{"product_id":"matrikx-10-standard-carbon-block-water-filter-cartridge-cto-5-micron-or-cto-plus-1-micron","title":"MATRIKX 10\" Standard Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge – CTO 5 Micron or CTO Plus 1 Micron","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUpgrade your drinking water filtration with a \u003cstrong\u003eMATRIKX 10\" Standard Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in two filtration options.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003e5 Micron CTO\u003c\/strong\u003e for high-capacity chlorine, taste, odour, PFAS and chloramine reduction, or upgrade to the \u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron CTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e for finer filtration with the added benefit of \u003cstrong\u003eVOC reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cartridges use \u003cstrong\u003e100% coconut shell activated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e and fit 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L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;114,000 L @ 3.8 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFAS Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;12,300 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;13,200 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChloramine Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;3,800 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;7,600 L @ 3.8 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVOC Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026gt;2,800 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure Drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 psid @ 1 gpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 psid @ 1 gpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e32-250-10-MATRIKX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e01-250-10-MATRIKX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual cartridge life and treatment performance depend on incoming water quality, flow rate, contaminant levels and system design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e5 Micron — MATRIKX CTO\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMATRIKX CTO 5 Micron Carbon Block Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for high-capacity carbon filtration while maintaining good flow and relatively low pressure drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reduces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpleasant taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloramine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine particulate matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a chlorine reduction capacity of more than \u003cstrong\u003e45,000 litres at 3.8 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CTO provides substantial treatment capacity in a compact 10\" Standard cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e5 micron nominal rating\u003c\/strong\u003e and lower pressure drop make it an excellent choice where you want effective carbon treatment without moving to the finer 1 micron filtration of the CTO Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATRIKX CTO Key Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-250-10-MATRIKX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" Standard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 micron nominal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Coconut Shell Activated Carbon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;45,000 L @ 3.8 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;12,300 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloramine Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;3,800 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 psid @ 1 gpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1 Micron — MATRIKX CTO Plus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMATRIKX CTO Plus 1 Micron Carbon Block Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e takes filtration a step further, combining finer particulate filtration with increased carbon treatment capacity and \u003cstrong\u003eVOC reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt reduces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpleasant taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOdour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloramine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOCs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine particulate matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1 micron nominal rating\u003c\/strong\u003e provides finer filtration than the standard CTO, making the CTO Plus particularly well suited to under-sink and drinking-water applications where finer particulate filtration and broader contaminant reduction are wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMATRIKX CTO Plus Key Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 01-250-10-MATRIKX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\" Standard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 micron nominal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Coconut Shell Activated Carbon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChlorine Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;114,000 L @ 3.8 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;13,200 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloramine Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;7,600 L @ 3.8 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;2,800 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressure Drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 psid @ 1 gpm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does This Carbon Block Filter Do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATRIKX CTO carbon block cartridges combine \u003cstrong\u003efine particulate filtration with activated carbon treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChlorine, Taste \u0026amp; Odour Reduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut shell activated carbon adsorbs chlorine and compounds responsible for unpleasant tastes and odours, helping improve the quality of drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the \u003cstrong\u003eCTO and CTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e provide chlorine, taste and odour reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePFAS Reduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth options provide \u003cstrong\u003ePFAS reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 micron CTO provides more than \u003cstrong\u003e12,300 litres at 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the 1 micron CTO Plus provides more than \u003cstrong\u003e13,200 litres at 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese capacities are based on \u0026gt;95% reduction at 1500 ppt under the stated test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChloramine Reduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cartridges also reduce \u003cstrong\u003echloramine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CTO provides more than \u003cstrong\u003e3,800 litres at 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the CTO Plus increases chloramine treatment capacity to more than \u003cstrong\u003e7,600 litres at 3.8 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVOC Reduction — CTO Plus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron CTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e adds VOC reduction to its treatment capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a VOC reduction capacity of more than \u003cstrong\u003e2,800 litres at 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf VOC reduction is important for your application, choose the \u003cstrong\u003eCTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose MATRIKX CTO?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium carbon block filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% coconut shell activated carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewable carbon source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves unpleasant taste and odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChloramine reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of \u003cstrong\u003e5 or 1 micron nominal filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCTO Plus provides \u003cstrong\u003eVOC reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits compatible \u003cstrong\u003e10\" Standard open-sump housings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF\/ANSI 42 and WQA Standard 42 material-safety certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWQA S-803 sustainability certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5 Micron vs 1 Micron — Which Should I Choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose 5 Micron CTO if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 micron nominal filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste and odour improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFAS reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloramine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower pressure drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity general carbon treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CTO is an excellent choice for general drinking-water carbon filtration where \u003cstrong\u003eVOC reduction and 1 micron filtration aren't required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose 1 Micron CTO Plus if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner 1 micron nominal filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste and odour improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePFAS reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChloramine reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater chlorine treatment capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiner particulate filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CTO Plus is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eunder-sink and drinking-water filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e where finer filtration and broader contaminant reduction are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATRIKX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Block Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\" 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\u003cstrong\u003emicrobiologically safe and adequately disinfected water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003enot a disinfection device\u003c\/strong\u003e and should not be relied upon to make microbiologically unsafe water safe to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank, bore and other untreated water supplies may require an appropriate disinfection stage, such as UV treatment, depending on the water quality and intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCertifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MATRIKX CTO range includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSF\/ANSI 42 material-safety certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWQA Standard 42 material-safety certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWQA S-803 sustainability certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacture in an \u003cstrong\u003eISO 9001 certified facility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacture in an \u003cstrong\u003eISO 14001 certified facility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65 compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NSF\/ANSI 42 and WQA Standard 42 certifications referenced here apply to \u003cstrong\u003ematerial safety\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than certification of the individual contaminant-reduction capacities listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cartridges fit compatible \u003cstrong\u003e10\" Standard open-sump filter housings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo replace the cartridge:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the water supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease pressure from the filter housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew and remove the housing 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Plus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × MATRIKX CTO Plus Carbon Block Water Filter Cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number: \u003cstrong\u003e01-250-10-MATRIKX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between CTO and CTO Plus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCTO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 micron nominal carbon block that reduces chlorine, taste, odour, PFAS and chloramine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e provides finer \u003cstrong\u003e1 micron nominal filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e and adds \u003cstrong\u003eVOC reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also reducing chlorine, taste, odour, PFAS and chloramine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich option should I choose for general drinking-water filtration?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor general chlorine, taste, odour, PFAS and chloramine reduction with lower pressure drop, choose the \u003cstrong\u003e5 Micron CTO\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor finer filtration and additional VOC reduction, choose the \u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron CTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this filter reduce PFAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both options provide PFAS reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTO:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;12,300 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTO Plus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;13,200 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are based on \u0026gt;95% reduction at 1500 ppt under the stated test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it reduce chloramine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTO:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;3,800 L @ 1.9 L\/min\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTO Plus:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;7,600 L @ 3.8 L\/min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it reduce chlorine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCTO\u003c\/strong\u003e provides more than \u003cstrong\u003e45,000 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e of chlorine reduction capacity at 3.8 L\/min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e provides more than \u003cstrong\u003e114,000 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e at 3.8 L\/min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it reduce VOCs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the \u003cstrong\u003e1 Micron CTO Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e if you require VOC reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CTO Plus provides more than \u003cstrong\u003e2,800 litres of VOC reduction capacity at 1.9 L\/min\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVOC reduction is not listed for the standard CTO variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the pressure drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1 gpm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTO 5 Micron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 psid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTO Plus 1 Micron:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 psid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finer CTO Plus therefore has a higher pressure drop than the 5 micron CTO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the carbon made from coconut shell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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