Mario's Dragon Green Dark
| Alert Number | A12/0203/16 |
| Brand | Intenze |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Published | 26 February 2016 |
Risk Description
null The product contains barium (measured value 11700 mg/kg). Soluble barium salts can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure.The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that barium in tattoo inks does not exceed 50 mg/kg.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/12/2015
Product Description
Tattoo ink, supplied in a colourless, plastic bottle with a self-adhesive label, mixing ball and black screw-top fitted with a dispensing nozzle and rotating cap. The opening at the tip is sealed with coated foil.