Occupational Exposure to Glycol Ethers

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Wise R.C. (1993). Written advance testimony on OSHA's proposed rule for glycol ethers. Current uses and feasibility of substitutes for 2-Methoxyethanol, 2-Ethoxyethanol, and their acetates. OSHA Docket, Exhibit 29A.