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Oxidation dye composition for keratin fibers comprising a nonionic amphiphilic polymer
Assignee: L'Oréal SA
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Filing: 1997-07-10
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Granted: 2000-01-04
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Expires: 2017-07-10
Abstract
Abstract PCT No. PCT/FR97/01262 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 6, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 6, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 10, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/03150 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 29, 1998An oxidation dye composition for keratin fiberes, and in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers, characterized in that it also comprises a nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit, and the invention also relates to the processes and dyeing devices using the said oxidation dye composition.
Inventors
- 👤 Roland de la Mettrie
- 👤 Françoise Boudy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:35
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/18; A61K8/72; A61K8/73; A61K8/737; A61K8/30; A61K8/40; A61K8/41; A61K8/411; A61K8/731; A61K8/84; A61Q; A61Q5/00; A61Q5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 64
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A composition according to claim 1 wherein said keratin fibers are human keratin fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 2 wherein said human keratin fibers are hair and wherein said composition further contains a medium suitable for dyeing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A composition according to claim 3 wherein said at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer is a polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain selected from C 8 -C 30 alkyl groups and C 8 -C 30 alkenyl groups.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A composition according to claim 3 wherein said at least one oxidation dye precursor is selected from ortho- and para-phenylenediamines, bis(phenyl)alkylenediamines, ortho- and para-aminophenols, heterocyclic bases, and acid addition salts thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 3 wherein said at least one oxidation dye precursor is present in concentrations ranging from 0.0005 to 12% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 3 wherein said composition further contains at least one coupler.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 7 wherein said at least one coupler is selected from meta-phenylenediamines, meta-aminophenols, meta-diphenols, mono- and polyhydroxynaphthalene couplers, heterocyclic couplers, and acid addition salts thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 7 wherein said at least one coupler is present in concentrations ranging from 0.0001 to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 8 wherein said acid addition salts are seleocted from hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, sulphates, tartrates, lactates and acetates.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 5 wherein said acid addition salts are selected from hydrochlorides, hydrobromides, sulphates, tartrates, lactates and acetates.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 3 wherein said composition further comprises direct dyes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 3 wherein said composition further comprises at least one reducing agent present in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 3% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 3 wherein said composition further comprises an oxidizing agent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 14 wherein said composition has a pH ranging from 4 to 11.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 14 wherein said oxidizing agent is selected from hydrogen peroxide, urea peroxide, alkali metal bromates, alkali metal ferricyanides, and persalts.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 14 wherein said oxidizing agent is an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution having a titre ranging from 2.5 to 40 volumes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 3 wherein said polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain are present in an amount ranging from 0.05 to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition to be applied to said hair for the oxidation dyeing of said hair.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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A composition according to claim 12, wherein said polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain is present in an amount ranging from 0.2 to 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition to be applied to said hair for the oxidation dyeing of said hair.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: a dye composition comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain; and an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: a dye composition comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain; and an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
91 words
A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: a dye composition comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain, and an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent, wherein said oxidizing composition further comprises at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
91 words
A composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: a dye composition comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain, and an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent, wherein said oxidizing composition further comprises at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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A process for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the steps of: applying to said fibers a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain, and applying an oxidizing agent to said fibers under conditions sufficient to develop color.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
75 words
A process for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the steps of: applying to said fibers a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain, and applying an oxidizing agent to said fibers under conditions sufficient to develop color.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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A process according to claim 22 wherein said keratin fibers are human keratin fibers.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A process according to claim 23 wherein said human keratin fibers are hair.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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A process according to claim 24 wherein said oxidizing agent and said composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers are combined and said combination is thereafter applied to said hair.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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A process according to claim 24 wherein said composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers and said oxidizing agent are applied to said hair sequentially.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
85 words
A process for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the steps of: applying to said fibers at least one composition comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain, and applying an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent to said fibers in alkaline, neutral or acidic medium to develop color.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
85 words
A process for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising the steps of: applying to said fibers at least one composition comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain, and applying an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent to said fibers in alkaline, neutral or acidic medium to develop color.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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A process according to claim 27 wherein said keratin fibers are human keratin fibers.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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A process according to claim 28 wherein said human keratin fibers are hair.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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A multicompartment kit for dyeing keratin fibers comprising at least two compartments which are separate from one another, said first compartment comprising a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain; and said second compartment comprising an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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A multicompartment kit for dyeing keratin fibers comprising at least two compartments which are separate from one another, said first compartment comprising a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, and at least one nonionic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from polyether urethanes comprising at least one fatty chain; and said second compartment comprising an oxidizing composition comprising an oxidizing agent.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A multicompartment kit according to claim 30 wherein said keratin fibers are human keratin fibers.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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A multicompartment kit or device according to claim 31 wherein said human keratin fibers are hair.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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A ready-to-use composition for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain; and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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A ready-to-use composition for oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain; and an oxidizing agent.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A ready-to-use composition according to claim 33 wherein said keratin fibers are human keratin fibers.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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A ready-to-use composition according to claim 34 wherein said human keratin fibers are hair.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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A ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, said composition comprising water, sodium sulphite, at least one oxidation dye precursor, al least one coupler, at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, and at least one oxidizing agent, wherein said at least one oxidation dye precursor is selected from para-phenylenediamine, para-aminophenol, and acid addition salts of N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine and wherein said at least one coupler is selected from 3-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol, and further wherein said at least one oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
92 words
A ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers, said composition comprising water, sodium sulphite, at least one oxidation dye precursor, al least one coupler, at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, and at least one oxidizing agent, wherein said at least one oxidation dye precursor is selected from para-phenylenediamine, para-aminophenol, and acid addition salts of N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine and wherein said at least one coupler is selected from 3-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol, and further wherein said at least one oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
90 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair comprising at least two compartments which are separate from each other, said first compartment comprising a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: water; sodium sulphite; at least one oxidation dye precursor selected from para-phenylenediamine, para-aminophenol, and acid addition salts of N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine; at least one coupler selected from 3-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain; and said second compartment comprising an oxidizing composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
90 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair comprising at least two compartments which are separate from each other, said first compartment comprising a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibers comprising: water; sodium sulphite; at least one oxidation dye precursor selected from para-phenylenediamine, para-aminophenol, and acid addition salts of N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl-para-phenylenediamine; at least one coupler selected from 3-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain; and said second compartment comprising an oxidizing composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
49 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
49 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, 3-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and 3-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, 3-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
47 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and 3-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and 2-methyl-5-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 2-methyl-5-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
47 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and 3-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
47 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
49 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 3-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
47 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 3-aminophenol, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and 3-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
45 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulfite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol and 2-methyl-5-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, 3-aminophenol, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and α-naphthol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
49 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, 3-aminophenol, p-aminophenol, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and 2-methyl-1,3-dihydroxybenzene; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
48 words
A multicompartment kit for dyeing human hair according to claim 37, wherein said first compartment comprises at least one nonionic, amphiphilic polyether urethane comprising at least one fatty chain, water, sodium sulphite, para-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, N,N-bis(β-hydroxyethyl)-para-phenylenediamine sulfate, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, and 2-methyl-5-aminophenol; and said second compartment comprises hydrogen peroxide and water.
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