Lining Black, contains- NO ACRYLIC, and NO Blue or Purple dyes or pigments. JUST A 100% BLEND OF THE FINEST CARBON BLACK PIGMENTS.... Breaks down easy and smooth with just water. Designed to run FAST, CLEAN, BLACK, and SMOOTH like the old Pelikan of the 70's and the 80's. All the black & gray wash tattoos on our page were done with CHROMA Lining Black and a drop system of just water!