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Tattoo ink (Y.X) · Natural Pigment Black Coffee

The product has an excessive concentration of cobalt and nickel (measured values: 16 mg/kg and 12 mg/kg, respectively).Cobalt is a skin and respiratory sensitiser and may cause cancer. Nickel can induce sensitisation…

Read the official notice → Tattoo ink
Date
2023-03-03
Country
Sweden
Brand
Y.X
Product
Tattoo ink
Classification
chemical
Category
Cosmetics & chemicals
Source
EU Safety Gate

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