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Starbrite2 tattoo ink — chemical risk (0506/10)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 19, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because some azo dyes among the components of tattoo inks may release aromatic amines (anisidine) which are carcinogenic.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The ink container is in transparent plastic with a nozzle closed by a red cap. The brand name "Starbrite 2" appears in red on the white label on the front of the bottle. On the background behind the letter "S" there is a picture of a yellow sun. Beneath the brand name in black are the words "The next generation". Below that, in red, is the name of the ink, "Scarlet Red", and in black “2OZ”.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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