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Tattoo ink “Quantum future eyebrow pigment” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00886/23
Summary
The product has an excessive concentration of nickel and cobalt (measured values: 12 mg/kg and 2.4 mg/kg, respectively). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
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Product
Tattoo ink
- Name / model
- Quantum future eyebrow pigment
- Batch number(s)
- T2105004
- Barcode
- 5904094829354
- Category
- Chemical products
- Tattoo ink for permanent make-up (eyebrow pigment), 10 ml bottle with brown liquid. Pigment number 19.
What is the risk?
- The product has an excessive concentration of nickel and cobalt (measured values: 12 mg/kg and 2.4 mg/kg, respectively). Nickel can cause skin irritation, induce sensitisation or elicit allergic responses. Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. The product does not comply with the REACH regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Discontinued professional use of the product
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2022
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