This invention relates to a process for preparing multi-color dispersions and the multi-color dispersions made thereof.

A flake including a reflector layer having a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface; and a first selective light modulator layer external to the first surface; wherein the first selective light modulator layer includes a colorant having a first color that changes to a second color upon application of energy is disclosed. A method of making a composition is also disclosed.

An ink set includes a pigment ink, containing a pigment, and a dye ink containing the compound represented by formula (y-1) below or a salt thereof.

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Disclosed are a core-shell type nanosilica fluorescent probe and a synthesis method thereof, wherein the core-shell type nanosilica fluorescent probe is a nanoparticle with a core-shell structure. Also disclosed is a method using the core-shell type nanosilica fluorescent probe for selection of functional microorganisms having toxic aromatic hydrocarbon degrading activity, wherein the method enables efficient, intuitive and rapid specificity sorting and analyzing of individual cells with high sensitively.

Provided is a coloring composition capable of forming a cured film having desired spectral characteristics even for thin-film. In addition, provided are a cured film, a pattern forming method, a color filter, a solid-state imaging element, and an image display device. The coloring composition contains: a pigment A having a structure in which an aromatic ring group into which a group with an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a nitrogen atom bonded to an aromatic ring is introduced is bonded to a diketopyrrolopyrrole skeleton; and a compound having a curable group. A content of the pigment A in a total solid content of the coloring composition is 40% by mass or more.

Provided are a polycarbonate resin composition comprising a polycarbonate resin, pentaerythritol tetrastearate, a black dye, and a blue dye, and an optical molded product comprising same.

A method for determining hydration of a polymer includes mixing a water-soluble, powdered dye with a powdered polymer and introducing the mixed water-soluble, powdered dye and powdered polymer into a water-based fluid. Full hydration of the powdered polymer is determined when the mixed water-soluble, powdered dye, powdered polymer and water-based fluid comprises substantially no internal optical contrast.

The present disclosure provides biophotonic compositions comprising one or more photosynthetic organism-derived chromophores or a non-photosynthetic prokaryote-derived chromophores and methods useful in phototherapy. In particular, the biophotonic compositions and the methods of the present disclosure are useful for promoting wound healing and skin rejuvenation, as well as treating acne and various other skin disorders.

Provided is a composition with which a film that allows transmission of infrared light in a state where noise generated from visible light is small can be formed. In addition, provided are a film, a laminate, an infrared transmitting filter, a solid image pickup element, and an infrared sensor. This composition includes: a coloring material that allows transmission of infrared light and shields visible light; an infrared absorber; and a curable compound, in which the infrared absorber includes a material that shields light in a wavelength range of longer than 1000 nm and 1200 nm or shorter. In the composition, a ratio A/B of a minimum value A of an absorbance of the composition in a wavelength range of 400 to 1100 nm to a maximum value B of an absorbance of the composition in a wavelength range of 1400 to 1500 nm is 4.5 or higher.

The present application relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two constituents: at least one chromophore constituent and at least one polymeric constituent. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by the polymeric component comprising at least two repeating glycerol units. This disclosure also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.