chromophore of the present invention can accurately identify trace amounts of poisons or explosives having halogen and or methoxy functional groups in seconds these detection molecules can detect leaks in shipping containers of certain industrial chemicals detect certain explosive compounds and detect an entire family of neurotoxins in addition to giving advanced notice to the presence of hazards the detection molecules can be used to authenticate the elimination of chemical agents or toxic substances during an investigation or clean up operation the polymers of the present invention notify users via multiple feedback methods they can be set to fluoresce in ultraviolet light yet remain clear in visible light when in this mode the fluorescence will quench as a toxic substance or explosive compound comes into contact it alternatively the chromophore can provide no initial ultraviolet fluorescence but fluoresces upon exposure to a toxic substance or explosive compounds the detection molecules of this invention also have the unique property of providing enough electrical activity upon coming into contact with a hazardous substance so that it can be integrated into many of today 39 s existing electrical sensors rapid alert notification to the presence of a fast acting neurotoxin is extremely important many chemical agents cause injury or death in less than a minute speed is also essential when multiple yet rapid and economical detections must be made for example hand screening of luggage the detection molecules of the present invention provide accurate detection within 2 to 3 seconds of contact with a target substance as compared to minutes with similar technologies these unique molecules are designed to detect trace amounts of the entire family of halogenated chemical compounds with.