Abstract: A compound of formula wherein V, W, X and Y represent N or CH, at least one of V, W, X and Y being N and at least two of V, W, X and Y being CH; and R1, R2 and R3 are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C8alkyl, C1-C8alkoxy, nitro, cyano, trifluoromethyl, halogen or hydroxy; with the proviso that the compounds of formulae are excluded, provides good lightfastness properties to textile fibre materials, in particular PES fibre materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of the formula (I) in which R1 to R10, D1 and D2 are defined as given in claim 1, a process for preparing them, and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer composition which absorbs infrared radiation (IR), containing a transparent thermoplastic plastic, an inorganic infrared absorber, also referred to as IR absorber hereinbelow, at least one inorganic nano-scale pigment, and the combination of at least two organic coloring agents of a specific structure, and to the preparation and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention and to products produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a fluorescent whitening agent and a tertiary alkanolamine, a stable aqueous solution of such a composition and use of such composition for the bleaching of textile fibers or paper.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures comprising at least one red dyeing dye and at least one blue, yellow, orange or brown dyeing dye and their use in methods for the dichromatic or trichromatic dyeing or printing of cellulosic fiber materials are described. The reactive dye mixtures yield dyeings or prints having good reproducibility and good all-round fastness properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to whitening compositions, processes for obtaining such compositions, stable aqueous solutions of such compositions and the use of such compositions for whitening of textile fibers, paper and in detergency.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing: a) 25-60% by weight of compound of formula (1) wherein X is hydrogen, an alkali or alkaline-earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium and alkanolalkylammonium, alkanolammonium; b) at least 25% by weight of urea; c) up to 50% by weight of water.

Abstract: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.

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: The present invention relates to organic coloring agents with a high color stability to weathering for thermoplastics. The invention furthermore relates to a polymer composition containing at least one thermoplastic and at least one organic coloring agent, preferably a combination of at least two organic coloring agents, of a specific structure. The invention moreover relates to the use of the coloring agents according to the invention for coloring polymer compositions, in particular for transparent formulations such as are required for the production of panes for use in buildings, motor vehicles and track vehicles or aircraft.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of the formula (1) wherein B is an aliphatic bridging member, G is a sulfo naphthalene group or a sulfo benzene group of the formula (2a) or a pyridone radical of the formula (2b), R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently of the others hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, (R5)h denotes h identical or different substituents selected from the group sulfo, C1-C4alkyl and C1-C4alkoxy, R6 is hydrogen, sulfo, halogen, carboxy, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy or a fiber-reactive group Z1 of the formula —SO2—Y (3a), —NH—CO—(CH2)1—SO2—Y (3b), —CONH—(CH2)m—SO2—Y (3c), —NH—CO—CH(Hal)-CH2-Hal (3d) or —NH—CO—C(Hal)=CH2 (3e), R7 is amino, C1-C4alkyl or a fiber-reactive group Z2 of the formula —NH—(CH2)n—SO2—Y (3a), (R8)j denotes j identical or different substituents selected from the group sulfo, C2-C4alkanoylamino, ureido, C1-C4alkyl and C1-C4alkoxy, R9 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl or C1-C4alkoxy, R10 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, R11 is hydrogen, cyano, carbamoyl or sulfomethyl, and R12 is hydrogen, C1-C4al

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: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reactive printing dye composition, which includes: (a) at least one reactive dye; (b) an organic buffer; and (c) a mirabilite or a dispersant. The reactive printing dye composition of the present invention is capable for being used in the fabric-dyeing, for example, dyeing of cotton, hemp, silk, rayon, wool, blending, etc. The reactive printing dye composition of the present invention is advantageous in high pH value stability, high storage stability, and reduced degradation in dyeing strength. In addition, the present invention further provides an aqueous reactive printing dye composition.

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 composition comprising at one photocatalyst and at least one azo dyestuff and/or at least one triphenylmethane dyestuff, which produces in the CIElab color coordinate system a relative hue angle of 220-320°, to a detergent composition, a fabric softener composition as well as to a shading.

Abstract: Novel compounds based on diaminostilbene are provided. The compounds conform to the general structures The compounds are useful as optical brighteners. Compositions, such as laundry compositions, containing such compounds are also provided.

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: 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: 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: Dye mixtures, comprising at least one dye of formula and at least one dye from the group of formulae wherein the substituents are defined in the specification.

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: Preparing dyes suitable for cosmetic use that start with known dyes and link them, for example, with 1,3,5 triazine to bulky organic groups that control solubility.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures which comprise one or more dyes of the indicated general formula (I) and one or more dyes of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (II) where D1, D2, D3, R0, R*, R**, T, b, f, v and M are each as defined in claim 1, the dyes of the general formulae (I) and (II) containing at least one fiber-reactive group of the formula —SO2-Z or -Z2, their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber material.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula wherein Q1 and Q2 are each independently of the other hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, D1 is the radical of a diazo component, which is itself a mono- or dis-azo dye or contains such a dye, D2 has the same definition as D1 or is a radical of formula wherein (Q3)0-3 denotes from 0 to 3 identical or different substituents selected from the group halogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, carboxy and sulfo and Z1 is a radical of formula —SO2—Y ??(3a), —NH—CO—(CH2)m—SO2—Y??(3b), —CONH—(CH2)n—SO2—Y??(3c), —NH—CO—CH(Hal)-CH2-Hal??(3d) or —NH—CO—C(Hal)=CH2??(3e), Y is vinyl or a —CH2—CH2—U radical and U is a group that is removable under alkaline conditions, m and n are each independently of the other the number 2, 3 or 4, and Hal is halogen, are suitable for dyeing cellulosic or amide-group-containing fibre materials.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula (1) wherein R1 is hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, R2 is hydrogen; C1-C4alkyl; C1-C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted by sulfato, hydroxy or by C1-C4alkoxy; halogen; carboxy or sulfo, R3 is hydrogen; C1-C4alkyl; C1-C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted by sulfato, hydroxy or by C1-C4alkoxy; halogen; nitro; C2-C4alkanoylamino; ureido; carboxy or sulfo, (R4)k denotes k identical or different substituents selected from the group halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, carboxy and sulfo, X is halogen and V is a radical of formula (2a), 2(b) wherein R5 is unsubstituted or substituted C1-C4alkyl, (R6)I denotes I identical or different substituents from the group C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy and sulfo, and I is the number 0, 1 or 2, Y is vinyl or a —CH2—CH2—U radical and U is a group that is removable under alkaline conditions, Q is a —CH(HaI)-CH2-HaI or —C(HaI)=CH2 group, Hal is halogen and k is the number 0, 1 , 2 or 3, are suitable especially for dyeing cotton and yield dyeing

Abstract: The present invention discloses a reactive yellow dye composition comprising component (A) and component (B). The component (A) is a reactive azo dye represented by the following formula (I) or formula (II), The component (B) is a reactive azo dye represented by the following formula (III), wherein the substituents of the formulas (I), (II) and (III) are defined the same as in the specification. Moreover, the reactive yellow dye composition of the present invention has excellent build-up, wash-off and light fastness and can be applied with dyestuffs in other colors.

Abstract: Anthraquinone dyes of formula wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently of one another hydrogen or unsubstituted or substituted C1-C12alkyl, X1 is chloro or fluoro, B1 is methylene-phenylene-methylene which is unsubstituted or substituted in the phenylene ring by C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C2-C4alkanoylamino, halogen, carboxy or sulfo, or is a radical of formula —(CH2)3—CH(CH3)—CH2—, —CH2—CH2—CH(C2H5)—, —CH2—CH(OH)—CH2— or —CH2—C(CH3)2—CH2—, Y is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted C1-C12alkyl, or phenyl or naphthyl, each unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C2-C4alkanoylamino, halogen, carboxy, sulfo or a radical of formula —SO2—Z, wherein Z is a group of formula —CH?CH2 or —CH2—CH2—U1, and U1 is a leaving group, are particularly suitable for dyeing or printing cellulosic fiber materials or natural or synthetic polyamide fiber materials in high tinctorial yield and give dyeings and prints of good fastness properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for mono-, di- or trichromatic dyeing or printing of natural or synthetic polyamide fiber materials, these processes utilizing a) blue-dyeing dye mixture, b) a red-dyeing dye mixture and/or c) a yellow-dyeing dye mixture, and also blue-dyeing, red-dyeing and yellow-dyeing dye mixtures and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures comprising one or more dyes of the general formula (I), one or more dyes of the general formula (II) and optionally one or more dyes of the general formula (III) where D1, D2, D3, D4, D5, R0, R*, R**, T, b, f, v, and M are as defined in claim 1, the dyes of the general formulae (I)-(III) containing at least one fiber-reactive group of the formula —SO2-Z or -Z2, are prepared and used for dyeing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber material.

Abstract: Reactive dye mixtures which comprise one or more dyes of the indicated general formula (i) and one or more dyes of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (II) where D1, D2, D3, R0, R*, R**, T, b, f, v and M are each as defined in claim 1, the dyes of the general formulae (I) and (II) containing at least one fiber-reactive group of the formula —SO2-Z or Z2, their preparation and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fiber material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents comprising cationic azacyanine dyes of the formula (I) for coloring keratin fibers, such as, for example, wool, silk or furs and in particular human hair (where X1 is N—R1, O or S and X2 is N—R2, O or S), and to a method of coloring hair with varying degrees of damage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of cationic azacyanine dyes of the formula (Ia) or (Ib) for coloring keratin fibers, and to a method of coloring hair with various degrees of damage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of cationic azo compounds with julolidine units as direct dyes, for the dyeing of keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers, such as the hair. The present disclosure also relates to a dyeing composition for the dyeing of keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair, containing at least one cationic direct azo dye with julolidine units, in a suitable dyeing medium. The present disclosure also relates to a method of dyeing of keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair, employing the dyeing composition according to the disclosure. The present disclosure also relates to cationic azo compounds with julolidine units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents containing cationic azacyanine dyes having formula (I) for dyeing fibers, such as, for example, keratin fibers, wool, silk or fleeces, and in particular human hair, as well as to new asymmetrical azacyanine dyes.

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

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

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dyestuffs of formula (I) wherein the substituents have the meanings defined in the claims, the production of such dyestuffs, the use of these dyestuffs and material dyed or printed by such dyestuffs

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a dissociative direct dye represented by the following formula (1): wherein, R1 to R4 each represents H or substituent, X represents OH or —NHSO2R5 (R5 representing an alkyl, aryl or heterocyclic group) and A represents a group of any one of formulas (Cp-1) through (Cp-12). The hair dye composition of the present invention is capable of strongly dyeing the hair with a vivid color tone without causing decomposition of the dye during the dyeing process, exhibits excellent resistance against sunlight, hair washing, perspiration, friction and heat, has a high stability against an alkali agent and an oxidizing agent, has a high dyeing property, and shows less color fade over time.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an agent for the oxidative dyeing keratin fibers, wherein it contains (a) at least one 4,5-diaminopyrazole derivative of Formulas (I), (II) or (III) or its salt with organic or inorganic acids as well as (b) at least one resorcinol derivative of the general Formula (IV)

Abstract: A method for coloring Keratin-containing fibers which comprises applying a composition containing a compound of formula A—CH?B—CH?A???(I).

Abstract: A composition comprising a dye of Formula (I) and a dye of Formula (II) or salts thereof, and use of the composition in ink jet printing

Abstract: A composition and method for using the composition for dyeing keratin fibers. The composition consists of indole/indoline hybrid dyes and hybrid dye precursors. More particularly, the indole/indoline hybrid dyes and hybrid dye precursors correspond to formula (I): X—S—Y  (I) where X is a group derived from an indole or indoline derivative as a melanin precursor, Y is a group derived from an oxidation dye precursor of the secondary or primary intermediate type or an indole or indoline derivative as a melanin precursor; and S is a structural element which is common constituent of the groups X and Y, a direct bond or at least one spacer group. The composition may also be used to color human skin.

Abstract: Reactive dyes of formula 1

Abstract: The aqueous dye solutions of the composition shown in claim 1 are distinguished by a good storage stability and are suitable for dyeing paper in red color shades.

Abstract: A composition comprising a dye of Formula (I) and a dye of Formula (II) or salts thereof, and use of the composition in ink jet printing.