Essays about: "Tattoo inks"

Found 2 essays containing the words Tattoo inks.

1. 1. Experiences with restrictions: The impact of REACH regulations on tattoo artists

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

   Author : Ludvig Bertilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Tattoos; REACH; European Union; Phenomenology; European Studies; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : On January 4th, 2022, new restrictions under the Europe-wide REACH protocol on chemicals hit the tattooing industry when the content of inks came under regulation. This essay seeks to find out how this directly has impacted tattoo artists and their ability to work. READ MORE

3. 2. Chemical analysis of hazardous substances in permanent tattoo inks available on the market

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Anna Bevin; An Na Lay; Daniel Ullmark; Jessika Hagman; [2020]
   Keywords : Tattoo inks; tattoos; metals; pigments; skin; matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time of flight mass spectrometry; inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; mass spectrometry; allergens; dyes;

   Abstract : As permanent tattoos are becoming more popular and common, an increased number of allergic reactions to tattoos is reported. The purpose of this project was to analyze tattoo inks for hazardous substances, and whether they comply to current Swedish and European legislative requirements. READ MORE