CAS Number:
74-90-8
Sum Formula:
CHN
Molar Mass:
27 g/mol
German Synonyms:
Blausäure | Cyanwasserstoff | Ameisensäurenitril | Cyanwasserstoffsäure
English Synonyms:
Prussic acid | Hydrogen cyanide | Hydrocyanic acid
EC Index Number:
006-006-00-X
EC Number:
200-821-6
Properties:
Flammable, Poisonous
Temperature Class:
T1
Explosion Group:
IIB
Disclaimer: The CLP/GHS classification is not regularly updated in Chemsafe. For up-to-date information, please use the ECHA database. ( https://echa.europa.eu/en/information-on-chemicals )
GHS Hazard and Category:
- Flam. Liq. 1: flammable liquids, category 1
- Acute Tox. 2: acute toxicity by inhalation, category 2
- Aquatic Acute 1: acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1
- Aquatic Chronic 1: long-term hazards hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1
GHS Pictogram:
GHS Signal Word:
Danger
GHS Hazard Statement:
- H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
- H330: Fatal if inhaled.
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Antoine parameters
1
1973
Boublik, T.; Fried, V.; Hala, E.
7.52823 Torr
UTI: 128-729-7445/0-39
Bibliographic data
| Title | The Vapour Pressures of Pure Substances |
| Author | Boublik, T.; Fried, V.; Hala, E. |
| Year | 1973 |
| Publisher | Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company;Amsterdam, |
| Abstract English | Selected values of the temperature dependence of the vapor pres- sures of some pure substances in the normal and low pressure region |
| Language | ENGL |
Boiling point
1
1941
Berger, H.
1013.25 hPa
26.5 °C
UTI: 15-729-7428/0-39
| Line no | Boiling temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
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|
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| 1 | 26.5 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe |
| Author | Berger, H. |
| Year | 1941 |
| Publisher | Edmund Stein u. Co. |
| Publisher City | Potsdam |
| Language | GERM |
2
1950
1013.25 hPa
26 °C
UTI: 1-729-7411/0-39
| Line no | Boiling temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
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|
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| 1 | 26 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
3
1951
Oehley, E.
1013.25 hPa
25.8 °C
UTI: 13-729-7422/0-39
| Line no | Boiling temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
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|
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| 1 | 25.8 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Stoffdaten |
| Author | Oehley, E. |
| Year | 1951 |
| Publisher | Farbwerke Hoechst, Techn. Abt. Farben-Gruppe |
| Language | GERM |
4
1959
DIN
1013.25 hPa
25.7 °C
UTI: 57-729-7439/0-39
| Line no | Boiling temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
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|
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| 1 | 25.7 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Author | DIN |
| Year | 1959 |
| Title | Entwurf DIN 477 Blatt 1 |
| Language | GERM |
5
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
1013.25 hPa
26 °C
UTI: 1000-729-7469/0-39
| Line no | Boiling temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
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|
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| 1 | 26 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
Critical point
1
1959
DIN
183.5 °C
UTI: 57-729-7438/0-39
| Line no | Critical temperature |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 183.5 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Author | DIN |
| Year | 1959 |
| Title | Entwurf DIN 477 Blatt 1 |
| Language | GERM |
Density
1
1941
Berger, H.
1013.25 mbar
18 °C
0.697 g/cm3
UTI: 15-729-7429/0-39
| Line no | Temperature | Pressure | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
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| 1 | 18 °C | 1013.25 mbar | 0.697 g/cm3 |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Brennbare Gase, Flüssigkeiten und feste Stoffe |
| Author | Berger, H. |
| Year | 1941 |
| Publisher | Edmund Stein u. Co. |
| Publisher City | Potsdam |
| Language | GERM |
2
1950
1013.25 hPa
20 °C
0.697 g/cm3
UTI: 1-729-7412/0-39
| Line no | Density | Temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
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| 1 | 0.697 g/cm3 | 20 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
3
1951
Oehley, E.
1013.25 hPa
20 °C
0.699 g/cm3
UTI: 13-729-7423/0-39
| Line no | Density | Temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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|
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| 1 | 0.699 g/cm3 | 20 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Stoffdaten |
| Author | Oehley, E. |
| Year | 1951 |
| Publisher | Farbwerke Hoechst, Techn. Abt. Farben-Gruppe |
| Language | GERM |
4
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
1013.25 hPa
20 °C
0.69 g/cm3
UTI: 1000-729-7470/0-39
| Line no | Density | Temperature | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
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| 1 | 0.69 g/cm3 | 20 °C | 1013.25 hPa |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
Melting point
1
1941
Berger, H.
-13 °C
UTI: 15-729-7427/0-39
2
1950
-12 °C
UTI: 1-729-7410/0-39
| Line no | Melting temperature |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | -12 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
3
1951
Oehley, E.
-13.2 °C
UTI: 13-729-7421/0-39
4
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
1013.25 hPa
-13 °C
UTI: 1000-729-7474/0-39
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
Relative gas density
1
1941
Berger, H.
0.9
UTI: 15-729-7430/0-39
2
1950
0.93
UTI: 1-729-7413/0-39
| Line no | Relative gas density |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 0.93 |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
3
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
0.93
UTI: 1000-729-7471/0-39
| Line no | Relative gas density |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 0.93 |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
Solubility in water
1
2009
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
UTI: 228-729-7463/0-39
| Line no | Solubility in water |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | miscible with water [1] |
| [1] miscible with water |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Title | Wasserlöslichkeit |
| Database | PTB |
| Publisher | Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43 |
| Language | GERM |
- The oxidizing agent is air with an oxygen content of 20.95 % by volume. In the data base it is usually not specified as mixture component. Exceptions are highlighted.
- Pressure values are absolute, not gauge pressures.
- Impurities can strongly influence characteristic safety data, particulary if the properties of the impurity considerably deviate from the respective properties of the pure substance.
- Safety characteristics are only displayed if evaluated data are available.
- Values can be cited by using the UTI number of the table (Uniform Table Identifier).
- Color Codes: recommended value no recommendation do not use value
Autoignition Temperature
1
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
535 °C
UTI: 1000-729-7472/0-39
| Line no | Autoignition Temperature |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 535 °C [A] |
| [A] DIN 51794: Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons - Determination of ignition temperature; measurements are technically identical to those of ISO/IEC 80079-20-1 but results are treated differently. |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
2
1941
Berger, H.
538 °C
UTI: 15-729-7432/0-39
3
1948
Scott, G.S; Jones, G.W.; Scott, F.E.
538 °C
UTI: 26-729-7437/0-39
| Line no | Autoignition Temperature |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 538 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Determination of Ignition Temperatures of Combustible Liquids and Gases |
| Author | Scott, G.S; Jones, G.W.; Scott, F.E. |
| Year | 1948 |
| Journal Title | Anal. Chem. |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 238-241 |
| Publisher | Anal. Chem. |
| Language | ENGL |
4
1950
538 °C
UTI: 1-729-7416/0-39
| Line no | Autoignition Temperature |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 538 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
5
1951
Oehley, E.
538 °C
UTI: 13-729-7426/0-39
Flash point
1
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
< -20 °C
UTI: 1000-729-7467/0-39
| Line no | Flash point |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | < -20 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
2
1941
Berger, H.
-18 °C
UTI: 15-729-7431/0-39
3
1946
Freytag, H.
< -30 °C
UTI: 6-729-7418/0-39
| Line no | Flash point |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | < -30 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Merkblatt über Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe |
| Author | Freytag, H. |
| Year | 1946 |
| Publisher | Magistrat von Gross-Berlin, Abteilung für Arbeit, Hauptamt für Arbeitsschutz |
| Publisher City | Berlin |
| Language | GERM |
4
1950
-18 °C
UTI: 1-729-7414/0-39
| Line no | Flash point |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | -18 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
Limiting value for flammability (Tci)
1
2008
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
5.4 Mol%
UTI: 232-729-7464/0-39
| Line no | Limiting value for flammability (Tci) |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 5.4 Mol% |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Title | Draft for the revision of ISO 10156 'Gas cylinders - Gas and gas mixture - Determination of fire potential and oxidizing ability' |
| Database | PTB |
| Publisher | Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43 |
| Language | ENGL |
Explosion limits
Lower explosion limit
1
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
5.4 Vol% ± 10 %
UTI: 1000-729-7475/0-39
| Line no | Lower explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 5.4 Vol% ± 10 % |
| 2 | 60 g/m3 ± 10 % ⚠ |
| ⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
2
1941
Berger, H.
5.6 Vol% ... 7 Vol%
UTI: 15-729-7433/0-39
3
1946
Freytag, H.
63 g/m3
UTI: 6-729-7419/0-39
| Line no | Lower explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 63 g/m3 ⚠ |
| ⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Merkblatt über Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe |
| Author | Freytag, H. |
| Year | 1946 |
| Publisher | Magistrat von Gross-Berlin, Abteilung für Arbeit, Hauptamt für Arbeitsschutz |
| Publisher City | Berlin |
| Language | GERM |
4
1950
5.6 Vol%
UTI: 1-729-7415/0-39
| Line no | Lower explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 5.6 Vol% |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
5
1952
Coward, H.F.; Jones, G.W.
6 Vol%
UTI: 22-729-7435/0-39
6
1959
DIN
5.6 Vol%
UTI: 57-729-7440/0-39
7
1965
Dittmar, P.; Voigtsberger, P.; Conrad, D.
5.5 Vol%
UTI: 234-729-7465/0-39
| Line no | Lower explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 5.5 Vol% [1] |
| [1] Capacitor discharge: 2.25 Ws, spark gap = 2.0mm |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Entwicklung und Anwendung eines Verfahrens zur Ermittlung der Zündgrenzen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe in Mischung mit Luft oder Sauerstoff |
| Author | Dittmar, P.; Voigtsberger, P.; Conrad, D. |
| Year | 1965 |
| Journal Title | Arbeitsschutz Cologne |
| Publisher | Arbeitsschutz Cologne |
| Abstract English | Description of a method for determining the explosion limits of flam mable gases and liquids |
| Language | GERM |
Upper explosion limit
1
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
46.6 Vol% ± 5 %
UTI: 1000-729-7476/0-39
| Line no | Upper explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
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| 1 | 46.6 Vol% ± 5 % |
| 2 | 520 g/m3 ± 5 % ⚠ |
| ⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
2
1941
Berger, H.
40 Vol% ... 41 Vol%
UTI: 15-729-7434/0-39
3
1946
Freytag, H.
460 g/m3
UTI: 6-729-7420/0-39
| Line no | Upper explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
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| 1 | 460 g/m3 ⚠ |
| ⚠ The reference for the specification in g/m3 is the molar volume at 20 °C |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Merkblatt über Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe |
| Author | Freytag, H. |
| Year | 1946 |
| Publisher | Magistrat von Gross-Berlin, Abteilung für Arbeit, Hauptamt für Arbeitsschutz |
| Publisher City | Berlin |
| Language | GERM |
4
1950
40 Vol%
UTI: 1-729-7417/0-39
| Line no | Upper explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 40 Vol% |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Loss Prevention Bulletin No. 36.10: Properties of Flammable Liquids, Gases and Solids |
| Year | 1950 |
| Journal Title | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division;Boston, Ma |
| Publisher | The Factory Mutual Engineering Division |
| Publisher City | Boston |
| Language | ENGL |
5
1951
Oehley, E.
40 Vol%
UTI: 13-729-7425/0-39
6
1952
Coward, H.F.; Jones, G.W.
41 Vol%
UTI: 22-729-7436/0-39
7
1959
DIN
46.6 Vol%
UTI: 57-729-7441/0-39
8
1965
Dittmar, P.; Voigtsberger, P.; Conrad, D.
46.6 Vol%
UTI: 234-729-7466/0-39
| Line no | Upper explosion limit |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 46.6 Vol% |
Bibliographic data
| Title | Entwicklung und Anwendung eines Verfahrens zur Ermittlung der Zündgrenzen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe in Mischung mit Luft oder Sauerstoff |
| Author | Dittmar, P.; Voigtsberger, P.; Conrad, D. |
| Year | 1965 |
| Journal Title | Arbeitsschutz Cologne |
| Publisher | Arbeitsschutz Cologne |
| Abstract English | Description of a method for determining the explosion limits of flam mable gases and liquids |
| Language | GERM |
Maximum experimental safe gap
1
1992
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.; Redeker, T.
0.8 mm
UTI: 1050-729-7477/0-39
| Line no | Maximum experimental safe gap |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 0.8 mm |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G.; Redeker, T. |
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kenngrößen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Language | GERM |
Maximum explosion pressure
1
1963
Nabert, K.; Schön, G.
10.2 bar
UTI: 1000-729-7473/0-39
| Line no | Maximum explosion pressure |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 10.2 bar |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Nabert, K.; Schön, G. |
| Year | 1963 |
| Title | Sicherheitstechnische Kennzahlen brennbarer Gase und Dämpfe (mit 6. Nachtrag) |
| Publisher | Deutscher Eichverlag |
| Publisher City | Braunschweig |
| Abstract English | Safety values of about 1000 flammable gases and vapors: Explosion limits, ignition temperatures, flash points, explosion pressures. |
| Language | GERM |
Stoichiometric fraction of combustible substance in mixture with air
1
2005
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)
14.3 Mol%
UTI: 220-729-7462/0-39
| Line no | Stoichiometric fraction of combustible substance in mixture with air |
|---|---|
|
|
| 1 | 14.3 Mol% |
Bibliographic data
| Author | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Title | Berechnete molare stöchiometrische Brenngasanteile in Luft (c_stoech) |
| Database | PTB |
| Publisher | Datenbank PTB-Lab. 3.43 |
| Language | GERM |
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