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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering
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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in mineral water and tap water

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Pages 129-135 | Received 01 May 2012, Published online: 08 Oct 2012

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