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

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. Many of the adulterants pose possible allergic or other health risks. Taken together, the results from this study highlight the potential for a significant issue around inaccurate tattoo ink labeling in the United States.

Catalytic oxidation of propane over palladium alloyed with gold: an assessment of the chemical and intermediate species

The surface intermediate species for catalytic oxidation of propane depend strongly on the catalyst composition.