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- Publisher : Allyn and Bacon (January 1, 1981)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 292 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0205069126
- ISBN-13 : 978-0205069125
- Item Weight : 1.74 pounds
The chemistry of fire and hazardous materials
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