This document provides a summary of GB780031 (A), which describes a process for manufacturing acid amide derivatives of azo-compounds. Specifically, it involves condensing an amine containing at least two reactive amino groups with a carboxylic acid halide from an azo compound, where the azo compound contains a carboxylic acid ester group next to the azo linkage. The starting materials used do not contain groups that impart water solubility. A variety of diamine and azo compounds are described that can be used in this process.