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Appendix D: Critical Studies and Uncertainty Factors Used in Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Chemical Warfare Agents
Pages 175-180

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... Appendix D Critical Studies and Uncertainty Factors Used in Developing Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Chemical Warfare Agents
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... 178 tal To UF 3 10 01 MF a (UFs)
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... 2001. ECBC Low Level Operational Toxicology Program: Phase I-Inhalation Toxicity of Sarin Vapor in Rats as a Function of Exposure Concentration and Duration.
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