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Tattoo ink "True Black" Intenze — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0178/12
Summary
null The product poses a serious risk because the total content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), of which several are confirmed carcinogens, is 53.3 mg/kg. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) considers that tattoo colours exceeding 0.5 mg/kg total PAH pose a serious risk, in reference to Council of Europe Resolution "ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and…
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Product
Tattoo ink "True Black" — Intenze
- Brand
- Intenze
- Name / model
- Batch: BK56IMX40 Lot: SS74 Best before date EXP: 28/02/16
- Category
- Chemical products
- Black plastic bottle with adhesive label and screw cap with nozzle for application and dispersal ball.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a serious risk because the total content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), of which several are confirmed carcinogens, is 53.3 mg/kg. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) considers that tattoo colours exceeding 0.5 mg/kg total PAH pose a serious risk, in reference to Council of Europe Resolution "ResAP(2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up".
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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