Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein are a composition and a kit for coloring keratin fibers, and processes of their use. The composition includes a catechol-based color precursor.

Abstract: There is a coloring composition containing a compound represented by Formula (1): wherein D, M, N, R1, R2, m and n are defined in the specification and in the claims.

Abstract: There is provided a coloring composition containing: a compound represented by Formula (1) or Formula (4): and a copper compound that is soluble in water: Formula (1) DSO3M)4 or Formula (4) (L)m-(D?)n wherein D, M, L, D?, m and n are defined in the claims and in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for oxidative coloring keratin fibers especially human hair wherein a pretreatment is applied onto hair prior to application of oxidative coloring agent. Accordingly, present invention is a process for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers especially human hair wherein an aqueous composition comprising at least one inorganic salt catalyzing and/or effecting the oxidative color development reaction from oxidative dye precursors is applied onto wet or dry hair and optionally rinsed off, and subsequently an aqueous composition comprising at least one oxidative dye precursor, optionally at least one coupling agent and at least one oxidizing agent is applied onto hair and after processing of 5 to 45 min with or without use of heat, preferably at a temperature range between 20 and 45° C., rinsed off from hair.

Abstract: New, effective and non-toxic compounded henna based hair dyes that are non-toxic, natural and hypoallergenic that provide an alternative to conventional hair color. The products are made using 100% Green Chemistry and do not utilize encapsulation.

Abstract: Improvements in the wash durability and discoloration levels for fabrics having topically applied silver-ion treatments (such as ion-exchange compounds, like zirconium phosphates, glasses and/or zeolites) are provided. Such solid compounds are generally susceptible to discoloration and, due to the solid nature thereof, are typically easy to remove from topical surface applications. The inventive treatment requires the presence of a specific polyurethane binder, either as a silver-ion overcoat or as a component of a dye bath mixture admixed with the silver-ion antimicrobial compound. In addition, specific metal halide additives (preferably substantially free from sodium ions) are utilized to combat the discolorations typical of such silver-ion formulations.

Abstract: Improvements in the wash durability and discoloration levels for fabrics having topically applied silver-ion treatments (such as ion-exchange compounds, like zirconium phosphates, glasses and/or zeolites) are provided. Such solid compounds are generally susceptible to discoloration and, due to the solid nature thereof, are typically easy to remove from topical surface applications. The inventive treatment requires the presence of a specific polyurethane binder, either as a silver-ion overcoat or as a component of a dye bath mixture admixed with the silver-ion antimicrobial compound. In addition, specific metal halide additives (preferably substantially free from sodium ions) are utilized to combat the discolorations typical of such silver-ion formulations.

Abstract: A method of dyeing or printing textile fiber materials, which comprises bringing the fiber material into contact with (a) at least one reactive dye containing at least one anionic group, (b) at least one compound which reduces the ionic character of the anionic group, and (c) at least one nucleophilic compound, yields dyeings or prints having deep hues and very good fastness properties.

Abstract: The novel method relates to dyeing a textile article with medicinally rich herbs to produce natural, unique, deep and fast coloured textile articles having medicinal effects shield the human skin. Successive stages of dyeing include desizing, bleaching, scouring, galling, mordanting, dyeing, washing, colour fixing and finishing. The textile article is pretreated with camel/buffalo/cow dung, Myrobalans and Alum for fixation and development of colour and finally with extract of herbs for dyeing. Salts of copper, chromium, tin and iron can also be use as mordants to modify the shade. In yarn dyeing, drying is done by hanging on a bamboo stick in sunlight and for even penetration of dye yarn is continuously rotated in a dye solution. Novel herbal dyes, methods and cloths made thereof, in chemical free, detergent free, non hazardous, eco friendly, pollution free, having anti-allergic, antiseptic and antimicrobial functions are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of burning noble metals in high-pressure water using hydrogen and oxygen to produce noble metal micro-dispersion water in which super-fine noble metal particles are dispersed, and use the obtained noble metal micro-dispersion water to treat fiber products in order to provide high-function fiber products, typically clothes, which offer excellent health-promoting function and cleanliness-improving function.

Abstract: According to the invention, a metal salt and an oxygen source are applied to penetrate or impregnate a suitable substrate sequentially in effective amounts so as to react in contact with the substrate and produce a mineral compound fixed within the surface of the substrate. The inventive combination of a mutually compatible metal salt, oxygen source, and substrate brings about an in situ reaction, and modifies the substrate to bring about a lasting desired effect. The mineral compound that is produced according to the invention is linked to the substrate, is stable and long-lasting or permanent, and is immobilized or insolubilized in the substrate. The mineral compound is bound or contained within and on the surface of the substrate, so it may be said to be ingrained in the fibers or matrix of the substrate, or embedded within the substrate. The desired effect is preferably a color. A wide variety of metal salts may be used depending on the desired effect.

Abstract: A hairdye composition containing a metallic compound such as AgNO3 and C3H5AgO3 is disclosed, in which the metallic compound is mixed with a cream type composition that can be applied to hair, thereby gradually coloring gray hair. To this end, AgNO3 is composed of 0.05˜10.0 wt % based on total weight and C3H5AgO3 is composed of 0.05˜10.0 wt % based on total weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coloring keratin fibers and a method of using the same. The composition of the present invention contains at least one dye precursor, and one or more clathrate compounds that contain transition metal complexes.

Abstract: Micro-particles of transition metals or their compounds can be generated as an integral part of a fiber by first attaching a nucleating agent to the fiber, and then adding a solution of metal ions. The ions are reduced by the nucleating agent in the fiber, and micro-particles are generated in or on the fiber. Because of the strong color signal resulting from a low concentration of metal micro-particles, the method is cost effective even when using gold or titanium ions. Various colors were generated by changing the size and spacing of the micro-particles, the metal or metal complex used, and the characteristics of the fiber. The dyed fibers displayed colors ranging from pink, red, purple, yellow, orange, peach, brown, gold, silver, grey, green, and black. These colors resisted bleaching by either chemicals or light.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 independently of one another may represent a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1-4) alkyl group, a hydroxy (C.sub.2-3) alkyl group, an alkoxy (C.sub.2-3) alkyl group, an amino (C.sub.2-3) alkyl group or a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 independently of one another may represent hydrogen or a (C.sub.1-4) alkyl group, are made by reacting 2,4-dinitrohalobenzenes with 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolanes under alkaline conditions to form 4-(2,4-dinitrophenoxymethyl)-1,3-dioxolanes, which are further reduced to the compounds of formula (I). In an alternate process, the 4-hydroxymethyl-1,3-dioxolanes are reacted with 4-halo-3-nitranilines or 2-halo-5-nitranilines, the product further reacted first under basic conditions with chloroformic acid ester followed by treatment with strong base, alkylation or alkoxylation, reduction, and optionally further alkylation of alkoxylation to arrive at the compounds (I).

Abstract: Fine metallic particles-containing fibers with various fine metallic particles therein, which have fiber properties to such degree that they can be processed and worked, and which can exhibit various functions of the fine metallic particles, such as antibacterial deodorizing and electroconductive properties are provided, as well as a method for producing the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) and their salts with inorganic and organic acids, ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a trimethylsilyl group, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are, independently of each other, a hydrogen atom, a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl group, a hydroxy-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) alkyl group, an alkoxy-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) group, an amino-(C.sub.2 -C.sub.3) group, or a 2,3-dihydroxypropyl group, and in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are not simultaneously hydrogen atoms, and processes for their preparation and use as hair-coloring agents.

Abstract: A process for dyeing hair by preparing and applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium comprising a dopa species, a reactive direct dye and an oxidant, said aqueous reaction medium optionally containing at least one hair dyeing agent selected from the group consisting of primary intermediates and couplers and also containing a buffer to maintain the pH in the range from 6 to 10 during the reaction, and removing said aqueous reaction medium from the hair within about one hour following its preparation.

Abstract: A process of dyeing hair by preparing and applying to the hair an aqueous reaction medium buffered to a pH of from 7 to 11 with a bicarbonate or a TRIS buffer, a catalytic quantity of a cupric or ferrous salt, a catechol and a persulfate oxidizing agent and removing the composition after the desired color is attained, and compositions and kits for practicing such process. The composition may be formed by simultaneous addition of the catechol and the oxidant to the hair or by addition of the catechol followed by addition of the oxidant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the electrical conductivity of a polymeric substrate material, characterized by treating said material with an intermediate composition having an affinity for the material, said intermediate composition containing a grouping capable of forming a complex or otherwise reacting with a transition metal ion, forming such complex or reaction product with said transition metal ion, and combining said metal ion with an anion moiety thereby increasing the conductivity of said material.

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: A process for increasing the amount of melanin formation following hair dyeing by ferricyanide oxidation of a dopa species hair colorant utilizing a post-oxidant such as sodium periodate at a controlled pH and compositions and kits for use in the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the electrical conductivity of a polymeric substrate material, characterized by treating said material with an intermediate composition having an affinity for the material, said intermediate composition containing a grouping capable of forming a complex or otherwise reacting with a transition metal ion, forming such complex or reaction product with said transition metal ion, and combining said metal ion with an anion moiety thereby increasing the conductivity of said material.

Abstract: The invention provides methods, compositions and kits for oxidative hair dyeing utilizing an oxidative hair dye precursor, and an alkali metal chlorite together with a water soluble copper, iron, manganese or cobalt salt, a chelate of said salts or a mixture of said salts and chelates.

Abstract: Process for dyeing human hair by the sequential treatment of the hair with a metal ion and particularly transition metal ion containing composition and with a dye composition containing 5,6-dihydroxyindole-2-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: An easily employed, effective and predictable hair dye composition is obtained by combining aryl amines with aryl aldehydes along with an inorganic metal salt having a valence between +1 and +3. By employing this formulation, a permanent, long-lasting, non-fading hair coloring is achieved. In the preferred embodiment, the inorganic metal salt is selected from the group consisting of aluminum chloride, ferric chloride, lithium bromide, manganese chloride, copper chloride, and manganese nitrate. In carrying out the teaching of the present invention, the aryl amine and aryl aldehyde may be applied to the hair separately or in combination, along with the inorganic metal salt. In addition, this inorganic metal salt can be applied after the application and removal of the aryl amine and aryl aldehyde.

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: A composition for reshaping hair including Caesalpinea tinctoria pod extract, a source of cupric ions and a source of chloride ions which is formulated into a thixotropic paste or cream for direct application to hair, subjecting the hair to the composition for a selected time, washing, setting and drying the hair, in the desired shape.

Abstract: A dyed synthetic fiber having antibacterial and antifungal properties is described, which contains 0.01 to 20 weight % of a silver-substituted zeolite and 0.001 to 1.0 weight % of a substantially water-insoluble copper compound. The copper compound is present independent of zeolite particles in the fiber. The dyed synthetic fiber is prepared by incorporating a silver-substituted zeolite in a monomer or a polymerization mixture before the completion of polymerization in the step of preparing a polymer for the fiber; further incorporating the copper compound in the polymer before the spinning thereof into a fiber; spinning the polymer into a fiber; and dyeing the fiber. The dyed fiber retains a high level of antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Abstract: Polyamide substrates are dyed from aqueous baths with suitable dyes and with copper complexes of organic N-nitrosohydroxylamines as light stabilizers for the dyed polyamide.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the photochemical stabilization of dyed polyamide fibre materials, which comprises treating the dyed material with an aqueous foamed composition which contains at least a non-dyeing copper complex of bisazomethines, acylhydrazones, semicarbazones or thiosemicarbazones of aromatic aldehydes or ketones or oximes.By means of the process of this invention it is possible to prevent wastewater from being contaminated with copper-containing impurities.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a process for producing deodorizing cellulose fibers on which a considerable amount of copper hydroxide and/or zinc hydroxide is fixed highly strongly, which process is characterized in that cellulose fibers are allowed to contact with a colloidal solution of copper hydroxide and/or zinc hydroxide prepared by adding an alkaline substance to an aqueous solution of a water-soluble copper compound and/or a water-soluble zinc compound. Deodorizing fibers so obtained are capable of effectively removing malodorous gaseous substances, such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methyl mercaptan, etc., and exhibit excellent deodorizing effects. In addition, the deodorizing fibers, although they can be an excellent deodorizing material as they are, are excellent in workability and hence can be used in the form of a shaped product, including, e.g., granules, sheets, etc. They can therefore be applied to various uses in the field of deordorization.

Abstract: An electrically conducting material including a cyanic group-containing material having adsorbed thereby copper sulfide. The cyanic group-containing material is in the form of powder or shaped body such as fiber, film, plate, rod or like and is formed of a synthetic polymer such as polyacrylonitrile or a polyamide having introduced thereinto cyanic groups; a naturally occurring polymeric substance such as cotton having introduced thereinto cyanic groups; or a low molecular compound such as phthalonitrile. The electrically conducting material may be prepared by treating the cyanic group-containing material with a source of monovalent copper ions and a sulfur-containing compound to form copper sulfide adsorbed by the cyanic group-containing material.

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

Abstract: In a method for the oxidative dyeing of human or animal hair a hair dyeing agent is prepared from at least one oxidation dye in creme or gel form, which is adjusted to a pH of 5.9 to 6.9.The preparation is performed with the addition of at least one metal salt as catalyst, which is added simultaneously with or immediately after the mixing of the oxidation dye with the oxidizing agent, the amount added being such that it is contained in the treatment-ready hair dyeing agent in proportions between 0.001 and 1.00 wt.-%, preferably between 0.0004 and 0.001 wt.-%.The metal salts used as catalyst are preferably selected from the group containing copper(II) chloride, copper(II) sulfate, cobalt chloride, cerium sulfate and vanadium sulfate.

Abstract: A process is described for the photochemical stabilization of undyed and dyed polyamide fibre material, and blends thereof with other fibres, using photochemically stabilizing compositions based on copper compounds of phenols, which process comprises treating the polyamide fibre material with fibre-reactive organic copper complexes of the reaction products of o-hydroxybenzoyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl and the OH substituent is located in the 3-, 4- or 5-position, with aliphatic diamines or hydroxylamine. The copper complex compounds are distinguished by a high rate of exhaustion on to the polyamide fibre material, a feature which is significant in economic terms because of the low consumption of product.

Abstract: Process for dyeing human keratinous fibres, characterized in that there are applied on these fibres, in separate stages, a composition (A) containing a metal salt chosen from copper, iron, cobalt, magnesium, and silver salts, or mixtures thereof, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and, before or after the application of the composition (A), a composition (B) containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one dye corresponding to the formulae: ##STR1## in which formulae R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen or hydroxy, R.sub.2 and r.sub.3 denote hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy; R.sub.4 denotes hydrogen, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkyl, chlorine; R.sub.5 denotes hydrogen, chlorine, alkoxy, hydroxy; and R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 denote hydrogen or hydroxy.

Abstract: In opaquing and tinting a contact lens, an opaquing medium is deposited on the lens anterior surface as discrete randomly sized, randomly positioned droplets from a fine mist spray of the medium so that the ultimately formed opaque covering on the lens will correspond in appearance with the random droplet pattern. Mist spray apparatus also is provided.

Abstract: A process for coloring hair in which a functional metal ion and aminoalkyl or aminohydroxyalkyl catechols are used in combination or applied sequentially to dye the hair rapidly.

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

Abstract: A process for the photochemical stabilization of polyamide fiber material or mixtures thereof with other fiber materials which comprises treating the fiber material with a mixture of (A) a water-soluble copper complex dye or a mixture of copper complex compounds, at least one component being a water-soluble copper complex dye, (B) a light stabilizer and if desired (C) an antioxidant, an agent for carrying out the process and the fiber material treated therewith are described.

Abstract: For improving the light-fastness of leather dyed with anionic dyes, the leather is treated, before, during or after dyeing, with a compound of copper.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for the lightfastness enhancement of dyed nylon fibers by applying at least 10 ppm copper in the form of an alkyl, aryl, or alkyl-aryl copper sulfonate before, during, or after dyeing the nylon fibers.

Abstract: Process for dyeing hair in several separate steps consisting in applying a cosmetically acceptable composition containing at least one cupric salt and, before or after this application, a cosmetically acceptable composition containing a dye chosen from brazilin and its hydroxyl derivative.

Abstract: An electrically conductive fibrous material and a process for preparing the same from a thermally stabilized acrylic fibrous material are provided. The thermally stabilized acrylic fibrous material is first contacted with cuprous ions to produce a cuprous ion-impregnated fibrous material, and subsequently is subjected to a sulfiding agent capable of sulfiding cuprous ions, and preferably washed, to produce thermally stabilized acrylic fibrous material having covellite copper sulfide in association therewith. Also provided are electrically conductive composites and a process for preparing the same by incorporating the fibrous material prepared in accordance with the process within a substantially continuous polymeric matrix.

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: A process for improving the lightfastness of dyeings obtained with acid dyes and/or metal complex dyes on polyamide textile materials, by treating the latter with 0.01-1% by weight of a copper hydroxamate before, during or after dyeing.

Abstract: A process for the photochemical stabilization of fibre materials made of synthetic polyamides, which comprises treating the fibre material with at least one water-soluble copper complex dye or with a mixture of copper complex compounds containing at least one copper complex dye, or containing at least one copper complex dye in combination with a water-soluble 1:2 cobalt complex dye, 1:2 chromium complex dye, or an azo, anthraquinone, nitroaryl or dioxazine dye.The fibre materials treated (dyed) by the process of the invention are distinguished by very high tear strength and elongation values after exposure to light or exposure to hot light.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## or a water-soluble salt thereof each cation of which is independently a non-chromophoric cation, wherein X is chloro or hydroxy,m is 1 or 2, andn is 0 or 1, with the proviso that m + n is 2, with the proviso that one of the asterisked bonds is in the 1-position and the other asterisked bond is in the 2-position, and mixtures thereof, are useful for dyeing or printing hydroxy group- or nitrogen-containing organic substrates, preferably textile material consisting of or containing cellulose fibers, most preferably cotton, alone or blended with other suitable textile fibers. The resulting dyed or printed textile material may be aftertreated with a polymeric polybasic amino compound in order to improve the wet fastness of these dyeings and printings.

Abstract: A process for the photochemical stabilization of undyed and dyed polyamide or polyurethane fibre material that is characterized in that the fibre material is treated with a water soluble, organic copper, manganese or nickel complex that displays an affinity for the fibres. The polyamide or polyurethane fibre material, e.g., textile, that has been so treated retains its stretch characteristics and elasticity even after prolonged periods of illumination. In addition, in the case of dyed material, treatment with the metal complex results in a marked improvement in light-fastness.