Trichloroethylene - References

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Chronic/Repeated Effects (Animal)

Prepared by K Foxall
CHAPD HQ, HPA
2008
Version 1

This document will be reviewed not later than 3 years, or sooner if substantive evidence becomes available.

Last reviewed: 8 September 2008