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A compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof: Ar1N=N-J-X-L-X-J-N=NAr2(1) wherein: <IMAGE> Ar1 and Ar2 are each independently aryl containing at least two carboxy groups; and L is a group of the Formula (3a) or (3b): <IMAGE> (3a) <IMAGE> (3b) in which T1 and T2 each independently is C1-4-alkyl, C1-4-alkoxy or C3-4-alkenyl; T3 and T4 each independently is H, C1-4-alkyl, C1-4-alkoxy or C3-4-alkenyl provided that T3 and T4 are not both H; each X independently is a group of the Formula (4), (5) or (6): <IMAGE> (4) <IMAGE> (5) <IMAGE> (6) each Z independently is H, halogen, alkyl, NR1R2, SR3 or 0R3; each Y independently is Z, SR4 or OR4; each E independently is Cl or CN; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each as defined in the specification. A compound of Formula (1) is suitable for use in the coloration of cellulosic substrates, such as paper, to give bright prints with good light and water fastness. It is especially suitable for use in the printing of paper by non-impact printing techniques, such as ink jet printing, especially thermal ink jet printing.
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