{"id":34537,"date":"2025-12-18T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T08:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/non-categorizzato\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T08:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T08:03:08","slug":"biodegradable-hot-melt-adhesives-for-packaging-inserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/biodegradable-hot-melt-adhesives-for-packaging-inserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Biodegradable hot melt adhesives for packaging inserts"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#f7f7f7&#8243; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;15px&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; 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column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2>Key Points<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"true\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber and cardboard <\/span><b>inserts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are becoming increasingly sustainable, and many adhesives must adapt to these changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melts <\/span><b>enable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong<\/span><b> and <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quick-setting bonds<\/span><b>, suitable for <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-speed production lines<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An adhesive <\/span><b>compatible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>cardboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>printed fiber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reduces the risk of fiber contamination during recycling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable formulations<\/span><b> can reduce <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complexity<\/span><b> and costs associated with separating traditional adhesives.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tecbond 214B<\/b> and <b>Tecbond 110B-PR<\/b> combine performance with end-of-life packaging considerations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While fiber-based <\/span><b>inserts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, printed <\/span><b>pulp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and recycled <\/span><b>cardboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have transformed packaging <\/span><b>sustainability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, many conventional adhesives are still called upon to make this shift towards sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/span><b> like <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/en\/blog\/silastic-liquid-silicone-rubber-rbl-9694-45m-ab\/\">Tecbond 214B<\/a><\/span><b> are emerging as the crucial bridge enabling <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong<\/span><b> and <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quick-setting bonds<\/span><b> that keep <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packaging secure<\/span><b>, while ensuring each component can safely return to the recycling stream.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;34534&#8243; 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text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evolution of packaging inserts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right adhesives for packaging inserts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The revolution of biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/span><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional hot melt adhesives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melt adhesives are designed to perform<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melt adhesives: the next step in packaging evolution<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The evolution of packaging inserts<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The design of <\/span><b>packaging inserts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  has changed in recent years in response to increasing demands for environmental respect and sustainability. Manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing   <\/span><b>paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>cardboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>printed fiber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in an effort to align with environmental requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These recyclable and compostable materials maintain high <\/span><b>durability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while supporting carbon emission and waste reduction goals, making it easier to keep up with changing <\/span><b>regulatory requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and consumer expectations regarding sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, choosing the right material for packaging inserts is crucial to balance <\/span><b>product protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a <\/span><b>low environmental impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, beyond the material for packaging inserts, manufacturers must consider all elements of their packaging, including the adhesives that hold it together.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Choosing the right adhesives for packaging inserts<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When selecting bonding solutions for packaging inserts, several key performance-related factors must be considered. I  <\/span><b>Quick setting times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support <\/span><b>high-speed production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and minimize <\/span><b>bottlenecks in assembly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <\/span><b>clean application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reduces the risk of <\/span><b>spills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>visible residues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The result is a uniform appearance that helps maintain brand image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatibility<\/span><b> with <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fiber-based substrates<\/span><b> is another crucial consideration, as many packaging inserts are made from materials like <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paper<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardboard<\/span><b>, or <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">printed fiber<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhesion strength<\/span><b> and <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">durability<\/span><b> are also essential to maintain <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">integrity<\/span><b> during handling, shipping, and storage, preventing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insert shifting<\/span><b> and <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">product damage<\/span><b>.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>The revolution of biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/span><b> offer all these benefits and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for minimal <\/span><b>environmental impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, formulations like <\/span><b>Tecbond 214B<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/tecbond\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tecbond<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 110B-PR are ideal for use with <\/span><b>fiber-based<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>compostable packaging inserts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they can degrade alongside them without contributing to additional waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike conventional <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/adesivi-industriali\/adesivi-hotmelt\/\"><b>hot melt adhesives<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, biodegradable <\/span><b>formulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are specifically designed to <\/span><b>naturally degrade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in open environments without leaving <\/span><b>harmful residues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; 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column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><b>Traditional hot melt adhesives<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional adhesives must be <\/span><b>separated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before recycling, as their presence risks <\/span><b>contaminating paper fibers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>rendering them unsuitable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  for reuse as high-quality packaging. This separation introduces additional   <\/span><b>complexity and costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the removed adhesives are likely to be <\/span><b>incinerated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>landfilled<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, resulting in <\/span><b>waste production<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>carbon emissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, if the packaging escapes the <\/span><b>recycling stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ends up in <\/span><b>landfill<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the packaging adhesives remain in the environment as the packaging degrades.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; pointer_events=&#8221;all&#8221; el_id=&#8221;5&#8243;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h3><b>Biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/b><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodegradable hot melt adhesives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  avoid these issues thanks to their innovative formulation. When packaging with biodegradable hot melt adhesives ends up in landfill, these adhesives   <\/span><b>degrade into water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>carbon dioxide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in the presence of <\/span><b>oxygen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, without leaving <\/span><b>microplastics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>harmful residues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process begins with exposure to <\/span><b>oxygen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>heat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>UV rays<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without the need for additional treatments, meaning it is easy to start creating packaging with a lower environmental impact.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner 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column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b>Biodegradable hot melt adhesives are designed to perform<\/b><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to advances in adhesive formulation, biodegradable hot melt adhesives can offer performance comparable to conventional products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Modern biodegradable adhesives like <b>Tecbond 214B<\/b> and <b>110B-PR<\/b> offer <b>adhesion strength<\/b> and <b>quick setting times<\/b> equivalent to those of <b>traditional <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/mascherpa.it\/guida-prodotto\/adesivi-industriali\/hot-melt-packaging-bam-futura\/\"><b>hot melts for packaging<\/b><\/a>, ensuring that packaging inserts remain securely in place throughout the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These adhesives can be used with a wide range of paper and cardboard inserts, making them suitable for various packaging applications without introducing hazardous substances.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_position=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; 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