DARK MATERIALS — TPO FREE

As of September 1, 2025, the use of the ingredient TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide) is banned in the EU.

• You can already find products marked “TPO free” on our website — this means the formula has been updated and meets current standards.
• The products are certified according to European standards.
• The formulas also contain HEMA. This ingredient is not banned but is intended exclusively for professional use.

Important: Purchase DARK products only from official representatives — this is your guarantee of receiving the modern, safe formula.

Questions & Answers

• Has the product quality changed after the formula update?

No, we have maintained the key performance characteristics: coating stability, application comfort, predictable consistency, fast polymerization, and chip resistance. Our formulas are tested in real salon conditions.

• Why is the DARK brand talking about formula changes?

Because honesty and trust in the brand are the foundation of our work. DARK is the first among professional manufacturers to publicly disclose the process of replacing TPO, a carcinogenic substance banned in the EU starting September 2025.

• What is TPO and why is it being replaced?

TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) is a photoinitiator used in gels and bases. It has been classified as CMR 1 (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic for reproduction). DARK has already excluded this substance from its products before the official ban takes effect.

• What is next for DARK?

We are not just changing the ingredients — we are creating new generations of TPO-free products that are just as effective. DARK will continue to launch only those products that have passed full testing and proven their quality in real-world practice.

• How to recognize the updated DARK formulas?

All products manufactured since May 1, 2025, have a TPO-free composition.