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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a method of levelling hair color especially lighter colored hair or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast—difference in color—between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. The first objective of the present invention is an aqueous composition for levelling hair color comprising at least one fatty acid salt, preferably an in-situ formed ammonium salt, and one or more amphoteric surfactants at a total concentration between 5 and 30% by weight, calculated to total of the composition, and has a pH between 5 and 12. Further the use of the composition for levelling hair color and the method of levelling hair color are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a method of levelling hair color, especially lighter colored hair or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast—difference in color—between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. The first objective of the present invention is an aqueous composition for levelling hair color comprising at least one fatty acid salt, preferably an in-situ formed ammonium salt, and one or more anionic surfactants at a total concentration between 5 and 30% by weight, calculated to total of the composition, and has a pH between 5 and 12. Furthermore, use of the composition for levelling hair color and a method of levelling hair color are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition and a method of levelling hair color especially the hair lighter colored or including lightened streaks or bleached streaks or bleached as a whole and after certain period of time contrast-difference in color-between the re-growth and formerly lightened parts is clearly visible. Compositions comprising (1) at least one fatty acid salt, (2) an in-situ formed ammonium or substituted ammonium salt and (3) one or both of (a) cationic or cationizable surfactants and (b) a quaternary ammonium surfactant.

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: The present invention provides a dyeing composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more oxidation dyes, aqueous ammonia, ammonium chloride and one or more additives selected from ceramides, silicas, ascorbic acid and/or its salts, fatty acids and/or salts thereof, alkanolamines and/or salts thereof, crosslinked homopolymers of acrylic acid, copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium chloride and acrylic acid, and particular cationic polymers, or mixtures thereof. It likewise provides a method of colouring human keratin fibres, employing the said composition in the presence of a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents. The invention further provides a multiple-compartment device appropriate to the implementation of the said method, comprising in a first compartment a dyeing composition according to the invention and in another compartment a composition comprising one or more oxidizing agents.

Abstract: A method for producing pantyhose and other nylon or spandex hosiery with a long-lasting aloe finish is provided. A first step of the method is to place the pantyhose in a dye tub with a quantity of dye mix and ammonia sulfate. The contents of the dye tub are then heated until the pores in the nylon fibers of the pantyhose open and accept the dye molecules. A color fix is then added to the dye tub along with an acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the dye molecules and the nylon fibers. A softening mix containing a cationic nylon softener and a diluted silicone softener is then applied to the pantyhose. Lastly, an aloe finish containing a silicone micro-emulsion is added to the dye tub followed by another quantity of acid substitute for creating a strong bond between the aloe finish and the nylon fibers of the pantyhose.

Abstract: Powder hair coloring or bleaching composition comprising: a) at least one solid source of carbonate ions, carbamate ions, hydrogencarbonate ions, or mixtures thereof; b) at least one solid source of oxidizing agent; c) at least one solid source of ammonium ions; and d) a crosslinked carboxylic acid polymer thickener having a particle size of no more than about 10 microns in an amount which, upon admixture of the powder composition with water to provide a concentration of from about 1% to about 3%, provides the dispersed composition a viscosity of from about 10000 mPas to about 20000 mPas when measured at 0.5 rpm using Brookfield viscometer spindle S52, and a pH of from about 8.5 to about 9.4.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for dyeing keratin materials, comprising: applying to said keratin materials a dyeing composition, comprising, a direct emulsion (A) comprising at least one fatty substance other than fatty acids present in an amount greater than 25% by weight; at least one surfactant; at least one alkaline agent; at least one colored or coloring entity chosen from direct dyes and oxidation dyes; and water in an amount greater than 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the direct emulsion (A); and a composition (B) comprising at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Provided is a process for lightening or dyeing keratin fibers, in which the following are applied to the said fibers: (a) an aqueous cosmetic composition (A) comprising at least one fatty substance and at least one surfactant; (b) a cosmetic composition (B) comprising at least one alkaline agent, (c) a cosmetic composition (C) comprising at least one oxidizing agent, wherein the amount of the at least one fatty substance in composition (A) is greater than 20% by weight relative to the total weight of composition (A), and when the process used is a process for dyeing keratin fibers, then cosmetic composition (B) further comprises at least one oxidation dye, at least one direct dye, or both. Also provided is a multi-compartment device.

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: The present disclosure relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, for example human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising: at least one fatty substance present in an amount greater than or equal to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; at least one oxidation base chosen from N,N-(?-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamines and the addition salts thereof with an acid, at least one dye precursor different than the at least one oxidation base chosen from N,N-(?-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamines and the addition salts thereof with an acid, at least one oxidizing agent, and optionally at least one alkaline agent. The disclosure also relates to a dyeing or lightening process using it. Another aspect of the disclosure is multi-compartment devices or kits for obtaining, after mixing together the compositions of the compartments, just before its application, a composition according to the disclosure.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is an anhydrous composition in the form of a paste or in the pulverulent form for the coloring of the keratinous human fibers comprising at least one oxidation dye, at least one complex of hydrogen peroxide and a specific polymer and at least one alkaline agent. A subject-matter of the invention is likewise a method for coloring keratinous fibers in which the following stages are carried out: —The above mentioned anhydrous composition is mixed with an aqueous composition advantageously devoid of hydrogen peroxide, and the resulting composition is applied to the keratinous fibers, the composition is left to stand and the fibers are rinsed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair coloring and hair bleaching compositions comprising a source of carbonate ions, at least one oxidizing agent and a specified polymer thickener wherein the composition is free of a source of radical scavengers. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colorant and bleaching compositions which deliver improved lift, lightening and color delivery whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and have long shelf life stability.

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: The present invention relates to hair coloring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent and a specified cross linked amphoteric polymeric thickener and preferably a source of carbonate ion. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colorant and bleaching compositions which deliver improved lift, lightening and color delivery whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and have long shelf life stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of formula (1) that are soluble in organic solvents, wherein Cat+ is an organic cation, to a process for their preparation and to their use in the production of colored plastics or polymeric color particles, printing colorants, printing pastes and printing inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of hair coloring and bleaching compositions providing a composition 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, and applying the composition to the hair and retaining on the hair for a period of less than 20 minutes, 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 odor and reducing the hair fiber damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oxidative hair colouring and bleaching composition comprising an oxidizing agent, a source of carbonate ions, an alkalising agent, and preformed dyes, utilised at pH 9.5 and below which improved colour delivery, intensity and vibrancy, which are compatible with current dyes and dye precursor systems. Moreover, the compositions of the present invention also exhibit low odour and deliver a high level of lift and lightening equal to the currently utilised ammonia/peroxide systems, whilst reducing the concentration of peroxide and reducing the hair fibre damage.

Abstract: A storage stable dye composition having a pH of from 9 to 11, the dye composition comprising: (a) oxidation dye precursor, (b) at least 8 wt % of carbonate salt, (c) at least 2 wt. % of a fatty phase comprising fatty alcohol and quaternary conditioning agent, (d) hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, and (e) carrier, wherein the quaternary conditioning agent is present in the dye composition in an amount of at least 0.5 wt. %, and wherein the ratio of fatty alcohol to quaternary conditioning agent is 4:1 to 0.5:1. Hair coloring compositions formed from such dye compositions, as well as methods of coloring hair using such hair coloring compositions, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Hair can be dyed by applying an oxidizing-agent-free, air-oxidative, one-pack hair dye composition to the hair without mixing the hair dye composition with an oxidizing agent and, after the hair is left over for 5 minutes to 1 hour, rinsing off the hair dye composition with water. The hair dye composition comprises: (a) a water soluble salt of a transition metal: 0.001 to 10 wt. % in terms of an anhydride based on the whole composition, (b) a chelating agent capable of coordinating on said transition metal: 0.001 to 10 wt. % based the whole composition, and (c) a color-developing substance: 0.001 to 10 wt. % based on the whole composition. According to the present invention, hair can be dyed by a convenient procedure without damage. The present invention is also excellent in dyeing properties and color variations.

Abstract: Hair dye compositions comprise (A) ammonia or an ammonium salt, (B) a carbonate (other than an ammonium salt), (C) a transition metal salt, and (D) a chelating agent, and have a pH of from 8.5 to 12. They do not give off an intensely irritating odor and have low irritating property, can change hair into a lighter tone in a short time or can dye hair well in a color ranging from a light color to a deep color, and moreover, assure good retention of the thus-obtained tone or color.

Abstract: Provided is a one-part air-oxidative hair dye composition containing (A) 5,6-dihydroxyindoline-2-carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, (B) an alkali agent selected from sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, ammonia, guanidine, basic amino acids and carbonates, and (C) from 10 to 50 wt. % of a water compatible organic solvent, said composition being substantially free of an alkanolamine, and having a pH of from 8 to 12. This one-part air-oxidative hair dye composition has excellent hair dyeing power.

Abstract: A process for pigmenting wood, which comprises treating wood in succession: a) with a solution comprising from 0.01 to 80% by weight, based on the solution, of a compound of the formula A(B)x  (I), in which x is an integer from 1 to 8, A is the radical of a chromophore of the quinacridone, anthraquinone, perylene, indigo, quinophthalone, indanthrone, isoindolinone, isoindoline, dioxazine, azo, phthalocyanine or diketopyrrolopyrrole series which is attached to x groups B via one or more heteroatoms, these heteroatoms being selected from the group consisting of N, O and S and forming part of the radical A, B is hydrogen or a group of the formula  at least one group B not being hydrogen and, if x is a number from 2 to 8, the groups B being identical or different, and L is any desired group suitable for solubilization; and from 0.05 to 5% by weight, based on the solution, of a salt of the formula Kat+.An−  (II), Kat+.

Abstract: A composition of a water-soluble bis-azo dye of the Formula (1) and an oxidising agent. ##STR1## wherein A is optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted naphthyl;B is optionally substituted phenylene or optionally substituted naphthylene;R.sup.1 is H or sulpho;R.sup.2 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted acyl;R.sup.3 is H, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted alkyl or a group, -D-E,D is optionally substituted C.sub.2-6 -alkylene; andE is a group of the Formula (1a): ##STR2## R.sup.4 & R.sup.5 each independently is H or optionally substituted alkyl; andR.sup.6 is H, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted acyl.

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: An invention is disclosed which pertains to a method for purifying water soluble dyes, such as quinoline, fluoran, and xanthene dyes. The method comprises the steps of A) adding a metal salt to the water soluble dye to form a water insoluble dye salt of the metal; B) isolating the water insoluble dye salt of step A; C) converting the water insoluble dye salt of step B into a water soluble dye solution; and D) isolating the water soluble dye from the solution of step C. The present invention teaches a straight forward, economical, and environmentally sound method for purifying water soluble dyes of FDA certifiable purity and with an aesthetically improved shade.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved process for dyeing cationic-dyeable polyamide fibers, especially carpet fibers, with an acid dye to provide stain-resistant fibers. The polyamide fibers contain cationically dyeable sulfonate groups along the polymer chain. The improvement involves adding certain water-soluble salts to a dyebath at a concentration of at least 20% based on the weight of fiber.

Abstract: A wood stain which is water-based, which is suitable for staining wood, and which is comprised of water; at least one dye selected from the group, consisting of azo, diazo and triarylmethane dyes; and a stabilizing agent which is effective to reduce free iron ion concentration in the stain when in contact with an autioclave composed of non-rust resistant steel during the staining process. The stabilizing agent includes at least one buffer effective to maintain the pH of the wood stain at greater than 7.0. Alternatively or additionally, the stabilizing agent includes at least one complexing agent which forms a complex with iron ions. A method for staining wood includes placing the wood into an autoclave composed of non-rust-resistant steel; submerging the wood in the wood stain; and staining the wood under pressure and temperature conditions effective therefor.

Abstract: This invention comprises a hair dyeing composition based on oxidation dyestuff precursors which dyes and brightens the hair containing, besides at least one developing and at least one coupling agent, at least one metal salt and at least one ammonium compound selected from the group ammonium chloride, ammonium sulfate, ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, and ammonium carbamate, having a pH-value between 8 and 11, preferably from 9 to 10, after admixture with an oxidizing agent in the ready-to-use preparation.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions containing, each percentage being based on the weight of the aqueous solution,a) from 5 to 20% by weight of the dye of the formula ##STR1## (calculated as free acid) where cat.sup..sym. is a mixture of cations comprising from 5 to 50 mol % of lithium ions, from 5 to 40 mol % of diethanolammonium ions and from 20 to 90 mol % of triethanolammonium ions, andb) from 0 to 15% of urea, are useful for dyeing paper stock.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved methods and compositions to enhance stain resistance of carpet fiber. The improved methods relate to a continuous aftertreatment for dyed carpet fabric and to two-step processes, either batch-batch, batch-continuous or continuous-continuous. The improved compositions are used in the processes to enhance stain resistance of carpet or carpet fiber and to overcome various prior drawbacks, such as, yellowing, oxidation and durability to cleaning. The sulfonated aromatic condensates are used to enhance stain resistance, and can be combined with fluorocarbon compounds for soil resistance, thiocyanates, and/or salts having divalent cations, such as magnesium sulfate. Also various dispersing agents, buffering acids and sequestering agents are disclosed.

Abstract: Carpets comprising nylon fibers which have been coated with stainblocker and subjected to dry heatsetting conditions (e.g. 200.degree. C.) are continuously dyed with acid dye liquor to deep shades of color by adding certain slats (e.g. ammonium sulfate) to the liquor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide fibre material from an aqueous liquor with dyes, in the presence of an alkali metal salt or an ammonium salt and in the presence of an assistant, which process comprises dyeing said fibre material with at least one sulfonated 1:1 metal complex dye or with a mixture containing at least one sulfonated 1:1 metal complex dye and at least one sulfonated metal-free dye, in the presence of 10 to 45 percent by weight of an alkali fluorosilicate or ammonium fluorosilicate or a mixture thereof, based on the amount of the 1:1 metal complex dye employed, and in the presence of an assistant at a pH value of 3 to 5.The process of the invention is suitable for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide materials to give non-skittery and level dyeings of good fastness properties.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention an aqueous solution of a water-soluble dye containing lithium sulfonate group or ammonium sulfonate group can be obtained by a very simple and economical process in such a way that an aqueous solution of a water-soluble dye containing sodium sulfonate group is fed to a packed column packed with acid type cation exchange resin (H-form) to form an aqueous solution of a dye containing a free sulfonic acid group, and after neutralizing the resulting solution with LiOH or NH.sub.4 OH, the aqueous solution of the dye thus obtained is concentrated according to a process for separation through reverse osmotic membrane.

Abstract: An aqueous liquid composition comprising at least one dye represented by the following formula in a free acid form,D--(SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OSO.sub.3 H).sub.nwherein D is an organic dye residue having 1 to 3 sulfo groups, and n is 1 or 2, in an amount of 5 to 50% by weight, a buffer in an amount of not less than 0.1% by weight but less than 1% by weight, and a substance inert to the above dye in an amount of 0 to 10% by weight, the balance being water, and a pH value of the aqueous liquid composition ranging from 2.5 to 5.5, whcih can be stored for a long period of time even at low and high temperatures without physical and chemical changes.

Abstract: Gel particle dye liquors for imparting color to textiles are disclosed. The gel particles are prepared by mixing a first composition comprising a alginic acid or an alginic acid derivative with a second composition comprising a mixture of at least one monovalent chloride salt and at least one polyvalent metal salt.At least one of the compositions contains a dye resulting in the formation of a colored suspension of gel particles in water.

Abstract: Stable, concentrated aqueous solutions of, in particular, anionic reactive dyestuffs are obtained in a comparatively simple manner by freeing from salts, preferably by means of membrane separation processes, solutions of these substances just as they are obtained in the course of synthesis, and by replacing, with the aid of ion exchangers, the cations which cause sparing solubility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide fibre material levelly from an aqueous liquor, with 1:1 metal complex dyes and at least one metal free dye, all of which contain sulfo groups, in the presence of an alkali metal salt or an ammonium salt and optionally in the presence of an assistant, which comprises carrying out dyeing in the presence of an alkali metal fluoride or ammonium fluoride, or an alkali metal fluorosilicate or ammonium fluorosilicate, or of an alkali metal fluoroborate or ammonium fluoroborate, at a pH in the range from 3 to 7.The process of this invention is suitable for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide material in level shades of good fastness properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide fibre material levelly from an aqueous liquor, with 1:1 metal complex dyes which contain sulfo groups, in the presence of an alkali metal salt or an ammonium salt and optionally in the presence of an assistant, which comprises carrying out dyeing in the presence of an alkali metal fluoride or ammonium fluoride, of an alkali metal fluorosilicate or ammonium fluorosilicate, or of an alkali metal fluoroborate or ammonium fluoroborate, at a pH in the range from 3 to 7.The process of this invention is suitable for dyeing natural or synthetic polyamide material in level shades of good fastness properties.

Abstract: The lyotropic, liquid-crystalline, aqueous phase of a reactive dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## wherein M.sym. represents H.sym. or an alkali metal cation (preferably Na.sym., K.sym. or Li.sym.) andR is a fibre-reactive groupingpresent in water at room temperature in a concentration of 10-25%, if appropriate in the presence of concentration-increasing additives and/or buffer substances, is highly suitable for preparing dyebaths and print pastes for application to natural and synthetic substrates, in particular cotton, wool, regenerated cellulose, paper and leather.

Abstract: This invention is a method to dye nylon carpet in a pattern. Improvement comprises adding a reducing agent selected from a group consisting of zinc formaldehyde sulfoxylate, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, thiourea dioxide and mixtures of the formaldehyde sulfoxylate salts with a dye selected from a group consisting of acid, direct, dispersed, fiber reactive and mixtures thereof; also adding an activator for the reducing agent and a stabilizer for the dye bath. Then the dyed carpet is steamed to activate the reducing agent. This makes a dyed pattern that is reproducible, controlled and has differential multicolorations. Each of the dyes is selected for its known characteristic behavior with the activator reducing agent, whether it is completely unaffected, partially affected or completely destroyed. Each dye is applied at a time during the dyeing so that its characteristic effect produces the desired multicoloration effect.

Abstract: A method of bleaching of certain triarylmethane dyes in aqueous systems with low concentration of hypochlorite ion, activated by the presence of bromide ion and ammonium ions. The method is particularly useful in providing a disappearing color signal in the automatic cleaning and sanitizing of toilet bowls with low concentrations of hypochlorite. Compositions and articles for implementing the practice of the method in the automatic cleaning and sanitizing of toilet bowls are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process is described for the fast dyeing of textile materials constitut at least to a significant degree, by polyamides, in particular quick dyeing polyamides, characterized in that a dye bath is employed comprising acid dyes to which a combination of reagents (e.g. ammonium sulphate and caustic soda) is added that is adapted to impart to the bath an initial alkaline pH and to lower the pH by elimination of volatile bases, at least at the final heating temperatures, and in that the bath is heated until final temperatures between 60.degree. C. and 80.degree. C. are attained.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of water-soluble dyestuffs with a low salt content, characterized in that the water-soluble dyestuffs are salted out from their aqueous solutions and/or dispersions by adding salts which are volatile at temperatures of about 40.degree. C. to about 250.degree. C. under a pressure of about 10 mm Hg to about 760 mm Hg, the dyestuffs are isolated and the volatile salts are volatilized during the drying process.

Abstract: The dyeing of cotton in glycol and glycol ether solvents containing direct or sulfur dyes is disclosed. Prior to dyeing, the fabric is treated with an aqueous solution to swell the fibers. When the pretreated cotton is dyed in solvent containing 0.25% to 2% potassium thiocyanate it results in improved color saturation. The instant invention is extremely effective for either cotton or cotton/polyester blends.

Abstract: The present invention is a stabilized Romanowsky type stain solution. The stain solution which comprises azures, Methylene Blue and an eosin dye in methanol is stabilized by the addition thereto of an ammonium halide, a primary, secondary or tertiary alkylamine hydrohalide or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Disperse dye compositions such as powders and pastes containing ammonium lignin sulfonate and an ammonium compound such as ammonium sulfate, acetate or the like, and dyebaths prepared therefrom produce dyeings of high color yield on such fibers as polyester, triacetate, acetate, polyamides, and blends thereof with other natural and synthetic fibers, under adverse conditions such as wide pH variations and the unpredictable effects of various dyebath additives.

Abstract: Described is a process for dyeing polyester materials, or mixtures thereof with other fibres, by the exhaust method from an aqueous liquor, in which process the liquor contains at least 0.2 percent by weight, relative to the material, of at least one alkaline-earth metal salt, aluminium salt or organic ammonium salt of a mono- or polyvalent aliphatic organic acid or of a mono- or polyvalent inorganic acid. Preferably calcium chloride or magnesium chloride are used.