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  2. Tattoo ink - Wikipedia

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    Tattoo inks recalled by the FDA in August 2015 due to bacterial contamination [56] In the United States, tattoo inks are subject to regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [57] The inks are regulated as cosmetics (which do not require pre-market approval), and the pigments are regulated as color additives. [7]

  3. Do Tattoos Have Health Risks? Ink May Contain Harmful ... - AOL

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    While the overall risk of bacterial infection from tattoos remains low, experts call for tighter regulations on tattoo ink. Tattoos are increasingly common and generally considered safe in sterile ...

  4. Don't assume your tattoo is safe: New report says inks could ...

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    Contamination was higher for permanent makeup inks (17 of 35, 49%) compared to tattoo inks (nine of 40, 18%). Of the 35 permanent makeup inks, 22 were imported and 13 were manufactured in the ...

  5. 35% of tattoo, permanent makeup inks sold in US are ...

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    Around 35% of tattoo or permanent makeup inks sold in the U.S. are contaminated with bacteria, a new study found. Researchers tested 75 total inks from 14 manufacturers to identify how much ...

  6. Health effects of tattoos - Wikipedia

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    Traditional metallic salts are prevalent in tattoo inks. A 3-by-5-inch (76 by 127 mm) tattoo may contain from 1 to 23 micrograms (1.5 × 10 −5 to 0.000355 gr) of lead, but there is insufficient evidence to assess whether the metallic salts are harmful at this dosage and via this method. However, in 2005, there were no reports of metal ...

  7. UV tattoo - Wikipedia

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    UV tattoo ink is typically made with fluorescent dyes encapsulated in microparticles. This ink may cause irritation, and tattoo artists are divided on whether they consider it safe to use. [2] [3] In contrast, "glow in the dark" tattoo ink made with phosphorus is generally considered toxic. [4]

  8. 83% of tattoo inks contain hidden ingredients linked to ... - AOL

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    An analysis of 54 inks commonly used in tattoo parlors across the US found that 45 of them contain unlisted additives or pigments, including chemicals known to pose health risks. xartproduction ...

  9. Thiomersal - Wikipedia

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    Thiomersal (), or thimerosal (USAN, JAN), also sold under the name merthiolate [4] is an organomercury compound. It is a well-established antiseptic and antifungal agent. [5]The pharmaceutical corporation Eli Lilly and Company named it Merthiolate.

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