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2. Tattoo ink is made up of pigments and carrier molecules The purpose of the carrier molecule is to keep the mixture evenly mixed, and to make it easier to apply

3. Carriers are usually made up of: – Liquids like ethanol and purified water (mixtures of different things) Pigments are suspended in carrier solutions – There can be one or more pigments in ink, but they always have a carrier

4. The oldest pigments came from using ground up minerals and carbon black Today’s pigments include the original mineral pigments, modern industrial pigments, few vegetable based pigments and some plastic- based pigments

5. Carriers are liquids which deliver the pigments under the skin Meanwhile the pigment provides the color of the tattoo, the carrier is the one that disinfects the pigment suspension, keeping it evenly mixed and it provides for ease of application

6. Listerine Witch Hazel Propylene Glycol Purified Water VODKA Glycerin

7. Iron (II,III)Oxide (Fe 3 O 4 ) Iron Oxide (FeO) Carbon Logwood

8. Lead white (lead carbonate) Titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) Barium Sulfate (BaSO 4 ) Zinc Oxide

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