Anionic dyeing of novoloid fibers

A dye bath comprising:

• 1. from 5 to 7.5 percent anionic dye, based on weight of fiber to be dyed;
• 2. from about 5 to about 6 volume percent of benzyl alcohol;
• 3. from about 1 to about 5 volume percent formic acid;
• 4. from about 1 to about 2 volume percent acetic acid;
• 5. a small amount, less than 0.1 weight percent of surface active agent, and
• 6. water.

A dye bath comprising:

• 1. from 5 to 7.5 percent premetallized dye, based on weight of fiber to be dyed;
• 2. from about 5 to about 6 volume percent benzyl alcohol/acetophenone;
• 3. from about 1 to about 5 volume percent formic acid;
• 4. from about 1 to about 2 volume percent acetic acid;
• 5. a small amount, less than 0.1 weight percent of surface active agent, and
• 6. water.

A composition for dyeing novoloid fibers, said composition comprising, per liter,

• 1. from about 1/3 to about 31/3 grams anionic dye;
• 2. from about 30 to about 100 milliliters carrier medium selected from the group consisting of benzyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol/acetophenone;
• 3. from about 10 to about 100 milliliters formic acid;
• 4. from about 10 to about 50 milliliters acetic acid;
• 5. a small amount, less than 0.1 weight percent of surface active agent, and
• 6. water.

A dye bath comprising, per liter:

• 1. from 12/3 to 21/2 grams anionic dye;
• 2. from about 50 to about 60 milliliters of benzyl alcohol;
• 3. from about 10 to about 50 milliliters formic acid;
• 4. from about 10 to about 20 milliliters acetic acid;
• 5. a small amount, less than 0.1 weight percent of surface active agent, and
• 6. water.

A dye bath comprising, per liter:

• 1. from 12/3 to 21/2 grams premetallized dye;
• 2. from about 50 to about 60 milliliters volume percent benzyl alcohol/acetophenone;
• 3. from about 10 to about 50 milliliters formic acid;
• 4. from about 10 to about 20 milliliters acetic acid;
• 5. a small amount, less than 0.1 weight percent or surface active agent, and
• 6. water.