Abstract: Disazo dyestuffs have been found which, in the form of the free acid, correspond to the formula (I) ##STR1## represents H or an optionally substituted aliphatic or aromatic radical and R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 and A have the meaning given in the description, which are outstandingly suitable for inkjet printing.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of fiber materials with water-soluble anionic dyes, in particular those having a fiber-reactive group, is described, according to which dyeing is carried out using low-electrolyte or entirely electrolyte-free and/or low-alkali or entirely alkali-free dye solutions (dye liquors, printing pastes) and in which a fiber material is used which was modified by means of a saturated straight-chain or branched aliphatic or cycloaliphatic compound which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more hydroxy groups and contains at least one primary, secondary or tertiary amino group or quaternary ammonium group and at least one hydrolyzable ester group, it also being possible for the aliphatic radical in this compound to be interrupted by one or more hetero groups.

Abstract: A process for dyeing and printing textile materials consisting of cellulose fibers or containing cellulose fibers in a blend with other fibers in an aqueous medium at above pH 12 with vattable dyes in the presence of cyclic compounds which contain at least one instance of the structural unit ##STR1## in the ring of the molecule as reducing agents and finishing the dyeing in a conventional manner.

Abstract: Dyeing of cellulosic substrates with reactive dyes in the presence of at least 20 g/l of sodium chloride, employing auxiliaries (E) of levelling activity, which are methylene-bridge-containing and sulpho-group-containing aromatic compounds, obtainable by condensation of defined sulphonation products with formaldehyde resp. formaldehyde-yielding compounds and optionally salt formation; (E)-contaning compositions that further contain at least one hydrotrope (H) and/or at least one sequestering agent (Q); and novel condensation products.

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 process for the production of aminated cotton fibers by subjecting a raw cotton or cotton-polyester mixture to a modification with a saturated aliphatic compound of 3 to 15 carbon atoms which contains at least one primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary amino group and at least one hydrolyzable ester group, in which the saturated radical is straight chain, branched, or cyclic, and may be interrupted by one or more hetero groups and may be substituted by one or more hydroxyl groups. The modification occurs simultaneously with scouring, kiering, or dry mercerizing.

Abstract: A trisazo compound represented by the following formula (I) in the free acid form: ##STR1## wherein Q is an phenyl or naphthyl group both of which may be unsubstituted or substituted; one of the A and B is hydroxy group and the other is amino group; K is 1 or 2; and one of m and n is 1 and the other is 0; a method for dyeing fiber materials, paper or leather by using the trisazo compounds and an ink containing the trisazo compounds, and the trisazo compound is excellent in solubility, and good in storage stability and free from clogging of nozzle caused by deposition. The ink using the trisazo compound gives a deep black-colored image excellent in clarity, water-durability and durability to light.

Abstract: Novel dyestuffs of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which DK denotes a radical of the formula ##STR2## where m is 1 or 2 and DK' denotes a radical of the formula ##STR3## where n is 1 or 2 R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy,R.sub.3 represents substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -acylamino andR.sub.4 represents substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl.have now been found.The invention also relates to a process for their preparation and to their use for dyeing/coloring and printing textiles and paper, in particular in printing inks containing these dyestuffs.

Abstract: Open end spun cotton yarns are ring dyed with a thickened dyebath to limit dye penetration to the outer circumference of the yarn leaving a substantial undyed core. Stonewashed indigo dyed denim fabrics and garments are prepared.

Abstract: A process for printing and dyeing sheetlike fiber materials with anionic dyes comprisesa) first applying to the sheetlike fiber material an aqueous solution containing a fixing alkali and a compound which contains a primary, secondary or tertiary amino group or a quaternary ammonium group, which may each also be part of a heterocycle, by using a printing process, thenb) subjecting the sheetlike fiber material to a fixing treatment to modify the sheetlike fiber material, and finally and optionallyc) dyeing the modified sheetlike fiber material one or more times by a customary exhaust or padding method.

Abstract: Fiber materials are modified with a polyalkyleneimine polymer at crosslinking agent, preferably glyoxal, and optionally dyed with water-soluble, anionic dyes, preferably reactive dyes. The dyeing process with fiber materials modified according to the invention can be carried out low-salt or completely without salt and also alkali-free or using only minimal amounts of alkali.

Abstract: Vat dyes obtainable bya) halogenation of dibenzanthrone with bromine in the presence of chlorosulfonic acid and of a halogenation catalyst to a bromine content from 26 to 32% by weight and a chlorine content from 1 to 5% by weight, andb) condensation of the isolated halogenation product with 1-aminoanthraquinone in a molar ratio from 1:2 to 1:2.5 in the presence of an inert solvent, the concentration of halogenated dibenzanthrone and 1-aminoanthraquinone together being at least 200 g/l of solventare useful for dyeing or printing cellulose-containing textile material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an ink-jet printing process comprising at least the steps of:(a) successively applying, as ink droplets, at least two inks of different colors to a cloth to form a color-mixed portion;(b) subjecting the cloth to a heat treatment to fix dyes contained in the inks to the cloth; and(c) washing the cloth to remove unfixed dyes from the cloth,wherein the inks comprise water, an organic solvent and individual reactive dyes different from each other in reaction rate, and the volume of a droplet of the ink containing a slower-reacting dye is made smaller upon the application of the inks.

Abstract: Process and use of reactive disperse dyes for dyeing and printing aminated, textile cotton and cotton-polyester blend fabricsHydroxyl-containing materials, in particular fiber materials, such as cellulose fiber materials, which have been modified with an amino-containing compound are dyed as such or in blend with polyester fibers with the aid of a fiber-reactive disperse dye in an aqueous, low-electrolyte or completely electrolyte-free medium and in the absence of an alkaline or alkali-donating agent at a temperature of between 100.degree. and 210.degree. C. Not only the modified cellulose-containing material but also the polyester material can be dyed in one and the same dyeing process with one and the same fiber reactive disperse dye. A uniform overall dyeing not only for modified hydroxyl-containing material but also for polyester material is obtained.

Abstract: Novel dye mixture comprising three to seven fiber-reactive dyes selected from dyes of the below-indicated and defined formulae (1) to (7) with the proviso that the dye mixture contain at least one representative of the formulae (1) and/or (2), at least one representative of the formulae (3) and/or (4) and at least one representative of the formulae (5) and/or (6) and/or (7): ##STR1##

Abstract: Basic dyes of the formula ##STR1## where n is from 1 to 3,CuPc is a copper phthalocyanine radical,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,R.sup.4 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl andAn.sup..crclbar. is the equivalent of an anion,with the proviso that R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are not both hydrogen, are useful for dyeing or printing polymeric material.

Abstract: An improved nonpolluting method of dyeing fibers or fabric, including natural cellulose fibers such as cotton or linen, using indigo dye. The improved process preferably includes pretreating the fibers with a mordant solution, preferably a natural nonpolluting mordant solution. The fibers are then treated with a reduced indigo liquor in an inert atmosphere, preferably nitrogen. The indigo is then oxidized by flooding the dyed fabric with water. This indigo dye process can be adapted to conventional garment, package and piece dye processes and machinery, which has not been possible with existing indigo dye processes. The improved process results in a consistent and even dyed material which is color and washfast.

Abstract: The disazo dyestuffs and mixtures thereof, of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein the symbols R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and M possess the significances given in claim 1, are eminently suitable for dyeing or printing organic substrates containing hydroxyl, thiol or amido groups, especially cotton or paper.

Abstract: A trisazo compound represented by the following formula (1) in the free acid form: ##STR1## wherein Q' is phenylene group, Q.sup.2 is phenyl or naphtyl group, one of the A and B is a hydroxy group and the other is an amino group, K is 1 or 2, one of m and n is 1 and the other is 0, X and Y independently of one another are each --OR.sup.1, --SR.sup.2, --NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 independently of one another are each a hydrogen atom, an alkyl, phenyl or naphthyl group; r is 1 or 2; and Z is --CH.sub.2 --, --O--, --SO.sub.2 -- or --NR.sup.5 -- wherein R.sup.5 is a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;a method for dyeing fiber material, paper or leather by using the trisazo compound;and an ink which contains the trisazo compound and which is excellent in storage stability and can give a clear black printed image having excellent water resistance and light fastness.

Abstract: Herein is provided a trisazo compound represented by formula (I) in the free acid form: ##STR1## wherein Q.sub.1 is an unsubstituted or substituted phenylene or naphthylene group, Q.sub.2 is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or naphthyl group, Z is --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH or --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 SO.sub.3 H group, and L is 0 or 1. The trisazo compound provided herein is excellent in solubility and gives deep colored dyed product or image when used in dyeing or printing, so that it is useful as a dye and an ink. Herein are also provided a method for dyeing fiber materials, paper or leather by using said trisazo compound, and an ink containing said trisazo compound.

Abstract: Triphendioxazine compounds corresponding to the formula ##STR1## which are suitable as fiber-reactive dyestuffs for dyeing and printing material, in particular fiber material, containing hydroxy and/or carboxamide groups, such as wool and synthetic polyamide fibers, and especially cellulose fibers, such as cotton, are described. In formula (1), M is hydrogen or an alkali metal and Z is a radical of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which R is hydrogen, sulfo, alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, nitro or cyano, W is alkylene having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and the group --SO.sub.2 --Y is a fiber-reactive group of the vinyl sulfone series.

Abstract: A method for deep dyeing of cellulose fibers comprising dyeing the fibers with one or more phthalocyanine reactive dyes in a liquor, containing more than 80 g/l salt at pH of 10 or more characterized in that dyeing is carried out at a temperature above 100.degree. C. (eg about 105.degree.-150.degree. C.).

Abstract: A method of treating blue or black denim fabric to change its color, a composition used to create the color change, and the denim fabric produced thereby. The composition is applied to the denim fabric in a washing machine and comprises cellulase enzyme, a detergent, a salt, a buffer and dyestuffs. The fabric is either stonewashed before or during application of the composition. After the composition is applied, the resulting denim fabric is stonewashed in appearance and has a surface displaying two sets of light and dark areas of different shades of the same color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures of monoazo dyes, characterised in that they comprise one or more dyes of the general formula I ##STR1## one or more dyes of the general formula II ##STR2## and one or more dyes of the general formula III ##STR3## in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.8 independently of one another, are methyl, ethyl or n-propyl and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may each also be i-propyl and Hal is chlorine or bromine, processes for their preparation and their use for the dyeing and printing of hydrophobic synthetic fibre materials and blends thereof with natural fibre materials.

Abstract: Improved dyeings or prints on cellulose, regenerated cellulose and/or mixtures of cellulose with natural or synthetic fiber materials using one or more reactive and/or direct dyes are obtained in the presence of a lithium compound.

Abstract: Reactive dyestuff mixtures containing one or more monochlorotriazine dyestuffs of the formula (1) ##STR1## and one or more monofluorotriazine dyestuffs of the formula (2) ##STR2## in which the substituents have the meaning given in the description, show on-tone exhaustion onto fibres and are fixed uniformly even under different fixation conditions.

Abstract: An improved reactive dyestuff mixture comprises at least one monochlorotriazine dyestuff 1 and at least one monofluorotriazine dyestuff 2 and/or fluorochloropyrimidine dyestuff 3, and if appropriate additional dyestuffs having the formulae given in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an acrylamide homopolymer or copolymer in an amount of <0.04 g per liter of dye liquor as anticrease agent in exhaust dyeing processes.

Abstract: A wet process with no heating for continuous transfer pattern printing of a cellulose fabric web or its blends by using a corona-treated plastic film as a pattern carrier web and a dye admixed with a thickening agent containing water-soluble and alcohol-soluble hydroxypropyl cellulose or polyvinyl pyrrolidone as ink.

Abstract: Water-soluble anthraquinone compounds, preparation thereof, and use thereof as dyes.There are described anthraquinone compounds conforming to the formula (1) ##STR1## where A is the radical of a sulfo-containing anthraquinone radical,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently of the other hydrogen or lower alkyl,X is an alkali-detachable radical, such as fluorine and chlorine,R is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, andM is hydrogen or an alkali metal.The anthraquinone compounds have fiber-reactive properties and are used as dyes for dyeing and printing hydroxy- and/or carboxamido-containing material, in particular fiber material, for example cellulose fiber materials, wool and synthetic polyamide, in brilliant blue shades.

Abstract: A reactive dyestuff mixture contains at least one vinylsulphonylphthalocyanine dyestuff, at least one Ni fluoro-chloropyrimidenyl phthalocyanine dyestuff and/or one Ni chlorotriazinyl-phthalocyanine dyestuff.

Abstract: A kit includes, in a preferred embodiment, untreated, undyed woven velvet-covered shoes, handbags, belts or costume accessories are supplied with an applicator holding a measured mount of a dye plus a finishing solution and a fixer. The velvet is made substantially of cellulosic yarns and the dye is cellulose specific. The finishing solution and fixer are applied, if a sheen is desired, then the dye is applied by brushing the item with the applicator tip until the dye has saturated the item and is used up. The item is allowed to stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours for the dye to set. Bleaching the dye from the item with a reducing agent prepares it for re-dyeing.

Abstract: A method for producing a dyed cotton fabric having an improved characteristic salt-and-pepper look and the product thereof. The process includes forming a plurality of individual cotton yarns having a twist multiple value of at least 4.6 and, preferably, subjecting the twisted cotton yarn to exposure to a caustic solution under tension. The yarn then is dyed under tension by exposure to a dye liquor. The treated yarn is used to produce a woven fabric, which after being abraded, has a lighter portion dispersed throughout a darker portion. In the preferred embodiment the twist multiple value of the cotton yarn threads varies within the range of between 4.6 and 10.5.

Abstract: A process for dyeing or printing cellulosic fibre material with reactive dyes, which comprises dyeing or printing said material with at least one reactive dye that contains a chlorotriazinyl radical, and washing off the dyeing or print so obtained with an aqueous solution to which at least 0.01 gram per liter of an alkaline earth metal salt has been added. Dyeings and prints of good fastness properties are obtained.

Abstract: A process for dyeing textile fiber materials with water-soluble dyestuffs, in particular anionic dyestuffs, and of these in particular those having a fiber-reactive group, in which the dyeing is carried out using low-electrolyte or entirely electrolyte-free and/or low-alkali or entirely alkali-free dye liquors or printing pastes and a fiber material which has been modified with a silane compound containing amino groups is used as the textile material. The fiber material is modified by applying the silane compound containing amino groups to the material in aqueous solution and subjecting the impregnated material to a heat treatment. Novel silane compounds which contain a secondary amino group and can likewise be employed for the purpose mentioned are furthermore described.

Abstract: An improved mordant solution and process for preparing fibers for dyeing and fixing natural dyes to fibers, particularly but not exclusively cellulose fibers, including cotton and linen, and synthetic fibers, including Rayon.RTM. and Tensel.TM.. The improved natural mordant solution comprises an aqueous solution of alum KAl(SO.sub.4) and soda ash Na.sub.2 CO.sub.3, most preferably an aqueous colloidal suspension of aluminum hydroxide. This mordant solution significantly improves the recognized measurable qualities of naturally dyed fibers, including light and washfastness, without using polluting heavy metal mordants. The improved mordant treatment and natural dye process includes first pretreating the fabric with an aqueous mordant wash, which increases the dye uptake in the dye bath, then treating the fabric with a second aqueous mordant wash, following dyeing, then preferably treating the dyed fabric with a final tannin wash, permanently setting the natural dye in the fibers or fabric.

Abstract: Reactive dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which X is ##STR2## and Z is a heterocyclic reactive group and the remaining groups have the meaning given in the description, are highly suitable for the dyeing and printing of hydroxyl- or amido-containing materials.

Abstract: A reactive dyestuff mixture showing improved compatibility contains at least one vinylsulphonyltriazine dyestuff 1, at least one monofluorotriazine dyestuff 2 or fluorochloropyrimidine dyestuff 3 together with, if desired, additional dyestuffs.

Abstract: An improved nonpolluting method of dyeing fibers or fabric, including natural cellulose fibers such as cotton or linen, using indigo dye. The improved process includes pretreating the fibers with a mordant solution, preferably a natural nonpolluting mordant solution. The fibers are then treated with a reduced indigo liquor in an inert atmosphere, preferably nitrogen. The indigo is then oxidized by flooding the dyed fabric with cold water. This indigo dye process can be adapted to conventional garment, package and piece dye processes and machinery, which has not been possible with existing indigo dye processes. The improved process results in a more consistent and even dyed material which is color and washfast.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing cellulose fibres such as cotton fibres, comprising successively the steps of (a) bleaching the cellulose fibres with an alkaline bath containing aqueous hydrogen peroxide; (b) neutralizing the residual hydrogen peroxide with a reducing agent; and (c) dyeing the cellulose fibres with a reactive dye sensitive to said reducing agent, wherein, after stage (b) and at the latest at the beginning stage (c), any residual agent is neutralized by a quantity of an alkali or alkaline-earth metal halogenite sufficient to neutralize it, whereby it is possible not to perform any intermediate rinsing between stages (a) and (c).

Abstract: The invention relates to dye compositions for obtaining level dyeings on carboxamido-containing and hydroxyl-containing fiber materials, which dyeings have comparably good light and wetlightfastness properties, the dye compositions containing dioxazine dyes (I) and disazo dyes (II) (one or more than one from IIa to IIf) in a weight ratio of 90:10 to 10:90, preferably 60:40 to 10:90, in particular 40:60 to 15:85.

Abstract: Cotton denim fabrics are treated to enhance abrasion and shade reduction thereby reducing stonewashing time and expense by embrittling the fibers with an acid, heat-activated finish.

Abstract: A method for the exhaust dyeing of materials having hydroxy groups and materials containing carbonamide groups using a low salt content dye bath in conjunction with fiber reactive dyes exemplified by a dye of the following formula: ##STR1##

Abstract: Dye mixtures comprising at least one dye of formula ##STR1## and at least one dye of formula ##STR2## wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, have good allround fastness properties and are suitable for dyeing cellulosic fibre materials.

Abstract: A reactive dye composition containing at least one dye of the formula (I) in the free acid form: ##STR1## wherein m is zero or 1; R.sub.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl; A is substituted or unsubstituted phenylene or naphthylene; X.sub.1 is halogen, --N(R.sub.4)R.sub.5 or --OR.sub.6 in which R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, phenyl or naphthyl; and Y.sub.1 is the group --SO.sub.2 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 or the group --SO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Z.sub.1 in which Z.sub.1 is a group splittable by the action of an alkali, and at least one dye of the formula (II) in the free acid form: ##STR2## wherein n is zero, 1 or 2; one of W.sub.1 and W.sub.2 is hydrogen and the other is sulfo; R.sub.7 is hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl; B is substituted or unsubstituted phenylene or naphthylene; X.sub.2 is --N(R.sub.8)R.sub.9, --OR.sub.10 in which R.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for dyeing or printing hydroxyl group containing fibre materials, which comprises using at least one yellow or orange dyeing dye of formula ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, together with at least one blue dyeing dye and/or at least one red dyeing dye. Level dyeings and prints with good allround fastness properties are obtained by the process of the invention.

Abstract: Cellulosic textile materials can be dyed with disperse dyes from supercritical CO.sub.2 by treating the textile materials with an auxiliary that promotes dye uptake, typically polyethylene glycol.

Abstract: A process for preparing a thermosensitive fibrous structure which includes adding a fibrous substrate mainly composed of cellulosic fiber, microcapsules including a thermochromic material, a cationic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant to a dye bath maintained at a temperature of not higher than 90.degree. C. and then adding an agent for imparting exhaustion property in the bath at a pH not more than 7, thereby causing the fibrous substrate to exhaust the microcapsules from the bath. According to this process, there can be obtained a thermosensitive fibrous structure wherein microcapsules are almost completely exhausted and uniformly 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.