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Research Article

Quantitative exposure matrix for asphalt fume, total particulate matter, and respirable crystalline silica among roofing and asphalt manufacturing workers

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Pages 668-679 | Received 26 May 2011, Accepted 06 Jul 2011, Published online: 01 Sep 2011

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