Abstract: An anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant represented by the formula (I) exhibits significantly improved interfacial activity and stability as compared with the prior art. With the present anionic-cationic-nonionic surfactant, a flooding fluid composition for tertiary oil recovery with improved oil displacement efficiency and oil washing capability as compared with the prior art could be produced.

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: The present invention relates to dyes of the general formula (1) where M and X are each as defined in claim 1, dye mixtures comprising one or more of the dyes of the general formula (1) and also one or more further fiber-reactive dyes, processes for their preparation, their use and printing inks comprising same.

Abstract: A hindered amine compound having thesolubility in an acidic solution of 5.0×10−3 eq./liter or less comprising at least two specific organic groups in a specific weight ratio in a molecule, or at least two specific monomeric units, which can be used as a stabilizer of a resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of dyeing fibers containing polyester fibers characterized by their exhaustion dyeing in an alkaline aqueous medium, and a dyeing assistant for fibers containing polyester fibers which is effective for carrying out the dyeing method, and which is characterized by containing a compound represented by formula (I) ##STR1## (where R is H or CH3, n is 1 to 3, and X is H, an alkali metal, or an organic base).Moreover, this invention relates to a dyed product of fibers containing polyester fibers as dyed by the method mentioned above.

Abstract: A non-oxidative dye composition for keratin fibers contains an o-benzoquinone compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each, independently of each other, hydrogen, chlorine, an alkyl group with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group with from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkylenedioxy group with from 1 to 2 carbon atoms or an amino group --NR.sup.5 R.sup.6, wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each, independently of each other, hydrogen, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or an aryl group; and at least one amino- or hydroxy-compound of formula (II), X--A--Y, wherein X represents a nitro group, a cyano group or a sulfonate group; Y represents a hydroxy group or an amino group --NR.sup.a R.sup.b, wherein R.sup.a and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for dyeing synthetic polyamide fibers, in particular in form of micro fibers, is described comprising the use of polyamide fibers having an amino end group content of at least 60 gram equivalents per 1000 kilograms of polyamide polymer and using a dye composition of water-soluble dyes containing at least one dye having 1 or 2 vinylsulfonyl groups and at least 1 dye having 1 or 2 groups of the general formula (A)--SO.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --N(R)--V--X (A)(in which R is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may be interrupted by 1 or 2 hetero groups and substituted by sulfo, carboxy, hydroxy, sulfato, phosphato and/or lower alkanoylamino, V is a covalent bond or alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms or a group of the formula --CO--NH--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.

Abstract: A composition and a process are disclosed for imparting durable antimicrobial properties to fibrous materials. The composition contains a leveling surfactant and a water-insoluble antimicrobial compound. In one embodiment, simultaneous dyeing and antimicrobial finishing of a fibrous material is achieved using an aqueous dye bath containing the aforesaid composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acid dye-leveling composition that is useful for imparting a dye leveling characteristic to fibers prior to, or during, the fiber dyeing operation. Also described is a process for preparing the dye-leveling composition, as well as a process for using the composition in the dyeing of fibers. The composition is particularly useful for treating polyamide fibers, such as nylon, but is also suitably used in the treatment of silk, wool, and other synthetic and natural fibers. The composition is also useful as a hard surface cleaner, adhesive additive, and a leveling agent for paints.

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 the dye assistant in the dyebath. The dye assistant comprises a N-alkyl substituted aromatic sulfonamide. 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 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 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: 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: An improved composition for use as a dispersant in azo dye systems contaminated with soluble copper impurities comprising an amine lignosulfonate salt and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. Preferably, the ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid is employed in an amount of about 1 to about 4 moles per each molar amount of the copper present in the system, per 1,000 grams of the lignosulfonate. Also disclosed is an improved azo dye system containing an amine lignosulfonate salt and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, and an improved method of dyeing materials with copper-contaminated dye systems containing azo dyestuffs and lignosulfonate salts wherein the azo dye reduction effect is alleviated by utilizing as the lignosulfonate salt an amine salt thereof, together with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid.

Abstract: Textile materials, preferably carpets, are backsized with a composition comprising(a) a natural or synthetic polymeric latex(b) a filler, and(c) a fixing agent for anionic dyestuffs.The resulting textile materials are fast to water spotting.

Abstract: Lithium salts of fiber reactive dyestuffs are stabilized in aqueous solution with N,N dialkylamine benzene sulfonic acid salt/acid buffers.

Abstract: A chemical composition is provided for preservation of wood from rot and the elements whereby the final wood is finished to a brown color wherein said brown color is color fast for several years.

Abstract: Dyes are fixed in an indigo-dyed cellulosic fabric, such as denim, in order to improve its washfastness, by applying an aqueous solution of a fixative compound then drying and curing the thus treated fabric in the disclosed process. Suitable fixatives include colorless and colored dihalo-s-triazine reactive dyes. Cellulosic fabrics thus treated retain their original indigo color even after repeated launderings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I.sub.x, ##STR1## in which Y.sub.1 is (C.sub.1-6) alkoxy, Z is hydrogen, alkali metal or ammonium, andn is 1 or 2and a process for treating anionic dyeable substrates therewith to reserve the same against anionic dyes.

Abstract: The discharge printing past contains the sodium or calcium salt of a sulfonated derivative of an N-alkylated benzylphenyl ammonium halide which acts as a sequestering and solubilizing agent for the indigo blue. It is used in conjunction with a reducing agent (or an oxidizing agent) and a bleaching agent or process resistant dye, depending on whether the print is to be white or colored. After developing in the presence of a second removing agent and a strong dispersing agent, the textile stock is washed, dried, subjected to conventional finishing treatments and again dried.

Abstract: A dye composition contains as indispensable ingredients a water-insoluble dye and 10-150% by weight, based on the dye, of a nonionic surfactant of the general formula:HO--C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.l (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.m (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.n Hwherein l, m and n each represent an integer of one or more l+m+n being in the range of 100-350 and (l+n)/m being two or more.