INTENZE — LIGHT GREEN
Green pigment for tattoos
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Chemical products
- Origin
- United States
Hazard: The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 28.6 mg/kg). When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, o-toluidine may be absorbed by the skin. O-toluidine may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause skin irritation.
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
What is this? This is a green tattoo ink called INTENZE — LIGHT GREEN. It may have a harmful chemical called o-toluidine.
What's happening? Tests show the ink has o-toluidine. This chemical can hurt your skin and may cause cancer.
Does this affect me? If you have this ink, you might be at risk if it touches your skin for a long time.
What should I do? Stop using this ink. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains the aromatic amine o-toluidine (measured value: 28.6 mg/kg). When in direct and prolonged contact with the skin, o-toluidine may be absorbed by the skin. O-toluidine may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause skin irritation. · Origin: United States
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