Pigment is generally speaking non-toxic and easy to wash however, care should be taken if daubers are being used in the presence of children. The difference between pigmented ink and standard dye is that pigment is made up of a fine powder which contains solid colourant particles that are suspended in a liquid carrier. Reputable bingo daubers are made using pigment, rather than more permanent, potentially risky chemicals such as dyes.
The good news is, the majority of bingo daubers nowadays are made with non-toxic chemicals, so if you should happen to get a little ink on your tongue, there’s no need to visit A&E. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t happen moreover, some of us have an unfortunate habit of chewing on pens out of nervousness – so are bingo daubers poisonous? As a game that’s only legally allowed to be played by those over the age of 18, naturally, we wouldn’t expect a bingo dauber to get into a child’s hands.
