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Research Article

Toxicological Considerations in Evaluating Indoor Air Quality and Human Health: Impact of New Carpet Emissions

Rodney R. Dietert Institute for Comparative and Environmental Toxicology and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853
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Alan Hedge Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Pages 633-707 | Published online: 25 Sep 2008

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