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Original Articles

Absorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons through human skin: Differences between anatomical sites and individuals

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Pages 355-368 | Received 27 Jul 1992, Accepted 30 Oct 1992, Published online: 27 Dec 2010

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