NIOSH lists irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system for soluble tungsten compounds and reports animal findings including central nervous system disturbances, diarrhea, respiratory failure, behavioral changes, body-weight changes, and blood changes.
Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide — Tungsten (soluble compounds, as W) ↗Dust entry
Soluble tungsten compounds dust
Dust or particulate from soluble tungsten compounds covered by the NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
eye irritationskin irritationrespiratory irritationcentral nervous system effectsdiarrheablood changes
Evidence
Controls
- dust containment
- local exhaust ventilation
- skin and eye protection
- exposure monitoring
- appropriate respiratory protection