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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Chronic Inhalation Toxicity of a Kaolin-Based Refractory Ceramic Fiber in Syrian Golden Hamsters

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Pages 503-532 | Received 25 Oct 1993, Accepted 14 Oct 1994, Published online: 27 Sep 2008

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