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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Eternal Ink Deep Red” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00617/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of naphtalene, arsenic and nickel (measured value 1.08, 0.91 and 1.5 mg/kg respectively). Naphthalene is an irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. Arsenic is toxic and might cause cancer. Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Eternal Ink Deep Red
- Batch number(s)
- K022521E04
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink in a black bottle. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of naphtalene, arsenic and nickel (measured value 1.08, 0.91 and 1.5 mg/kg respectively). Naphthalene is an irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. Arsenic is toxic and might cause cancer. Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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