Abstract: The invention discloses a method of manufacturing polysaccharide beads, comprising the steps of: i) providing a water phase comprising an aqueous solution of a polysaccharide; ii) providing an oil phase comprising at least one water-immiscible organic solvent and at least one oil-soluble emulsifier; iii) emulsifying the water phase in the oil phase to form a water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion; and iv) inducing solidification of the water phase in the w/o emulsion, wherein the organic solvent is an aliphatic or alicyclic ketone or ether.

Abstract: A method for dyeing a modacrylic/cellulosic fabric includes the steps of providing a fabric comprising modacrylic fibers and cellulosic fibers. An aqueous vat dye composition comprising water and a vat dye is applied to the fabric to provide a vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is dried. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is then contacted with a reducing agent. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is then steamed to promote dye penetration into the fibers. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is then washed in a first wash step with a wash composition comprising water to remove excess vat dye and reducing agent. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is contacted with an oxidation oxidizing agent. The vat dyed modacrylic/cellulosic fabric is washed in a second wash step to remove excess oxidation agent.

Abstract: Methods, articles of manufacture, and kits for calibrating fluid delivery systems are provided. A fluid delivery system connected to N input streams, where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2, mixes together fluid from the N input streams to form an output stream. The methods involve obtaining N test solutions, each containing a dye, providing optical absorbances of the test solutions at appropriate wavelengths, injecting the test solutions into the input streams, mixing the test solutions, and measuring the absorbance of the output stream at the same wavelengths. The methods also involve comparing the absorbances of the test solutions with the absorbances of the output stream, which can include calculating ratios and comparing the ratios with target values. The methods can further involve adjusting operation of the fluid delivery system based upon the absorbances. In some embodiments, the dyes have largely non-overlapping absorbance spectra.

Abstract: Heat-resistant, high strength fibers useful in a wide range of end-use applications are prepared using a polymeric composition containing polyetherketoneketone and mineral nanotubes.

Abstract: Particle populations and assays are provided which have varying amounts of magnetic material and varying particle concentrations among different subsets of particles. In particular, the particle populations and assays include at least two particle sets with distinct sums of particles which are inversely related to the magnetic material concentration comprising each of the particles within the two particle sets, respectively. A method for processing an assay having such particle sets includes routing the assay in proximity to an imaging plane within a static imaging optical analysis system and generating a magnetic field in proximity to the imaging plane. The magnetic field is sufficient to attract and immobilize a ratio of particles from the at least two discrete particle sets that is different from the ratio of particles comprising the at least two discrete particle sets in the assay as the assay is introduced into the static imaging optical analysis system.

Abstract: The invention provides nonwoven mats comprising polyetherketoneketone fibers or mixtures thereof. Also provided are filters, textiles, blankets, and insulation prepared from polyetherketoneketone nonwoven mats, as well as methods for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a marking ink for a covered electrical conductor utilized for a wire harness of a motor vehicle. The marking ink is printed on the covered conductor formed with polyolefin such as polyethylene and provides a high adherence (coloring), high wear resistance, high productivity, fast drying, and moderate spreading. The marking ink for the covered electrical conductor contains an acrylate resin with molecular weight of 10,500-93,000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for oxidative coloring keratin fibers especially human hair wherein dyeing composition comprises a cross linked copolymer. The objective of the present invention is a process for oxidative coloring hair wherein compositions A and B are mixed, composition A comprises at least one oxidative dye precursor and optionally at least one coupling agent and optionally at least one direct dye in a cosmetically acceptable medium and composition B comprises at least one oxidizing agent in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and applied onto hair and processed for 1 to 45 min at a temperature range of 20 to 45° C. and rinsed off from hair, wherein at least one of the two compositions A and B comprises a cross linked copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone, vinylimidazol, 3-methyl-1-vinylimidazolium and methacrylic acid.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe hair dye, which requires a short hair dyeing time, has good hair dyeing property and color tone, and also has an effect of preventing photofading. The present invention provides a hair dye, which comprises a combination of (a) a first agent containing a substance reacting with iron to develop color and an ultraviolet absorbent having a 2-hydroxybenzophenone skeleton, and (b) a second agent containing iron salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the coloring of keratin fibres, notably hair, that comprises a phenoxazinone dye of formula (I) as well as the use of this dye for hair coloring. The invention thus makes it possible to obtain coloration that respects the nature of the hair and offers strong shades, which are resistant and have low selectivity.

Abstract: Benzylidene substituted 2,4-pentanedione compounds without having phenolic hydroxyl group(s) are found to provide photostability to otherwise photosensitive compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Substituted benzylidene 2,4-pentanediones are found to provide stabilization to otherwise photosensitive compounds and compositions.

Abstract: Provided are an oxidation hair dye and a hair bleach, in particular, an oxidation hair dye and a hair bleach effective in use on dyed hair which has solved the problems in using oxidation hair dye or hair bleach, specifically problems such as hair showing a hard and unfavorable texture when treated by oxidation hair dye and hair bleach due to damage to the hair from those agents. An oxidation hair dye characterized by comprising ceramides and/or sterol esters, lecithin or a lecithin derivative and silicones.

Abstract: A dyed textile article. The dyed textile article includes a synthetic fiber substrate and a dye affixed to the substrate in a dye process that includes a using a dye assistant having an amidic nitrogen adjacent to an aromatic ring. The dye assistant may be N-methyl formanilide. The substrate of the present inventions may be a variety of substrates and is most preferably an aromatic polyamide. The present inventions also include a dye bath and a method of dyeing using a dyeing assistant having an amidic nitrogen adjacent to an aromatic ring.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a coloring composition for keratin fibers especially for hair, and, especially for brightening hair. Coloring composition of the present invention for keratin fibers especially human hair based on oxidative dye precursors and optionally comprising coupling agents and direct dyes comprises further at least one carbonate at a concentration of 0.75 to 5% by weight, at least one ubiquinone at a concentration of 0.001 to 1%, at least one aminated silicone at a concentration of to 1% by weight and at least one chelating agent at a concentration of 0.25 to 5 % by weight, all concentrations are calculated to total composition and prior to mixing with a composition comprising oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Present invention is related to oxidative hair coloring composition comprising yogurt powder for improving combability of hair.

Abstract: A process for dyeing a thermoplastic elastomeric substrate comprising immersing the substrate into a dye system comprising at least one metal complex dye and a solvent system comprising water and an organic solvent. The organic solvent may be soluble, partially miscible with water or insoluble or nearly insoluble in water. In particular, the substrate is an inflated bladder such as an airbag used in athletic shoes.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds of formula (X—Ar—Y), in which X and Y respectively are selected independently of one another from the groups H, C-1-8 alkyl and groups as per formulae (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic), together with other groups that are defined as cited in the description, as antioxidants. The invention also relates to corresponding novel compounds and preparations and to corresponding production methods for said compounds and preparations.

Abstract: The agent for coloring keratin fibers, especially human hair, contains at least one common cosmetic additive; an oxidant, such as hydrogen peroxide; and at least one naphthalene derivative of formula (I): wherein A1 and A2 are different from each other and, independently of each other, each denote a partial structure of formula (II), (IIIa), (IIIb), (IV), (V), or (VI): E is O or S; Y is N or a quaternary nitrogen atom substituted with a C1-C6-alkyl group, a C2-C4-hydroxyalkyl group, or a C4-C6-polyhydroxyalkyl group. New naphthalene derivatives are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for modifying aramid fibers so as to improve their capacity to be dyed, including the following steps: a) a step of treating said fibers so as to reduce the glass transition temperature Tg thereof to a value Tg1, in which Tg1 is lower than Tg; b) a step of contacting said fibers thus treated with a solution including nanoparticles at a temperature above or equal to Tg1.

Abstract: A hair-dyeing agent, which contains at least one compound represented by formula (1) or (2) as a dye: wherein X1 and X2 each are an oxygen atom, nitrogen atom, sulfur atom, or dialkylmethylene group; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and R8 each independently are a hydrogen atom or substituent; M1 and M2 each are a counter ion to balance the charge of the molecule; and m1 and m2 each are a number of 0 or more necessary to neutralize the charge of the molecule.

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 present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing keratin materials, for example compositions for hair dyeing, comprising at least one 1,2-indandione derivative, a method for dyeing using such compositions, and a multicomponent dyeing agent used for carrying out such a method.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions for dyeing keratin materials, for example, compositions for hair dyeing comprising at least one 1,3-indandione derivative, a method for dyeing using such compositions and a multicomponent dyeing agent used for carrying out such a method. The present disclosure makes it possible, for example, to obtain a color of the keratin fibers which is fast, resistant to light and to washing.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pre-treatment composition comprising dihydroxyacetone (DHA) for oxidative coloring keratin fibers especially human hair and a coloring process therefore.

Abstract: A method of colouring porous material, especially human hair, is described, which method comprises applying to the material being coloured, in any desired order successively, or simultaneously, a) at least one capped diazonium compound of Formula (1) and/or at least one compound of Formula (2) and/or at least one compound of Formula (3) wherein Q is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heterocyclic residue, R is the radical of an unsubstituted or substituted, water-soluble aliphatic or aromatic amine, and T is an unsubstituted or substituted, water-soluble aliphatic or aromatic residue, wherein at least one of the groups must contain a radical imparting water solubility, and a) at least one water-soluble coupling component under conditions such that, initially, coupling does not take place, and then causing the capped diazonium compound present on the material to react with the coupling component

Abstract: A method of coloring porous material, especially human hair, is described, which method comprises applying to the material being colored, in any desired order successively, or simultaneously, a) at least one capped diazonium compound and b) at least one cationic water-soluble aromatic coupling component, under conditions such that, initially, coupling does not take place, and then causing the capped diazonium compound present on the material to react with the coupling component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair colouring and bleaching compositions comprising i) at least one source of peroxymonocarbonate ions, ii) at least one alkalizing agent, preferably a source of ammonium ions, and iii) at least one radical scavenger, wherein said composition has a pH of up to 9.5, which provide a high level of lift and lightening and the required dye deposition and grey coverage whilst reducing the concentration of peroxide, the ammonia odour and reducing the hair fibre damage.

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

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for dyeing keratin materials with compositions comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin derivative, which may optionally be combined with at least one compound comprising at least one labile hydrogen. Further disclosed herein are dying compositions, multi-component hair dye compositions, and a multi-compartment kits.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin derivative chosen from compounds of formula (I) and tautomers thereof: wherein: A represents a fused or non-fused, at least 6-membered aromatic mono- or polycyclic group, possibly comprising at least one hetero atom chosen from nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur, and phosphorus atoms, a dyeing process using the composition, and a multi-component coloring agent comprising the composition.

Abstract: A composition and method for dyeing keratin materials, comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one compound of formula (I) wherein X is chosen from sulphur atoms and selenium atoms, R is chosen from hydrogen, C1–C9 alkyl groups, cyano groups, halo groups, C1–C6 alkoxy groups, amino groups, (C1–C6 alkyl)amino groups, hydroxy(C1–C6 alkyl)amino groups, tri(C1–C6 alkyl)ammonio groups, imidazolyl groups, pyridinyl groups, thio groups, (C1–C6 alkyl)thio groups, thio(C1–C6 alkyl) groups, (C1–C6 alkyl)carbonyl groups, hydrogenocarbonyl groups, hydroxycarbonyl groups, (C1–C6 alkoxy)carbonyl groups, nitro groups, sulphonato groups, and corresponding protonated groups, and aromatic groups. Dyeing kits are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the process, for dyeing keratin materials, comprising applying to the fibers a composition comprising, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin derivative, which may optionally be combined with at least one compound comprising a labile hydrogen. Further disclosed herein is a multi-component hair dye composition, and a multi-compartment kit comprising same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the process, for dyeing keratin materials, comprising applying to the keratin materials a composition comprising, in a medium appropriate for dyeing, at least one polycyclic aromatic vicinal trione, which may be optionally combined with at least one compound comprising a liable hydrogen. Further disclosed herein is a cosmetic dyeing composition, a multicomponent hair dye composition, and a multicompartment kit comprising the same.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes and compositions for dyeing keratin materials comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one ninhydrin compound of formula (I) wherein, A comprises an at least 12-membered polycycle, such as those chosen from anthracenyl, tetracenyl, phenanthrenyl, and azulenyl groups. Hair dyeing processes and kits using these compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use for of compositions dyeing keratin materials containing, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing, at least one compound of formula (I) in which X and Y, independently of one another, are chosen from a CH group and a nitrogen atom, R is chosen from aromatic mono- or poly-cyclic groups with fused or non-fused rings, wherein the groups have at least 5 members and optionally comprise at least one hetero atom chosen from nitrogen, oxygen, sulphur and phosphorus. Processes and kits using these compositions are also disclosed.

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

Abstract: The present invention provides a hair coloring composition comprising (iv) at least one developer selected from amino aromatic systems capable of being oxidised and thereafter undergoing only a single electrophilic attack reaction, and (v) at least one developer selected from amino aromatic systems capable of being oxidised and thereafter undergoing at least two electrophilic attack reactions, and (vi) at least one coupler, which delivers improved root-to-tip evenness and improved hair color.

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

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of 5-aryl-1,3,3,-trimethyl-2-methylene-indoline derivatives of Formula (I) or its salts of Formula (Ia) wherein 1 mole of a 5-aryl-2,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indole derivative of Formula (VII) is reacted for 1 to 44 hours at a temperature of 20° to 180° C. in an apolar, aprotic or polar, protic or polar aprotic solvent with 1 to 50 moles of a compound of Formula R1-A; new compounds of Formulas (I)/(Ia) and (V), obtainable by this method as well as an agent containing at least one compound of Formula (I)/(Ia) and a carbonyl/imine compound for dyeing keratinic fibers and a method for temporarily dyeing keratin fibers, for which the keratin fiber is dyed with the aforementioned agent and the dyeing, so obtained, is removed again at any later time by a sulfite preparation.

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

Abstract: A hair dye composition comprises the following ingredients (A) and (B): (A) a compound having a 5- or 6-membered lactone skeleton, and (B) an acid dye; and having a pH of from 2 to 6 and a buffer capacity not lower than 0.004 gram equivalent/L but lower than 0.2 gram equivalent/L as measured in a form of a tenfold dilute aqueous solution. This hair dye composition does not cause staining to the skin, is excellent in dyeing properties for hair, is good in the fastness to shampoo, and does not give off gas through hydrolysis in an acidic range.

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

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

Abstract: The object of the present invention is an agent for dyeing fibers obtained by mixing two components and characterized in that one component (component A2) contains at least one carbonyl compound and the other component (component A1) contains at least one indoline derivative of formula (I) or a 3H-indoline derivative of formula (Ia) as well as a multicomponent kit for dyeing and later decolorizing fibers, said kit containing both an agent according to the invention for producing a coloration on the fiber and an agent for the reductive removal of said coloration.

Abstract: An improved method of making a series of bead or microsphere or particle populations characterized by subtle variation in a proportion or ratio of at least two fluorescent dyes distributed within a single bead of each population is provided. These beads, when excited by a single excitation light source are capable of giving off several fluorescent signals simultaneously. A set containing as many as 64 distinct populations of multicolored, fluorescent beads is provided and when combined with analytical reagents bound to the surface of such beads is extremely useful for multiplexed analysis of a plurality of analytes in a single sample. Thus, methods of staining polymeric particles, the particles themselves, and methods of using such particles are claimed.

Abstract: An improved method of making a series of bead or microsphere or particle populations characterized by subtle variation in a proportion or ratio of at least two fluorescent dyes distributed within a single bead of each population is provided. These beads, when excited by a single excitation light source are capable of giving off several fluorescent signals simultaneously. A set containing as many as 64 distinct populations of multicolored, fluorescent beads is provided and when combined with analytical reagents bound to the surface of such beads is extremely useful for multiplexed analysis of a plurality of analytes in a single sample. Thus, methods of staining polymeric particles, the particles themselves, and methods of using such particles are claimed.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing material of synthetic aromatic polyamide fibers, said composition containing a mixture of (a) a cationic dye and (b) a cyclohexenone as a dye assistant. Preferably, 2-cyclohexen-1-one,3,5,5-trimethyl is the dye assistant.

Abstract: Stabilized metachromatic dyes, especially at application concentrations, comprising metachromatic dyes dissolved in one or more non-aqueous solvents, as well as metachromatic dyes dissolved in pH stabilized aqueous solutions. Also, various combinations of treatments are disclosed for stabilizing metachromatic dyes.