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Tattoo Ink Killer Ink “Intenze Zuper Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1903/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) (82.9 mg/kg), of which 3 are classified as carcinogenic (11.1 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may not exceed a certain concentration. The level of PAH detected in the sample…
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Product
Tattoo Ink — Killer Ink
- Brand
- Killer Ink
- Name / model
- Intenze Zuper Black · MHD 04/30/2017
- Batch number(s)
- Code INTZUP360-BLK Batch: 2.00 x 7743-20
- Category
- Chemical products
- Loose plastic bottle with screw top. Adhesive label: Zuper Black.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 9 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) (82.9 mg/kg), of which 3 are classified as carcinogenic (11.1 mg/kg). According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may not exceed a certain concentration. The level of PAH detected in the sample exceeded the level of 0.5 ppm recommended in Resolution ResAP (2008) 1.
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