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Tattoo ink Intenze “Bright red” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1230/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 48 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o- anisidine (CAS n° 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising. In addition, it contains aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrenes and alpha-methyl styrenes which are also toxic. According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety…
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Product
Tattoo ink — Intenze
- Brand
- Intenze
- Name / model
- Bright red · ST1007BR
- Batch number(s)
- Lot SS83, Batch: RD36Y61045IMX40
- Category
- Chemical products
- Transparent bottle with adhesive label and black top containing red tattoo ink.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 48 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o- anisidine (CAS n° 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising. In addition, it contains aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrenes and alpha-methyl styrenes which are also toxic. According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-ansidine should not be present in tattoo ink.
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