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Evaluation of Leakage From Fume Hoods Using Tracer Gas, Tracer Nanoparticles and Nanopowder Handling Test Methodologies

Kevin H. DunnDivision of Applied Research and Technology, Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OhioCorrespondence[email protected]
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Candace Su-Jung TsaiSchool of Health Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
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Susan R. WoskieDepartment of Work Environment, College of Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts
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James S. BennettDivision of Applied Research and Technology, Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Alberto GarciaDivision of Applied Research and Technology, Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Michael J. EllenbeckerDivision of Applied Research and Technology, Engineering and Physical Hazards Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio
Pages D164-D173 | Published online: 08 Aug 2014

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