Information 2007
2007-11-13
LANXESS steps up material protection activities in Asia
2007-11-07
Velcorin® at BRAU 2007, November 14 to 116, Nuremberg, Hall 1, Booth 235
2007-10-22
LANXESS Corporation attends Western Coatings Symposium in Las Vegas, October 21-24; Booths 305 & 307
2007-09-28
LANXESS Earns EPA Registration for Imidacloprid Product Line
2007-09-24
LANXESS Corporation attends International Coatings Expo in Toronto, October 3-5; booth number 1612
2007-07-31
Complete Service for Velcorin® Dosage Technology
2007-04-30
LANXESS Material Protection Products business unit at Intervitis/Interfructa 2007 in Stuttgart
2007-04-27
Striving to be Widely Recognized Solution Provider
2007-05-03
Material Protection Products business Unit of LANXESS at European Coatings Show 2007 in Nuremberg
2007-04-30
LANXESS Material Protection Products business unit at Intervitis/Interfructa 2007 in Stuttgart
2007-04-02
Material Protection Products Business Unit of LANXESS Corporation, USA, announces a New Distributor
2007-01-26
Dichlofluanid included in Annex I of the European Biocidal Produts Directive
2007-01-23
LANXESS Presents Proven Technology at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
LANXESS steps up material protection activities in Asia
New lab in China, service capacities for premium products to be expanded in Singapore
Leverkusen - Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will open a microbiology test lab in Wuxi, China, early next year to strengthen its competitiveness in the biocides business in Asia. Managed by the Material Protection Products business unit (MPP), the new lab will help customers to select the right biocidal products and advise them on any related technical issues and problems.
In many Asian countries, the rapid growth of the domestic economy is going hand in hand with a rising demand for modern, environmentally compatible material protection products. "In Asia and specifically China, suppliers who want to participate actively in the growth of this dynamic economic region must be able to offer customers innovative technical solutions flexibly and locally," says LANXESS employee Michael Gerle, head of marketing for industrial biocides in the region. "Therefore, opening up the lab in Wuxi is an important step when it comes to positioning LANXESS as a leading supplier in China."
The Material Protection Products business unit further plans in 2008 to expand its service center in Singapore to enable it to respond even more flexibly to customer requests. Apart from standard analytical methods, new technical services include in particular tests for determining the effectiveness of biocides in coatings.
The beverage industry too will benefit from the expansion in Singapore. Customers in future will have access to a regional technical service center. Says Ian Wood, regional head of the Beverage Technologies business at MPP: "To accompany the growth of Velcorin® in the Asia-Pacific region, we must offer our customers rapid and targeted technical service. The new facilities in Singapore will make support of this kind possible and underpin our marketing activities in Asia." Velcorin® is a proven stabilizing agent for the sterile fillig of non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
The Material Protection Products business unit is a leading manufacturer and supplier of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for use in wood preservatives, industrial applications, disinfectants and preservatives. Detailed information can be found under www.ProtectedbyPreventol.com.
LANXESS is a leader in specialty chemicals with 2006 sales of EUR 6.94 billion and more than 16,000 employees in 21 countries. The company is represented at 47 production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals, plastics, rubber and intermediates.
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LANXESS Corporation attends Association of Water Technologies 2007 Annual Convention & Exposition, Nov. 7 – 10, 2007
Two business units showcasing diverse water treatment technologies in booth 234
LANXESS Corporation will exhibit its water treatment technologies in booth 234 at the Association of Water Technologies 2007 Annual Convention & Exposition in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 7 - 10, 2007. Following the Expo theme "Reaching New Heights: Exploring Issues in Water Treatment," two business units will showcase products that offer solutions to water treatment and corrosion issues.
LANXESS' Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit will exhibit its comprehensive portfolio of corrosion inhibitors. PREVENTOL® CI 7-100 and PREVENTOL® BZT corrosion inhibitors form a very thin, stable protective film on the metal surface, protecting copper and copper alloys, as well as steel, cast iron, cadmium, silver, and nickel alloys, under certain conditions. They also reduce the corrosive effect of copper on various metals and, when combined with other corrosion inhibitors, manufacturers see increased effectiveness. In addition, PREVENTOL® CI 7-100 and PREVENTOL® BZT corrosion inhibitors slow the decomposition of oil, alcohol, and glycol fluids generated by copper ion catalyses.
"PREVENTOL® CI 7-100 corrosion inhibitor offers optimal cost-efficiency, giving our customers a distinct advantage," said Udo Reigber, head of MPP Americas. "The product is chemically adsorbed and, therefore, it's very firmly bonded to the metal, ensuring long-lasting protection."
PREVENTOL® CI 7-100 corrosion inhibitor plays an active role in a variety of applications, including open cooling and closed circulating water systems, as well as antifreeze, engine coolants, dishwasher detergents, metalworking fluids, disinfectants, and protective coatings. PREVENTOL® BZT corrosion inhibitor is recommended for use in cooling water, hydraulic fluids, glycol-based antifreeze concentrates, metalworking fluids, acid cleaning agents and disinfectants.
As part of MPP's corrosion inhibitor portfolio, PREVENTOL® CI 7-50 is an aqueous solution of tolyltriazole sodium salt (approximately 50 percent). It protects copper, bronze and brass, and prevents the dissolution of copper and the transfer of copper ions in cooling water. Additionally, PREVENTOL® CI 7-50 corrosion inhibitor suppresses the corrosion-promoting influence of copper ions on various metals and prevents catalytic degradation of rubber hose or rubber seals in circulating water cooling systems. PREVENTOL® CI 7-50 corrosion inhibitor is primarily used in cooling water, glycol-based antifreeze concentrates, hydraulic fluids, metalworking fluid and cleaning agents.
LANXESS' Functional Chemicals (FCC) business unit is showcasing its BAYHIBIT® AM scale and corrosion inhibitor. As an aqueous solution for water treatment and cleaning agents, BAYHIBIT® AM applications include scale inhibition and crystal distortion, corrosion inhibition, and dispersion. The product is primarily used in cooling water circuits and process water systems. BAYHIBIT® AM solution also performs well as a corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel. This product has outstanding solubility and can be mixed with strong acid or alkali solutions.
FCC is also exhibiting its line of BAYPURE® complexing and dispersing agents. With the BAYPURE® product range, LANXESS offers its customers solutions to help them use water more efficiently and responsibly. BAYPURE® dispersing agents and scale inhibitors use ecologically compatible, biodegradable functional polymers and chelants that play a powerful role in water conditioning processes, including complexing, dispersing and crystallization control. BAYPURE agents are especially effective in water cooling circuits and waste water treatment.
The product line includes BAYPURE® DS 100, BAYPURE® DSP and BAYPURE® CX 100. BAYPURE® DS 100 can proactively prevent sediment from forming. BAYPURE® DSP breaks down existing deposits by forming free polyaspartic acid. It also allows auto-dosage because of the slow dissolving process. BAYPURE® CX 100 is used in certain cases for cleaning plant components in the waste water segment.
About the Association of Water Technologies
The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) Annual Convention & Exposition is the premier meeting for water treatment professionals. This year's program provides a unique opportunity for industry experts to examine and discuss the forces driving water treatment today.
PREVENTOL® is a registered trademark of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.
BAYHIBIT® and BAYPURE® are registered trademarks of Bayer AG.
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com .
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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Velcorin® at BRAU 2007, November 14 to 116, Nuremberg, Hall 1, Booth 235
Fill it up!
Velcorin® technology for the beverage industry from a single source
Leverkusen – At Brau Beviale 2007, the European trade fair for the beverage industry taking place from November 14 to 16 in Nuremberg, Germany, LANXESS will be presenting its proven Velcorin® technology. The specialty chemicals company plans not only to introduce its Velcorin® stabilizing agent, but also for the first time to offer metering systems for the sterile filling of non-alcoholic beverages and wine.
As of January 1, 2008, LANXESS will take over the industrial beverage metering equipment business of R&M E.M.S. GmbH, a subsidiary of Bilfinger Berger Industrial Services AG. This step puts the LANXESS Material Protection Products business unit in a position to supply the beverage industry with a complete range of products and the accompanying metering systems from a single source, not to mention its customer-oriented service. In the future, the metering systems will be marketed under the trade name "Velcorin® DT". They fulfill all technical requirements and are easy to operate. In industrial filling processes, the high-precision, durable pumps provide for the necessary distribution of Velcorin® in a beverage.
The LANXESS stabilizing agent effectively protects soft drinks and wine against damaging microorganisms, without adversely affecting its flavor, aroma or color. Velcorin® is added to the finished beverage immediately prior to filling. It instantly takes action against microorganisms and then decomposes entirely into negligible amounts of methanol and carbon dioxide, which are natural components of fruit juices and fruit-based beverages.
The Material Protection Products business unit is a leading manufacturer and supplier of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for use in wood preservatives, industrial applications, disinfectants and preservatives. Detailed information can be found under www.protectedbypreventol.com.
LANXESS is a leader in specialty chemicals with 2006 sales of EUR 6.94 billion and more than 16,000 employees in 21 countries. The company is represented at 47 production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals, plastics, rubber and intermediates.
Forward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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LANXESS Corporation attends Western Coatings Symposium in Las Vegas, October 21-24; Booths 305 & 307
Responding to consumer demands for environmentally friendly coatings remains a focus for several business units
LANXESS Corporation will exhibit its expert technologies for the coatings and related industries in booths 305 and 307 at this year's Western Coatings Symposium in Las Vegas from October 21-24, 2007. With the increasing focus on low- and zero-VOC paint and coatings products, LANXESS is highlighting its products that help manufacturers in the industry meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly coatings.
Samuel Gomez from LANXESS Functional Chemicals is also presenting a technical paper titled, "Self Dispersible Dry Pigment Preparations for Water Based Systems." The paper discusses the technical features and benefits of LANXESS' LEVANYL® Gran and LEVANOX® Gran pigment preparations.
"Responding to consumer demand for 'green' coatings remains a priority for several LANXESS business units, and we're taking a holistic approach to providing successful solutions for our customers," said Randy Dearth, president and CEO of LANXESS Corporation. "We're proactively educating our customers about upcoming changes in regulations, so that we're not only selling the advantages of our products, but also helping them truly understand the technologies behind them."
For example, the LANXESS Material Protection Products business, which offers an extensive portfolio of biocides and preservatives for in-can and dry-film applications, has increased the number of VOC-free and low-VOC biocide formulations that effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms in paints, coatings, and related materials. These products are sold under the brand names BIOCHEK®, TEKTAMER®, METASOL® and PREVENTOL®.
The Functional Chemicals business of LANXESS will showcase its microgranulated organic and inorganic pigment preparations that are self-dispersing and solvent-free. With virtually undetectable VOC, these LEVANYL® Gran and LEVANOX® Gran pigment preparations can be used in the coloration of paints, coatings, cleaning agents, and even paper. Both products are also available as liquid dispersion under the names LEVANYL® LF and LEVANOX® LF.
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of synthetic iron oxide pigments, LANXESS' Inorganic Pigments business will highlight the numerous advantages of its BAYFERROX® iron oxides and Chrome oxide green pigment, including ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental certification.
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com .
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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LANXESS Earns EPA Registration for Imidacloprid Product Line
Addition of formulations to portfolio offers customers enhanced solutions
LANXESS Corporation's Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for a formulation based on the active ingredient Imidacloprid. LANXESS will market this 2.5 percent emulsifiable concentrate under the brand names PREVENTOL® TM-CE 25 for manufacturing use and PREVENTOL® TM-CE 25 Preservative for end-use applications.
The MPP group currently offers an extensive portfolio of preservatives, fungicides and insecticides. The new Imidacloprid formulations are effective against termites and other wood destroying insects; they are suitable for the formulation of wood preservatives and protection of construction materials. These PREVENTOL® products can be used in wood, wood composites, plastics and textile applications.
"Certain customers find using formulated solutions easier than using product in powder form," said Dr. Navnit Upadhyay, regional manager of MPP's Wood Protection and Antifouling business line. "By offering these new formulations in addition to our existing active ingredients, we are enhancing our ability to meet customers' specific needs."
"This is another example of our commitment to being a solutions provider", said Udo Reigber, Head of MPP Americas. "In addition to a broad offering of products, we have Technology Centers in the USA and other regions, regulatory and product safety specialists, and a production, distribution, sales and customer service network that offers a platform for customer growth."
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com .
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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LANXESS Corporation attends International Coatings Expo in Toronto, October 3-5; booth number 1612
Company helps manufacturers meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly coatings
LANXESS Corporation will exhibit its expert technologies for the coatings and related industries in booth 1612 at this year's International Coatings Expo (ICE) in Toronto, Ontario, from October 3 - 5, 2007. With the increasing focus on low- and zero-VOC paint and coatings products, LANXESS is highlighting its products that help manufacturers in the industry meet consumer demand for more environmentally friendly coatings.
"Our successful chemical advances have allowed us to step up to the challenge," said Randy Dearth, president and CEO of LANXESS Corporation. "LANXESS proactively educates its customers about upcoming changes in regulations, and at the same time, is able to explain the technologies, not just sell their advantages."
For example, the LANXESS Material Protection Products business, which offers an extensive portfolio of biocides and preservatives for in-can and dry-film applications, has increased the number of VOC-free and low-VOC biocides that effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms in paints, coatings, and related materials. These products are sold under the brand names BIOCHEK®, TEKTAMER®, METASOL® and PREVENTOL®.
The Functional Chemicals business of LANXESS will showcase its microgranulated organic and inorganic pigment preparations that are self-dispersing and solvent-free. With virtually undetectable VOC, these LEVANYL® Gran and LEVANOX® Gran pigment preparations can be used in the coloration of paints, coatings, cleaning agents, and even paper. Both products are also available as liquid dispersion under the names LEVANYL® LF and LEVANOX® LF.
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of synthetic iron oxide pigments, LANXESS' Inorganic Pigments business will highlight the numerous advantages of its BAYFERROX® iron oxides and Chrome oxide green pigment, including ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental certification.
About Material Protection Products
The Material Protection Products business unit, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of biocidal active ingredients and formulations for the beverage industry, wood protection, cosmetics, disinfection and industrial applications, including paints, glues, slurries and related applications, is part of the Performance Chemicals segment, which achieved sales of EUR 1.977 billion in fiscal 2005.
Detailed information on the Material Protection Products business unit’s portfolio of products can be found at www.mpp.us.lanxess.com .
About LANXESS
LANXESS Corporation was formed when the Bayer Group combined most of its chemical businesses and large segments of its polymer activities. The Company began operating as a legal entity in the United States on July 1, 2004. LANXESS Corporation is a member of the German LANXESS-Group that was spun-off from Bayer in January 2005.
LANXESS manufactures high-quality products in the areas of chemicals, synthetic rubber and plastics. The Company’s portfolio comprises basic and fine chemicals, color pigments, plastics, synthetic rubber and rubber chemicals, leather, material protection products and water treatment products.
In 2006, LANXESS Corporation employed about 1,400 persons in the United States.
Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by LANXESS AG management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
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New Products Preventol® BIT IT 06 and Preventol® BIT IT 12 in product range of LANXESS Material Protection
New Products Preventol® BIT IT 06 and Preventol® BIT IT 12 in product range of LANXESS Material Protection
To the existing BIT combinations like Preventol® BIT BN 2 or Preventol® BIT TD two new mixtures based on the active ingredient 1,2-benzisothiazolinone and isothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT) are now added to the LANXESS Material Protection Products product portfolio:
Preventol® BIT IT 06 and
Preventol® BIT IT 12
Both products are aqueous dispersions containing no solvents or VOCs (volatile organic compound). They are particularly suited to applications in which products with a low or zero VOC content are to be protected, e. g. low-emission interior paints or polymer emulsions for the production of building materials for indoor use (rugs, adhesives etc.)
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Complete Service for Velcorin® Dosage Technology
LANXESS takes over beverage stabilizing activities of Bilfinger & Berger Industrial Services AG
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LANXESS Material Protection Products business unit at Intervitis/Interfructa 2007 in Stuttgart
Material Protection Products business unit of LANXESS chemicals group successfully presented its Velcorin® technology at Intervitis 2007, from April 22 to 26.
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Striving to be Widely Recognized Solution Provider
With the opening of the new Technology Center in Pittsburgh, LANXESS Corporation's Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit moved closer to its goal of becoming a widely recognized solution provider in the North American biocides and preservatives marketplace.
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Material Protection Products Business Unit of LANXESS Corp. earns EPA registration for BIT Product Line
LANXESS Corporation's Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for several formulations based on the active ingredient Benzisothiazolinone (BIT).
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Material Protection Products business Unit of LANXESS at European Coatings Show 2007 in Nuremberg
"Pigments and More" for the paint and coatings industry
From May 8 to 10 LANXESS is presenting a comprehensive and modern portfolio - ranging from inorganic pigments and inorganic and organic pigment preparations to biocides to paint and coating addivitves - to an interested trade audience at the European Coatings Show.
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LANXESS Material Protection Products business unit at Intervitis/Interfructa 2007 in Stuttgart
Material Protection Products business unit of LANXESS chemicals group successfully presented its Velcorin® technology at Intervitis 2007, from April 22 to 26.
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Material Protection Products Business Unit of LANXESS Corporation, USA, announces a New Distributor
LANXESS Corporation's Material Protection Products (MPP) business unit has announced that ChemPoint.com, an internet-enabled distributor of fine and specialty chemicals, has been namend and authorized distributor for the group in USA.
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Dichlofluanid included in Annex I of the European Biocidal Produts Directive
LANXESS receives important approval for wood protection active ingredients.
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LANXESS Presents Proven Technology at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
LANXESS Corporation Presents Proven Technology at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento
LANXESS Corporation, USA, is showcasing its Velcorin® (dimethyl dicarbonate) microbial control agent technology and introducing the new product team beginning today at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium.
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