Eternal Ink · Nuclear green

The ink contains barium (measured value 6200 mg/kg). Soluble barium salts can be absorbed from the tattoo and have toxic effects. Barium toxicity can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory failure, gastrointestinal dysfunction, paralysis, muscle twitching, and elevated blood pressure. The Council of Europe Resolution ResAP (2008)1 on requirements and criteria for the safety of tattoos and permanent make-up, recommends that barium in tattoo inks does not exceed 50 mg/kg. The product does not comply with national legislation.

Published: 09 October 2015
Notifying authority: France
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1228/15
Model: Nuclear Green - FAB: 2015
Batch: 03.02.15; Expiry: 03.02.2018

Classification

Category: Chemical products
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Bottle, 30 ml