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Methods for dyeing keratinous fibers with compositions which contain aminoindole couplers, oxidation dye precursors, and oxidizing agents at acid pHs

US5752982A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61Q5/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for dyeing keratin fibers, wherein a composition is applied to said fibers which contains, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one coupler having formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen or alkyl; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, alkyl, COOR', where R' is alkyl or hydrogen; R.sub.4 is hydrogen, hydroxyalkyl, alkyl, polyhydroxyalkyl or acetyl or aminoalkyl wherein the amine may be mono- or disubstituted by alkyl; Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, halogen, alkoxy or a salt thereof; at least one precursor of an oxidation hair dye; and at least one oxidizing agent, the pH of the composition applied to the fibers being less than 7.

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