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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Volume 8, 2011 - Issue 5
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Potential Artifacts Associated with Historical Preparation of Joint Compound Samples and Reported Airborne Asbestos Concentrations

G. P. Brorby Exponent, Oakland, California
,
P. J. Sheehan Exponent, Oakland, California
,
D. W. Berman Aeolus, Inc., Albany, California
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K. T. Bogen Exponent, Oakland, California
&
S. E. Holm Georgia-Pacific, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia
Pages 271-278 | Published online: 30 Mar 2011

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