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We will introduce the recycling of "ABS" as a basic knowledge of plastics. Items that are commonly recycled include parts for home appliances and miscellaneous goods, which fall under category 7 of the Society of the Plastics Industry in the United States. If you have any requests or concerns regarding plastic recycling and product development, please feel free to contact us. [Overview] ■ Included in category 7 of the Society of the Plastics Industry in the United States ■ Commonly recycled items: parts for home appliances and miscellaneous goods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we would like to introduce the applications of "ABS." ABS resin has excellent moldability and can be processed using almost all molding methods, including injection, extrusion, vacuum, and calendaring. It is commonly used in everyday items such as helmets. In addition, it has various applications including parts for fans, hair dryers, air conditioners, musical instruments, miscellaneous goods, tableware, and materials for 3D printers. 【Applications (partial)】 ■ Home appliances - Parts for televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, fans, hair dryers, air conditioners, etc. ■ Vehicles such as automobiles - Front grilles, radiator grilles, instrument panels, door panels, front covers, lamp covers, console boxes, and other interior parts. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of "ABS" as basic knowledge of plastics. It is a material with a balanced physical property profile, allowing for repeated use as a recycled material. Additionally, it has good fluidity and is easy to mold into various shapes. On the downside, it is susceptible to organic solvents, and in injection molding, weld lines are likely to occur. [Advantages] ■ Excellent mechanical properties and impact resistance among general-purpose plastics ■ Easy to paint or chrome plate, making it suitable for exterior parts ■ Good fluidity, making it easy to mold into various shapes ■ Low molding shrinkage rate, providing excellent dimensional stability during molding ■ Due to its ease of molding, there are many grades available that enhance strength and heat resistance ■ Can be reused repeatedly as a recycled material *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we would like to introduce the characteristics of "ABS." It is known as a general-purpose resin that has excellent impact resistance and rigidity, a clean surface even without painting, and good processability, making it widely used in various applications. For example, it is commonly used in the housings of car navigation frames, travel carry cases, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, remote controls, laptops, and printers, and is used by many people in their daily lives. 【Characteristics】 ■ Strong resistance to physical impact strength and corrosive chemicals ■ Easy to machine and has a low melting temperature ■ Frequently used in injection molding and 3D printing processes ■ Suitable as a prototype material because it can be glued, polished, and painted ■ User-friendly resin plastic material *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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ABS is a synthetic resin made by mixing three chemical substances: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, which are represented by the initials of these three chemicals. Its history dates back to 1954 when it was commercialized by the American company US Rubber. The manufacturing methods include a graft method where styrene and acrylonitrile are copolymerized in the presence of polybutadiene, and a blend method where an acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer is blended with a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer. 【Features】 ■ Mixture of three chemical substances: acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene ■ Originated in 1954 when it was commercialized by the American company US Rubber ■ Manufacturing methods: graft type, blend type *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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This document provides an explanation of "ABS" as a fundamental knowledge of plastics. It includes a wealth of information such as "Characteristics of ABS," "Advantages and Disadvantages of ABS," "Applications of ABS," and "Recycling of ABS." We hope this document will be helpful to you in some way. Please feel free to download and take a look. 【Contents】 ■Basic knowledge of plastics: "What is ABS" ■Characteristics of ABS ■Advantages and Disadvantages of ABS ■Applications of ABS ■Recycling of ABS *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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In this document, we introduce "PE" as a basic knowledge of plastics. We cover topics such as "What is PE?", its "Characteristics," "Advantages and Disadvantages," and "Applications." Additionally, as a special feature, we also include "What is Bio-PE?", so please take a moment to read it. [Contents] ■ Basic Knowledge of Plastics: "What is PE?" ■ Characteristics of PE ■ Advantages and Disadvantages of PE ■ Applications of PE (1) ■ Applications of PE (2) ■ Recycling of PE ■ Special Feature: What is Bio-PE? *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge about plastics, we will introduce the recycling of "PS." The PS code from the Society of the Plastics Industry in the United States is number 6. Common applications for recycling include hangers and picture frames. Our company conducts domestic closed-loop recycling in Japan, including crushing, producing recycled pellets, and product manufacturing. If you have any requests or concerns regarding plastic recycling and product manufacturing, please feel free to contact us. [Overview] - The PS code from the Society of the Plastics Industry in the United States is number 6. - Expanded polystyrene is often melted down with heat to reduce its volume into a block called an ingot, which is then crushed and pelletized. - Common applications for PS recycling include hangers and picture frames. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we will introduce the uses of "PS." "PS foam" is utilized for its thermal insulation properties in building material boards, cup noodle containers, and fish boxes. Its extremely lightweight and high rigidity are also leveraged in containers for bento and side dishes at supermarkets and convenience stores, as well as in cushioning materials and tatami core materials. Additionally, "SPS" is crystalline, exhibiting excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance, and is lightweight, making it suitable for use in electrical components of hybrid cars, home appliances, and tableware. [Applications of PS Foam] - Used for thermal insulation properties in building material boards, cup noodle containers, and fish boxes. - Its extremely lightweight and high rigidity are utilized in containers for bento and side dishes at supermarkets and convenience stores, as well as in food trays, cushioning materials, and tatami core materials. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we will introduce the uses of "PS." "GPPS" is utilized for its transparency and high rigidity in various applications such as parts for electric refrigerators, CD cases, trays for letter cases, and the bodies of ballpoint pens. Recently, it has also been used in diffusion plates and light guide plates for LCD displays. Additionally, "HIPS" excels in the balance of impact resistance and rigidity, making it widely used as housing materials and internal components for home appliances and office automation equipment. [Uses of GPPS] - Utilized for its transparency and high rigidity in parts for electric refrigerators, CD cases, trays for letter cases, and the bodies of ballpoint pens. - Recently used in diffusion plates and light guide plates for LCD displays. - BOPS sheets, which have enhanced strength through stretching processing, are widely used as lid materials for bento boxes and side dishes in supermarkets and convenience stores. - Furthermore, thinner films processed from it are used for the address portion of envelopes. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of "PS." The advantages include excellent light transmittance and high transparency, superior dimensional stability during molding, ease of coloring, and being tasteless and odorless. On the other hand, the disadvantages include low heat resistance, impact resistance, and oil resistance. 【Advantages】 ■ Excellent light transmittance and high transparency ■ High lightweight properties ■ High electrical insulation and thermal stability during melting ■ Superior dimensional stability during molding ■ Easy to color, tasteless and odorless ■ Excellent weather resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an introduction to the characteristics of "PS" as basic knowledge about plastics. "PS" is said to be suitable for inexpensive and bulk consumer goods. You might associate it with Styrofoam, but its specific gravity is lighter than that of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) among plastic materials. Additionally, it does not conduct electricity, so it can be used as an exterior material for electrical products and as insulating components without special treatment. It is tasteless and odorless, making it suitable for food packaging materials. 【Characteristics】 ■ Contains a benzene structure and is amorphous, offering excellent transparency and rigidity. ■ Relatively stable to heat and has excellent dimensional stability during molding, making it easy to process. ■ Suitable for inexpensive and bulk consumer goods. ■ Tasteless and odorless, making it appropriate for food packaging materials. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge about plastics, we will introduce "PS." "PS" is a plastic resin made by polymerizing styrene monomer, which is derived from crude oil and naphtha (raw gasoline, straight-run gasoline). Broadly speaking, there are two types: general-purpose polystyrene, which is highly transparent and hard, and impact-resistant polystyrene, which is milky white and has improved impact resistance due to the addition of rubber components. In addition, there is syndiotactic polystyrene, which is crystalline and opaque but has excellent heat resistance. [Features] - General-purpose polystyrene (GPPS): Highly transparent and hard - Impact-resistant polystyrene (HIPS): Improved impact resistance with added rubber components - Syndiotactic polystyrene (SPS): Excellent heat resistance *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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"Bio PE" is a non-biodegradable plastic made entirely from biomass raw materials. The biomass raw material is sugarcane. Its performance is almost the same as that of regular polyethylene, and it is said to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 70% compared to regular polyethylene. Currently, it is used as a material for shopping bags, and demand is expected to increase further in the future. [Features] - Non-biodegradable - Plastic made entirely from biomass raw materials - Performance is almost the same as regular polyethylene - Used as a material for shopping bags *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an introduction to the recycling of 'PE' as basic knowledge about plastics. Common uses for recycled materials include garbage bag films and buckets. In the United States, the HDPE code is 2, and the LDPE code is 4 (UHPE is included in other category 7). Additionally, a method of identification is that it softens quickly when exposed to fire, drips while burning, and has a candle-like smell (plastics are made from petroleum and are highly flammable and dangerous; please conduct any identification methods at your own risk). 【United States Plastics Industry Association Codes】 ■HDPE: 2 ■LDPE: 4 ■UHPE: 7 *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we will introduce the uses of "PE." One of the most common applications is "film." Many of the various films around us use "PE." "LDPE" is used in processed paper for detergent containers and waterproof paper bags. "HDPE" is used for chemical storage bottles and kerosene cans, while "ultra-high molecular weight PE" is used in gears and sprockets. 【Uses (partial)】 <Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)> ■ Stretch film, food packaging, medicine packaging, agricultural use, cosmetic packaging, etc. ■ Processed paper for milk cartons, detergent containers, waterproof paper bags, etc. ■ Wire insulation for high-voltage power lines, telephone lines, communication cables, etc. ■ Hose pipes ■ Soft small bottles, mayonnaise containers, cosmetic containers *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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As basic knowledge of plastics, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of "PE." The advantages include excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and weather resistance, as well as low raw material costs and ease of processing. The disadvantages are that it has low heat resistance, making it vulnerable to fire and heat, and it has poor adhesion properties, which requires caution when it comes to painting or printing. 【Advantages】 ■ Low raw material costs and ease of processing ■ Excellent mechanical strength ■ Particularly excellent mechanical strength at low temperatures ■ Excellent chemical resistance ■ Excellent weather resistance ■ High waterproofing due to almost no water absorption *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an introduction to the characteristics of "PE" as basic knowledge of plastics. "PE" has a specific gravity of 0.95, making it lightweight. It has low water absorption and excellent dimensional stability. Additionally, it has good chemical resistance and impact resistance. Compared to other synthetic resins, it is a "soft" and "impact-resistant" resin. 【Properties (partial)】 <LDPE> ■Specific gravity: 0.92 ■Tensile strength (MPa): 20 ■Tensile elongation (%): 600 ■Izod impact strength (J/m): does not break *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an introduction to "PE" as a basic knowledge of plastics. "PE" stands for polyethylene, which is obtained by polymerizing ethylene and has a "simple" structure among polymers. It is "produced in large quantities" among plastics. Furthermore, even though the composition is the same "PE," the properties can vary significantly due to structural differences, allowing for classification into several types based on manufacturing methods and density. 【Typical Classifications】 ■ Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) ■ High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) ■ Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHPE) *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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We will introduce the recycling of PP as basic knowledge about plastics. The code for PP from the Society of the Plastics Industry in the United States is number 5. Additionally, commonly recycled applications include plastic pallets, rainwater retention systems, building materials, and miscellaneous goods. If you have any requests or concerns regarding plastic recycling and product development, please feel free to contact us. 【Examples of Recycling Applications】 ■ Plastic Pallets ■ Rainwater Retention Systems ■ Building Materials ■ Miscellaneous Goods *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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PP is classified into three types in the form of copolymerization with comonomers (mainly ethylene). The "homopolymer" has a high melting point and excellent heat resistance and heat water resistance; the "random polymer" has a low melting point and low rigidity, with excellent transparency and surface gloss; and the "block polymer" excels in low-temperature impact strength, with a good balance of rigidity and impact resistance. If you have any requests or concerns regarding the recycling and commercialization of plastics, please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 <Homopolymer> ■ High melting point ■ Excellent heat resistance and heat water resistance ■ Poor cold resistance ■ Low impact strength ■ Melting point: 160–165℃ * For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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PP is the lightest in specific gravity among resins, has extremely high processability, and possesses excellent strength, making it suitable for a wide range of applications such as food containers, food packaging, and foam cushioning materials. In terms of appearance, it has high transparency and excellent colorability, which leads to its partial use in product design to express design concepts. If you have any requests or concerns regarding plastic recycling and product development, please feel free to contact us. 【Applications】 ■ Food containers, microwave-safe containers, Tupperware ■ Food packaging, films, and bags ■ Foam cushioning materials ■ Exterior parts for electronic products and automotive components, bumpers ■ Cable coverings *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of PP as basic knowledge about plastics. Due to its specific gravity being lower than 1, it has a lightweight property that allows it to float on water, and it is less affected by chemicals, making it widely used in scientific instruments and medical devices. However, it generally has disadvantages such as being weak against ultraviolet rays, and it turns white when exposed to sunlight, making it unsuitable for outdoor use. However, improvements can be expected by adding additives such as antioxidants. 【Advantages】 ■ Lightweight ■ Heat resistance ■ Chemical resistance ■ Excellent mechanical strength ■ Can be mass-produced at low cost *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Here is an introduction to the characteristics of PP as basic knowledge about plastics. Being a thermoplastic resin, it deforms when heat is applied. Additionally, because it is a material that tends to warp easily, it is necessary to design products in shapes that are less prone to warping. However, it excels in chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, and lightweight properties, making it durable and resistant to scratches. As a result, it is used in a wide range of fields such as automotive parts, food containers, and medical devices. 【Characteristics】 ■ Has a specific gravity of 0.9, making it the lightest among general-purpose plastics ■ Excellent in chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, and lightweight properties ■ Possesses durability and is resistant to scratches ■ Can be mass-produced at low cost ■ Also used in household goods, miscellaneous items, and packaging materials *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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PP, read as polypropylene, is a polymer made of carbon and hydrogen. It is a crystalline polymer compound (plastic) with a regular arrangement of propylene (gas), making it the lightest among plastics, commonly used in everyday items. It is a type of thermoplastic resin that has plasticity (it can be deformed when force is applied, and does not return to its original shape when the force is removed) when heat is applied. 【Features】 ■ A type of material referred to as "general-purpose resin" ■ Second in production volume among synthetic resins ■ A crystalline polymer compound with a regular arrangement of propylene ■ The lightest plastic, with a specific gravity of 0.9 ■ Commonly used in everyday items ■ A type of thermoplastic resin *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company actively engages in the "Material Recycling" business, purchasing plastic resources such as resin (films, molded products, and crushed materials) emitted by customers and turning them into new recycled materials. With our unique know-how and systems, as well as a nationwide network and sales routes, we achieve reliable and stable collection and purchasing. We have earned high credibility and trust from our customers. 【Features】 ■ Achieving reliable and stable collection and purchasing ■ Providing various solutions and services ■ Establishing a unique system - Collection of plastics - Resource recovery - Matching business services *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Our company is actively engaged in the "material recycling" business, where we purchase resin emitted by our customers and turn it into new recycled materials. Through our unique know-how and systems, as well as our nationwide network and sales routes, we achieve reliable and stable collection and acquisition. We have earned high credibility and trust from our customers.

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Our company actively engages in the "Material Recycling" business, purchasing plastic resources such as resin emitted from customers (stretch film, plastic bags, molded products, and crushed materials) and turning them into new recycled materials. With our unique know-how and system, as well as a nationwide network and sales routes, we achieve reliable and stable collection and purchasing. We have earned high trust and confidence from our customers. 【Features】 ■ Achieving reliable and stable collection and purchasing ■ Providing various solutions and services ■ Establishing a unique system - Plastic collection - Resource recovery - Matching business services *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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At Seiko International, we are committed to initiatives that take the Earth's environment into consideration. We collect waste plastics, film, and resin scraps that would normally be discarded as garbage and process them into pellet form. We aim to increase the amount of recyclable plastics and contribute to solving the issue of marine pollution. Additionally, our company conducts cleaning activities every month, contributing to the community while ensuring that all employees have a thorough understanding of environmental conservation. 【Overview of Initiatives (Partial)】 <Recycling Business for Waste Plastics> ■ Collect waste plastics, film, and resin scraps and regenerate them into pellet form ■ The pellets can be reused as new products *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "Productization (Re-pelletizing and Compounding)." At our Kanto No. 1 Plant and Chiba Products Center, collected plastics are sorted by type and quality through a selection process. We manufacture pellets that match the characteristics of each type and sell them as high-quality recycled raw materials to customers and manufacturers both domestically and internationally. 【Features】 ■ Establishment of in-house production of recycled products (recycled pellets) ■ Classification of collected plastics by type and quality through sorting ■ Production of pellets suited to each characteristic ■ Sale as high-quality recycled raw materials to customers and manufacturers both domestically and internationally *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing our Kanto No. 1 Plant (recycled pellets and compound business). We have a total of 9 lines, including 7 single-screw extruders and 2 twin-screw extruders. We conduct contract production of recycled pellets and compounds from resins such as PC, PS, PP, PE, PC/ABS, PPS, AS, PBT, ABS, PMMA, PA, and POM, as well as physical property measurements, crushing, and grinding. 【Production Equipment】 ■ Twin-screw extruders, strand cut / 2 units ■ Single-screw extruders, strand cut / 6 units ■ Single-screw extruder, hot cut / 1 unit ■ Silo blender / 6 units ■ Grinder / 1 unit ■ Crusher / 1 unit *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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We would like to introduce our "Matching Business." As part of our customers' efforts to create a circular economy and achieve zero emissions, we propose solutions from various angles to address concerns that our customers cannot resolve on their own, as well as issues faced by other companies in the same industry. Through a mutually beneficial matching process with our company, we aim to establish a balanced coexistence and mutual prosperity. [Customer Feedback] ■ Satisfied with the product knowledge of the sales representatives ■ Receiving effective proposals and advice from the sales representatives ■ Quick responses to inquiries ■ Satisfied with the response during emergencies *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Our company actively engages in the "Material Recycling" business, purchasing plastic resources such as resin (films, molded products, and crushed materials) emitted by our customers and converting them into new recycled materials. Through our unique know-how and systems, as well as our nationwide network and sales routes, we achieve reliable and stable collection and acquisition. We have earned high trust and confidence from our customers. 【Features】 ■ Achieving reliable and stable collection and acquisition ■ Providing various solutions and services ■ Establishing a unique system - Collection of plastics - Resource recovery - Matching business services *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Seiko International has established a unique recycling system that not only purchases and collects waste plastic but also aims for resource recovery, transforming it into products that customers need. This is also ideal for establishing an eco-brand and enhancing corporate image. 【Results of Implementation in Airlines】 ■ Waste disposal costs have been reduced and turned into revenue through sales. ■ Efficiency in operations based on waste disposal laws has been achieved. ■ Establishment of an eco-brand and improvement of corporate image. *For more details, please request materials or view the PDF data available for download.

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We take responsibility for recycling at our own factory and also ensure traceability.

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