5.3. List of Substances Known to Be Present in Tattoo Inks

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Pigments

The choice of pigment is also a choice of the raw material for ink production. Manufactures should follow procedures of good manufacturing practice (GMP) which include the quality control in terms of purity of their raw materials. Pigments with food, cosmetic or pharmacological purity should be preferred.

Table 2: Pigments fulfilling minimal toxicological requirements [exemplary entries, need assessment]

Carbon Black, ultrapure (C.I. 77266)

Titanium dioxide, rutil (C.I. 77891)

Pigment Blue 15 (C.I. 74160)

 

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