Tattoo ink "Intense Black" · Chemical
Product: Tattoo ink "Intense Black" · Makkuro Sumi · Batch No LOT # 371310X
Category: Chemical products · Germany
Hazard: The product poses a chemical risk because seven PAHs classified as carcinogenic were detected (sum of the 7 PAHs: 1.808 mg/kg. Total EPA-PAH content: 22.07 mg/kg).According to Council Resolution 'ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' tattoo inks may not contain more than 0.5 mg/kg of PAHs.
Official action: Follow the measure stated in the official Safety Gate alert.