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Tattoo ink
Pigment suspensions injected into the dermis. Some formulations contain PAHs, azo dyes, or heavy metals.
Also known as: tattoo pigment
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Contains · Source: ECHA
Some black tattoo inks derive pigment from coal-tar chemistry.
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