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Annex II prohibited, III restricted, IV colorants, V preservatives, VI UV filters. The annexes are amended every year; always work from the consolidated text and check the date of application.
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| ID | Chemical name / description | INCI name | CAS No. | Function · Annex · Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| III/291 | Sodium, 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate | Acid Violet 43 | 4430-18-6 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 291 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / 0,5 % | ▼M38 |
| III/292 | 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl) 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate | 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine 2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate | 337906-36-2 337906-37-3 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 292 · (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes / (a) (b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,8 % (calculated as free base) (b) Professional use · 标签措辞:(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intende | ▼M9 |
| III/293 | 1-N-Methylmorpholiniumpropylamino-4-hydroxyanthraquinone, methyl sulfate | Hydroxyanthraquinone-aminopropyl Methyl Morpholinium Methosulfate | 38866-20-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 293 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / 0,5 % / — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers · 标签措辞:To be printed on the label: ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons u |
| III/294 | Ethanol, 2,2′-[[3-methyl-4-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis- | Disperse Red 17 | 3179-89-3 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 294 · (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / (b) 0,2 % / (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 % For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers · 标签措辞:(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intende |
| III/295 | 4-Amino-5-hydroxy-3-(4-nitrophenylazo)-6-(phenylazo)-2,7-naphthalenedisulfonic acid, disodium salt | Acid Black 1 | 1064-48-8 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 295 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / 0,5 % |
| III/296 | Disodium 3-hydroxy-4-[(E)-(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)diazenyl]-2-naphthoate | Pigment Red 57 | 5858-81-1 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 296 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / 0,4 % | ▼M11 | (b) Non-oxidative hair dye products / (b) 5 % | (c) Rinse-off products other than hair dye products / (c) 10 % | (d) Other non-spray cosmetic products / (d) 2,6 % | (e) The following spray products: fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants and deodorants / (e) 2,6 % | ▼M18 |
| III/298 | Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium] butanoyl]aminoethyl]di-sulfanyl dichloride | HC Red No 17 | 1449471-67-3 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 298 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017: 0,5 % / As from 3 September 2017: — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers |
| III/299 | Di[2-[4-[(E)-2-[2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl]vinyl]pyridinin-1-ium]butanoyl]aminoethyl]disulfanyl dichloride | HC Yellow No 17 | 1450801-55-4 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 299 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017: 0,5 % · 标签措辞:As from 3 March 2018: ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under |
| III/2a | Thioglycolic acid and its salts | Thioglycolic acid | 68-11-1 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 2a · (a) Hair waving or straightening products / (a) (i) 8 % (ii) 11 % / (a) (i) General use ready for use pH 7 to 9,5 (ii) Professional use ready for use pH 7 to 9,5 · 标签措辞:Conditions of use: (a) (b) (c) (d) Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. (a) (c) (d) Wear suitable gloves Warn | (b) Depilatories / (b) 5 % / (b) ready for use pH 7 to 12,7 | (c) Other hair rinse-off products / (c) 2 % / (c) ready for use pH 7 to 9,5 | (d) Products intended for eyelash waving / (d) 11 % The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thiogly |
| III/2b | Thioglycolic acid esters | — | — | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 2b · Hair waving or straightening products / (a) 8 % / General use ready for use pH 6 to 9,5 · 标签措辞:Conditions of use: (a) (b) May cause sensitization in the event of skin contact Avoid contact with eyes In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately wit | (b) 11 % The abovementioned percentages are calculated as thioglycolic acid / Professional use ready for use pH 6 to 9,5 / (b) For professional use only |
| III/3 | Oxalic acid, its esters and alkaline salts | Oxalic acid | 144-62-7 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 3 · Hair products / 5 % / Professional use · 标签措辞:For professional use only |
| III/30 | Calcium fluoride | Calcium Fluoride | 7789-75-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 30 · Oral products / 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 % · 标签措辞:Contains calcium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labell |
| III/300 | 1H-Pyrazole-4,5-diamine, 1-hexyl-, sulfate (2:1) | 1-Hexyl 4,5-Diamino Pyrazole Sulfate | 1361000-03-4 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 300 · Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % · 标签措辞:As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This pro |
| III/301 | 4-Hydroxy-2,5,6-triaminopyrimidine sulfate | 2,5,6-Triamino-4-Pyrimidinol Sulfate | 1603-02-7 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 301 · Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,5 % · 标签措辞:As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This pro |
| III/302 | 2-[(3-Aminopyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]ethanol hydrochloride | Hydroxyethoxy Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl | 1079221-49-0 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 302 · Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 % · 标签措辞:As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This pro |
| III/303 | Phenol, 3-amino-2,6-dimethyl | 3-Amino-2,6-Dimethylphenol | 6994-64-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 303 · Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 % · 标签措辞:As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This pro |
| III/304 | 2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride | Basic Brown 17 | 68391-32-2 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 304 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017: 2,0 % |
| III/305 | 3-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)-2-methoxyphenoxazin-5-ium chloride | Basic Blue 124 | 67846-56-4 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 305 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 September 2017: 0,5 % / As from 3 September 2017: — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers · 标签措辞:As from 3 March 2018: ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under | ▼M25 | Arachis Hypogaea Seedcoat Extract / 8002-03-7 / 232-296-4 | Arachis Hypogaea Flour / 8002-03-7 / 232-296-4 | Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract / 8002-03-7 / 232-296-4 | Arachis H |
| III/308 | Tagetes minuta flower extract (24) Tagetes minuta flower oil (25) | Tagetes minuta flower extract Tagetes minuta flower oil | 91770-75-1; 91770-75-1/8016-84-0 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 308 · (a) Leave-on products / (a) 0,01 % / For (a) and (b): Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0,35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural/artificial UV light. For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes patula (entry 309), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (g). | (b) Rinse-off products / (b) 0,1 % |
| III/309 | Tagetes patula flower extract (26) Tagetes patula flower oil (27) | Tagetes patula flower extract Tagetes patula flower oil | 91722-29-1; 91722-29-1/8016-84-0 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 309 · (a) Leave-on products / (a) 0,01 % / For (a) and (b): Alpha terthienyl (terthiophen) content in the extract/oil ≤ 0,35 %. For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural/artificial UV light. For (a) and (b): In case of combined use with Tagetes minuta (entry 308), the total combined content of Tagetes in ready for use preparation shall not exceed the maximum concentration limits set out in column (g). | (b) Rinse-off products / (b) 0,1 % | ▼M31 |
| III/31 | Sodium fluoride | Sodium Fluoride | 7681-49-4 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 31 · Oral products / 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 % · 标签措辞:Contains sodium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labelle |
| III/310 | 1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)- 1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3- dimethylbutan-2-one (28) | Climbazole | 38083-17-9 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 310 · Rinse-off anti-dandruff shampoo (29) / 2,0 % (29) / For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product. (29) | ▼M52 ————— | ▼M32 |
| III/312 | 2-Furaldehyde | Furfural | 98-01-1 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 312 · 0,001 % | ▼M37 |
| III/313 | 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (30) | HEMA | 868-77-9 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 313 · Nail products / Professional use only · 标签措辞:For professional use only Can cause an allergic reaction |
| III/314 | 11,14-Dioxa-2,9-diazaheptadec-16-enoic Acid, 4,4,6,16-tetramethyl-10,15-dioxo, 2-[(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)oxy]ethyl ester (31) | DI-HEMA TRIMETHYLHEXYL DICARBAMATE | 41137-60-4/72869-86-4 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 314 · Nail products / Professional use only · 标签措辞:For professional use only Can cause an allergic reaction | ▼C8 |
| III/315 | 4-(3-aminopyrazolo[1,5-A]pyridin-2-yl)-1,1-dimethylpiperazin-1-ium chloride hydrochloride | Dimethylpiperazinium Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl | 1256553-33-9 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 315 · Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % (calculated as free base) · 标签措辞:As from 3 December 2021, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This p |
| III/316 | 1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl)amino)propyl)-3-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride | Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-phenylenediamine HCl | 220158-86-1 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 316 · Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 % (calculated as free base) · 标签措辞:As from 3 December 2021, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This p |
| III/317 | Di-[2-[(E)-2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)aminophenyl]vinyl]pyridin-1-ium]-ethyl]disulphide dimethanesulfonate | HC Orange No 6 | 1449653-83-1 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 317 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 June 2021: 0,5 % / Methanesulfonates impurities, in particular ethyl methanesulfonate shall not be present. |
| III/318 | Sodium 4-[(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)azo]benzene sulfonate | Acid Orange 7 | 633-96-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 318 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 June 2021: 0,5 % |
| III/319 | Phenol, 4,4'-(4,5,6,7-tetrabromo-1,1-dioxido-3H-2,1-benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)bis[2,6-dibromo- | Tetrabromophenol Blue | 4430-25-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 319 · (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / (b) As from 3 June 2021: 0,2 % / (a) As from 3 June 2021, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0,2 % (calculated as free base) · 标签措辞:(a) As from 3 December 2021, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. Th |
| III/32 | Potassium fluoride | Potassium Fluoride | 7789-23-3 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 32 · Oral products / 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 % · 标签措辞:Contains potassium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already labe |
| III/320 | Indigofera tinctoria, dried and pulverised leaves of Indigofera tinctoria L | Indigofera tinctoria leaf Indigofera tinctoria leaf powder Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract Indigofera tinctoria extract | 84775-63-3 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 320 · Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products / As from 3 June 2021: 25 % | ▼M40 |
| III/321 | Titanium dioxide in powder form containing 1 % or more of particles with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 10 μm | Titanium Dioxide | 13463-67-7/1317-70-0/1317-80-2 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 321 · (a) face products in loose powder form (b) hair aerosol spray products (c) other products / (a) 25 %; (b) 1,4 % for general consumers, and 1.1 % for professional use. / (a) (b) Only in the pigmentary form (c) Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation | ▼M41 | ▼M43 |
| III/323 | Methyl-N-methylanthranilate (33) | — | 85-91-6 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 323 · (a) Leave-on products / (a) 0,1 % / For (a): Not to be used in sunscreen products and products marketed for exposure to natural or artificial UV light. | (b) Rinse-off products / (b) 0,2 % / For (a) and (b): — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers | ▼M49 |
| III/324 | Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (38) | Methyl Salicylate | 119-36-8 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 324 · (a) Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) / (a) 0,06 % / Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) ‘Toothpaste’. The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. | (b) Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup |
| III/325 | 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4- methylphenol (34) | BHT | 128-37-0 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 325 · a) Mouthwash b) Toothpaste c) Other leave-on and rinse-off products / a) 0,001 % b) 0,1 % c) 0,8 % | ▼M47 |
| III/326 | 1H-Indene-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-quinolinyl)-, sulfonated, sodium salts (CI 47005) (35), (36) | Acid Yellow 3 | 8004-92-0 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 326 · Non-oxidative hair dye products / 0,5 % | ▼M49 |
| III/327 | [3R-(3α,3aβ,7β,8aα)]-1-(2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-5-yl)ethan-1-one (40) | Acetyl Cedrene | 32388-55-9 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 327 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/328 | Pentyl-2-hydroxy-benzoate (40) | Amyl Salicylate | 2050-08-0 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 328 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/329 | 1-Methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propen-1-yl-benzene (trans-Anethole) (40) | Anethole | 104-46-1/ 4180-23-8 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 329 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/33 | Ammonium fluoride | Ammonium Fluoride | 12125-01-8 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 33 · Oral products / 0,15 % calculated as F. When mixed with other fluorine compounds permitted under this Annex, total F concentration must not exceed 0,15 % · 标签措辞:Contains ammonium fluoride. For any toothpaste with compounds containing fluorine in a concentration of 0,1 to 0,15 % calculated as F unless it is already label |
| III/330 | Benzaldehyde (40) | Benzaldehyde | 100-52-7 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 330 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/331 | Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi-cyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone (40) | Camphor | 76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 331 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/332 | (1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene (40) | Beta-Caryophyllene | 87-44-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 332 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/333 | 2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one;(5R)-2-Methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one;(5S)-2-Methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (40) | Carvone | 99-49-0 / 6485-40-1/ 2244-16-8 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 333 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/334 | 2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl acetate; Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (40) | Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate | 151-05-3 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 334 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/335 | Oxacyclohepta-decan-2-one (40) | Hexadecanolactone | 109-29-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 335 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/336 | 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran (40) | Hexamethylindanopyran | 1222-05-5 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 336 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/337 | 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate (40) | Linalyl Acetate | 115-95-7 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 337 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| III/338 | Menthol; dl-menthol; l-menthol; d-menthol (40) | Menthol | 89-78-1 / 1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 15356-60-2 | 附录 III 限用 · 序号 338 · The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
Source: European Commission. Reproduced from the official list without additions or changes. Listing is not approval; limits and conditions follow the latest official text.
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