --X.sub.2 --, R.sub.3 --X.sub.3 --, hydroxyl C.sub.1 --C.sub.5 alkoxy or an unsubstituted or C.sub.1 --C.sub.5 alkyl-- or C.sub.5 --C.sub.6 cycloalkyl-monosubstituted or --disubstituted amino group, the alkyl radical being unsubstituted or substituted by hydroxyl, cyano, sulfo or sulfato,R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently of one another, are each an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical,X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing synthetic or natural polyamide fibers with anionic dyestuffs, comprising (i) bringing the polyamide fibers into contact with an aqueous dyeing liquor which contains in addition to one or more dyestuffs a cationic dyeing assistant having affinity for anionic polyamide dyestuffs, and dyeing the polyamide fibers at a temperature of from 60.degree. to 105.degree. C., and (ii) adding an anionic dyeing assistant to the dyeing liquor 15 to 60 minutes after reaching the dyeing temperature, to complete the dye exhaustion. Surface and fibre level dyeings with a good dye penetration are thus obtained.

Abstract: An assistant for dyeing or whitening synthetic nitrogen-containing fibre material, which comprises(A) a sulfonated polycarboxylate,(B) an anionic surfactant,(C) a nonionic surfactant, and(D) a water-soluble organic, polar solvent.The assistant is especially useful for dyeing or whitening polyamide fibres.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing material of synthetic aromatic polyamide fibers, including a cationic dye and a dye assistant, which is a mixture of N-substituted phthalimide and an emulsifier. The N-substituted phthalimide is preferably a 2:1 mole ratio of N-butyl phthalimide and isopropyl phthalimide. The emulsifier is preferably propylene oxide and ethylene oxide block polymer, and an anionic surfactant blend and an anionic/cationic surfactant blend.

Abstract: The transfer sheet or web is intended for the use in a heat transfer printing process of cotton, of cotton-polyester blend or of nitrogen containing textile fibers such as wool, silk or nylon.It comprises on its surface at least one organic impregnating agent which has a melting point between 60.degree. and 230.degree. C. and is no polymer, at least one water insoluble, non-subliming dyestuff, and the minimum amount of a binder. The dyestuff forms a pattern or image which is heat contact printed on said textile substrate without the use of carrier vapors or vacuum. The pattern to be heat transferred may also be prepared in an electrophotographic process using a new toner comprising particles of impregnating agent, binder and dyestuff.The pattern on the transfer support is transferred at a temperature between 160.degree. and 230.degree. C. during 30 to 60 seconds to said textile substrate. The printings obtained have very good light, rubbing and washing fastnesses; the handling is not impaired.