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Detection of Dioxin-like Contaminants in Soil from the Area of Oil Refineries in Vojvodina Region of Serbia
March 8th, 2007
In this study level of soil contamination by polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in two oil refineries in Vojvodina region of Serbia was assessed using combined bio/chemical approach.

Dioxon & Health: A Review of Dioxin's Effects for Doctors
July 20th, 2005
This review article summarizes what is known about human health following exposure to dioxins. It is meant primarily for health professionals but was also written with the general public in mind.

Odors from mycelium sludge waste and bone meal manufacturing
October 13th, 2004
This is a reply to request of information about gases from Landfill where mycelium sludge is dumped (from penicillin production) and Bone meal production process.

Odor Threshold Concentration
September 1st, 2004
Following are odour characteristics and odour thresholds for chemicals found in SIPCOT air in September 2004.

Odor pollution in the environment and detection instrumentation
July 1st, 2004

Odor Perception Thresholds Versus Danger Levels of Airborne Gases and Particulate Matter
September 18th, 2002
Humans are programmed or trained to believe that their senses will protect them from potentially dangerous things. In particular, we tend to believe that "if I can't smell it, it's not bad for me." In fact, this is not true and can lead to erroneous perceptions of air pollution levels in our environment. A number of substances are commonly emitted by combustion sources, particularly aircraft.

Odor analysis of emissions for a chemical fiber unit
December 9th, 1999

Odors: Fish Drying and Fishy Smells
Dry fish has been one of the most common preserved food used by peoples of all cultures. Drying species of fish in the open air usually gives fish water content of 17-18% (w/w), this process came into being because of both the need to prevent spoilage and to provide a food reserve.





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