ASTM C 647 : 2019
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Standard Guide to Properties and Tests of Mastics and Coating Finishes for Thermal Insulation
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01-03-2019
Important note : Users cannot be edited or removed once added to your Multi user PDF.This guide identifies properties of mastics and coating finishes characterizing their performance as finishes for thermal insulation.
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C 16
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Guide
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| Pages |
6
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American Society for Testing and Materials
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Current
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1.1This guide identifies properties of mastics and coating finishes characterizing their performance as finishes for thermal insulation.
1.2These properties relate to application and service. Each property is defined, and its significance and suggested test methods are described.
1.3The properties appear in the following order in this guide.
| Paragraph | |
| Application Properties | 6 |
| Consistency | 6.1 |
| Coverage | 6.2 |
| Build | 6.3 |
| Wet Flammability | 6.4 |
| Toxicity | 6.5 |
| Temperature and Humidity Range | 6.6 |
| Surface Wetting and Adhesion | 6.7 |
| Gap Filling and Bridging | 6.8 |
| Sizing and Sealing | 6.9 |
| Corrosion or Solvent Attack | 6.10 |
| Drying Time and Curing Time | 6.11 |
| Shrinkage | 6.12 |
| Storage Stability | 6.13 |
| Freeze-Thaw Stability | 6.14 |
| Service Properties | 7 |
| Specimen Preparation | 7.1 |
| Outdoor Durability | 7.2 |
| Environmental Resistance | 7.3 |
| Temperature Limits | 7.3.1 |
| Chemicals and Water Resistance | 7.3.2 |
| Mold and Mildew Resistance | 7.3.3 |
| Surface Flammability | 7.4 |
| Water-Vapor Transmission Rate | 7.5 |
| Adhesion | 7.6 |
| Damage Resistance | 7.7 |
| Impact Resistance | 7.7.1 |
| Abrasion Resistance | 7.7.2 |
| Stress Resistance | 7.8 |
| Flexure | 7.8.1 |
| Elongation | 7.8.2 |
| Color | 7.9 |
| Odor | 7.10 |
| Other Properties | 8 |
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
| ASTM D 2196 : 2015 | Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational Viscometer |
| ASTM C 488 : 2016 | Standard Test Method for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Finishes for Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM C 792 : 2023 | Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants |
| ASTM D 2243 : 1995 : R2003 | Standard Test Method for Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Water-Borne Coatings |
| ASTM E 84 : 2023 : REV D | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2002 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 4339 : 2001 : R2013 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives |
| ASTM C 168 : 2019 | Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM D 2196 : 2010 | Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer |
| ASTM F 1249 : 2006 | Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2022 : REV A : EDT 1 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2012 : REV A | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2022 : REV A | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials |
| ASTM D 2444 : 1999 : R2010 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D 2444 : 2019 | Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D 3828 : 1998 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester |
| ASTM E 84 : 2023 : REV C | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 2485 : 1991 : R2013 | Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service |
| ASTM D 92 : 2024 | Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 3274 : 2009 : R2021 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Fungal or Algal Growth, or Soil and Dirt Accumulation |
| ASTM D 2196 : 2005 | Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2007 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM E 162 : 2021 | Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2021 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials |
| ASTM D 2444 : 2017 | Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D 2354 : 2010 | Standard Test Method for Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2016 : REV A : R2021 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM E 659 : 2024 | Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Chemicals |
| ASTM D 1729 : 2016 | Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials |
| ASTM D 3274 : 2009 : R2017 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Fungal or Algal Growth, or Soil and Dirt Accumulation |
| ASTM F 1249 : 1994 : REV B | Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor |
| ASTM C 461 : 2023 | Standard Test Methods for Mastics and Coatings Used With Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM D 92 : 2018 | Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2007 : REV A | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 2453 : 2003 | Standard Test Method for Shrinkage and Tenacity of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds |
| ASTM D 2354 : 2010 : R2023 | Standard Test Method for Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2022 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials |
| ASTM D 3134 : 2015 | Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances |
| ASTM D 93 : 2019 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM E 84 : 2023 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 1310 : 2014 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D 1654 : 2005 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments |
| ASTM D 5590 : 2000 : R2010 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM D 543 : 2021 | Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2023 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials |
| ASTM D 1310 : 1986 : R1997 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D 2444 : 2021 | Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D 36/D36M : 2014 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) |
| ASTM E 84 : 2021 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2024 | Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials |
| ASTM D 93 : 1990 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Tester |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2012 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM C 488 : 2016 : R2023 | Standard Test Method for Conducting Exterior Exposure Tests of Finishes for Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM E 84 : 2022 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM C 168 : 2024 | Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM D 1310 : 2001 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D 3274 : 1995 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Microbial (Fungal or Algal) Growth or Soil and Dirt Accumulation |
| ASTM D 968 : 2022 | Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive |
| ASTM E 659 : 2024 | Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Chemicals |
| ASTM E 84 : 2024 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 1640 : 1983 : R1989 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature |
| ASTM D 4339 : 2001 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives |
| ASTM D 2354 : 2010 : R2018 | Standard Test Method for Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles |
| ASTM D 2485 : 1991 : R2000 | Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service |
| ASTM D 56 : 2021 : REV A | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 3361/D3361M : 2013 : R2018 | Standard Practice for Unfiltered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings |
| ASTM D 1729 : 1996 : R2009 | Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials |
| ASTM D 3134 : 2015 : R2024 | Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2016 : REV A | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM E 84 : 2020 | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 3274 : 2009 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Fungal or Algal Growth, or Soil and Dirt Accumulation |
| ASTM D 2196 : 2018 | Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational Viscountess |
| ASTM D 1849 : 1995 | Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint |
| ASTM E 84 : 2021 : REV A | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 1729 : 1996 : R2003 | Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials |
| ASTM E 659 : 2015 : R2023 | Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Chemicals |
| ASTM E 659 : 2015 | Standard Test Method for Autoignition Temperature of Chemicals |
| ASTM F 1249 : 2006 : R2011 | Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor |
| ASTM D 2485 : 1991 : R2007 | Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service |
| ASTM D 56 : 2016 : REV A | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 562 : 2010 : R2018 | Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer |
| ASTM E 96/E96M : 2016 | Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials |
| ASTM D 1849 : 1995 : R2003 | Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint |
| ASTM D 2453 : 2015 | Standard Test Method for Shrinkage and Tenacity of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds |
| ASTM D 2485 : 2022 | Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service |
| ASTM D 4339 : 2001 : R2007 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives |
| ASTM D 1849 : 1995 : R2019 | Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint |
| ASTM D 638 : 2014 | Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics |
| ASTM E 162 : 2024 | Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source |
| ASTM D 1849 : 1995 : R2008 | Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint |
| ASTM D 2444 : 1999 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D 1640 : 2003 | Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature |
| ASTM D 5590 : 1994 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM D 5590 : 2017 : R2021 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM D 2453 : 1999 | Standard Test Method for Shrinkage and Tenacity of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds |
| ASTM D 3274 : 2009 : R2013 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Fungal or Algal Growth, or Soil and Dirt Accumulation |
| ASTM D 3134 : 2015 : R2019 | Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances |
| ASTM D 2354 : 1998 | Standard Test Method for Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles (Withdrawn 2007) |
| ASTM D 1310 : 2001 : R2007 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D 543 : 2020 | Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents |
| ASTM D 2453 : 2015 : R2020 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Shrinkage and Tenacity of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds |
| ASTM D 2243 : 1995 : R2014 | Standard Test Method for Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Water-Borne Coatings |
| ASTM D 1654 : 2008 : R2016 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments |
| ASTM D 56 : 2021 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2005 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 2507 : 1993 | Standard Terminology of Rheological Properties of Gelled Rocket Propellants |
| ASTM D 1640 : 1995 : R1999 | Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature |
| ASTM D 1310 : 2014 : R2021 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point and Fire Point of Liquids by Tag Open-Cup Apparatus |
| ASTM D 3134 : 1997 : R2003 | Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances |
| ASTM C 792 : 2015 : R2020 | Standard Test Method for Effects of Heat Aging on Weight Loss, Cracking, and Chalking of Elastomeric Sealants |
| ASTM D 1654 : 1992 : R2000 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments |
| ASTM E 84 : 2023 : REV B | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 93 : 2000 | Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 2444 : 1999 : R2005 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight) |
| ASTM D 2354 : 2010 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT) of Emulsion Vehicles |
| ASTM D 1729 : 1996 | Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials |
| ASTM D 3134 : 1997 | Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances |
| ASTM D 93 : 1985 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Tester |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2009 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM F 1249 : 1990 : R1995 | Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor |
| ASTM D 3134 : 1997 : R2008 : EDT 1 | Standard Practice for Establishing Color and Gloss Tolerances |
| ASTM D 1729 : 2022 | Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials |
| ASTM D 56 : 2022 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 5590 : 2000 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM D 822/D822M : 2013 : R2018 | Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings |
| ASTM G 21 : 2015 | Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi |
| ASTM C 168 : 2022 | Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM D 1640 : 2003 : R2009 | Standard Test Methods for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at Room Temperature |
| ASTM D 1849 : 1995 : R2014 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Package Stability of Paint |
| ASTM D 56 : 1987 | Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Tester |
| ASTM D 4339 : 2001 : R2018 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives |
| ASTM D 1654 : 2008 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments |
| ASTM D 1654 : 2008 : R2016 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments |
| ASTM E 84 : 2023 : REV A | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| ASTM D 2196 : 2018 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational Viscometer |
| ASTM D 5590 : 2000 : R2010 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM D 562 : 2010 : R2023 | Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paints Measuring Krebs Unit (KU) Viscosity Using a Stormer-Type Viscometer |
| ASTM G 21 : 2015 : R2021 : EDT 1 | Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi |
| ASTM D 968 : 2017 | Standard Test Methods for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by Falling Abrasive |
| ASTM D 4339 : 1995 | Standard Test Method for Determination of the Odor of Adhesives |
| ASTM E 162 : 2016 | Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source |
| ASTM D 5590 : 2017 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM D 3274 : 2009 : EDT 1 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Surface Disfigurement of Paint Films by Fungal or Algal Growth, or Soil and Dirt Accumulation |
| ASTM D 2196 : 1999 | Standard Test Methods for Rheological Properties of Non-Newtonian Materials by Rotational (Brookfield type) Viscometer |
| ASTM D 93 : 1997 | Standard Test Methods for Flash-Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 2243 : 1995 | Standard Test Method for Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Water-Borne Coatings |
| ASTM D 1654 : 2024 | Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Painted or Coated Specimens Subjected to Corrosive Environments |
| ASTM D 3361/D3361M : 2022 | Standard Practice for Unfiltered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint and Related Coatings |
| ASTM D 2485 : 2018 | Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Coatings For High Temperature Service |
| ASTM C 461 : 2017 | Standard Test Methods for Mastics and Coatings Used With Thermal Insulation |
| ASTM D 3828 : 2016 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM F 1249 : 2001 | Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor |
| ASTM D 2243 : 1995 : R2008 | Standard Test Method for Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Water-Borne Coatings |
| ASTM D 2453 : 2003 : R2009 | Standard Test Method for Shrinkage and Tenacity of Oil- and Resin-Base Caulking Compounds |
| ASTM D 5590 : 2000 : R2005 | Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay |
| ASTM F 1249 : 2013 | Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor |
| ASTM D 93 : 2018 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester |
| ASTM D 638 : 2022 | Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics |
| ASTM E 162 : 2022 | Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source |
| ASTM D 3828 : 1997 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester |
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