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Tattoo pigment Intenze “LIGHT GREEN” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00495/21
Summary
The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 28.6 mg/kg).When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, o-toluidine may be absorbed by the skin.O-toluidine may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause skin irritation. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that…
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Product
Tattoo pigment — Intenze
- Brand
- Intenze
- Name / model
- LIGHT GREEN
- Batch number(s)
- Batch SS285
- Category
- Chemical products
- Green pigment for tattoos
What is the risk?
- The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 28.6 mg/kg).When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, o-toluidine may be absorbed by the skin.O-toluidine may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause skin irritation. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that aromatic amines with carcinogenic mutagenic, reprotoxic or sensitising properties should neither be present in tattoos and permanent make-up products nor released from azo-colourants.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 10/08/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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