Abstract: A liquid dyestuff composition comprising from 4 to 50 wt % of a basic or cationic water soluble dyestuff, an organic or inorganic acid and 0.1 to 15.0 wt % of a phenolic derivative, the dyestuff having a solubility in water in the presence or absence of a phenolic derivative of at least 1 g/liter at a temperature of 25.degree. C. and the composition being made up to 100 wt % by water and optionally a water-miscible solvent and/or a dissolving auxiliary; a process of dyeing a substrate like paper with such composition; a powder or granulate form of such composition and the use of such a composition or powder or granulate thereof in a dyeing process.

Abstract: Storage-stable liquid brightener formulations essentially comprise a basic optical brightener, an aprotic polar organic solvent and an acid.

Abstract: A method for dying-finishing of textile fabrics which contain modified cellulose regenerated fiber capable of dyeing with cationic dyes which contains an insoluble polymer which is obtained by cross-linking a dihydroxydiphenylsulfone-sulfonate condensate with epoxy compounds having at least two epoxy groups in the molecule, and at least one kind of fiber selected from ordinary cellulose regenerated fiber, cotton and wool, the method comprising steps ofdying of the textile fabrics containing modified cellulose regenerated fiber with a dyeing solution containing cationic dyes alone or containing the cationic dyes and dyes other than cationic dyes by one-bath dying method, concentration of the cationic dyes being decided for the modified cellulose regenerated fiber weight and concentration of the dyes other than cationic dyes being decided for the whole weight of the textile fabric,treating the dyed textile fabric sequentially with an aqueous solution of tannic acid for applying tannic acid 1.

Abstract: There has been found1) a method for reducing the toxicity of spent liquors from dyeing with cationic dyes or mixtures thereof, characterized by the step of dyeing with cationic dyes having a computed electrostatic shielding energy (idealized hydration energy) of .gtoreq.50 kcal/mol,2) cationic, generally low toxicity dyes, their preparation and use for dyeing.

Abstract: Biodegradable quaternaries of amidoamines are disclosed for use as dye leveler compounds in the basic dyeing of acrylic and other fibers. The quaternary compounds of the invention have leveling activity equivalent to benzyl trimethyl ammonium chloride, but with much higher biodegradability, and generate low foam.

Abstract: There has been found1) a method for reducing the toxicity of spent liquors from dyeing with cationic dyes or mixtures thereof, characterized by the step of dyeing with cationic dyes having a computed electrostatic shielding energy (idealized hydration energy) of .gtoreq.50 kcal/mol,2) cationic, generally low toxicity dyes, their preparation and use for dyeing.

Abstract: The cationic or basic dyes of formulae (1) and (2) cited in claim 1 are particularly suitable for dyeing paper.These dyes dye paper in a yellow, orange or brown shade having good fastness properties.

Abstract: Dyed cellulosic regenerated elongate members such as fibers are produced by dyeing the regenerated members with a cationic direct dye after formation but before first drying. A method of producing the dyed elongate members comprises forming a dope containing cellulose or a cellulose compound in solution in a solvent, extruding the dope through at least one orifice into a bath containing water to form an elongate extrudate from which solvent is dissolved and/or the cellulose compound is converted to cellulose so as to form the elongate member, dyeing the formed but never dried elongate member with a cationic direct dye and optionally also with an anionic direct dye and then drying for the first time the dyed elongate member.

Abstract: There are described dyes of the formula ##STR1## where the ring A may be benzofused, R.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkanoyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl, substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkanoyl, or substituted diaminotriazinyl,R.sup.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom joining them together are a heterocyclic radical,R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are each substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or substituted or unsubstituted piperidinyl and R.sup.3 may also be hydrogen,R.sup.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 -alkanoylamino, halogen, nitro, cyano, substituted or unsubstituted phenylazo, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkanoylamino substituted by a quaternizable or quaternary group, or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl or C.sub.2 -C.

Abstract: The invention relates to cationically bridged tetrakisazo compounds, corresponding to formula I, ##STR1## wherein the individual symbols are defined as in claim 1, as well as residues and liquid preparations thereof. The compounds and their preparations are used for dyeing and printing hydroxy-group-containing or nitrogen-containing organic substrates by a known method. Preferred substrates are textile materials which consist of or contain cellulose, especially cotton, or also bast fibres, leather and preferably paper or paper pulp products, especially wood-containing paper.

Abstract: A hair fiber having a first color is contacted with a dye having the formula I, formula II, formula III or a mixture thereof whereby the fiber has imparted to it a second color, upon subsequent contact with alkaline peroxide the visual appearance of the first color is restored to the fiber.

Abstract: A high heat-resistant synthetic fiber material containing, for example, aramid, PEEK, or PEN fibers, that can be dyed uniformly at a high color density, with a dye dissolved or dispersed in a liquid medium, for example, water, and having a molecular weight of 330 to 400, at a dyeing temperature of 150.degree. C. or more within a closed system.

Abstract: As a means for applying a random mottled or hammered appearance to a textile material, this invention provides a process which comprises the steps of: (a) applying to the textile material an aqueous solution having a water insoluble dye dispersed therein and an ionic component in the form of a dispersant in sufficient quantities to disperse the dye; (b) subsequently applying to the textile material an aqueous flocculent solution including a counter-ionic component, thereby electro-chemically reacting with the ionic dispersant such that the dye is precipitated from solution in non-uniform concentrations; and (c) fixing the dye to the textile material, preferably by heat. A textile material dyed according to the process is also provided.

Abstract: Basic azo dyes useful for dyeing or printing polymeric material have the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkanoylamino,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or a radical of the formula CO-X, andX is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, amino, mono- or di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl)amino or a radical of the formula ##STR2## where n is 0 or 1,R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.6 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,L is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkylene, andAn.sup..crclbar. is one equivalent of an anion,with the proviso that at least one basic or quaternary radical is present in the molecule.

Abstract: Light-stable film-forming salts of a sulfonated polymer, especially a sulfonated polyester, and a cationic dye. When these dye-polysalts are coated onto shaped polymeric structures, especially transparent self-supporting films, the resultant products have important optical uses. A polyester film coated with certain red or amber blends of dye-polysalts and provided with a pressure-sensitive adhesive coating is useful as a lithographers' tape.

Abstract: Poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) (PPD-T) fibers which have been dried are dyed with cationic dyes, or with disperse or acid dyes, by heating the fibers under a high pressure from 29 to 108 psi and at a temperature from 130.degree. to 180.degree. C.

Abstract: Printing fluid for printing cellulosic materials comprising (a) water; (b) a cationic polyaminoamide/epichlorohydrin resin; (c) a water soluble cationic dye; and (d) 0 up to about 3 wt. %, based on the weight of the printing fluid, of a bleachable pigment. The fluid preferably also contains up to about 50 wt. %, based on the weight of the fluid, of urea to enhance color strength. The printing fluid has excellent bleed resistance to common household products but is nevertheless bleachable so that printed materials such as paper toweling may be repulped and recycled.

Abstract: A method for dyeing fibrous material is provided. The method includes contacting a fibrous material with a carrier and a dye soluble or dispersed with the carrier in a dyebath. The carrier comprises an N-substituted aromatic carbonamide or an N,N-disubstituted aromatic carbonamide or mixture thereof. The carrier system of the present can be advantageously utilized for improving dye and flame resistant properties of difficult to dye fibers such as aromatic polyamide fibers, polybenzimidazole fibers and aromatic polyimide fibers.

Abstract: Process to dye polyacrylonitrile in blue shades with cationic dye compounds: substituted benzothiazolium azo N-alkyl-N-hydroxyalkyl alkyl-aniline salts.

Abstract: Carrier dyeable polyester yarns are space dyed by spraying with water dispersions of disperse dyes without thickeners or carriers followed by a short steaming process and autoclaving to develop the dyes or by a knit-de-knit process of knitting the yarn into socks or tubes which are roller printed with disperse dyestuff, thickener and carrier dissolved in water in various colors followed by steaming, washing, drying and deknitting. The thus produced space dyed yarns are then tufted into area rugs along with undyed yarns of "carrierless" polyester fibers and/or nylon fibers and dyed with a cationic, acid or disperse dye appropriate to the dye receptivity of the undyed yarns while avoiding overdyeing of the space dyed yarns to produce a multicolor piece-dyed area rug.

Abstract: Aromatic polyamide fibers, which have been dried and/or crystallized, are steam dyed with a water-soluble dye padded onto the surface of fibers, along with a small amount of a carrier.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein each A is independently linear or branched C.sub.2-6 alkylene or linear or branched C.sub.3-6 alkylene substituted by hydroxy,each D is independently the radical of a diazo component of the benzene, azobenzene or naphthalene series, E is a divalent radical attached to each --N.sup..sym. R.sub.3 R.sub.4 -- radical through an aliphatic carbon atom,each R.sub.1 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl or phenyl(C.sub.1-2 alkyl),each R.sub.2 is independently hydrogen, cyano, --COOR.sub.5, --CONR.sub.6 R.sub.7 or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or phenyl(C.sub.1-2 alkyl),each of R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 is independently hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl,each R.sub.8 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and r is 0, 1, 2 or 3,each R.sub.3 is independently C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by halo, cyano, hydroxy or phenyl,each R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of granules by spray-drying of an aqueous suspension having a solids content of greater than/equal to 30% and containing at least one dye, fluorescent brightener or photoactivator and one condensation product from naphthalenesulfonic acid and formaldehyde and, if necessary, further auxiliaries and/or diluents. The spray-drying is carried out at a feed pressure of 50-150 bar, the residual moisture content of the product is less than 4%, and the granules obtained are in particular very pressure resistant and abrasion resistant.

Abstract: A process for redyeing partially bleached fabric or garments to yield sharply-etched multicolored designs comprises the steps of:(a) dyeing the fabric, or purchasing a commercial garment, with a background first color;(b) gathering selected areas of the dyed fabric with ligatures to restrict access of further reagents;(c) bleaching the gathered background dyed to remove the first color from the areas outside the gathered areas; and(d) redyeing the bleached areas with a second color,whereby sharply defined multicolored patterns are formed having from about 0.2 mm to about 2 mm of white gap between each color.

Abstract: Tetraindolylheptamethine ethers and alcohols of the isomeric formulae ##STR1## and ##STR2## and dyestuffs of the formula ##STR3## in which A, B, D and E denote ##STR4## and D'.sup..sym. denotes ##STR5## and the remaining symbols have the meanings given in the description, are used in pressure- and heat-sensitive recording materials.

Abstract: There is provided by this invention a process for preparing poly(paraphenylene terephthalamide) fibers dyeable with cationic dyes. The process comprises soaking poly(paraphenylene terephthalamide) fibers in sulfuric acid, washing the fibers and dipping the acid soaked fibers or never-dried PPD-T fibers in an aqueous solution of a dye promoting species. The fibers can then be dried and subsequently dyed.

Abstract: Concentrated solutions of cationic dyes are prepared by treating the cationic dyes, which contain as the counterions the anions customarily present during their preparation, with alkali metal salts of monocarboxylic acids and with or without complexing agents in an aqueous glycol ether medium, and separating off the organic phase, which contains the dyes in the form of their monocarboxylic acid salts.

Abstract: There are disclosed coated active substances and a process for the preparation thereof, wherein said active substances are dyes, fluorescent whitening agent, photoactivators and/or textile microbicides, if appropriate together with extenders, dispersants, buffers, stabilizers and/or other auxiliaries.

Abstract: Water-soluble dyes are loaded on polymer microparticles having a particle size of 0.01 to 50 microns. The carrier polymer microparticles are produced by emulsion polymerizing a mixture of at least one monofunctional monomer with a crosslinking monomer in the presence of a polymerizable amino acid derivative or a hydrophilic oligomer having a plurality of amphoionic groups. Water-soluble dyes are added to the resulting emulsion. Color-loaded polymer microparticles are obtained by removing water from the emulsion followed by resuspending in an organic solvent.

Abstract: A mixed fabric of hydroxy group-containing fibers and cyano and/or carboxy group-containing fibers, the hydroxy group-containing fibers having been dyed with a reactive dye, is aftertreated with a product of reacting a mono- or polyfunctional amine having one or more primary, secondary and/or tertiary amino groups with cyanamide, dicyandiamide guanidine or bis-guanidine, said product containing at least one reactive hydrogen atom linked to a nitrogen atom, and is then dyed with a basic dye.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of polymers of propylene, butene-1 and 4-methyl-pentent-1 is disclosed. The process involves contacting articles of the polymer with an aqueous dyebath containing a basic dye in a concentration of at least 0.4 g/l and at a pH of at least 5.0. The temperature of the aqueous dyebath is at least 90.degree. C. The article is maintained in contact with the dyebath for at least 10 minutes. The polymer of propylene is preferably a blend of 50-99 parts of a homopolymer of propylene or copolymer of propylene and ethylene with 1-50 parts of a zinc ionomer or graft copolymer of a hydrocarbon alpha-olefin with an alpha-olefin having carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid anhydride. Dyed polymers are obtained.

Abstract: Dyeing or finishing process characterized in that textile materials are impregnated in a padding machine with aqueous dyeing or finishing baths which contain, besides graft polymers, which may be obtained from a product of addition of an alkylene oxide to an at least trivalent aliphatic alcohol containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms and methacrylamide or acrylamide, and in that the fixing of the dyes or of the finish is then performed continuously by a treatment with microwaves for 5 to 30 seconds.The process permits an excess water input on all the textile materials and a rapid fixing by the microwaves.

Abstract: Water-soluble, amide group containing polymers such as polyacrylamide are modified, to render them easy to detect, by reacting the polymer in aqueous solution with organic dye molecules which can form stable carbo-cations reversibly in water. The labelled polymers can then be detected spectrophotometrically. An example of a suitable dye molecule is 9-xanthydrol.

Abstract: Metal-free compounds of the formula ##STR1## 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, and acid addition salts of metal-free compounds of said formula and 1:1 and 1:2 metal complexes thereof, whereinB is hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by C.sub.1-4 alkoxy; C.sub.2-4 alkyl substituted by hydroxy; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl substituted by 1 to 3 C.sub.1-4 alkyl groups; phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl); phenyl(C.sub.1-3 alkyl) the phenyl group of which is substituted by 1 to 3 substituents selected from C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy and halo; --A--NH--R.sub.2 ; --A'.sub.4 --N(R.sub.7).sub.2 ; --A.sub.4 --N.sup..sym. (R.sub.8).sub.2 R.sub.9 A.sup..crclbar. or --N(R.sub.7).sub.2,R is hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl; C.sub.5-6 cycloalkyl substituted by 1 or 2 C.sub.

Abstract: A composition for dyeing material of synthetic aromatic polyamide fibers, including a cationic dye and a dye assistant, which is a mixture of N-substituted phthalimide and an emulsifier. The N-substituted phthalimide is preferably a 2:1 mole ratio of N-butyl phthalimide and isopropyl phthalimide. The emulsifier is preferably propylene oxide and ethylene oxide block polymer, and an anionic surfactant blend and an anionic/cationic surfactant blend.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a homogeneous, water-insoluble dye layer on a substrate is provided in which a solution of a cationic or anionic dye in an organic solvent is provided on the substrate, the solvent is removed and the resulting dye layer is treated with an aqueous solution of a salt in which the cation of the anionic dye is exchanged for the cation of the salt or is treated with a salt or acid in which the anion of the cationic dye is exchanged for the anion of the salt or acid. The invention also provides a substrate provided with water insoluble homogeneous dye layer.

Abstract: Liquid formulations of mixtures of cationic dyes frequently have a very short storage life. As a consequence, these formulations give rise to customer complaints concerning incorrect dyeing strengths and hues and concerning isoluble constituents. It has now been found according to the invention that powder formulations and in particular liquid formulations of cationic dyes or of mixtures of these dyes can be stabilized by adding selected oxidizing agents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coloring material including a rubber having a sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof, which is dyed with a basic dye. The coloring material is prepared by adding a solution of an alkali in an alcohol to a solution of a chlorosulfonated polyolefin in an organic solvent and then adding a basic dye to the obtained reaction liquid, or adding a basic dye to a solution of a sulfonated product of a rubber in an organic solvent, and optionally removing the solvent from the obtained solution.

Abstract: Stabilized, aqueous dispersions of multivalent metal humates are disclosed as a compatible and functional component in printing ink formulations.

Abstract: Dye salts of a mono- or polycationic dye where the anion conforms to a general formula (1) or (2)[Me (XCN).sub.4 ].sup.2(-) (1)[Me (SCN).sub.6 ].sup.n(-) (2)in whichMe in the formula (1) is the divalent zinc cation, the divalent iron cation, the divalent cobalt cation, the divalent tin cation or the divalent copper cation, andMe in the formula (2) stands for the divalent iron cation, the divalent nickel cation or the trivalent iron cation,X stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom andn depending on the valency of the corresponding metal cation, denotes the number 4 or 3.The novel dye salts can be obtained for example from aqueous solution or suspension by reacting the corresponding cationic dye which has a customary anion with a metal cation Me donor compound and an alkali metal thiocyanate or cyanate, alkaline earth metal thiocyanate or cyanate or ammonium thiocyanate or cyanate. They are used in particular in the spin-dyeing of acid-modified polyacrylonitrile and copolymers thereof.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of polymers of ethylene is disclosed. The process involves contacting articles of the polymer with an aqueous dyebath containing a basic dye in a concentration of at least 0.5 g/l and at a pH of at least 5.0. The temperature of the aqueous dyebath is at least 35.degree. C., especially at least 55.degree. C. The article is maintained in contact with the dyebath for at least 20 seconds. The polymer of ethylene is a blend of 65-99 parts of a homopolymer of ethylene or copolymer of ethylene and at least one C.sub.3 -C.sub.10 higher alpha-olefin with 1-35 parts of a direct or graft copolymer of an alpha-olefin having carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid anhydride, ionomeric or --OH groups. Dyed polymers of ethylene are obtained.

Abstract: Polymeric compounds (A) obtained by the reaction of epihalo-hydrin with a polyalkylene polyamine are useful as textile treatment agents. As pretreatment agents they improve the color yield of the subsequent dyeing, as aftertreatment agents they improve fastness properties. Certain of the products (A) are novel.

Abstract: A coloring material comprising a solution of an alcohol-soluble resin having a sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof, which is dyed with a basic dye, in a solvent comprising an alcohol as a main component. The coloring material is prepared either by (a) polymerizing an ethylenically unsaturated sulfonic acid or a salt thereof in water and adding a basic dye to the obtained aqueous liquid of the formed polymer or (b) carrying out said polymerization in the presence of a basic dye, and dissolving (i) the obtained aqueous liquid of the formed colored polymer of (ii) a colored polymer obtained by removing water from the obtained aqueous liquid of the formed colored polymer in a solvent comprising an alcohol as a main component; or, (a') carrying out said polymerization in a solvent comprising an alcohol as a main component and then adding a basic dye to the obtained polymer solution, or (b') carrying out said polymerization in the presence of a basic dye.

Abstract: A process of printing a predetermined pattern on a poly(m-phenyleneisophthalamide)-containing textile fabric comprises the successive steps of: (a) applying a print paste, composed of a highly polar solvent selected from the group consisting of dimethylsulfoxide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, and mixtures thereof, the polar solvent adapted to swell the aramid fiber and introduce a dyestuff therein, at least one organic dyestuff that is soluble in the polar solvent, a print paste thickening agent compatible with both the polar solvent and the dyestuff and water in a predetermined pattern onto the surface of the aramid textile; and (b) drying and curing the thus printed fabric at an elevated temperature sufficient to permeate and fix the dyestuff molecules inside the aramid fibers.

Abstract: A thermal transfer printing sheet comprising a substrate having a coating comprising a dye of the formula:D--AwhereinD is a cationic chromophore andA is a soft anionic base,suitable for use in a thermal transfer printing process.

Abstract: Textile fabrics formed at least partially of cationic dyeable polyester fibers are dyed in a continuous process with an aqueous dyebath comprising(a) 0 to 5 g/l of thickener;(b) cationic dyestuffs in an amount sufficient to dye the cationic dyeable polyester fibers to the desired depth of color;(c) 2 to 100 g/l of a partially sulfated adduct of ethylene oxide with an alkyl phenol or C.sub.8 to C.sub.16 fatty alcohols;(d) 2 to 60 g/l of nonionic or anionic surfactants; and(e) 5 to 50 g/l of at least one organic compound selected from the group consisting of aromatic nitrile ethers and ethoxylated chlorophenols.The fabrics are continuously dyed by padding, immersing, spraying or otherwise applying the dyestuffs, steaming the fabrics in their wet condition, and subsequently washing and drying.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the exhaust dyeing with a reactive dyestuff of a textile material comprising cellulosic fibres, which process comprises the step of adding to the dyebath containing the reactive dyestuff, simultaneously the salt and the alkali in specified quantities metered per unit time so as to give a substantially linear exhaustion of the dyebath.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for exhaust dyeing a textile fibre substrate to obtain level dyeings, which process comprises the step of adding to the dyebath the effective amount of dyestuff or electrolyte or dyestuff and electrolyte either simultaneously or one after the other in specified quantities per cycle of the dyeing machine, metered according to a mathematical function.

Abstract: The invention describes a process for the preparation of granular dye formulations by mixing a (preferably water-soluble) dye, water, and optionally further assistants with a polyethylene glycol that melts in the range from 40.degree. to 150.degree. C., and drying the resultant solution or suspension in a spray drier or fluidized bed drier. The granular formulations so obtained are permanently dust-free, dissolve rapidly in an aqueous dyebath, and do not cause foaming during dyeing.

Abstract: Improvement of a process for spin-dyeing acid-modified polymers or copolymers of acrylonitrile in which cationic quaternary dyestuffs are added to the spinning mass and spun according to the wet-spinning procedure. The improvement is characterized by using dyestuffs characterized by a migration factor M of 20 or less than 20, by a combination index K of less than 2.5 and a cation weight of more than 310. Migration factor M and combination index K are known values in the dyestuff field or can be determined. The dyestuff to be used according to the invention can belong to the most different classes of dyestuffs; they fix rapidly on the polymer, and thus they do not color, or color only to a minor extent, the coagulation, stretching and washing baths although they are soluble in water and aqueous solutions of these baths.