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Just how safe is bitumen

The unfavourable effects of bitumen on living organisms form the basis of its toxicology. Bitumen has been considered as a possible carcinogen owing to its polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Occupational exposure to bitumen vapours and … See more

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