Polymeric Colorants

Polymeric colorants are a group of intermediate or high molar mass compounds that may be thought of as being intrinsically coloured. In this review the attribute that is emphasised is that of colour within the context of practical applications, synthesis and characterisation. The various classifications are discussed and the relevant background information assessed. The coverage is designed to be reasonably comprehensive and informative. This review concentrates on the period since 1984, except for its coverage of safety data, which extends over a longer timescale