Intenze True Magenta is a dark red tattoo pigment. Spectroscopic analysis suggests there may be the presence of azo compounds. Other possible issues include the presence of low levels of cadmium, mercury, and lead.  Other possible issues include a level of chromium that exceeds 1 ppm level recommended to avoid allergic reactions in people with chromium allergies. 

 

Pigments: C.i.73900

 

Other Ingredients: Proprietary, Water, Glycerine, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

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Average Particle Size: TBD

 

Elemental Composition: Currently under analysis. Older data for a similarly labeled ink is available from Forte et al., Sci. Tot. Environment, 2009, 407, 5997

 

(values in ng/g unless otherwise stated)

Aluminum (7.13 ± 0.52 μg/g)

Barium (36.7 ± 2.8 μg/g)

Cadmium (12.5 ± 0.9)

Cobalt (30.5 ± 2.5)

Chromium (4672 ± 319)

Copper (1.27 ± 0.11 μg/g)

Iron (34.6 ± 2.9 μg/g)

Mercury (6.77 ± 0.49)

Manganese (360 ± 27)

Nickel (641 ± 55)

Lead (106 ± 11)

Antimony (61.4 ± 2.9)

Strontium (0.970 ± 0.067 μg/g)

Vanadium (27.2 ± 1.3)

 

Major FTIR peaks: 3350 (broad), 3220 (broad), 1622, 1626, 1588, 1580, 1574, 1471, 1336, 1036 cm-1

 

Mass(es) of Major Molecular Components: TBD