in the ink used in creating tattoos contain mercury and cobalt, as well as dangerous carcinogens that can cause cancer, the scientists found.
Experts believe that nanoparticle ink can enter the bloodstream and accumulate in the spleen and kidneys, reducing the body's ability to filter contaminants.Studies have shown that some of the pigments used by tattooists contain carcinogens.Scientists plan to achieve better control over the composition of the ink used in the industry, as some of them contain cobalt and mercury.
experts will ensure that in the ink tattoos were imposed the same restrictions on smoking and solarium.Desmond Tobin, director of the University of Bradford skin, told The Sunday Times, he was shocked to find that no one monitors the quality and composition of the ink used in the tattoo artists.
"We have a lot of work, but there is no doubt that these substances can be toxic," - he said.
According to the Association of Health in England, 20% of British adults have tattoos.Such information is contained in a report published last month.
"Some paints are sold with virtually no supporting documents and their structure may remain uncertain even in the time of use", - the report says.
The document also notes that red mercury was found, and in green and blue - cobalt.
According to Jorgen Serupy, Professor of Dermatology, University of Copenhagen, cancer-causing chemicals found in 13 out of 21 ink commonly used in the European tattoo parlor.
"Millions of Europeans are of the tattoo, and the chemical composition of the ink used in their application, unknown", - said the professor.
Serupa wants people who have decided to get a tattoo, hand written document, which will contain information about the risks of underwear painting.Professor wants to further study the potential dangers.
Two years ago, a similar survey was launched in the United States after a study of the Office of Food Inspection and Drug Administration found that the ink contains potentially hazardous materials, including metals and hydrocarbons, which are known carcinogens.One of the substances that are generally associated with black ink for a tattoo, called benzopyrene.This material is considered a carcinogen and its content is tightly controlled by the supervisory authorities.As shown by animal testing, bezopiren causes skin cancer.
Articles Source: fedpost.ru
