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What’s in My Ink: An Analysis of Commercial Tattoo Ink on the US Market

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By John R. Swierk, Kelli Moseman, Ahshabibi Ahmed, Alexander Ruhren
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As tattoos continue to rise in popularity, the demand for tattoo ink has surged. Historically, tattoo inks have been underregulated in the US market. This study analyzes inks from nine different brands that are common in the United States, ranging from major to small manufacturers. Out of 54 inks, 45 contained unlisted additives and/or pigments. Major, unlisted adulterants include poly(ethylene glycol), propylene glycol, and higher alkanes.
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