Researchers are raising concerns about the quality of tattoo ink, saying the ink isn't always properly labeled and, in some instances, could contain possible carcinogens.
with the American Chemical Society. "Big companies manufacture pigments for everything, such as paint and textiles. These same pigments are used in tattoo inks."
"The most surprising thing we found is just how much inaccuracy there is," Swierk said. "I won't say that it's inaccurate for every single manufacturer … but certainly, we've looked at a pretty significant subset, and we're finding a recurring issue of incorrect labeling." "Usually the rule of thumb is that particles with a particle size of around 100 nanometers or less start to become a concern from the human health standpoint," Swierk said, "because they can penetrate into cell nuclei."
Water sprays on arm are seen with an electronic tattoo for the wettability test at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon, South Korea, July 26, 2022."Having a tattoo with ink does carry some risks," Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, dermatologist and ABC News Correspondent, told ABC News. "The risks aren't very common, but they are there."
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