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Tattoo ink Quantum “Bitchin Black” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01489/25
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 0.0000078 % by weight). Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of naphthalene (measured value: 0.000091 % by weight). Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink — Quantum
- Brand
- Quantum
- Name / model
- Bitchin Black
- Batch number(s)
- 2411
- Barcode
- 0616943296433
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink, 30ml.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), notably benzo(a)pyrene (measured value: 0.0000078 % by weight). Moreover, the product has an excessive concentration of naphthalene (measured value: 0.000091 % by weight). Naphthalene is irritant if inhaled or in contact with skin and might cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/03/2025
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