Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a phycocyanin pigment composition insoluble in water and provide food, cosmetics, a coating material or a printing marker for pharmaceuticals or agricultural chemicals, a stationery product, a writing tool, a printing ink, an inkjet ink, a metal ink, a paint, a plastic coloring agent, a color toner, a fluorescent labeling agent, a fluorescent probe, or a chemical sensor, each containing the pigment composition. It was found that the phycocyanin pigment composition containing phycocyanin and a metal or a metal compound was insoluble in water, and thus the present invention was accomplished.

Abstract: The novel polyamide fibers with dyeable particles comprise 80% to 99.95% by weight of polyamide, 0.05% to 20% by weight of dyeable particles and 0% to 19.95% by weight of added substances, the % by weight summing to 100%.

Abstract: As associative thickener obtainable by free radical polymerization, the preparation thereof and the use thereof in paper coating slips are described. The associative thickener is formed from (a) acid monomers selected from ethylenically unsaturated C3- to C8-carboxylic acids, (b) associative monomers of the general formula H2C?CR1—COO-(EO)n—(PO)m—R2, in which R1 is hydrogen or methyl, n is a number of at least two, m is a number from zero to 50, EO is an ethylene oxide group, PO is a propylene oxide group and R2 is a C8-C30-alkyl group or a C8-C30-alkaryl group, and (c) nonionic, copolymerizable monomers differing from a) and b), the reaction product having been reacted, after the polymerization, with initiators forming nonionic radicals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments with improved and adjustable sparkling effect comprising A) a plate-like substrate of perlite coated with (a) dielectric material, and/or metal; and B) a plate-like substrate of mica, coated with (a) dielectric material, and/or a metal; and a process for their production and their use in paints, ink jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings (paints), printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass. The pigments show an improved sparkle effect; in particular an attractive high sparkle intensity.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous dispersions comprising a pigment (B) at least partially enveloped by polyurethane (A) and further comprising at least one polymerization inhibitor (C), said polyurethane (A) being obtainable by reaction of (a) 15% to 70% by weight of di- or polyisocyanate comprising on average from 1 to 10 allophanate groups and on average from 1 to 10 C—C double bonds per molecule, and optionally (b) 0% to 60% by weight of further di- or polyisocyanate, with (c) 5% to 50% by weight of compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, weight % ages being based on total polyurethane (A).

Abstract: Dyeing process using a natural dye on keratin fibers that have undergone permanent reshaping The present invention relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, in which: a) an aqueous alkaline composition comprising one or more alkaline agents in an amount such that the pH of the composition is greater than at least 10 is applied to the said fibers, or a reducing composition comprising one or more reducing agents and then an oxidizing composition are applied to the said fibers, b) the said fibers are optionally rinsed, c) optionally, the treatment is neutralized, and the fibers are washed with shampoo and rinsed, d) optionally, the fibers are dried or left to dry, e) a dye composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, one or more natural dyes is applied to the said fibers, f) optionally, the fibers are washed and rinsed, g) the fibers are dried or left to dry.

Abstract: There is provided a coloring composition and an ink for inkjet recording which have an excellent ozone fastness and a high print density and is excellent in storage stability over time, and one example of the coloring composition is a coloring composition contains a compound (1A) and a compound (2B):

Abstract: There is provided a compound represented by Formula (1), and a coloring composition including the compound: wherein, in Formula (1), R0 to R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and R0 and R1, R0 and L, or R1 and L may be combined with each other to form a ring, L represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, D represents a residue in which n hydrogen atoms are removed from a compound represented by Formula (2), n represents an integer of 1 or more, provided that when n represents an integer of 2 or more, a plurality of R0's to R3's and L's may be the same or different, the compound represented by Formula (1) has at least one ionic hydrophilic group, and in Formula (2), R4 to R24 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

Abstract: There is provided a compound represented by formula (1): in formula (1), L represents a divalent to tetravalent linking group; D represents a residue obtained by removing 1 to 5 hydrogen atoms from a compound represented by formula (2); m represents an integer of 1 to 10, however, each L may be the same with or different from every other L; n represents an integer of 2 to 10, however, each D may be the same with or different from every other D; and in formula (2), each of R4 to R24 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, provided that formula (2) has at least one or more ionic hydrophilic groups.

Abstract: Described are dyes of formula (I) where R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or halogen, M is hydrogen, an alkali metal cation or an optionally substituted ammonium cation, R2 and R3 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxy, R4 is alkyl or alkoxy, R5 and R6 are each independently moieties of the formula —(CmH2m)—O—CnH2n+1, m is an integer from 3 to 6, and n is an integer from 0 to 8. These dyes are useful for dyeing and printing materials having polar groups.

Abstract: An aqueous coloring composition for textile printing, the aqueous coloring composition being capable of forming an image which exhibits a high color optical density and excellent water resistance; a textile printing method and a kit, using the same; and a fabric, in which an image exhibiting both a high color optical density and excellent water resistance is formed, are provided. The aqueous coloring composition for textile printing includes a colorant and water, in which the molecule of the colorant contains both a chromophoric group and a dissociable group which is in a dissociated state, the chromophoric group and a negative electric charge generated by the dissociation of the dissociable group form a conjugated system, and the number of dissociable groups in the molecule of the colorant is the same as the number of chromophoric groups therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new azo dyes, a process for their preparation, and their use for dyeing or printing fibrous materials, to produce materials with brownish shades.

Abstract: An aqueous pigment dispersion containing A and B, wherein A is an azo pigment, an example of which is shown below, and in a crystal form having at least one characteristic peak at Bragg angles (2?) of 5 to 15° and 20 to 30° in X-ray diffraction with characteristic Cu K? line, a tautomer, a salt or hydrate thereof; and B is a vinyl polymer containing a specific structural unit, a structural unit derived from a salt-forming group-containing monomer (a), and a structural unit derived from a monomer selected from a styrene series macromer (b) and a hydrophobic monomer (c), provided that the water-insoluble vinyl polymer has at least either of 2 or more hydroxyl groups and 1 or more carboxyl groups at the end of the main chain:

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: There is provided a coloring composition containing at least a first coloring material and at least a second coloring material, in which the first coloring material is a compound represented by the following Formula (Y), the second coloring material is, for example, the following compound 8, and the mass ratio of the content (% by mass) of the second coloring material in the composition to the content (% by mass) of the first coloring material in the composition is 0.001 to 1.0. Formula (Y) In Formula (Y), a plurality of M each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a cation, and when M represents a cation, M represents a Li+ ion, a Na+ ion, a K+ ion or a NH4+ ion.

Abstract: There is provided a process of dyeing yarn or cloth comprising fibres, comprising dyeing at least part of the fibres with at least two types of dyestuff that dye the same fibres substantially the same colour. One of the types of dyestuff chemically bonds with or is at least partially incorporated into the fibre structure and the other type of dyestuff does not chemically bond with or become at least partially incorporated into the fibre structure.

Abstract: Provided are an azo compound represented by the following formula (1), a tautomer thereof, and a salt or hydrate of the azo compound or the tautomer: wherein in the formula (1), A represents a heterocyclic group; G represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, or a heterocyclic group; R1 and R2 each independently represent a group represented by the following formula (2) or (3):

Abstract: The invention provides a pigment dispersion composition including an azo pigment represented by formula (1), in which the azo pigment represented by formula (1) does not have an ionic hydrophilic group, an azo pigment derivative and a dispersant. In formula (1), G represents a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; R1 represents an amino group, an aliphatic oxy group, an aliphatic group, an aryl group or a heterocyclic group; R2 represents a substituent; A represents a heterocyclic group; m represents an integer of 0 to 5; and n represents an integer of 1 to 4, wherein: when n=2, the azo pigment is a dimer formed via R1, R2, A or G; when n=3, the azo pigment is a a trimer formed via R1, R2, A or G; and when n=4, the azo pigment is a tetramer formed via R1, R2, A or G.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cellulosic regenerated fiber which contains an incorporated luminous pigment and an incorporated color pigment and the use of these for the production of yarns, textile fabrics and an article of reflective clothing and a process for the production of these fibers. This fiber satisfies the demands of standard EN 471, standard EN 1150, standard CAN/CSA, standard ANSI/ISEA and standard BS 471 with regard to light density, the color space and fastness values.

Abstract: To provide a process for producing an azo pigment showing excellent coloring characteristics such as tinctorial strength and hue and showing excellent fastness such as light fastness and ozone fastness, an azo pigment dispersion, a coloring composition, and an ink for inkjet recording.

Abstract: Novel disperse azo dyes of formula (I), and processes for preparation thereof. These dyes possess superior washing fastness, sublimation fastness and light fastness.

Abstract: The invention provides an organic dye, a composite dye and dye-sensitized solar cell using the same. The organic dye has Formula (I): wherein L is a linker group and comprises a substituted or unsubstituted C4-C20 aryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl group, a substituted or unsubstituted carboncyclic group, a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group or combinations thereof, and A is an electron acceptor group.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to preserve the morphology of bicelles in high-water-content environments. For this purpose, the invention relates to a liposome comprising, in its internal aqueous medium, at least one bicelle. The bicelles concentration in said aqueous means is between 5 and 25% dry weight in relation to the end liposome. The invention also relates to the use of said liposomes for the encapsulation of active principles, as well as to the use thereof as a medicament or to produce a cosmetic product. The invention further relates to the method for obtaining said liposomes.

Abstract: The use of fluorine-substituted perylenes in color filters for liquid-crystal displays is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments with improved and adjustable sparkling effect comprising A) a plate-like substrate of perlite coated with (a) dielectric material, and/or metal; and B) a plate-like substrate of mica, coated with (a) dielectric material, and/or a metal; and a process for their production and their use in paints, ink jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings (paints), printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass. The pigments show an improved sparkle effect; in particular an attractive high sparkle intensity.

Abstract: An azo pigment selected from the group consisting of: an azo pigment represented by the following formula (1), which has: a characteristic X-ray diffraction peak at Bragg angles (2?±0.2°) of 6.9°, 21.5°, and 27.3° in CuK? characteristic X-ray diffraction, a peak height at 11.9° of 0.6 or less relative to a peak height at 10.9° or a tautomer thereof, or a salt, hydrate, or solvate of the azo pigment or tautomer thereof; and an azo pigment represented by the following formula (1), which has: a characteristic X-ray diffraction peak at Bragg angles (2?±0.2°) of 6.9°, 25.8°, and 27.1° in CuK? characteristic X-ray diffraction, a peak height at 10.9° of 0.2 or less relative to a peak height at 11.9° or a tautomer thereof, or a salt, hydrate, or solvate of the azo pigment or tautomer thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a regenerated cellulosic fiber which contains an incorporated dye pigment and a fluorescent dye applied by overdying, the use of this fiber for the production of yarns and fabrics and a process for the production of these fibers. This fiber satisfies the demands of EN 471 in relation to luminance factor, the chromaticity coordinates and color fastness and possesses a light fastness (ISO 105-B02, process 2) of more than 5.

Abstract: There is provided an azo pigment having excellently good color reproducibility, dispersibility, and storage stability of pigment dispersions and having excellent hue and tinctorial strength. An azo pigment represented by the following formula (1) and having characteristic peaks at Bragg angles (20±0.2°) of 7.2°, 13.4°, 15.0° and 25.

Abstract: An azo pigment and pigment dispersion show excellent coloring characteristics and light fastness. The azo pigment is represented by general formula (1), its tautomer, a salt or hydrate thereof: wherein G is hydrogen or an aliphatic, aryl, heterocyclic, acyl, aliphatic oxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, or sulfonyl group, R1 is an amino, aliphatic oxy, aliphatic, aryl, or heterocyclic group, R2 is a substituent, A is an aromatic 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group, m is an integer of 0 to 5, n is an integer of 1 to 4 and, when n=2, 3 or 4, the formula represents a dimer, trimer, or tetramer, respectively, formed through R1, R2, A, or G.

Abstract: An azo pigment showing excellent coloring characteristics such as tinctorial strength and hue and excellent fastness such as light fastness, and a pigment dispersion containing the azo pigment are provided. An azo pigment represented by the following general formula (1) and a pigment dispersion containing the pigment: Wherein Y, G, X1, X2, R1, R2 and R3 are defined in the claims and in the specification.

Abstract: A pigment composition including (A) an azo pigment represented by formula (1), and at least one of (B) a coloring agent represented by formula (2), or (C) at least one additive represented by formula (3) or an additive represented by formula (4).

Abstract: An azo pigment of formula (1), a tautomer of the azo pigment, or a salt or hydrate thereof, are provided: G0 and G1 each is a non-metal atomic group which can form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, The rings may be monocyclic or condensed and are optionally substituted. X is a hetero atom. n is an integer of 1 to 4. When n=2, 3, or 4, the compound is a dimer, trimer, or tetramer, respectively. A is a substituent. The azo pigment has excellent coloring characteristics such as high tinctorial strength and hue. It also has excellent durability including high resistance to light and ozone. A pigment dispersion containing the azo pigment and a coloring composition are also provided.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide an azo pigment having extremely good dispersibility and dispersion stability and having excellent hue and tinctorial strength and, preferably, having a long axis observed with a transmission microscope of from 0.01 ?m to 30 ?m. An azo pigment which is represented by the following formula (1) and having characteristic peaks at Bragg angles (2?±0.2°) of (i) 7.6° and 25.6°, (ii) 7.0°, 26.4°, and 27.3°, or (iii) 6.4°, 26.4°, and 27.

Abstract: Provided is a pigment dispersion composition suitable for a colored curable composition which enables retaining adhesion capability of a colored pattern and inhibiting the generation of residues, even when a relatively severe development condition is employed. Furthermore, a red colored composition capable of forming a red colored thin film with excellent spectral characteristics. The pigment composition contains an azo pigment represented by the following Formula (1); at least one of acidic functional group-containing organic pigment derivative, anthraquinone derivative, and triazine derivative; and a dispersant. The red colored composition contains a red pigment; a yellow pigment; and a dispersant, in which specific spectral characteristics are satisfied when a colored transmitting film having a thickness of 0.6 ?m is formed using the red colored composition.

Abstract: A monoazo pigment is represented by the general formula (1), a tautomer of the monoazo pigment, and a salt or a hydrate thereof: in which R1, P1, and Q1 each independently represents a hydrogen or a substituent, G represents the non-metallic atoms necessary to complete a 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic group, W represents a substituent capable of binding to the heterocyclic group constituted by G, t represents an integer of from 0 to 5, Het-1 represents a group selected from the aromatic heterocyclic groups represented by the general formula (2) as recited in the claims and disclosure of the invention.

Abstract: An azo pigment represented by the following general formula (1), a tautomer of the azo pigment, and a salt or a hydrate thereof: wherein each of R1, R2, P1, P2, Q1, and Q2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, G represents the non-metallic atoms necessary to complete a 5- to 6-membered heterocyclic group, W represents a substituent capable of binding to the heterocyclic group constituted by G, t represents an integer of from 0 to 4, each of Het-1 and Het-2 independently represents a group selected from specific aromatic heterocyclic groups.

Abstract: Compositions and methods relating to the use of pigment compositions are revealed, which can be used to impart color to hair. For instance, treatment formulations that include a pigment-functionalized cationic polymer can be utilized. In some particular instances, a plurality of serially applied treatment formulations is used to improve the characteristics of hair coloring. In addition, other formulations or treatments, such as one or more sealing compositions, or a final coating formulation can also be used to impart other desired characteristics such as treatment durability. Other components of various formulations/compositions are also discussed. Processes for using such compositions/formulations are disclosed. Along with the compositions, kits can be assembled where various compositions/formulations are compartmentalized for storage until the time for application.

Abstract: A material and method delivering to the skin therapeutic radiation and filtering a part of the sun spectrum causing skin damage.

Abstract: To provide an azo pigment excellent in coloristic characteristics such as tinctorial strength and hue and at the same time, excellent in the durability such as light fastness and ozone resistance, a pigment dispersion containing the azo pigment, a coloring composition, and an ink for inkjet recording. An azo pigment represented by the following formula (1), its tautomer, or a salt or hydrate thereof: (wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, Z and G each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; n represents and integer of 2 to 4; and the formula represents a dimer through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z or G when n is 2, represents a trimer through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z or G when n is 3, and represents a tetramer through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z or G when n is 4).

Abstract: To provide an azo pigment composition exhibiting very good hue and light fastness and having excellent tinctorial strength (color density) and preferably further provide an azo pigment composition containing an azo pigment having characteristic X-ray diffraction peaks at different positions or a tautomer thereof. An azo pigment composition comprising at least one kind of an azo pigment represented by formula (1) having characteristic X-ray diffraction peaks at Bragg angles(20±0.2°) of 7.6°, 25.6° and 27.

Abstract: An azo pigment represented by the general formula (1), a tautomer, salt, or hydrate thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, Y, Z, and G each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, n represents an integer of from 2 to 4 and, when n=2, the general formula (1) represents a dimer formed through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z, or G and, when n=3, the general formula (1) represents a trimer formed through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z, or G and, when n=4, the general formula (1) represents a tetramer formed through R1, R2, R3, Y, Z, or G.

Abstract: To provide an azo pigment composition having extremely good hue and extremely good light fastness and showing excellent tinctorial strength (color density) and, preferably, to provide an azo pigment composition further containing an azo pigment having characteristic X-ray diffraction peaks at different positions or a tautomer thereof An azo pigment composition which contains at least one azo pigment represented by the following formula (1) and having characteristic peaks at Bragg angles (20±0.2°) of 7.2° and 25.9° in X-ray diffraction with the characteristic Cu K? line, or a tautomer thereof: .

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments, comprising a plate-like substrate of perlite which does not contain 3D twin structure particles contained in milled expanded perlite in an amount of greater than 5% by weight, and (a) a dielectric material, especially a metal oxide, having a high index of refraction; and/or (a) a metal layer, especially a thin semi-transparent metal layer; a process for their production and their use in paints, ink-jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings (paints), printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hair coloring and hair bleaching compositions comprising at least one oxidizing agent, a specified gel network thickener system comprising a specified tertiary system, a cationic polymer and a mica and or titanium oxide. The compositions surprisingly provide improved hair colorant and bleaching compositions which deliver lift, lightening and color, whilst minimizing damage which are easy to manufacture and which improve adhesion of the composition to the hair roots.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition suitable for use on mammalian skin, hair, and nails. These compositions contain a polymer and a colorant. The polymer of the composition mitigates staining caused by the colorant, and the polymer and colorant are opposite in charge. The present invention is also directed to methods of mitigating skin staining through using the cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising at least one polyalkene-based supramolecular polymer, at least one pigment and at least one volatile solvent, wherein the weight ratio of the at least one supramolecular polymer to the at least one pigment has a value greater than 0.25, and also a process for dyeing keratin fibers using this composition. The present disclosure may make it possible to obtain, on the keratin fibers, colored coatings for keeping the hairs individualized while at the same time preserving the physical qualities of the fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair conditioning composition comprising by weight: (a) from about 0.2% to about 10% of a cationic surfactant which is a salt of: (i) primary, secondary, and tertiary amines wherein the amines have one long alkyl or alkenyl group of from about 20 to about 24 carbon atoms; and (ii) acids such as 1-glutamic acid and lactic acid; (b) from about 1% to about 15% of a high melting point fatty compound; (c) from about 0.00005% to about 0.5% of a direct dye; and (d) an aqueous carrier. The composition of the present invention provide coloring benefits especially color enhancing and/or preventing color fade of colored hair, while providing improved conditioning benefits.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for mass dyeing of polyacrylonitrile, wherein there is incorporated into a solution of acrylonitrile polymer or copolymer a pigment preparation which comprises 10 to 60% by weight of a pigment, 15 to 85% by weight of a glycol-based solvent, 5 to 25% by weight of a surfactant, and 0 to 10% by weight of customary additives, the percentages being based on the total weight of the pigment preparation.

Abstract: A coloring enhancing shampoo composition for hair comprising at least one cleaning and lathering surfactant selected from anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants and present at a concentration of 5 to 50% by weight, calculated to total composition; at least one oil soluble dye; at least one polypropylene glycol compound having a formula as disclosed in the claims and the disclosure and optionally at least one silicone compound having at least one quaternary ammonium group.