Identification of organic pigments in tattoo inks and permanent make-ups using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Nowadays, about 12% of the European and 20% of the US population are tattooed. Rising concerns regarding consumer safety, led to legal restrictions on tattoo inks and permanent make-up (PMU) inks. Restrictions also include bans on certain hazardous colourants. Both ink types use organic pigments for...

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Main Authors: Markus Niederer, Urs Hauri, Lydia Kroll, Christopher Hohl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2017-11-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/6-2034/v1