Abstract: The invention relates to a dye mixture which contains a dye of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is hydrogen or methyl, and a dye of the formula ##STR2## Z in the formula (1) being hydrogen when the propionylamino group in the formula (2) is bound in the m-position with respect to the NH group. The dye mixture is suitable for dyeing or printing natural or synthetic polyamide materials, especially in combination with other dyes, and particularly from short liquors. The dye mixture is characterized by generally good properties, in particular by good strike properties and good solubility.

Abstract: Fibrous materials of any kind is finished with an organic compound having fiber-finishing properties and containing one or several groups of the formula ##STR1## in which X is sulfonyl or carbonyl and A represents hydrogen or one equivalent of a mono-, bi- or trivalent metal or an ammonium group, is applied onto the fibrous material in the form of an aqueous or organo-aqueous solution or dispersion, and the fibrous material thus treated is then subjected, if necessary, to a heat treatment for the fixation of this organic compound onto the fibrous material. Organic fiber-finishing compounds containing the above-mentioned group may be for example dyestuffs, optical brighteners or compounds increasing the crease resistance.

Abstract: A cycloaliphatic diester of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is substituted or unsubstituted straight or branched chain alkyl of 4-20 carbon atoms, polyoxyalkylene of the formula HO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, HO(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.n C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, HO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.p (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.q C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, or HO(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.p (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.q C.sub.2 H.sub.4 -- or phosphated polyoxyalkylene, wherein n is 2-22 and the sum of p+q is n, in combination with a high boiling aromatic ester, is useful in fiber treating and textile processing compositions. Corresponding cycloaliphatic diesters wherein R is Ar'COO(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.n CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, Ar'COO(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.n C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, Ar'COO(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.p (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.q C.sub.3 H.sub.6 --, or Ar'COO(C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O).sub.p --(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O).sub.q C.sub.2 H.sub.

Abstract: An article and method for tagging textile units by attaching a destruction and dye resistant tag formed of at least one ply of aramid paper marked with color-contrast indicia including information on a characteristic of the textile unit or process to which the tag is subjected. The aramid paper consists essentially of a nonwoven, nonfused commingled mixture of floc of a nonfusable aromatic polyamide and fibrids of a nonfusable aromatic polyamide and is sufficiently dye and abrasion resistant so that the indicia are readable after the tag is exposed to harsh dyes, bleaches, high temperatures, and pressures. The tag may be affixed by sewing or clipping or may include a pressure sensitive surface. Multiple plies may be laminated in cross directions to increase tear strength.

Abstract: Anthraquinone-azomethine compounds of the formula ##STR1## or of the tautomeric formula ##STR2## or of the tautomeric formula ##STR3## in which A denotes an anthraquinone radical which is free from sulphonic acid groups and optionally further substituted and which preferably consists of at most 5 fused rings,R.sub.1 denotes hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, hydroxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, carboxyl, carboxylic acid, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl ester or hydroxyl,R.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, optionally substituted carbamoyl or optionally substituted sulphamoyl, sulphonic acid C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl ester, sulphonic acid aryl ester, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted benzoyl, alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl sulphone, or a hetero-aromatic radical, for example a radical of the formula ##STR4## or of the formula ##STR5## or of the formula ##STR6## R.sub.

Abstract: Propylene oxide reaction products, and the salts or quaternization products thereof are provided which are obtained from(a) an at least trihydric aliphatic alcohol of 3 to 10 carbon atoms,(b) 1,2-propylene oxide,(c) an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid of 2 to 10 carbon atoms, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid of 8 to 12 carbon atoms or the anhydrides thereof,and at least one of the following components:(d) an aliphatic diol with a molecular weight of at most 2000,(e) a fatty alcohol containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms,(f) a fatty acid containing 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and(g) an aliphatic monoamine or diamine containing 2 to 12 carbon atoms,of which component (g) is used only at the conclusion and only if component (c) is ethylenically unsaturated.The inventive products are suitable for widely varying uses in textile finishing.

Abstract: The invention relates to transfer printing supports printed with a design which vaporizes in the temperature range from 180.degree. to 210.degree. C., and also to a process for printing synthetic planar textiles using such supports. The transfer printing supports contain, as red component, a 1-amino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone or -4-aminoanthraquinone compound which does not contain sulfo and carboxyl groups and which carries in the 2-position of the anthraquinone nucleus an alkoxy group which contains at least one fluorine atom and preferably at least three fluorine atoms.

Abstract: The light fastness of polyamide dyeings can be improved by treating polyamide fibre materials, before, during or after dyeing, with copper complexes of the reaction products of salicylaldehydes with amines (for example cyclohexylamine), or with copper complexes of o-hydroxybenzophenones.

Abstract: A process is described for the fast dyeing of textile materials constitut at least to a significant degree, by polyamides, in particular quick dyeing polyamides, characterized in that a dye bath is employed comprising acid dyes to which a combination of reagents (e.g. ammonium sulphate and caustic soda) is added that is adapted to impart to the bath an initial alkaline pH and to lower the pH by elimination of volatile bases, at least at the final heating temperatures, and in that the bath is heated until final temperatures between 60.degree. C. and 80.degree. C. are attained.

Abstract: Red monoazo dyestuffs frm diazotised 1-aminobenzene-2-sulphonic acid-N-methyl-N-cyclohexylamide or 1-amino-4-,-5- or -6-methyl-benzene-2-sulphonic acid-N-methyl-N-cyclohexylamide and 2-amino-8-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulphonic acid are disclosed which are particularly distinguished by their good migration and levelling properties and excellent fastness to light. Said dyestuffs are moreover suitable for obtaining very even combination dyeings together with known blue or yellow acid dyestuffs. These dyestuffs are particularly suited for the dyeing of carpeting, upholstery fabrics and drapery materials.

Abstract: A process is provided for dyeing textile materials in a solid shade with a jet injection dyeing apparatus, including conveying means for transporting the textile, jet orifices for delivering dye to said textile material, and control means for supplying data to control the operation of the application of dye from the jet orifices to the textile material, which comprises the steps of: modifying the textile material prior to dyeing of same by applying to said textile material an aqueous admixture containing an effective minor amount of a thickening agent to maintain the viscosity of said aqueous admixture at from about 150 to about 750 centipoises, preferably about 200 to about 400 centipoises, to thoroughly wet said textile material; dyeing said textile material in a solid shade with an acid dye composition having a viscosity of from about 150 to about 750 centipoises, preferably from about 200 to about 400 centipoises, by applying said dye composition by means of said jet injection dyeing apparatus in an amoun

Abstract: Auxiliary supports for dry transfer printing, which comprise dyestuffs of which the shades obtained by transfer at 205.degree. C. do not reach 60% of the intensity obtained by transfer at 235.degree. C.

Abstract: Hydrophobic synthetic fabrics dyed in deep shades utilizing disperse dyes can be improved in solvent bleeding properties by subjecting the dyed fabric to treatment comprising exposure to an aqueous alkaline solution at elevated temperatures prior to the usual heat setting of the dyed fabric. The process is particularly useful for polyester fabrics derived from aromatic polyesters.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkoxy,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andM is hydrogen or a monovalent non-chromophoric cation,and mixtures of such compounds, stable, concentrated, aqueous compositions consisting essentially of, by weight,5-20% Compound of said formula in salt form or a mixture thereof2-25% 2-(2-Methoxyethoxy)ethanol0-8% Propylene glycolBalance Water,and the use of such compounds, mixtures and stable, concentrated, aqueous compositions for dyeing and printing anionically dyeable substrates such as natural and synthetic polyamides, especially nylon carpet.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.3, independently, is hydrogen, methyl, methoxy or --NHCOR.sub.6,each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4, independently, is hydrogen, methyl or methoxy, with the proviso that at least one of R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 is hydrogen,R.sub.5 is hydrogen, 2-, 3- or 4-hydroxy-C.sub.2-4 alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, sulpho-C.sub.1-4 alkyl, sulphophenyl or carboxyphenyl andR.sub.6 is methyl or NH.sub.2, salts thereof,and mixtures of such compounds which compounds and mixtures are useful as reactive dyes for nitrogen-containing and hydroxy group-containing organic substrates such as leather and textile materials comprising or consisting of natural or synthetic polyamides such as wool, silk and nylon and natural or regenerated cellulose such as cotton, viscose and spun rayon.

Abstract: A liquid preparation of an anionic dye of the disazo class, which preparation contains the disazo dye, which in the form of the free acid corresponds to the formula ##STR1## dissolved in a solvent mixture which is miscible with water in any proportion and which consists of N,N,N',N'-tetramethylurea, at least one alkylene glycol ether and water, and alkyl- or alkanolamine in an amount sufficient to bring the pH value of the liquid preparation to 6.5 to 8.5, the dye being in the form of alkyl- or alkanolamine. This novel liquid preparation is a concentrated true solution which is stable in storage over several months at temperatures of between about -10.degree. C. and +60.degree. C., and which is miscible with cold and warm water in any proportion. It is suitable in particular for dyeing and printing paper, including semi-cardboard and cardboard, the dyeing of these materials being possible, for example, in the pulp, or by brushing or immersion.

Abstract: As an additive in dyeing and marking agents, 0.5 to 20% by weight of an alkali alcoholate, particularly the sodium or potassium salt of tertiary butanol, is used. The dyeing and marking agents have high contrast (PSC-value greater than 0.8) and have no corrosive action. The agents are particularly suitable as the recording liquid in printers and ink jet recorders.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 have the meaning given in the description,and their use for dyeing and printing materials containing hydroxyl groups or amide groups, such as textile fibres, filaments and fabrics of wool, silk or synthetic polyamide or polyurethane fibres, and for dyeing and printing natural or regenerated cellulose with dyeings and prints which are fast to washing. The dyeings obtained are distinguished by good fastness to light and wet processing.

Abstract: A process for simultaneously bulking and dyeing linear polycarbonamide fibers which comprises treating the same with a solution of an alcohol containing a tinctorial amount of at least one dyestuff therein, and thereafter washing the treated fibers in hot water, soaping, and washing in hot and cold water and drying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I.sub.x, ##STR1## in which Y.sub.1 is (C.sub.1-6) alkoxy, Z is hydrogen, alkali metal or ammonium, andn is 1 or 2and a process for treating anionic dyeable substrates therewith to reserve the same against anionic dyes.

Abstract: A process for the dyeing of textiles consisting totally or partially of synthetic polyamide fibers with reactive dyes according to the batchwise exhauston method, which comprises dyeing with aqueous dye liquors containing one or several reactive dyes, whose starting pH values are in the slightly acid to neutral range, in the high temperature range at 105.degree. to 140.degree. C. without the addition of alkalis or alkali-yielding agents and without the addition of acids or acid-yielding agents.

Abstract: Polyamide fibre materials are dyed with acid dyestuffs and/or metal complex dyestuffs in the presence of compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents a C.sub.4 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkoxy, phenyl, cyclohexyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 -hydroxyalkoxy radical,R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical,n represents an integer from 1 to 10 andm represents a number from 1 to n+1,or water-soluble salts thereof.

Abstract: Use of compounds which, in the form of the free acid, correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which Z represents halogen or alkylcarbonylamino with 1-4 C atoms in the alkyl radical,m is 0, 1 or 2 andn, r and s represent the numbers 0 or 1 with the proviso that the sum of n, r and s has a value of 1 or 2 and s can be 1 only if r at the same time is 0,for dyeing polymeric materials containing amide groups, material dyed in this way and colorants containing the compounds of the indicated formula.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for coloring fiber materials selected from cellulose, natural or synthetic polyamides, and mixtures thereof, which comprises applying to said fiber material a water soluble dyestuff which, in the form of the free acid, has the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.3 is halogen and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, methoxy and ethoxy, and fixing said dyestuff on said fiber material by the action of an alkaline agent and the optional additional application of heat or steam . The dyestuffs utilized are distinguished by outstanding fastness properties such as fastness to light, wet processing and acid.

Abstract: Process for the continuous dyeing of synthetic fibre materials from organic solvents, wherein the material, preheated to at least 100.degree. C., is impregnated with a halogenated hydrocarbon impregnating liquor containing dyestuff or optical brightener to give a liquor absorption of more than 100%, and is then passed through a vapor zone filled with halogenated hydrocarbon at a temperature above the boiling point of the halogenated hydrocarbon in such a manner that during passage of the material through this zone the liquor becomes concentrated on the material, whereby(a) the amount of solvent on the material is not increased by condensation of halogenated hydrocarbon vapor, and(b) more than 5% of liquor is present on the material when it emerges from the vapor zone, so that the material during its passage through this vapor zone never becomes dry.

Abstract: Dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, m, n, p and X have the meaning given in the description,and their use for dyeing and printing materials containing hydroxyl groups or amide groups, such as textile fibres, filaments and woven fabrics of wool, silk or synthetic polyamide or polyurethane fibres, and for dyeing and printing natural or regenerated cellulose in dyeings and prints which are fast to washing. Blue dyeings and prints which are fast to light and wet processing are obtained.

Abstract: An acid monomethine-metal complex dyestuff of the formula ##STR1## wherein M, Z, R, A, Y, n, a and b have the meaning given in the description.The acid metal complex dyestuffs of the formula I are valuable dyestuffs which are outstandingly suitable for dyeing and printing wool, silk and especially synthetic polyamides, such as NYLON and PERLON, in very clear shades ranging from yellow to blue, and are distinguished by high tinctorial strength, good build-up capacity and affinity and very good fastness characteristics, especially fastness to light.

Abstract: 2-Phenyl-5-benzimidazol-2'-yl-furanes of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 to R.sub.6 are as defined in the specification, n is the number 0 or 1 and A.crclbar. is a colorless anion equivalent to the cation of the fluorescent brightener, their preparation as well as their use for optically brightening organic materials are disclosed.

Abstract: An improved process for dyeing closely constructed non-tufted textile materials is provided wherein an effective minor amount of a substantially oil and water repellent fluoropolymer is applied to the textile material. The substantially oil and water repellent fluoropolymer employed can be represented schematically as ##STR1## The textile material can be, if desired, scoured with an aqueous surfactant solution to remove any residual dirt, oil or processing aids present on the textile material and thereafter scoured with an aqueous acidic solution to provide the textile material with an acidic pH prior to application of the fluoropolymer. Further, the back portion of the textile material can be backcoated with an elastomer composition. Once the textile material has been treated using any of the above processing steps, in combination with the application of the fluoropolymer, the resulting polymer-modified textile material is thoroughly dried and cured prior to dyeing.

Abstract: A process for dyeing textile materials, consisting of wool or nylon fibers, with anionic dyes in an aqueous liquor at up to 110.degree. C., wherein dyeing is commenced at a pH of from 7 to 9 and from 0.2 to 5 parts by weight, per 1,000 parts by weight of liquor, of an ester of a saturated C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -carboxylic acid with an alcohol having a tertiary amino group in the 2-position are added at the dyeing temperature to act as a pH regulator.