Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(ii); (iii) at least one direct dye; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (d) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (e) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors and direct dyes; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) rinsing the treated hair; (d) drying the treated hair; (e) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (f) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (g) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: Methods for providing, at the discretion of the user, at least two different oxidative hair coloring compositions providing different level of lift based on a single tint component. The methods involve the use of a tint component, an oxidizing component and a third component comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one anionic silicone; (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 other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing a powder mixture containing an alkali metal salt that exhibits basicity in an aqueous solution (component (A)); at least one type of metal salt selected from the salts of copper, manganese, iron, cobalt and zinc (component (B)); and a compound represented by the following general formula (1) (component (C)), including spraying and mixing an aqueous solution of metal which is an aqueous solution of the aforementioned component (B) with a powder of the aforementioned component (A), and then mixing a powder of the aforementioned component (C) therewith.

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: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for dyeing keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty monoamine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one phosphate ester chosen from alkoxylated alkyl phosphate esters and alkyl phosphate esters; (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 other than a fatty acid, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Oxidative hair coloring compositions comprising a non-ammonia alkalizing agent, such as monoethanolamine, and hydrogen peroxide in a specific ratio. The compositions of the invention have a relatively high lift power for relatively low hair damage. The compositions may comprise little or no ammonia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of alkanolamines for thickening oxidative coloring compositions. More particularly, the present invention relates to the use of alkanolamines for thickening ready to use oxidative coloring composition based on mixing two compositions wherein one comprises at least one oxidative dyeing precursor and the other comprises as least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A process for altering the appearance of hair, the process comprising the steps of (a) providing a composition for dyeing and reducing curl and/or frizziness of hair, said composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier: (i) at least one non-hydroxide base; (ii) at least one protein denaturant different from (a)(i); (iii) at least one dye chosen from oxidative dye precursors; (iv) at least one thickening agent; (v) optionally, at least one alkoxysilane comprising at least one solubilizing functional group; and (vi) optionally, at least one fatty substance; (b) contacting the hair with the composition in (a) to form treated hair; (c) smoothing the treated hair using a combination of heat and means for physically smoothing hair to form smoothed hair; (d) optionally, shampooing the smoothed hair; and (e) rinsing the smoothed hair.

Abstract: Cosmetics for oxidatively dyeing and/or lightening keratin fibers, especially human hair, containing, in a cosmetic carrier, at least one oxidant chosen from hydrogen peroxide and/or the solid addition products thereof attaching to inorganic or organic compounds, at least one alkanolamine of formula (I), NH3-x(CH2CH2OH)x(I), where x is one of the numbers 1, 2, or 3, and at least one alkanolamine of formula (II), where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or a C1-C6 hydroxyalkyl group or R1 and R2 form a ring along with the carbon atom of the alkano-lamine, said ring having 4 to 8 ring atoms and optionally containing 1 to 2 heteroatoms, provided that R1 and R2 do not simultaneously represent hydrogen, wherein the cosmetic is ammonia-free.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more alkanolamines, one or more basic amino acids and one or more additional alkaline agents chosen from aqueous ammonia; ammonium salts of acids whose pKa at 25° C. is greater than 4; alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal hydroxides, carbonates, carbamates and hydrogen carbonates. The present invention also relates to processes for bleaching and/or dyeing keratin fibers, and also to multi-compartment devices or ‘kits’ for performing these processes.

Abstract: Provided is a second part composition for hair dyeing or bleaching, which is mixed with a first part composition containing an alkali agent before use, the composition containing the following components (A) to (D): (A) an organic amine having at least one hydrophobic chain or a salt thereof; (B) an oily component which is a liquid form at 25° C. under normal pressure (1013.25 hPa); (C) an oxidizing agent; and (D) water, in which the composition has a pH of 1 to 6 at 25° C.

Abstract: Provided is a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, and for example human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising: A) at least one fatty substance present in the ready-to-use composition in an amount of greater than or equal to 25% by weight relative to the total weight of the ready-to-use composition, B) at least one oxidation base chosen from 4,5-diaminopyrazoles and the acid addition salts thereof, C) at least one additional dye precursor other than the at least one oxidation base defined in B), D) at least one oxidizing agent, and optionally E) at least one alkaline agent. Also provided is a process comprising applying to the keratin fibers for a period of time sufficient to develop the desired coloring, the ready-to-use composition.

Abstract: A novel process for dyeing human keratin fibers in the presence of an oxidizing agent, comprising applying to the fibers at least one anhydrous composition (A) comprising at least one fatty substance, at least one organic amine having a pKb less than 12 at 25° C., and at least one surfactant, at least one composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, and at least one composition (C) comprising at least one dye chosen from oxidation dyes and direct dyes; a multi-compartment device or kit, wherein at least one first compartment comprises the at least one anhydrous cosmetic composition (A), at least one second compartment comprises at least one composition (B), and at least one third compartment comprises at least one composition (C); and a ready-to-use composition for dyeing human keratin fibers, comprising at least 35% by weight of at least one fatty substance, at least one organic amine having a pKb less than 12 at 25° C.

Abstract: The object of the present application is a dye carrier composition containing oxidative and/or non-oxidative dyes as well as (a) 6.1 to 25 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol with 14 to 20 carbon atoms, (b) 1 to 20 weight percent of at least one fatty acid alkanolamide and (c) 1 to 15 weight percent of at least one fatty alcohol alkoxylate and/or fatty acid alkoxylate, the weight ratio of fatty alcohol (a) to fatty acid alkanolamide (b) being equal to 4:1 to 1:3 and at the same time the weight ratio of fatty alcohol (a) to alkoxylate (c) being equal to 5:1 to 1:2. Another object is the use of the afore-said combination of components (a) to (c) to produce a nacreous luster effect in dye carrier compositions and colorants for keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing fibre materials composed of natural or synthetic polyamides wherein an alkoxylated and quaternized fatty acid amine, preferably an oleylamine, is used as a leveling agent. The present compound leads to very uniform dyeings and is very effective in low concentrations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a colorant composition comprising humic acid and/or fulvic acid and a water soluble dye. The invention in particular relates to a colorant composition and method for imparting color to turf grass.

Abstract: A 2-cyanoacrylate-based composition comprises a coloring material that changes color with curing of 2-cyanoacrylate. The composition has good visibility and excellent workability as it is colored before curing, and changes color with curing as it becomes colorless or light-colored after curing, thereby providing bonded, filled or surface treated portions with good appearance.

Abstract: A method of forming abrasion resistant nonwoven fabrics by hydroentanglement includes providing a precursor web. The precursor web is subjected to hydroentanglement on a three-dimensional image transfer device to create a patterned and imaged fabric. Treatment with an initial pre-dye finish enhances the integrity of the fabric, permitting the nonwoven to exhibit desired physical characteristics, including strength, durability, softness, and drapeability. The pre-dye finish treated nonwoven may then be dyed by means applicable to conventional wovens. A post-dye finish may then be applied to further enhance the performance of the nonwoven fabric.

Abstract: Provided are a hair bleach composition, hair dye composition and a hair treatment additive having excellent bleaching power, capable of dyeing the hair with a bright and good color, and less damaging to the hair and less irritating to the scalp. Described specifically, they are a two-part hair bleach composition, which contains (a) a nitrogenous compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2): or salt thereof, or (A) a nitrogenous compound having a solubility parameter log P in octanol/water ranging from ?1 to 4 and a hydrogen peroxide remaining ratio of from 5 to 90%, or salt thereof, (b) an oxidizing agent, and optionally (c) an alkali agent and, after mixing, has a pH of from 7.5 to 12; a two-part hair dye composition comprising (a) or (A), (b) and (c) and further (d) an oxidation dye or direct dye; and an additive used therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a colorant for inkjet inks which is free from mechanical selectivity, high in light-durability, high in reliability and low in cost. By paying attention to the chemical properties of coloring matter substances and utilizing the technical rules accumulated in the past faithfully to the properties of the coloring matter substances, an epoch-making process for producing fine-particulate colorants by a method comprising five simple steps is provided.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a preparation for dyeing fibers, especially hair, which is prepared before use by mixing an acidic component (A1), containing at least an enamine of formula (I) or its acid addition salt of Formula (Ia) with an alkaline component (A2), containing at least one carbonyl compound and at least one primary amine, as well as a method for temporarily dyeing fibers, by means of which the coloration, obtained with the aforementioned dyeing preparation, is removed once again at any later time by a sulfite-containing decolorizing agent.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for treating textile materials with selected amine oxides in order to change the aesthetics and/or make the materials more receptive to dyes. In particular, the treatment causes cellulosic materials to become more cationic and thus more receptive to anionic dyes with or without stiffening. In a preferred embodiment, the process of the present invention is directed to treating fabrics containing cotton fibers but will work to a useful extent on wool, nylon and polyester. The process is carried out by contacting said fibers or fabric with selected amine oxide compositions. The amine oxide compositions can be padded onto the fabric or printed onto the fabric. If printed onto the fabric according to a particular design, the design then becomes visible on the fabric once dyed.

Abstract: This invention relates to colorants comprising organic chromophores, in particular reactive dyes, which comprise electrophilic reactive groups, and which are also covalently bonded to fatty amine moieties through amino linking groups. Such colorants provide excellent colorability and long-term stability, both within (or on) colored substrates and upon long-term storage. Such colorants exhibit particularly good coloring and stability within hydrocarbon compositions, such as fuels, mineral oil, and the like, and wax compositions, including candles, crayons, and the like. Methods of making such colorants as well as methods of coloring hydrocarbon and wax compositions are also contemplated within this invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for printing textile fibre materials by the ink-jet printing process, wherein the fibre materials are printed with an aqueous ink comprising at least one disperse dye, an anionic copolymer and/or a nonionic block polymer and/or a dispersant, and to the inks comprising these components.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for improving the quality of images printed on a substrate. The novel image-enhancing compositions contain an image-enhancing agent comprising a mixture of a polyacid and a polybase. When applied to a substrate, the compositions provide for high quality printed images when the treated substrate is printed on with an ink containing a reactive dye having ionizable and/or nucleophilic groups capable of reacting with the image-enhancing agent. Images printed on a substrate treated with the image-enhancing compositions of the invention are bleed-resistant, water-resistant (e.g., water-fast), and/or are characterized by enhanced chroma and hue.

Abstract: The dye carrier composition for oxidative dyeing of hair advantageously includes a combination of about 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of developer substance and about 0.01 to 5 percent by weight of coupler substance, from 0.1 to 10 percent by weight beeswax and from 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of one or more protein hydrolyzates and/or amino acids. The composition can also contain 0.1 to 30 weight percent of an non-ionic and/or anionic wetting agent or emulsifier and the protein hydrolyzates preferably include silk protein hydrolyzate and/or keratin hydrolyzate.

Abstract: A hair treatment formulation for coloring human hair comprising a substantive dye or oxidation dye precursors and a hair care agent comprising a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydroxy, C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkoxy, or a group of the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.4 is hydroxy, --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --NH.sub.2, 4-hydroxyphenyl, or H.sub.2 PO.sub.3, R.sup.5 is hydroxy, --CH.sub.2).sub.3 --NH.sub.2, or 4-hydroxyphenyl, and R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 to C.sub.3 alkyl, including physiologically compatible salts of organic or inorganic bases of said compounds of formula (I). The coloring formulations according to the invention condition and improve the structure of hair, eliminating the need for the usual post-coloring treatments.

Abstract: A method for exhaust dyeing a polyester or polyester blend textile article with a disperse dye is provided whereby the article is first treated with an aliphatic amine to reduce the tensile strength of the polyester fibers, followed by dyeing the fabric in a bath containing from 1.0 to 3.0 weight percent based on the weight of the fabric, of a compound selected from the group consisting of:(a) C.sub.8 -C.sub.16 aliphatic fatty acid ethoxylates having from 5 to 15 ethylene oxide residues;(b) C.sub.8 -C.sub.16 alcohol ethoxylates having from 5 to 15 ethylene oxide residues; and(c) C.sub.8 -C.sub.16 aliphatic amine ethoxylates having from 5 to 15 ethylene oxide residues,to achieve a spot free, level dyed fabric, with reduced pilling tendencies.

Abstract: In a process for dyeing textile material including polyester fibers, the textile material is treated in an alkaline dye bath containing a dispersion dyestuff at a temperature above 100.degree. C. The pH-value of the dye bath is adjusted by the initial addition of a buffer mixture preferably comprising glycine and soda lye prior to the commencement of the dyeing operation. A perborate salt such as sodium perborate is also added. The pH-value is kept substantially constant from the beginning to the end of the dyeing operation. A sequestering agent including nitrilotriacetic acid and polycarboxylates can be alternatively or additionally added to the dye bath.

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: The invention relates to a process for dyeing and finishing cellulosic textile fiber material in one step, which comprises applying to said textile fiber material a liquor comprising (A) at least one dye, (B) a crosslinking agent, (C) a crosslinking catalyst, and (D) choline and subsequently fixing the dye on the textile fiber material.

Abstract: By using printing pastes containing thiourea dioxide together with finely dispersed calcium, magnesium or zinc hydroxide, present in the paste as such or generated from components in the printing paste during a treatment process, fabric discharge printing processes may be developed which have the advantage of decorating fabric webs, garments or garment panels effectively, even in dry heat conditions, whilst avoiding contamination of such fabrics with undesirable residues, particularly formaldehyde.

Abstract: A phosphate-free and silicate-free aqueous alkali composition consisting essentially of water, a water soluble base selected from the group consisting essentially of alkali metal hydroxide, alkali metal carbonate and mixtures thereof, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to yield a composition pH of about 11 to about 12 at a composition concentration of about 0.1 wt % to about 1 wt % in a dye bath, and an aminopolycarboxylate sequestrant in an amount sufficient to sequester metal ion impurities and prevent destructive reactive dye hydrolysis when the composition is used to dye fabric in the presence of reactive dye and metal ion impurities. Also disclosed is a dye bath containing the composition and a method of using the composition in reactive dyeing.

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: An aqueous reactive dye composition is disclosed. The aqueous reactive dye composition has improved storage stability and contains a water-soluble reactive dye and a chelating agent. The chelating agent is present in a sufficient concentration to maintain the pH of the aqueous reactive dye composition in the range of about 3.0 to about 7.0 and, preferably, about 5.0 to about 6.5. Desirable chelating agents are dicarboxylic acids, such as succinic acid, or amino carboxylates, such as nitrilotriacetic acid. A method of stabilizing an aqueous reactive dye composition is disclosed and includes the step of dissolving a polycarboxylic acid or an amino carboxylate in an aqueous solution of a water-soluble reactive dye in a sufficient concentration to stabilize the pH of the composition.

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: 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: 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 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: 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 the production of a black coloring material characterised by treating a compound selected from finely powdered sugar, protein and a polyamide polymer, having amino groups with a naphthoquinone derivative represented by the general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, or a group represented by the following formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R.sub.3 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or a hydroxylalkyl group, and n represents 1 or 2; cosmetics comprising a black coloring material produced by the above process; and a process for staining a substrate using the obtained black coloring material.

Abstract: A process for dyeing a mixed fibrous substrate comprising applying to the substrate,a) at least one disperse dye,b) at least one copper - containing direct or reactive dye, preferably in a sufficient amount to produce a dyeing greater than a 1/1 standard depth;c) a complexing agent having a stability constant (K-value) with the metal of the direct or reactive dye of from 6 to 17 inclusive;d) a lignin sulphonate dispersing agent; ande) an oxidizing agent capable of converting copper (I) to copper (II) at a temperature of 100.degree.-130.degree. C. at a pH of 5-7 in the process for dyeing the mixed substrate.

Abstract: Excellent color stabilization as well as integrity is obtained in thin film and fibers exposed to bright sunlight at relatively high temperature, in polyolefin (PO) articles pigmented with blue and green phthalocyanine, and red azo and disazo pigments. The pigment is combined with two `large molecule` primary stabilizers, the first a piperidyl-based (PDYL) hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), and the second, a 3,5-disubstituted-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (3,5-DHBZ). The first contains at least two polysubstituted piperidyl rings in its molecule; the second is a hindered phenol with an ester group in the para- position. Stabilization of the PO's color is obtained for as long as the PO articles themselves are stabilized by the combination of primary stabilizers, typically, their useful life. With the combination, the pigmented articles are not only thermooxidatively and light-stabilized, but there is exceptionally low color fade.

Abstract: Aqueous dye preparations are described which contain 15-40% by weight of dyes, 3-18% by weight of an anionic dispersant of the formula (1), 1-10% by weight of sodium lactate, 1-10% by weight of glycerol and/or propylene glycol, 0.1-5% by weight of a compound having monomer units of the general formula (2), 3-10% by weight of betaine monohydrate, 0-4% by weight of a compound having monomer units of the general formula (3) and 0.1-15% by weight of customary auxiliaries; preparations of this type have a long shelf life, are highly redispersible and do not form sediments; they are suitable in particular for the continuous dyeing of polyester textile materials or mixtures thereof with cellulose textile materials.

Abstract: A method of dyeing paper utilizing dyes suitable for dyeing paper in blue shades having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, --OH, --OR.sup.1 , --NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.1, --NHCOR.sup.1, --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --NHCONH.sub.2 or --NHCONHR.sup.1, in which R.sup.1 is unsubstituted alkyl or alkyl substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxy-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylcarbamoyl, in each instance the phenyl moiety being unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or phenoxy, R.sup.1 is also unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl or phenyl or naphthyl which is substituted by sulfo, carboxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylcarbonylamino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonylamino;X, each independently of the other, is hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl or alkoxy or alkyl or alkoxy which is substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, hydroxy-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A method for dyeing polyester-containing fibers by using a disperse dye, wherein said dyeing is conducted under an alkaline condition in an aqueous medium in the presence of at least one amino acid member selected from the group consisting of an amino acid, an amino acid derivative having at least one hydrogen atom of its amino group replaced with an organic group, and an alkali metal salt of such an amino acid or amino acid derivative, in the dyeing bath, and a dyeing assistant useful for the method.

Abstract: There are disclosed solid dye formulations which comprise at least one anionic wool dye and optional additional components as well as a mixture of an anionic dispersant and an amphoteric surfactant. Such formulations are distinguished in particular by improved solubility in water.

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.