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Tattoo ink – Intenze “Bright red”

Serious risk Chemical

Published by Safety Gate 10 Aug 2012In the weekly report of 17 Aug 2012 (week 33, 2012)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 8 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Tattoo ink
Brand
Intenze (79 alerts)
Name
Bright red
Type / model
Article ST1007BR
Batch
Lot SS83, Batch: RD36Y61045IMX40
Description
Transparent bottle with adhesive label and black top containing red tattoo ink.
Risk
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 160 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o- anisidine (CAS n° 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitising. In addition, it contains the aromatic amine 2-ethoxyaniline which is also toxic. According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008) on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.
Notifying country
Italy
Country of origin
United States
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
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  1. Safety Gate alert A12/1232/12
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2012-033 (XML)
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