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Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
EMD MILLIPORE CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,115 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2909 HIGHLAND AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OH 45212
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 17, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000393084
How This Compares
#245
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#51
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
7
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,267 | — |
| 2016 | 9,551 | +52% |
| 2017 | 9,115 | -5% |
| 2018 | 9,149 | 0% |
| 2019 | 542 | -94% |
| 2020 | 8,372 | +1445% |
| 2021 | 8,253 | -1% |
| 2022 | 4,730 | -43% |
| 2023 | 5,702 | +21% |
| 2024 | 6,967 | +22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 2,835 | 2,670 | 165 | — | 9,613 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,447 | 1,447 | — | — | 5,603 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,328 | 1,328 | — | — | 90,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 725 | 509 | 216 | — | 23,068 | |
| Toluene | 190 | 189 | 1 | — | 73 | |
| Chloroform | 174 | 173 | 1 | — | 21,020 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 119 | 118 | 1 | — | 3,845 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 118 | 118 | — | — | 5,232 | |
| Pyridine | 17 | 17 | — | — | 6,450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 92 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 726 | |
| Triethylamine | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5,340 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3,845 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,962 | 1,961 | 1 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,409 | 1,404 | 5 | — | 85,460 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,143 | 1,143 | — | — | 4,805 | |
| Methanol | 537 | 500 | 37 | — | 10,302 | |
| Chloroform | 219 | 214 | 5 | — | 6,808 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 171 | 166 | 5 | — | 223 | |
| Pyridine | 124 | 124 | — | — | 8,917 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 118 | 118 | — | — | 867 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 643 | |
| Benzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,962 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 2,201 | 2,199 | 2 | — | 975 | |
| Dichloromethane | 933 | 932 | 1 | — | 57,589 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 786 | 786 | — | — | 17,712 | |
| Methanol | 301 | 300 | 1 | — | 16,817 | |
| Chloroform | 191 | 190 | 1 | — | 69,181 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 161 | 160 | 1 | — | 1,071 | |
| Pyridine | 152 | 152 | — | — | 3,519 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 1,965 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 2,813 | 2,808 | 5 | — | 242,455 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,036 | 2,031 | 5 | — | 14,031 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,245 | 1,240 | 5 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,115 | 1,110 | 5 | — | 89,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 514 | 514 | — | — | 27,675 | |
| Toluene | 322 | 317 | 5 | — | 1,299 | |
| Chloroform | 167 | 167 | — | — | 64,764 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 36 | 31 | 5 | — | 19,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 13,162 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 3,203 | 3,198 | 5 | — | 187,068 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,416 | 1,411 | 5 | — | 7,638 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,143 | 1,138 | 5 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 921 | 916 | 5 | — | 61,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 628 | 628 | — | — | 184,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 599 | 594 | 5 | — | 45,494 | |
| Toluene | 432 | 427 | 5 | — | 31,824 | |
| Pyridine | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 50,671 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | 32,266 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 532 | 532 | — | — | 43,339 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 4,272 | 4,272 | — | — | 88,796 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,277 | 2,277 | — | — | 94,314 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,805 | 1,805 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Chloroform | 520 | 520 | — | — | 47,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6,660 | |
| Pyridine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 9,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,700 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 5,080 | 5,080 | — | — | 52,320 | |
| Dichloromethane | 1,535 | 1,535 | — | — | 111,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,425 | 1,425 | — | — | 1,013 | |
| Methanol | 630 | 630 | — | — | 6,273 | |
| Chloroform | 435 | 435 | — | — | 15,415 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 8,895 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 221 | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 3,929 | 3,929 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,697 | 2,697 | — | — | 106,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,405 | 1,405 | — | — | 874 | |
| Methanol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 8,765 | |
| Chloroform | 755 | 755 | — | — | 6,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,830 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 2,179 | 2,179 | — | — | 122,900 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,477 | 1,477 | — | — | 820 | |
| Acetonitrile | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 4,874 | |
| Chloroform | 755 | 755 | — | — | 9,290 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 31 | 31 | — | — | 4,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 9,613 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | 5,166 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 92 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 73 |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 3,845 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 23,068 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 595 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 5,121 |
| Pyridine | — | — | — | 6,450 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 3,845 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 5,603 |
Off-Site Transfer Destinations
Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Destination | Chemical | Disposal | Recycling | Energy Rec. | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 9,613 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Chloroform | 21,020 | — | — | — |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Dichloromethane | 90,700 | — | — | — |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 3,845 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 3,845 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Pyridine | — | — | — | 3,963 |
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ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
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Pyridine | — | — | — | 2,487 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Triethylamine | — | — | — | 5,034 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC,
CONTREOEUR
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 73 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Benzene | — | — | — | 92 |
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ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
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n-Hexane | — | — | — | 70 |
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERPRISES INC
CINCINNATI, OH
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n-Hexane | — | — | — | 5,533 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Toluene | — | — | — | 73 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Methanol | — | — | — | 23,068 |
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TRIUMVIRATE ENVIRONMENTAL (CANADA), INC
CONTREOEUR
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Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | — | 3,845 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,387 | METROPOLITAN SEWER DIS LITTLE MIAMI WWTP, CINCINNATI |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 653 | METROPOLITAN SEWER DIS LITTLE MIAMI WWTP, CINCINNATI |
| Triethylamine | 306 | METROPOLITAN SEWER DIS LITTLE MIAMI WWTP, CINCINNATI |
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 12, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 8, 2011 | Mar 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 18, 2008 | Jul 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 11, 2007 | Mar 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 11, 2007 | Mar 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 11, 2007 | Mar 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 11, 2007 | Mar 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 11, 2007 | Mar 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 15, 2003 | Apr 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 7, 1996 | Feb 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 3, 1996 | Nov 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 1996 | Feb 6, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 1986 | Nov 12, 1986 | Resolved |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-011 · Mar 17, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-010 · Jan 12, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-9911 · Mar 31, 2010
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-009 · Jul 17, 2008
$30,700
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-008 · Apr 21, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-007 · Mar 21, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-006 · Jan 24, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-005 · Apr 15, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-004 · Apr 22, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-003 · Nov 19, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-002 · Jun 17, 1996
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1992-0063 · Mar 13, 1992
$1,700
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1987-0394 · Dec 17, 1987
$9,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD086438538-001 · May 5, 1986
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