Tattoo ink
Intenze
- Case number
- A12/1358/12
- Category
- Chemical products
- Type / Model
- Article ST1145MDDIJ
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Country of origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Published
- 2012-09-14
⚠️ Risk
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains azo dyes releasing 536 mg/kg of the aromatic amine o-anisidine (CAS No 90-04-0) which is a substance classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic and sensitizing. In addition, it contains aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrene and alpha-methylstyrene which are also toxic.According to the Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up' o-anisidine should not be present in tattoo ink.