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Occupational Exposure to Perchloroethylene in the Dry Cleaning Industry

BARBARA L. MATERNA Paterson Division of Health, Paterson, NJ 07505
Pages 268-273 | Published online: 04 Jun 2010

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LyndaM. Ewers, AvimaM. Ruder, MartinR. Petersen, G. Scott Earnest & LindaM. Goldenhar. (2002) Effects of Retrofit Emission Controls and Work Practices on Perchloroethylene Exposures in Small Dry-Cleaning Shops. Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 17:2, pages 112-120.
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Kimberly M. Thompson & John S. Evans. (2006) The Value of Improved National Exposure Information for Perchloroethylene (Perc): A Case Study for Dry Cleaners. Risk Analysis 17:2, pages 253-271.
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