Thursday, September 26, 2024

Banned pigments found in tattoo inks sold in the EU

Hopefully this human fad and folly is over soon! I personally prefer temporary over permanent tattoos.

Aesthetics and fashion is in the eye of the beholder! My eyes often hurt when I see extensively tattooed fellow humans in particular women. More a turn off than a turn on.

"Several common tattoo inks sold and used in Europe contain pigments banned under the region’s chemicals regulatory framework, according to new analysis out of John Swierk’s research group at Binghamton University in the US. His team is urging the industry to develop improved and standardised manufacturing protocols.

Specifically, the chemists investigated five green and five blue tattoo inks from five separate manufacturers that are distributed in Europe and marketed as being Reach (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) compliant. Reach not only forbids certain pigments but also mandates that all tattoo ink labels provide an accurate ingredient list with relevant hazard warnings. ..."

Banned pigments found in tattoo inks sold in the EU | Research | Chemistry World

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