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Concentrations and Health Risk of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Some Brands of Biscuits in the Nigerian Market

Chukwujindu M. A. IwegbueMetals and Trace Organic Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria;School of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Ufuoma A. OnyonyewomaMetals and Trace Organic Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, NigeriaView further author information
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Francisca I. BasseyDepartment of Chemistry, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross-Rivers State, NigeriaView further author information
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Godwin E. NwajeiMetals and Trace Organic Research Group, Department of Chemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, NigeriaView further author information
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Bice S. MartincighSchool of Chemistry and Physics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South AfricaView further author information
Pages 338-357 | Received 02 Oct 2013, Published online: 03 Sep 2014

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