Gold acid chloride trihydrate in patch testing is used to diagnose contact allergy due to gold in jewelry, dental gold, and gold-plated intracoronary stents. Gold acid chloride is the precursor used in the purification of gold. It also may be found in photographic processing.
Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:
• Gold acid chloride trihydrate
• Chloroauric acid trihydrate
• Aurochloric acid trihydrate
• Hydrogen aurichloride trihydrate
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For additional information about products that might contain Gold Acid Chloride Trihydrate, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.