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. 1995 Apr;103(4):358–364. doi: 10.1289/ehp.103-1519097

Alkyl Ethoxylated and Alkylphenol Ethoxylated Nonionic Surfactants: Interaction with Bioactive Compounds and Biological Effects

Tibor Cserháti
PMCID: PMC1519097  PMID: 7607136

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