Abstract: The present invention relates to a colored metal film comprising a metal article and a plurality of pores. The plurality of pores further comprises a high layer, an intermediate layer, and a low layer, in which the three layers together forms an embossed image. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing colored metal films. The method is used to manufacture a flat image or an embossed image on a metal article. The method comprises a finishing process, a first coating process, a color adjustment, a first printing process, an etching process, a second coating process, a second printing process, a sealing process, and a cleaning process.

Abstract: A method for anodizing a part made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy by immersing the part in an aqueous bath essentially comprising sulfuric acid at a concentration of 150 to 250 g/L and at a temperature of 5 to 25° C. A DC voltage according to a voltage profile comprising a voltage increased at a rate of 1 to 32 V/min is applied to the part. The voltage is maintained at a plateau voltage value of 12 to 20 V for a duration sufficient for obtaining, at the surface of the part, an anode layer having a thickness of 3 to 7 ?m and/or a layer weight of 20 to 150 mg/dm2.

Abstract: The invention herein provides for an improved dye material composed of a dry particulate mixture of azo and phthalocyanine dyes for concrete surface applications.

Abstract: The invention herein provides for an improved dye material composed of a dry particulate mixture of azo and phthalocyanine dyes for concrete surface applications.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a composition and method for coloring keratinous substrates containing: (a) at least one fatty quaternary amine compound; (b) at least one nonionic surfactant; (c) at least one compound chosen from an alkyl ether carboxylic acid, an alkyl ether carboxylate, a fatty acid having from about 6 to about 40 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof; d) at least one dye chosen from oxidation dye precursors and direct dyes. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one thickening agent, at least one alkaline agent, at least one fatty substance, at least one salt, and at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods which are adapted to impart color to concrete or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to a composition and methods adapted to treat concrete surfaces which have the advantage of using a non-corrosive acid-based solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for adsorptive coloration of anodically oxidized surfaces of aluminum and/or aluminum alloys, characterized in that a) an aqueous dyebath is provided, said aqueous dyebath containing an organic dye that fluoresces on irradiation with UV light of a wavelength between 300 and 400 nm, containing not more than 0.4 g/liter of alkaline earth metal ions and having a pH between 4.0 and 10, b) said anodically formed surface is colored by immersion in and/or spraying with said dyebath (a) at a temperature between 10 and 50° C., and c) the colored surface is sealed.

Abstract: Black trisazo dyes of general formula (IV) or of general formula (V) where A is a moiety of general formula (VI) or a moiety of general formula (VII) and B is a moiety of general formula (VIII) or of general formula (IX) and M, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R18, m, n, o and p are as described in the specification, are excellent black dyes for dying and printing of paper, other cellulose containing materials and textile materials and, in particular, for the preparation of recording liquids for ink jet printing and for writing utensils.

Abstract: The present invention provides acidic compositions and methods that are adapted to impart color to cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to acidic compositions and methods adapted to treat cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces that have the advantage of using a less corrosive acid-based solution. The acidic composition incorporates species including a weak base in equilibrium with a conjugate acid. The presence of such species moderates the corrosive behavior of the acid while still allowing excellent coloring action to occur.

Abstract: A thermochromic ink composition comprises at least one thermochromic optical-state change material, at least one thermally responsive pH modifier, and at least one base and at least one binder material. The quantity of the thermally responsive pH modifier is less than or equal to about 0.25 milli moles based on the amount of optical-state change material. The ink composition is capable of transforming from a first optical state to a second optical state upon exposure to a thermal stimulus. The thermochromic ink composition may comprise a nitro dye. A thermochromic coating composition formed using the thermochromic ink composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention herein provides for an improved dye material composed of a concentrated dye element for mixture with an aqueous element prior to application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1:2 chromium complex dyes, processes for their preparation and their use for dyeing or printing fibre materials containing hydroxyl groups or containing nitrogen. The present invention relates to a 1:2 chromium complex dye of formula (I) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, a process for their preparation and their use for dyeing or printing fiber materials containing hydroxyl groups or containing nitrogen.

Abstract: The present invention provides acidic compositions and methods that are adapted to impart color to cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to acidic compositions and methods adapted to treat cementitious or mineral substrate surfaces that have the advantage of using a less corrosive acid-based solution. The acidic composition incorporates species including a weak base in equilibrium with a conjugate acid. The presence of such species moderates the corrosive behavior of the acid while still allowing excellent coloring action to occur.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a colorant composition comprising (i) an oxonol dye of general formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other linear or branched C2-C6alkyl residues; R3, R4 and R5 are each independently of the other hydrogen, a C2-C14alkyl residue which may be unsubstituted or hydroxy- or amino-substituted and optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom and R6 is a C2-C14alkyl residue, which may be unsubstituted or hydroxy- or amino-substituted and optionally interrupted by an oxygen atom; and (ii) at least one cellulose nitrate binder.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods which are adapted to impart color to concrete or mineral substrate surfaces. Specifically, the present invention relates to a composition and methods adapted to treat concrete surfaces which have the advantage of using a non-corrosive acid-based solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, in particular of human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one oxidation base chosen from 4,5- or 3,4-diaminopyrazoles and triaminopyrazoles, in combination with at least one selected mineral compound, and also to the dyeing process using this composition with an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: A process of coloring an anodized layer on a metal article comprising laser marking an area to be colored to a desired depth and applying a polymerizable ink to color the area to the desired depth. The ink may optionally include a volatile aqueous or non-aqueous solvent, a curing catalyst and various performance enhancing additives.

Abstract: A process of coloring an anodized layer on a metal article comprising laser marking an area to be colored to a desired depth and applying a polymerizable ink to color the area to the desired depth. The ink may optionally include a volatile aqueous or non-aqueous solvent, a curing catalyst and various performance enhancing additives.

Abstract: Process for the production of dyed oxide layers on aluminum or aluminum alloys by dyeing in an aqueous dyebath, rinsing with water and sealing, in which the dyeing is carried out using at least one water-soluble anionic dye (A) which possesses at least one substituent and/or component combination with a ligand character that is capable of forming a nickel complex with nickel ions, and the sealing is carried out by cold sealing with at least one sealing agent preparation (B) containing nickel ions Ni2+ and fluoride ions F− and optionally hot secondary sealing with water, especially for achieving dyeings of improved light fastness.

Abstract: Concentrated dye compositions (P) which are solutions of y % by weight of at least one anionic dye (A) in a solution of x % by weight of benzyl alcohol (B) in water, and z % by weight of at least one formulation additive (F), in which x is a number in the range from 0.5 to 4, y is a number in the range from 5 to 35 and z is a number in the range from 0 to 2, and are essentially free from alcohols other than (B) and from solvents or solubilizers other than water and (B) are distinguished by their surprisingly good stability and can be used for any desired dyeing methods for which the respective dyes (A) themselves can be employed, be it for the dyeing of fibre material or be it, in particular, for the coloring of non-fibrous substrates.

Abstract: Asymmetrical 1:2 chromium complex dyes of formula (I), wherein X signifies —SO3M, —SO2NR1R2 or chlorine, Y signifies hydrogen, —SO3M or chlorine, R1 signifies hydrogen, C1-6alkyl, C2-3-hydroxyalkyl or a radical of formulae (a) or (b), R2 signifies hydrogen, C1-6alkyl or C2-3-hydroxyalkyl, or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a 5- or 6-membered saturated heterocycle, R3 signifies hydrogen, C1-2-alkyl, chlorine, —COOM or —SO3M, R4 signifies hydrogen, C1-2-alkyl, C1-2-alkoxy chlorine or —SO3M, n signifies from 0 to 3, M signifies in each case hydrogen or a nonhromophoric cation, and M+signifies hydrogen or a nonchromophoric cation, are useful for dyeing artificially produced oxide layers on aluminium or aluminium alloys, on which they produce grey dyeings in high color yield and hue reproducibility

Abstract: A composition for colouring the surface of a porous substrate is disclosed comprising a colorant, a binding agent, and a water-repelling agent is disclosed wherein upon application of the composition to the surface of the porous substrate, the composition penetrates the surface through the pores of the substrate, and adds colour to the surface of the porous substrate. Also disclosed is the method for coloring a substrate, a colored surface of a porous substrate and a process for producing such a composition.

Abstract: Water-soluble dyes of the formula in which R1 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1-4-alkyl, C1-4-alkoxy, halogen or SO3M, R2 is hydrogen, C1-4-alkyl or C3-6-cycloalkyl, B is the radical of a carbocyclic, heterocyclic or methylene-active non-cyclic coupling component having at least two optionally fused carbocyclic rings, and M is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation, the ring A has no further substituents or is substituted with from one to four of the following substituents: C1-4-alkyl, C1-4-alkoxy, halogen, —NO2, —COOM and, —SO3M, and the group —N═N—B is bonded to position 3 or 4 of the ring A, with the proviso that the molecule contains at least two —SO3M groups, are suitable for dyeing or colouring non-fibrous substrates, in particular anodized aluminium or water-soluble plastic compositions.

Abstract: A process for the continuous dyeing of plastic films, such as polyethylene terephthalate, is characterized by passing the film through a dye bath comprised of dye stuffs dissolved, suspended or dispersed in a liquid carrier comprised at least in part of a polymer, preferably a polyol, having at least one free hydroxyl group and a molecular weight within the range of from about 200 to about 600. The hydrogen bonding provided by the hydroxyl group, together with the high molecular weight and high boiling point of the polyol, mitigate against migration of the dye stuff out of the film, i.e., fading of the film, and impart long lasting color fastness to the film. Rapid diffusion of the dye bath into the film is enhanced by thermal and ultrasonic energization of the bath.

Abstract: Provided is a novel method of dyeing a corespun yarn which comprises an inorganic fiber core and at least a first sheath. The method comprises: (a) contacting the corespun yarn with a dye liquor; (b) heating the dye liquor to a dyeing temperature for a time effective to dye the yarn; (c) cooling the dye liquor at a controlled rate; and (d) rinsing the yarn with water or with a mixture comprising the dye liquor and water. The dyed corespun yarn has a strength retention of about 80% or more based on the undyed yarn. The methods in accordance with the invention allow for the formation of uniformly dyed, high strength corespun yarns. Also provided is a dyed, corespun yarn which can be made by the inventive method, a fabric formed from the corespun yarn, as well as a product upholstered with the fabric. The dyed yarns exhibit substantially no “grin through” and little to no yarn strength loss after dyeing.

Abstract: A decorative dye colorant for use on various types of natural stone, such as granite, marble, limestone, and soapstone. The colorant is formed by mixing a solvent soluble dye with a suitable solvent, such as a ketone or an alcohol to form a dye solution. The solvent enables the dye to penetrate easily into the pores or openings located in the surface of the stone to color the stone so as not to mar the appearance of the surface of the stone. The dye is resistant to removal or discoloration, but may be removed by extended contact of certain chemicals with the dye. To permanently prevent the removal of the dye, a sealer is applied over the dye to prevent any such materials from contacting the dye. The sealer is comprised of an aliphatic urethane mixed with the alcohol xylol that also includes ultraviolet light resistant properties to prevent the dye from fading over time.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods for improving the quality of images printed on a substrate. The novel image-enhancing compositions contain an image-enhancing agent comprising a mixture of a polyacid and a polybase. When applied to a substrate, the compositions provide for high quality printed images when the treated substrate is printed on with an ink containing a reactive dye having ionizable and/or nucleophilic groups capable of reacting with the image-enhancing agent. Images printed on a substrate treated with the image-enhancing compositions of the invention are bleed-resistant, water-resistant (e.g., water-fast), and/or are characterized by enhanced chroma and hue.

Abstract: 1:2 chromium complex dyes of the formula: in which R signifies C1-9-alkyl or a radical of the formula: R1 signifies C1-4-alkyl, R2 signifies hydrogen or —SO3M, R3 signifies hydrogen, methyl or methoxy, R4 signifies hydrogen, methyl, methoxy or chloro, n signifies from 0 to 3, M signifies hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation and Kat+signifies hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation, are suitable for dyeing artificially produced oxide layers on aluminium or aluminium alloys and so give rise to highly lightfast dyeings in yellow shades.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polishing pads useful in determining an end to the useful wear life thereof. In a simple embodiment of the present invention, a polishing pad that is used with slurries is dyed on one side in a manner that causes the dye to permeate the pad to a limited depth that does not cause total coloring. Another embodiment of the present invention involves a fixed abrasive pad that has fixed abrasives embedded into the pad to a selected depth where at least one color level is within the portion of the pad that contains the fixed abrasives. After dyeing the pad, the pad is attached to the polishing platen. During the polishing operation, a color change signals a time to stop the polishing operation and change the pad. With multiple colors in the pad, limited only by the ability to dye the pad with uniform depth levels, characteristic wear patterns can be observed and adjustments made accordingly to prolong and optimize pad life.

Abstract: Novel Schiff base quinone complexes are provided. They are useful as anti-fading agents and filter dyes. The anti-fading agents are applicable to heat developable photosensitive materials, silver halide photosensitive materials, and optical recording materials.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is H or SO.sub.3 M, ##STR2## M is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation and X.sup.+ is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation, are useful as dyes for oxidized aluminium substrates.

Abstract: A method for applying an image to a light switch plate is provided. The method specifically enables the application of an image continuously and without interruption to both the surface of the plate and to the heads of the screws that are used in mounting the plate to a wall or other supporting surface.

Abstract: Complexes of the formula ##STR1## which are in free acid or salt form, and mixtures thereof, wherein each ofR.sub.1 and R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1-4 alkyl or C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy, amino, sulfo or carboxy,each ofR.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen; C.sub.1-4 alkyl; C.sub.1-4 alkyl monosubstituted by hydroxy, amino, sulfo or carboxy; --COR.sub.5 ; --COOR.sub.6 or --CONHR.sub.7,M is chromium or cobalt, andM.sub.K.sup..sym. is hydrogen or a non-chromophoric cation, useful for dyeing or printing, materials such as natural and synthetic polyamides and particularly artificially produced oxide layers on aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Abstract: Liquid dye preparations useful for making color ribbons or ballpoint pen pastes contain at least one dye of the formula ##STR1## where X is hydroxyl, amino or C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 -monoalkylamino, R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are each a carboxylate group or substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.15 -alkoxy, R.sup.2 and R.sup.5 are each hydrogen, nitro or chlorine, and R.sup.3 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.13 -alkyl, plus as solvent at least one product selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol, tridecanol, isotridecanol, glycol ethers, olein, dialkyl phthalates, chloroalkanes, alkanes disubstituted by phenyl, dialkylnaphthalenes and partly hydrogenated terphenyl.

Abstract: 1:2 metal complexes of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 is independently hydrogen or nitro, with the proviso that when a ring has two nitro groups, they are meta to each other,each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 is independently hydrogen, chloro or --SO.sub.3 M,each of R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 is independently hydrogen, --COR.sub.7, --CONHR.sub.8 or --SO.sub.2 R.sub.9,whereinR.sub.7 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, phenyl(C.sub.1-4 -alkyl) or phenyl (C.sub.1-4 alkyl) the phenyl group of which is substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, --COOM, --SO.sub.3 M and acetamido,R.sub.8 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-6 alkyl; phenyl; phenyl substituted by 1 or 2 substituents selected from halo, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, nitro, amino, --COOM, --SO.sub.3 M and acetamido; naphthyl or naphthyl monosubstituted by chloro, amino, phenylamino, acetamido, benzamido or --SO.sub.3 M, andR.sub.9 is C.sub.

Abstract: A process for the deposition of a film of an electrophoretic resin upon the surface of a substrate which comprises the steps of (i) electrophoretically depositing from a bath comprising water, a water miscible organic solvent and the resin, a film of the uncured resin upon the surface of the substrate; (ii) immersing said film in a solution of a resin additive in a solvent medium comprising water and a water miscible organic solvent, the amount of said resin additive dissolved in said solvent medium being sufficient for the absorption into the resin film of sufficient additive to impart the desired property to the cured resin film, the composition of said solvent medium being such that the requisite amount of additive can be dissolved therein and such that said desired property is imparted to said resin film while immersed in said solvent medium without significant damage to the resin fim; and (iii) curing the resin.

Abstract: Perfume particles which are especially useful when incorporated into a fabric softening composition are formed by adsorbing a perfume composition onto silica particles. Those particles having a diameter of greater than about one micron also can be used to reduce the shiny appearance of visible softener spots which occasionally are present on fabrics treated with said fabric softening compositions and to maintain a relatively constant viscosity of the molten softening composition.

Abstract: The part is subjected to action of an acid aqueous bath in order to cause the surface of the part to be porous over a thickness which is a fraction of the thickness of the zinc which it includes, and the part is caused to adsorb at least one sealing material.

Abstract: The compounds of the formula (1) given in claim 1 are suitable for use as dyes for dyeing a wide range of textile and non-textile materials and in particular for dyeing leather and pelts.

Abstract: A liquid dye composition comprising an organic solvent-soluble premetallized azo dyestuff in a volatile organic solvent medium, said composition further containing a finely divided silica thickening agent and/or xylol, toluol, perchlorethylene or mineral spirits or any mixture thereof. A process for coloring a porous substrate, preferably stone, comprising applying thereto a liquid dye composition comprising an organic solvent-soluble premetallized azo dyestuff in a volatile organic solvent medium, said composition being preferably as described above, and allowing the composition to penetrate the substrate, preferably followed by treating the penetrated substrate with an aqueous solution of a copper salt or a polymerizable organic siliconate, and then removing any excess unpenetrated composition from the substrate.

Abstract: Bicyclic carbinol of formula ##STR1## or 1,2,3,4,4a,5,8,8a-octahydro-2,2,6,8-tetramethyl-1-naphthalenol possesses useful odorous properties and it can be used advantageously as perfuming ingredient. A two-step process for its synthesis is disclosed starting from 2-methylpenta-1,3-diene and 6,6-dimethyl-cyclohex-2-en-1-one.

Abstract: A process for the deposition of a film of an electrophoretic resin upon the surface of a substrate which comprises the steps of(i) electrophoretically depositing from a bath comprising water, a water miscible organic solvent and the resin, a film of the resin upon the surface of the substrate(ii) immersing said film in a solution of a solvent dye in a solvent medium comprising water, a water miscible organic solvent and a hydrotrope, the amount of said solvent dye dissolved in said solvent medium being sufficient for the absorption into the resin film of sufficient dye to impart the desired coloration to the resin film, the amount of said hydrotrope and said solvent being sufficient so that said amount of such solvent dye will dissolve in the solvent medium and(iii) curing the resin.

Abstract: Chromate-free aqueous solutions for treating metal surfaces to impart corrosion resistance and decorative colors are disclosed. The treated metal surface equals or exceeds ASTM adhesion standards for chromate treated metal surfaces. The solutions can be used to give the metal surface a wide range of colors.

Abstract: In a method in which containers, such as cylindrical metal cans, are printed by means of dye diffusion transfer, from a flexible paper carrier which is heated to shrink the carrier into intimate contact with a dye receptive coating on the surface of the container, and to effect dye transfer, the carrier has a weight of 35-110 grams per square meter, an equilibrium moisture content of 2-15% when exposed to air with a relative humidity of 50%, and is applied to the container so that the direction of grain of the paper is parallel to the axis of symmetry passing through the center of the base of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to powdered, stably dispersible dye formulations which do not foam on application, and to a process for their preparation. In addition to containing one or more disperse dyes and an anionic dispersant or mixture of dispersants, these formulations contain 0.01 to 10% by weight, based on the final formulation, of a non-ionic reaction product of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with a low molecular polyol, said reaction product having a molecular weight in the range from 200 to 5000 and a cloud point in the range from -20.degree. to +130.degree. C. The formulations are particularly suitable for dyeing under HT conditions in half-filled dyeing machines.

Abstract: Disclosed are the 1:2 chromium complex of the formula ##STR1## and the alkali metal salts thereof which are useful for the coloration of oxide layers produced on aluminum and alloys thereof and for dyeing natural and synthetic polyamides.

Abstract: Metal containers, such as cans, are printed when empty by means of dye diffusion transfer, the dyes being first printed on to a paper web which is cut into individual carriers. Each carrier is secured, somewhat in the manner of a label, to a container by a water-soluble adhesive so that, upon being heated to effect dye transfer, the carrier comes into intimate contact with a suitably receptive coating, pre-applied to the container, solely by virtue of its own shrinkage. The carrier and adhesive are subsequently removed by water spray.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of transfer printing in which a continuous length of strip is coated with a thermosetting material e.g. and alkyd, polyester, polyurethane or epoxy paint, and brought into contact immediately after curing with a continuous strip of printed material. The temperature of the strip at this time lies between 180.degree. C. and 280.degree. C. and the contact is effected during the passage of both strips between resiliently surfaced rollers at a pressure of at least 50 p.s.i., the ink print being transferred to the strip by sublimation.

Abstract: A process of heat transfer printing the surface of a filled polymeric article, wherein the filled polymeric article consists essentially of an inorganic filler, preferably alumina trihydrate, and a polymer with an affinity for disperse dyes, preferably polymethyl methacrylate. A desired design is printed onto a carrier using sublimable disperse dyes. The filled polymeric article is preheated, the carrier supporting sublimable disperse dye is placed in intimate contact with the preheated article, and sufficient heat is applied to cause the dye to sublime, then diffuse into the surface of the article.

Abstract: A unitary laminate is produced bearing a permanently visible pattern of indicia. The laminate comprises a binder layer, containing pigment, and a transparent layer, each formed of hydrophobic synthetic polymer. Sublimable dyestuff is heat transferred from an auxiliary carrier web to the transparent layer to submerge the pattern into an external surface of the transparent layer.