The book provides a concise and comprehensive explanation of the dyes' classes, nomenclature, and structural relationships. It also addresses recent advances such as the biological and medical applications of dyes, and ecological and toxicological aspects. Fully searchable and user-friendly, the Access database contains entries on approximately 3000 dyes and is a compendium of information on their chemical and physical properties.

Biological and Functional Dyes and its accompanying database (on CD) is a standard reference for all those who use dyes and colorants, whether in industry or academic research.