tungstic acid, sodium salt dihydrate 2% aqua MC238

Tungstic acid, sodium salt dihydrate 2% aqua MC238  (MC / MI)

CAS#: 10213-10-2

In patch testing tungstic acid, sodium salt dihydrate is used to diagnose a contact allergy to tungsten. Tungsten, also known as wolfram, is a metal. It can be found in steels, superalloys and heavy metal alloys, and is used for the production of tungsten carbide. In medicine, tungsten can be found in medical devices such as joint replacements, intravascular devices and dental implants. Tungsten is also used in jewelry.

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• Wolfram
• Tungsten
• Tungstic acid, sodium salt dihydrate
• W
• Tungstic acid

Products that may contain this allergen

Steel
Superalloys
Heavy metal alloys
Intravascular devices
Joint replacements
Dental implants
Jewelry