Tattoo ink – Atom Colour Sonic Green, Hot Yellow and Blaze Orange
Tattoo ink – Atom Colour Sonic Green, Hot Yellow and Blaze Orange was recalled on 14 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0915/07. Chemical risk reported by The Netherlands. The products pose a serious chemical risk because the azo-dyes contained in the products may cleave into carcinogenic aromatic amines: Sonic Green: 1130 mg/kg o-anisidine, Hot yellow: 374 mg/kg o-anisidine,Blaze orange: 277 mg/kg o-anisidine and 344 mg/kg 2,4-toluenediamine.
| Alert Number | 0915/07 |
| Brand | Atom colour |
| Category | Chemical products |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Model Number | - Sonic Green: 31073,- Hot Yellow: 31073, - Blaze Orange: 30607. |
| Published | 14 September 2007 |
Risk Description
The products pose a serious chemical risk because the azo-dyes contained in the products may cleave into carcinogenic aromatic amines: Sonic Green: 1130 mg/kg o-anisidine, Hot yellow: 374 mg/kg o-anisidine,Blaze orange: 277 mg/kg o-anisidine and 344 mg/kg 2,4-toluenediamine.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic transparent bottle with a white plastic lid. Containing approximately 100 ml.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Tattoo ink – Atom Colour Sonic Green, Hot Yellow and Blaze Orange.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.