Recently, chemists at Binghamton University learned that many tattoo inks in the US contain different pigments than those listed, or unlisted additives. One might expect the European Union, with its ...

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- If you plan on getting a tattoo, consider this: A new study from Binghamton University, State University of New York looking at green and blue tattoo inks from Europe found that ...

Pigment Blue 15:3 and Pigment Green 7 are also affected by this proposal. Because of these pigments in particular, the ECHA proposal is currently the subject of public debate. As a consequence, the ...

If you live in the US and are planning on getting a tattoo any time soon, we’ve got some potentially unwelcome news. Many common commercial tattoo inks have either different ingredients than those ...

The E.U. has prohibited some pigments, deeming them potentially hazardous to humans. Artists and manufacturers around the world are struggling to find replacements. Alex De Pase, a famed tattoo artist ...

A new study suggests almost half of all tattoo inks used in the United States could contain cancer-causing chemicals. Researchers from State University of New York at Binghamton analyzed 56 popular ...

From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. But the inks are unregulated in the U.S. Their chemical composition is a mystery, which means potential side effects are ...

One in four Australian adults have at least one tattoo, but new research suggests that what's in the ink may pose greater risks than the size and design of the tattoo. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...

Nevada-based tattoo ink manufacturer Sierra Stain has recalled three of its 'Bloodline' products after tests found they contained high concentrations of bacteria that could potentially "present a ...

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