Basic Science Related to Tattoo Inks
June 12, 2023 @ 1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2023 AEC Session Description
This presentation will discuss the basic science of what is in tattoo inks and how they age, what the research indicates about tattoo inks and what concerns are around pigments in inks; specifically, regarding how pigments break down and why pigments break down.
Moderator
- Ben Shaw, Owner, Archetype Tattoo
Speaker
- John Sweirk, Assistant Professor, Binghamton University, Department of Chemistry
