Mario's Dragon Green Dark

Chemical Chemical products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Mario's Dragon Green Dark
Alert NumberA12/0203/16
BrandIntenze
CategoryChemical products
Risk TypeChemical
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginUnited States
Published26 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.

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