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The Role of Polysorbate 60 in the Cosmetics Industry
The Role of Polysorbate 60 in the Cosmetics Industry
Polysorbate esters are excellent emulsifiers and surfactants. They also exhibit water solubility, which makes them environmentally safe and friendly. Due to their surfactant and emulsifying properties...
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Mar,2023
Application of Polysorbate 20 in Cosmetics
Application of Polysorbate 20 in Cosmetics
Understand polysorbate 20One of the most commonly used variants of polysorbates in the cosmetics industry is polysorbate 20. It is a monolaurate with a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) of 16.7. Th...
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Mar,2023
What is Polysorbate 20 Made From?
What is Polysorbate 20 Made From?
Polysorbate 20 is derived from lauric acid and can be used as raw materials for various pharmaceutical products in scientific applications. Lauric acid (C12H24O2) is a saturated fatty acid that natura...
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Mar,2023
Applications of Polysorbate 80 in Various Industries
Applications of Polysorbate 80 in Various Industries
Polysorbate 80 in drug applicationsPolysorbate 80 is widely used to protect biopharmaceutical products from protein misfolding, aggregation, and precipitation during transportation and handling. Polys...
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Mar,2023
Definition, Classification and Properties of Nonionic Surfactants
Definition, Classification and Properties of Nonionic Surfactants
Ⅰ. Definition of nonionic surfactantThe aqueous solution does not ionize any form of ions. The hydrophilic group is mainly composed of a certain number of oxygen-containing groups (usually ether grou...
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15
Feb,2023
An Overview of Polysorbate 60 and Its Various Uses
An Overview of Polysorbate 60 and Its Various Uses
Ⅰ. Background and overview of polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60, lemon to orange oily liquid or semi-gel, slightly special odor, slightly bitter. Polysorbate 60 is a non-ionic surfactant, which has been w...
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08
Feb,2023
Applications of Polysorbate 20 in Various Industries
Applications of Polysorbate 20 in Various Industries
Although polysorbate 20 plays an important role in the cosmetics industry, it also has various applications in daily life and science.Food application of polysorbate 20 Used as a wetting agent and fla...
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12
Jan,2023
Is It Safe to Use Polysorbate 20?
Is It Safe to Use Polysorbate 20?
Why use polysorbate 20? Polysorbate 20 is used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and fragrance ingredient.SurfactantSurfactant is short for the surface active agent. Surfactants are compounds that reduce t...
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05
Jan,2023
Personal Care Products Contain Polysorbate 80
Personal Care Products Contain Polysorbate 80
In cosmetics and personal care products, polysorbate 80 can be used as a surfactant, emulsifier, and solubilizer.Why is polysorbate 80 included in personal care products?As a surfactant, polysorbate 8...
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Dec,2022
The Ingredients of Emulsifiers and Food Emulsifiers
The Ingredients of Emulsifiers and Food Emulsifiers
What are the ingredients of non-ionic surfactant emulsifiers?Emulsifiers are stabilizers of emulsions and are a type of surfactant. The role of emulsifiers is to form a film or double layer when dispe...
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22
Dec,2022
Main Application of Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Main Application of Sorbitan Monopalmitate
What is sorbitan monopalmitate? Sorbitan monopalmitate is a light cream to brown-yellow solid that can come in bead, flake, or waxy form. It has a distinctive odor and mild taste. It is not soluble in...
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Oct,2022
Application of Monolaurate De Sorbitane
Application of Monolaurate De Sorbitane
Introduction to monolaurate de sorbitaneMonolaurate de sorbitane, also known as mono-12-octadecenoate, is a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant that naturally occurs in breast milk, coconut oil, and Abel...
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12
Oct,2022
Performance and Characteristics of Common Non-ionic Surfactants
Performance and Characteristics of Common Non-ionic Surfactants
Introduction of Non-ionic SurfactantsMany non-ionic surfactants are commonly used in cleaning products. In industrial and public facility detergents, many varieties of non-ionic surfactants are used a...
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05
Oct,2022
Introduction to Common Non-ionic Surfactants
Introduction to Common Non-ionic Surfactants
Definition of Non-ionic SurfactantsNon-ionic surfactants are so named because there are no charged groups in their molecules, and they do not ionize in aqueous solution. The lipophilic groups in the m...
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Sep,2022
The Role of Nonionic Surfactants in Cosmetics
The Role of Nonionic Surfactants in Cosmetics
Introduction of Nonionic SurfactantsNonionic surfactants mainly play a role in cleaning, wetting, emulsifying, and foaming in cosmetics; cationic surfactants work as softeners, antistatic agents, wate...
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Sep,2022
Application of Polysorbate 80 in Preparation of Test Product
Application of Polysorbate 80 in Preparation of Test Product
1. What is polysorbate 80?Polysorbate 80, the chemical name is polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate, is a non-ionic surfactant, has significant adaptability to different pH, and is relatively stable...
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21
Jul,2022
Biologics: Polysorbate Hlb
Biologics: Polysorbate Hlb
Ⅰ. Introduction to polysorbate hlbPolysorbates are a family of amphiphilic, nonionic surfactants derived from ethoxylated sorbitans or isosorbides (derivatives of sorbitol) esterified with fatty acid...
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Jul,2022
What is a Surfactant?
What is a Surfactant?
Surfactants are a class of compounds with certain functional properties. It usually does not meet consumers directly as a final product or commodity, but is added for application as an important compo...
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28
Feb,2022
The Role of Surfactants in Pesticides (2)
The Role of Surfactants in Pesticides (2)
Although the surfactant itself has no biological activity, it can assist the solid or liquid active ingredients in pesticides to be quickly, uniformly and stably dispersed in the spray carrier, and en...
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Feb,2022
The Role of Surfactants in Pesticides (1)
The Role of Surfactants in Pesticides (1)
With the increasing awareness of environmental protection and the need for green food, many countries have issued stringent regulations on pesticide safety to meet the needs of agricultural production...
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Feb,2022
The Role of Surfactants Sorbitol and Polysorbate in Petroleum Industry
The Role of Surfactants Sorbitol and Polysorbate in Petroleum Industry
Crude oil extracted from oil wells is a kind of water-in-oil fluid, which must be demulsified before refining. Crude oil demulsification mainly adopts high-voltage electrostatic field method and chemi...
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07
Feb,2022
Effects and Functions of Surfactants in Food (Part 2)
Effects and Functions of Surfactants in Food (Part 2)
Depending on the composition of food products, there are oil-in-water emulsions and water-in-oil emulsions. For food products, oil-in-water emulsions are more common than water-in-oil emulsions. For e...
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Jan,2022
The Role and Function of Surfactants in Food (Part 1)
The Role and Function of Surfactants in Food (Part 1)
Nowadays, a lot of foods that we know and adore are composed of ingredients that do not blend and combine well. For example, one of the most popular salad dressing, Italian dressing (vinaigrette) cons...
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10
Jan,2022
What is Sorbitan Monostearate Made Out Of?
What is Sorbitan Monostearate Made Out Of?
Sorbitan monostearate is produced by the esterification of sorbitol with stearic acid. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that are commonly derived from corn and pototoes or the reduction of glucose. Stearic...
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08
Sep,2021
What is Sorbitan Monooleate Made Out Of?
What is Sorbitan Monooleate Made Out Of?
Sorbitan monooleate is produced by the esterification of sorbitol with oleic acid. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that are commonly derived from corn and pototoes or the reduction of glucose. In the biol...
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01
Sep,2021
Sorbitan Monooleate and Polysorbate 80
Sorbitan Monooleate and Polysorbate 80
1. What kinds of sorbitan esters are there? They are distinguished according to different fatty acids.A lot of people do not know what sorbitan esters are. Sorbitan esters are emulsifiers that can be ...
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24
Aug,2021
What is Polysorbate 80?
What is Polysorbate 80?
Polysorbate 80 is a non-ionic surfactant with a molecular formula C64H124O26. It is part of the series of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters.Polysorbate 80 is a light yellow to orange yellow v...
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23
Aug,2021
Non-ionic Surfactant Emulsifier
Non-ionic Surfactant Emulsifier
1. What is a non-ionic surfactant emulsifier?Emulsifier is a kind of surfactant that stabilizes emulsions.The function of an emulsifier is when it is dispersed on the surface of a dispersed substance,...
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12
Aug,2021
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Fatty Acid Esters Produced by Huana
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Fatty Acid Esters Produced by Huana
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, hereinafter referred to as polysorbates are formed by condensation of residual hydroxyl groups in sorbitan esters and ethylene oxides. Due to transesterific...
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04
Aug,2021
Nonionic Surfactants in Household Products
Nonionic Surfactants in Household Products
The sorbitan ester and polysorbate series products under the Huana brand are all nonionic surfactants. Nonionic surfactants dissolved in water can help to remove dirt and grease from many different so...
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Jul,2021
Sorbitan Fatty Acid Esters Produced by Huana
Sorbitan Fatty Acid Esters Produced by Huana
Dehydrated sorbitol fatty acid esters are also known as sorbitan fatty acid esters, which can be applied to oil soluble liquid or waxy series of compounds in food, medicine, cosmetics, textile industr...
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15
Jul,2021
Are Sorbitan Esters Safe to Be Consumed?
Are Sorbitan Esters Safe to Be Consumed?
Sorbitan esters are widely used in various food formulations in multiple countries around the world. The safety of sorbitan esters have been evaluated and approved by many countries’ food safety auth...
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15
Jul,2021
Differences Between Ionic and Non-ionic Surfactants
Differences Between Ionic and Non-ionic Surfactants
The main differences between non-ionic and ionic surfactants are that ionic surfactants are formulated with cations or anions, while non-ionic surfactants are formulated without cations or anions. Non...
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08
Jul,2021
Are Polysorbates Safe to Be Consumed?
Are Polysorbates Safe to Be Consumed?
The safeness of polysorbates as food additives have been well studied and evaluated by scientisits and multiple national public health and food safety departments. Polysorbate 20, 40, 60, 65 and 80 ar...
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08
Jul,2021
Non-ionic Emulsifiers
Non-ionic Emulsifiers
Non-ionic emulsifiers are surfactants that can be soluble in aqueous solution without ionization, that is to say, they are in a neutral non-ionic molecular state or micelle state in the solution. They...
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Jul,2021
Functions of Polysorbate 20 and 80 in the Protein Preparation
Functions of Polysorbate 20 and 80 in the Protein Preparation
Surfactants act as interface stabilizers and almost all therapeutic protein products under research and development or on the market contain these excipients. Polysorbate 20 and 80 are the most common...
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01
Jul,2021
Differences between polysorbate 20 and polysorbate 80
Differences between polysorbate 20 and polysorbate 80
1. Differences between synthetic raw materialsPolysorbate 20 is a product of the polymerization reaction of sorbitan monolaurate and ethylene oxide, while polysorbate 80 is synthesized by the the poly...
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23
Jun,2021
What's Polysorbate 65?
What's Polysorbate 65?
Polysorbate 65 is also known as polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate, dehydrated sorbitan tristearate polyoxyethylene ether, T-65 emulsifier.Polysorbate 65 is produced in the addition reaction between...
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15
Jun,2021
What is Polysorbate 40?
What is Polysorbate 40?
Polysorbate 40 is known as polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate and T-40 emulsifier. It is a yellow to orange oily liquid or paste. It's soluble in warm water, methanol, ethyl acetate and insolu...
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08
Jun,2021
What is Polysorbate 20?
What is Polysorbate 20?
Polysorbate 20 is a yellow to orange oily liquid, which has a faint odor and a slight bitter taste. Its relative density is 1.09-1.12 (20°C), boiling point is unknown, flash point is >120℃(closed...
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Jun,2021
What is Sorbitan Monooleate?
What is Sorbitan Monooleate?
1. Introduction of sorbitan monooleateSorbitan monooleate is an amber to brown oily liquid with a HLB of 4.3. It can be dispersed in warm water and ethanol, and soluble in propylene glycol, liquid par...
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May,2021
What is Sorbitan Monostearate?
What is Sorbitan Monostearate?
Ⅰ. Introduction of sorbitan monostearateSorbitan monostearate is a brown waxy substance that is insoluble in water, can disperse in hot water and soluble in hot oil, fatty acids and various organic s...
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May,2021
The Functions of Polysorbate 60
The Functions of Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 60 is a synthetic ingredient that can be used in cosmetics and skin care to improve the texture of the formulation. It can be used as a surfactant, emulsifier and solubilizer. Polysorbate ...
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May,2021
Understanding Nonionic Surfactants
Understanding Nonionic Surfactants
According to the charge of the hydrophilic head, surfactants are classified as anionic, nonionic, cationic or amphoteric. Nonionic surfactants are neutral, and their hydrophilic ends are not charged.1...
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May,2021
Polysorbate 60 Used in the Food Industry
Polysorbate 60 Used in the Food Industry
Polysorbate 60, lemon-colored to orange oily liquid or semi-gel, with slight special odor and slightly bitter taste. It is a non-ionic surfactant and has been widely used in the fields of food, daily ...
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Apr,2021
Do You Know About the Advantages of Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactants?
Do You Know About the Advantages of Low Foaming Nonionic Surfactants?
1. Low foaming nonionic surfactantsDetergent is a very broad term; it includes various kinds of industrial detergents and commercial detergents. Commercial detergent is the most common type of deterge...
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Apr,2021
The Functions of Nonionic Surfactants in Productions -2
The Functions of Nonionic Surfactants in Productions -2
1. Nonionic surfactants in leather productionThe need of nonionic surfactant is limited in leather production, however nonionic surfactant is very important in enhancing the quality of leather. Leathe...
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Apr,2021
The Functions of Nonionic Surfactants in Productions -1
The Functions of Nonionic Surfactants in Productions -1
1. Nonionic surfactants in textile productionSurfactants were not needed in traditional textile production. Nonionic surfactants were adapting to the textile industry as different kinds of novel fiber...
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Apr,2021
Detection of Fatty Acids in Polysorbate 80
Detection of Fatty Acids in Polysorbate 80
The problem of pharmaceutical excipients has plagued domestic pharmaceutical preparation manufacturers in recent years, and the quality control of excipients has attracted the attention of regulatory ...
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15
Mar,2021
The Manufacture Method of the Stearic acid Sorbitan Stearate
The Manufacture Method of the Stearic acid Sorbitan Stearate
It is obtained by the dehydration of sorbitol into anhydride and the esterification of anhydride and excessive stearic acid, or by direct heating and esterification of sorbitol and stearic acid in the...
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08
Mar,2021
A High Carbon Alcohol Defoaming Agent
A High Carbon Alcohol Defoaming Agent
In many areas of production, as we all know, pulping and papermaking, fermentation, pharmaceutical and food, oil and natural gas, froth flotation, wastewater treatment, the dyeing of textiles, the pre...
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Mar,2021
What is Polysorbate?
What is Polysorbate?
1. Introduction of polysorbatePolysorbate is an orange-yellow or light-yellow relatively viscous liquid with a slight bitterness. Polysorbate is often used as a component of drugs. For example, it can...
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10
Feb,2021
What is Sorbitan Trioleate?
What is Sorbitan Trioleate?
Sorbitan trioleate is a light yellow viscous liquid at room temperature, almost insoluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether and toluene, and insoluble in water. It gradually saponifies under ...
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Feb,2021
What are Nonionic Surfactants?
What are Nonionic Surfactants?
Surfactants are composed of a hydrophilic group and a hydrophobic group. Unlike ionic surfactants, the hydrophilic groups of nonionic surfactants are not charged. Instead, their water-solubility is du...
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Jan,2021
The Properties and Functions of Polysorbate 80
The Properties and Functions of Polysorbate 80
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate also known as Polysorbate 80, is a type of nonionic surfactant. It functions as an emulsifier, a dispersant, a wetting agent, a solubilizer, and a stabilizer i...
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Jan,2021
The Properties and Functions of Polysorbate 60
The Properties and Functions of Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 60 is an oily thick liquid or a semi-solid with yellowish or amber color. It has a distinctive odor and slight bitter taste. Polysorbate 60 is a nonionic surfactant that is commonly used i...
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23
Dec,2020
The Properties and Functions of Polysorbate 20
The Properties and Functions of Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20, also known as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate is sythesized by ethoxylation of sorbitan with the addition of lauric acid. It has a molecular formula of C58H114O26. At room te...
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16
Dec,2020
Polysorbate 20 as a Food Additive
Polysorbate 20 as a Food Additive
Polysorbates have been approved as legal food additives in many nations and regions, including the European Union, the United States, Japan, Singapore and the Codex Alimentarius Commission. In 2018, p...
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09
Dec,2020
Effect and Function of Polysorbate 80 in Skin Care and Cosmetics
Effect and Function of Polysorbate 80 in Skin Care and Cosmetics
Many consumers may notice some cosmetics contain a kind of chemical substance called "polysorbate 80", but they do not know the effect and function of this substance and would like to know w...
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02
Dec,2020
The Function of Polysorbate 80
The Function of Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic non-ionic emulsifier, widely used in cosmetics, food and pharmaceutical preparations. Its industrial manufacturing method is: under the condition of alkali catalysis, the...
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23
Nov,2020
Polysorbate 20 and Polysorbate 80 Used in Pharmaceuticals
Polysorbate 20 and Polysorbate 80 Used in Pharmaceuticals
1. What are polysorbate 20 and polysorbate 80?Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (aka. polysorbate 20) and polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (aka. Polysorbate 80) derived from sorbitan m...
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16
Nov,2020
Polysobates as a Food Additive
Polysobates as a Food Additive
With the rising living standards, consumers' requirements for food are increasingly higher. Not only they expect for nutritious and safe food, but they also demand for unique and innovative tastey...
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09
Nov,2020
Polysorbates and Sorbitan Esters
Polysorbates and Sorbitan Esters
1. Introduction of sorbitan estersDehydrated sorbitol fatty acid ester also known as sorbitan ester is a class of popular non-ionic surfactant, which has a history of nearly 50 years. Sorbitan ester h...
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02
Nov,2020
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