Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F
- Product Name: Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F
- Factroy Site: Yudu County, Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China
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- Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F is typically used in formulations when MFR/density and melt temperature/blow-up ratio must be controlled within specific ranges.
| HS Code | 842545 |
| Density | 0.956 g/cm³ |
| Melt Flow Rate 190 C 2 16 Kg | 0.05 g/10 min |
| Tensile Strength At Yield | 28 MPa |
| Tensile Elongation At Break | 600% |
| Flexural Modulus | 1200 MPa |
| Vicat Softening Point | 124°C |
| Melting Point | 134°C |
| Brittleness Temperature | < -70°C |
| Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance | > 1000 hours |
| Hardness Shore D | 65 |
| Water Absorption | < 0.01% |
| Thermal Expansion Coefficient | 1.2 × 10⁻⁴ cm/cm/°C |
As an accredited Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F is supplied in pellet form, packaged in 25 kg paper bags or 1,000 kg jumbo bags. |
| Container Loading (20′ FCL) | 20′ FCL loading for Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F: 25 kg bags, palletized, approx. 17.5 MT net, clean, dry, securely stowed. |
| Shipping | Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F is a non-hazardous high-density polyethylene resin. It typically ships as pellets in 25 kg bags, jumbo bags, or bulk containers via truck, rail, or sea. Keep dry and covered, away from heat, moisture, and UV. Standard shipping documentation applies; no dangerous goods classification. |
| Storage | Store Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F in a cool, dry, well-ventilated indoor area, away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks, and flames. Keep original packaging closed to prevent moisture, contamination, and dust. Avoid strong oxidizers. Use grounding to prevent static discharge. Maintain clean, labelled containers. Do not store near foodstuffs or drinking water. Follow local regulations and supplier storage guidance. |
| Shelf Life | Shelf life: 24 months when stored unopened in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. |
On 45–65 mm grooved-feed extruders with 30:1 L/D and 250 mm spiral mandrel dies, Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F is processed as the primary component of monolayer high-stalk carrier bag film at line outputs of 160–220 kg/h. Grade literature values place density at 0.956 g/cm³ (ISO 1183-1) and melt mass-flow rate at 0.04 g/10 min (ISO 1133-1); this viscosity profile permits stable bubble geometry at stalk heights of 750–950 mm and blow-up ratios from 3.5:1 to 5.0:1, but also places the blown film line close to the critical die-lip wall shear stress range reported for linear HDPE at 0.14–0.30 MPa. In production, die gap is held at 1.2–1.8 mm, melt temperature at 193–210 °C, and adaptor/die zones at 200–210 °C; if the frost line is moved below 750 mm or BUR exceeds 5.0:1, transverse gauge variation on films below 12 µm frequently widens to ±0.8 µm, producing blocking and downstream conversion stops on bag machines. The compound is run with 10–30 wt% butene-LLDPE, 1–3 wt% silica-based antiblock/slip masterbatch, and—only when shark-skin or die lip build-up restricts winder speed—a fluoroelastomer processing aid at 0.02–0.10 wt%. Calcium carbonate masterbatch is not increased beyond 5 wt% because oxide-coated screw and die surfaces accelerate die lip deposit formation. Food-contact compliance is assessed under FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.1a/3.2a extraction limits and (EU) No 10/2011 Annex I Table 1 with overall migration limit 10 mg/dm². End-product formats are T-shirt sacks, produce bags, and small household trash liners in the 8–25 µm gauge range.
Process instability is most commonly observed as bubble pulsation when the high-stalk bubble cools below the crystalline solidification point before reaching the collapsing frame; the corrective action is to raise frost line height in increments of 50–100 mm while maintaining total film width on the web guide. A grooved feed section below 45 mm diameter tends to pressure-limit at low melt temperatures, while a screw speed above 120 rpm on a 65 mm extruder generates melt temperature overshoot above 216 °C, increasing oxidation and gel counts. Screen packs of 80/120/80 mesh are used upstream of the spiral mandrel die to remove oxidized fish eyes; backpressure with clean screens is typically maintained between 280 and 380 bar. Film extruded with 100 wt% 7000F shows TD tear propagation at high-speed bag punching; the 10–30 wt% LLDPE fraction is therefore introduced not as a mere diluent but to shift tear energy from TD to MD and to lower heat-seal initiation temperature at the bag handle punch. Blending order in the hopper affects gauge consistency: if the LLDPE pellets segregate in the hopper feed throat, melt pump suction pressure oscillates by 5–10 bar. Published third-party data for every plant-specific monolayer configuration are limited; the above ranges are common industrial start points and are adjusted against width, gauge, and bag machine speed.
What Prevents Atmospheric Moisture from Plasticizing an EVOH Core in Dry-Food Liners?
In five-layer coextruded dry-food liners, 7000F is formulated into the outer cap layers at 70–90 wt% with 10–30 wt% LLDPE, while the core contains 7–12 wt% ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer and each tie layer contains maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene at 8–12 wt% of total structure; total HDPE cap layer content is typically 40–60 wt% of the finished film. The HDPE caps lower water vapor transmission rate into the EVOH core, delaying the point at which storage ambient above 70% RH plasticizes the EVOH and reduces oxygen barrier; this is quantified by water vapor transmission rate testing per ASTM F1249-20 at 38 °C and 90% RH, with measured values dependent on layer distribution and gauge. On a 250 mm five-layer die with 1.8–2.2 mm die gap and 2.2:1–3.0:1 BUR, melt pumps hold the cap layers at 20–30% each, tie layers at 8–12% each, and EVOH core at 7–12%; die temperatures are limited to 199–216 °C because EVOH residence time above 240 °C initiates gel formation and interfacial viscoelastic instability. If the HDPE cap layer drops below 20% of total structure, measured water vapor transmission rate rises and the EVOH layer loses dry-state oxygen barrier; if the cap layer is blended with more than 30 wt% LLDPE, the stiffness needed for cereal liner bag top seal stability and crinkle resistance declines. Food-contact compliance for the finished film is assessed under FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) for HDPE cap layers, FDA 21 CFR 177.1360 for EVOH, and (EU) No 10/2011 Annex I with overall migration limit 10 mg/dm²; end-product types are cereal and cracker liners, dry soup pouches, and snack overwrap films in the 35–70 µm gauge range.
Interfacial instability between the cap and tie layers is controlled by matching melt elasticity rather than viscosity alone; if the tie layer melt index exceeds the HDPE cap layer by more than 2.0 g/10 min, wave patterns form at the die exit and transfer to the frost line as optical haze bands. Purge protocols after EVOH runs use HDPE 7000F transition material because the low MFR generates sufficient wall shear stress to remove carbonized EVOH residues from die internals; shutdown with EVOH left in the die below 200 °C produces cross-linked gels that require hand cleaning. Published data for exact five-layer industrial structures are plant-specific; the ranges above represent production targets rather than universal values.
When post-consumer recycled HDPE bales vary in melt flow rate between 0.3 and 1.2 g/10 min per incoming bale, 7000F is introduced as a virgin let-down at 20–35 wt% into 65–80 wt% recycled HDPE flake or pellet to stabilize the bubble and reduce tear propagation in heavy-duty refuse sacks and industrial liners. The extrusion line is configured with a 200 mm or 250 mm spiral mandrel die, a die gap of 1.8 mm, BUR 2.5:1–3.5:1, melt temperature 195–215 °C, and a continuous or discontinuous screen changer fitted with 120–180 mesh stainless steel screens; if the melt pressure before the screen changer exceeds 420 bar on a 75 mm grooved-feed extruder, the screen pack is replaced and the recycled fraction is checked for paper fibre and aluminium contamination. Pre-drying at 80 °C for 4 h is applied when pellet surface moisture exceeds 0.05 wt% or ambient relative humidity exceeds 60%; vented barrel sections are used on lines running flake from washed post-consumer film. Carbon black masterbatch is added at 2–4 wt% for UV resistance and opacity; no food-contact claim is made for this product stream. Non-food packaging compliance is maintained under EU 94/62/EC Article 11(1) with heavy metal concentration sum of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium not exceeding 100 mg/kg, REACH Annex XVII restrictions, and US TPCH heavy metal limits. End-product types are refuse sacks and industrial liners in the 60–150 µm gauge range.
| Standard/regional framework | Test method or clause | Applicable limit/parameter | Application scope in HDPE 7000F film |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 3.1a/3.2a | Extraction limits in 177.1520(d) Table 2 | Hexane and xylene extractable fractions per specified temperature/time | Food-contact carrier bags, cereal liners, frozen food films |
| (EU) No 10/2011 | Annex I Table 1, FCM substance No 162 ethylene; Article 12 overall migration | OML 10 mg/dm² | Food-contact monolayer and coextruded film |
| EU 94/62/EC | Article 11(1), Annex II heavy metals concentration | Pb + Cd + Hg + Cr(VI) ≤ 100 mg/kg | Non-food PCR liners, refuse sacks, tissue overwrap |
| REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 | Annex XVII restrictions, SVHC Candidate List | Candidate List SVHC disclosure threshold 0.1 wt% per article | All EU packaging and industrial film applications |
| US TPCH (formerly CONEG) | Heavy metals packaging certificate | Sum ≤ 100 ppm by weight | US-bound non-food overwrap and liner packaging |
Frozen-Food Film Tear Resistance and Low-Temperature Dart Impact Modification
In frozen vegetable and convenience food film produced on 200–250 mm blown film dies, 7000F is blended at 30–50 wt% with 40–60 wt% octene-LLDPE and 10–20 wt% ULDPE to reduce low-temperature brittle failure; the HDPE fraction raises tensile modulus and enables downgauging, while the LLDPE/ULDPE fraction maintains dart impact measured at −25 °C per ISO 7765-1 or ASTM D1709-16a. Process conditions use a die gap of 1.2–1.8 mm, BUR 2.0:1–2.5:1, frost line 400–600 mm, and melt temperature 190–205 °C; this lower BUR deliberately biases MD/TD tensile balance toward machine-direction tear resistance, a requirement in frozen food packaging where bag opening forces are initiated in the transverse direction. If the 7000F content exceeds 50 wt%, the film exhibits observable split propagation during frozen-food drop tests at −30 °C; if the ULDPE fraction drops below 10 wt%, heat-seal initiation temperature rises by more than 5 °C, requiring seal bar settings above 130 °C and increasing burn-through rates on high-speed form-fill-seal lines. Food-contact compliance is maintained under FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) and (EU) No 10/2011; end-product types are frozen vegetable bags, frozen convenience food pouches, and frozen bakery overwrap in the 25–60 µm gauge range.
Low-temperature performance is not governed solely by HDPE concentration; the lamellar orientation created by BUR below 2.0:1 can reduce dart impact more than an increase of 5 wt% in ULDPE, so bubble geometry is held within the stated window on rotating nip lines. Frost line movement below 400 mm in high-output frozen-food campaigns produces a stiff outer skin that later shatters at bag side seals; the corrective action is to increase frost line height by 50 mm while observing web edge position. The HDPE 7000F fraction is pre-blended with LLDPE before feed throat entry to prevent pellet segregation; if the HDPE fraction exceeds 50 wt%, melt pump suction pressure fluctuations above 10 bar have been observed on 65 mm grooved-feed extruders. Published data for this exact frozen-food configuration are limited; the processing boundaries reflect industrial film line experience rather than a single datasheet value.
Static cling at high-speed bundling lines is controlled in non-food tissue, kitchen towel, and napkin overwrap films by formulating 7000F at 50–70 wt% with 30–50 wt% LDPE, 0.5–1.5 wt% antistatic masterbatch, and 0.2–0.5 wt% slip masterbatch; the HDPE fraction provides the axial stiffness that prevents film sag when narrow webs below 150 mm width are fed through automatic bundling stations at speeds above 120 packages/min. The film is blown on a 250 mm die with die gap 1.5 mm, BUR 2.5:1–3.5:1, melt temperature 195–210 °C, and frost line 500–700 mm; after collapsing, the web is corona-treated to 38–42 mN/m for flexographic or gravure printing. Antistatic masterbatch above 1.5 wt% plates out on downstream idler rolls within 8 h of continuous operation and reduces print adhesion; the dosage is therefore aligned to minimum roll-change frequency. Non-food packaging compliance is assessed under EU 94/62/EC Article 11 heavy metal limits, REACH Annex XVII, and US TPCH; end-product types are tissue bundle overwrap, kitchen towel wrap, and napkin bundling film in the 30–70 µm gauge range.
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Mitsui Chemicals HDPE 7000F is a high-molecular-weight high-density polyethylene film extrusion resin supplied as pelleted feedstock for blown film lines. Manufacturer technical literature identifies the grade as a high-stiffness film resin with a nominal density of 0.956 g/cm³ when tested under ISO 1183-1:2019 and a melt flow rate of 0.04 g/10 min at 190 °C/2.16 kg under ISO 1133-1:2022. The molecular architecture combines a broad molecular weight distribution with controlled short-chain branching, producing a blown film that retains secant modulus and creep resistance while maintaining sufficient dart impact for thin-gauge applications. Documented uses include primary carry-out bags, refuse sacks, envelope films, industrial liners, and food-contact packaging, subject to end-use migration compliance. The typical property envelope in Table 1 is based on film produced under controlled blown film conditions.
| Property | Test method | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ISO 1183-1:2019 / ASTM D1505-18 | 0.955–0.957 | g/cm³ |
| Melt flow rate, 190 °C/2.16 kg | ISO 1133-1:2022 / ASTM D1238-20 | 0.04 | g/10 min |
| Secant modulus at 2% strain, MD | ASTM D882-18 | 900–1200 | MPa |
| Tensile strength at yield, MD | ASTM D882-18 | 28–32 | MPa |
| Tensile strength at break, MD | ASTM D882-18 | 38–44 | MPa |
| Elongation at break, MD | ASTM D882-18 | 450–650 | % |
| Elmendorf tear, MD | ASTM D1922-23 | 0.5–0.9 | N |
| Dart impact F50, Method A | ASTM D1709-22 | 150–220 | g |
| Vicat softening temperature | ASTM D1525-17e1 | 122–126 | °C |
Table 1 values represent a 25 µm blown film produced on a 50 mm grooved-feed extruder with a 100 mm spiral-mandrel die, 1.5 mm die gap, 4:1 blow-up ratio, and 8 die-diameter frost line height. The property envelope is compiled from class-level HMW-HDPE film data; converter-specific values may fall outside the stated ranges depending on die design, melt temperature, take-up ratio, and gauge control.
What Melt Rheology and Extrusion Limits Define 7000F Processing?
Extrusion of HDPE 7000F is dominated by the low melt flow rate of 0.04 g/10 min measured under ISO 1133-1:2022. The high average molecular weight produces shear-thinning behavior and elevated die pressure. Commercial processing is generally performed on a grooved-feed single-screw extruder with 25:1 to 30:1 L/D, a barrier screw, and a mixing element to reduce melt-temperature heterogeneity. Barrel set points from hopper to die are held within 180 °C to 210 °C, while adapter and die zones are set to 200 °C to 220 °C. Melt temperatures above 240 °C accelerate thermo-oxidative chain scission and generate oxidized gel specks in the film; melt temperatures below 180 °C raise extruder drive load, destabilize feed, and reduce melt homogeneity.
A die gap of 1.4 mm to 2.0 mm is recommended, with 1.5 mm typical for high-stalk HDPE film. Blow-up ratios between 3:1 and 5:1 are used; at 4:1 BUR and 1.5 mm die gap on a 50 mm grooved-feed extruder with a 100 mm spiral-mandrel die, stable bubble operation has been reported up to 80 kg/h without internal bubble cooling. Above this output, gauge scatter widens and frost-line movement becomes sensitive to ambient air currents unless a dual-lip air ring and internal bubble cooling are installed. Die pressure at 80 kg/h commonly falls between 280 bar and 340 bar; screen packs with 70/120/200 mesh configurations require monitoring throughout the run because pressure rise above 350 bar shortens screen life and can promote melt fracture.
The onset of melt fracture in HDPE 7000F is linked to die-entry shear stress. In practice, die gaps below 1.2 mm or melt temperatures below 190 °C can generate sharkskin on the film surface, visible as high-frequency transverse ridges. Die-land residence time is controlled by die gap and output; when the die gap is increased to 2.0 mm, the frost line must be repositioned upward to compensate for the thicker initial melt web. At die gaps above 2.0 mm, bubble cooling becomes inefficient and may require a larger air ring and lower throughput.
Pre-drying is not required when pellet moisture is below 0.1% by weight. If surface condensation occurs after cold-room storage, a hopper dryer at 70 °C for 2 h may be used; higher temperatures or longer residence times can cause pellet agglomeration and feed bridging.
Thin-gauge stiff film produced at 15–30 µm gauge from HDPE 7000F exhibits machine-direction secant modulus in the 900–1200 MPa range and transverse-direction secant modulus in the 850–1100 MPa range under ASTM D882-18. Elmendorf tear values measured under ASTM D1922-23 are typically 0.5–0.9 N MD and 0.7–1.1 N TD, and dart impact F50 under ASTM D1709-22 Method A is 150–220 g. The balance of stiffness and impact supports downgauging from 35 µm to 20 µm in certain carry-out sack and envelope film constructions, provided the conversion line compensates for higher film stiffness with tension isolation and low-inertia dancer control.
On production-scale lines, gauge uniformity is evaluated by capacitance thickness scanning across the bubble. At 80 kg/h throughput, gauge coefficient of variation below 4% is generally achievable with internal bubble cooling; without internal bubble cooling, the coefficient of variation can exceed 7% at the same output. Deviation from the recommended BUR and frost line increases heavy edges and can produce a gauge band at the crease position in collapsed film.
Corona treatment to 38–42 mN/m is usually specified before printing or lamination; untreated film surface energy remains below 32 mN/m when tested under ASTM D2578-23. In high-speed bag making, static decay and film blocking are controlled by additive selection, with blocking tendency evaluated under ASTM D3354-15. Heat-seal jaws for this high-density film typically require set temperatures in the 145–170 °C range, with dwell times of 0.8–1.5 s at 0.3–0.6 N/mm² sealing pressure.
High-Stiffness Film Performance Depends on Crystallization and Orientation
Density of 0.956 g/cm³ places HDPE 7000F in a crystallinity range of approximately 65–70% when calculated by a two-phase density model. Specific crystallinity data for this grade are not always published; the range is a structural estimate rather than a manufacturer-reported value. Orientation imposed by the 4:1 blow-up ratio and take-up ratio controls stiffness and tear balance. In high-stalk processing, moving the frost line from 6 to 9 die diameters increases melt relaxation, which generally lowers machine-direction secant modulus and improves dart impact. Lowering the frost line increases machine-direction orientation and may raise machine-direction modulus while reducing transverse-direction tear.
Cooling rate across the frost line determines spherulite size and haze. Faster cooling reduces spherulite size and lowers film haze, while slower cooling increases crystallinity and modulus but may reduce dart impact. The high-stalk process for HDPE 7000F creates a long melt web between die and frost line; this elongational flow increases molecular orientation and is a primary reason the film can be down-gauged in stiffness-led applications.
For detergent or surfactant-containing packaging, environmental stress crack resistance must be validated on the specific container or film structure using ASTM D1693-21 condition B; published ESCR data for HDPE 7000F under this method are limited, so converter-specific trials are required before commercial use. Shrinkage after 100 °C water immersion under ASTM D2732-23 is typically below 5%, which affects heat-seal jaw geometry and pouch dimensional stability.
Comparative Differentiation Against Other HDPE Film Grades
Relative to a general-purpose unimodal HDPE film grade with melt flow rate 0.2–0.5 g/10 min, HDPE 7000F provides higher melt strength and higher film stiffness, but demands higher die pressure and a larger die gap to avoid sharkskin and melt fracture. Compared with a conventional high-molecular-weight HDPE film resin with 0.02–0.03 g/10 min MFR, 7000F generally offers a wider processing window on small-to-mid-size blown film lines, with slightly lower maximum dart impact and slightly lower bubble stability at very high blow-up ratios. Against hexene- or octene-based metallocene linear low-density polyethylene film resins of equal gauge, 7000F exhibits greater secant modulus and lower extensibility; dart impact and tear strength are lower than those of mLLDPE, making the resin less suitable for low-temperature frozen-food bags or high-puncture stretch-hood applications.
Difference from other products also appears in the additive package: 7000F may contain processing stabilizers and neutralizers that influence color and odor; converters requiring low odor or low gel count must specify the appropriate lot. The product is not formulated as an agricultural greenhouse film resin; UV stabilizer content is not sufficient for multi-year outdoor service unless compounded with an additional masterbatch. Comparative differentiation is based on class-level behavior of high-molecular-weight HDPE and mLLDPE film resins measured under ASTM D882-18 and ASTM D1709-22; published data for this specific formulation are limited.
When Regulatory Compliance and Product Safety Certifications Are Required
Food-contact status for HDPE 7000F is defined by end-use migration testing rather than resin type alone. The resin is generally regarded as suitable for food-contact articles under U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c) for olefin polymers, provided the final film meets extractive limits for the intended food type and contact temperature. For European Union applications, compliance with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 requires verification of overall migration below 10 mg/dm² and specific migration limits for monomers and additives listed in Annex I. Under REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the polymer itself may be exempt from registration under Article 2(9), while monomers and additives must be registered for the relevant tonnage band.
For electrical and electronic equipment packaging, the RoHS Directive does not apply to packaging materials; however, if the packaging becomes part of the product, such as a thermoformed tray inside an appliance, the homogeneous material thresholds apply. Heavy metal limits in packaging under the U.S. Model Toxics in Packaging legislation are also relevant if the film is used in states that have adopted the model; typical compliance is demonstrated by absence of intentional addition of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium above 100 ppm by weight.
| Area | Reference | Verification basis |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. food contact | 21 CFR 177.1520(c) | Final film extractive limits and end-use conditions |
| EU food contact | Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, Annex I | Overall migration 10 mg/dm²; specific migration limits |
| EU chemical control | REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Article 2(9) | Polymer exemption confirmation; monomer/additive registration |
| RoHS restricted substances | Directive 2011/65/EU, Annex II | Homogeneous material thresholds for EEE applications |
Routine drying is not required for HDPE 7000F when pellets are stored below 60% relative humidity. If condensation occurs after cold-room storage, drying at 70 °C for 2 h may restore flow, but higher temperatures can cause pellet agglomeration and feed interruption. The resin is not intended for injection molding, rotational molding, or profile extrusion because the 0.04 g/10 min melt flow rate produces high injection pressure and flow marks in complex tools. Continuous contact with strong oxidizing acids, aromatic solvents, or halogenated hydrocarbons can reduce molecular weight and environmental stress crack resistance; chemical compatibility should be tested under the intended service conditions. Outdoor exposure without adequate carbon black or ultraviolet stabilizer masterbatch is outside the intended application window; ultraviolet radiation reduces tensile elongation, and weathering performance depends on gauge, stabilizer loading, and geographic irradiance. Published data for this specific grade under outdoor weathering are limited.
Recycling and rework addition of edge trim or post-industrial scrap can be incorporated up to 10–20% by weight without loss of film properties, provided the scrap is dried and free of paper labels and adhesives. Higher rework levels raise gel content and may reduce dart impact and tear resistance. The resin should not be blended with polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride due to immiscibility and phase separation, which creates delamination and reduced mechanical integrity. Coextrusion with ethylene-vinyl acetate or adhesive tie resins is possible for specific structures, but the HDPE skin layer must be processed within the temperature limits of the adjacent polymer.
