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Evaluating Nitrosamines from Elastomers in Pharmaceutical Primary Packaging

Bettine Boltres
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology March 2022, 76 (2) 136-150; DOI: https://doi.org/10.5731/pdajpst.2021.012645
Bettine Boltres
Principal Scientific Affairs, Packaging & Delivery Systems, Scientific Affairs, West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co KG, Stolberger Str. 21 – 41, 52249 Eschweiler, Germany.
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