What is it?
Tungsten (also tested as tungstic acid) is a metal used in alloys in medicine and industries, such as the dyeing of textiles.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with tungstic acid or tungsten is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing tungstic acid or tungsten should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Uses:
- Ceramics
- Dental implants
- Filament in incandescent lamps
- Heating elements
- Intravascular devices
- Jewelry
- Joint replacements
- Leather tanning
- Manufacture of fireproof and waterproof materials
- Mordant for dye in textiles
- Steel and heavy metal alloys
- Water treatment process
- Welding electrodes
Other names for tungstic acid or tungsten:
- Orthotungstic acid
- Wolfram
11-2025