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Research Articles

Simulation of Benzene Exposure during Use of a Mineral Spirit Solvent to Clean Elevator Bearing Housings

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Pages 421-432 | Received 25 May 2007, Accepted 17 Jul 2007, Published online: 17 Apr 2008

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