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Tattoo ink Eternal Ink “Nuclear green” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1228/15
Summary
null The ink contains barium (measured value 6200 mg/kg). Soluble barium salts can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up…
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Product
Tattoo ink — Eternal Ink
- Brand
- Eternal Ink
- Name / model
- Nuclear green · Nuclear Green - FAB: 2015
- Batch number(s)
- 03.02.15; Expiry: 03.02.2018
- Category
- Chemical products
- Bottle, 30 ml
What is the risk?
- null The ink contains barium (measured value 6200 mg/kg). Soluble barium salts can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that barium in tattoo inks does not exceed 50 mg/kg.The product does not comply with national legislation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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