Summary

Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

The future of the global sodium thiosulphate crystal market looks promising with opportunities in the medical, chemical, and textile markets. The global sodium thiosulphate crystal market is expected to reach an estimated $675 Million by 2035 from $400 Million in 2027 with a CAGR of 2.6% from 2027 to 2035. The major drivers for this market are growing demand for gold extraction, rising use in wastewater treatment, and expansion of the photography sectors.

• Lucintel forecasts that, within the type category, the columnar crystal is expected to witness higher growth over the forecast period due to better piezoelectric performance for precision sensors and actuators.
• Within the application category, the medical is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to increasing precision sensor requirement for industrial and consumer electronics.
• In terms of regions, APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period due to significant electronics and defense manufacturing industries.

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Emerging Trends in Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

Between 2025 and 2027, the sodium thiosulphate crystal market is expected to transition from commodity chemicals to customized applications. Sodium thiosulphate continues to be used in the fixing of photographs, processing of pharmaceutical products, leaching of gold, water treatment, and dechlorination. Buyers have an increased interest in higher purity, better traceability, and more reliable supply of sodium thiosulphate. Lucintel supports the observation of monitoring, pricing, and end use simultaneously.

• Sustainability: The use of sodium thiosulphate for the treatment of water for the removal of chlorine supports the discharge of water that is safe and less hazardous to the environment. An increasing preference for chlorine neutralization in water treatment is expected to continue, and a clear preference for sodium thiosulphate as a safer alternative neutralization chemical is expected.
• Pharmaceutical-grade Expansion: February 2025 procurement activity continues to favor high purity sodium thiosulphate for oncology-related formulations and injectable manufacture where limits on impurities are demanding. In the production and packaging of pharmaceuticals, impurities are usually of lower concern than technical grades, and therefore more producers are expected to commission crystallization and packaging capacity in the next three to five year time period.
• Regional Supply Diversification: For 2025, chemical buyers have an increased preference for dual sourcing, and are inclined to source from a minimum of two suppliers, after disruptions in freight transport and irregular availability of Asia. This is expected to encourage a regional supply focus, shorter term contracts, and increased preference for smaller lots due to the reliance on a single country supplier.
• Process Automation: For 2025 and 2026, producers have invested in online systems to provide moisture, particle size, and purity control to reduce variability in crystal batches. These systems will ensure a more consistent certificate of analysis and reduce the likelihood of rejection resulting from batch variability, and therefore are expected to be of greater interest to both pharmaceutical and water treatment customers as supplier audits increase.
• Functional Application Growth: In 2025, the market for gold leaching remained a significant strategic segment, while photographic and textile markets moved toward specific formulations and buyers compared grades within 99% purity specifications. Application engineering offers potential to expand markets beyond the bulk chemical sales and lessen the suppliers’ reliance on a single end-use market.

Demand for the applications will vary between 2025 to 2027. The growth of the pharmaceutical market will outpace the demand for photographic applications, while gold processing and water treatment applications will maintain the bulk market. Suppliers with audited quality systems and regional inventory will position themselves well for the market. Although price will remain important, suppliers that are most reliable will receive the larger share of the market, particularly for sodium thiosulphate crystal that is essential for the regulated and long-term operations of large market sectors.

Recent Developments in the Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

Sodium thiosulphate crystals are expected to undergo a period of measured growth due, in part, to increased demand for water treatment, gold processing, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, as well as less demand from photographic applications. Between 2025 and 2027, producers are likely to focus on the security of regional supply, supply of higher purity grades, and contract manufacturing. Lucintel anticipates that investment will continue to be selective, with capacity additions primarily driven by mining and pharmaceutical projects rather than by broader commodity expansion.

• Increasing Demand from Mining: The implementation of new sodium thiosulphate mining programs to destroy cyanide (January 2025) will stimulate demand for sodium thiosulphate over the next 3 to 5 years. This will be supported by more frequent and more demanding environmental permitting systems.
• Growing Demand from Water Treatment: Chemical supply contracts from the water treatment industry to cover dechlorination needs (March 2025) provide a stable demand for base-load increases and will improve market conditions for sodium thiosulphate. This is due to improved conditions at the treatment plants as well as improved control of emergency discharges.
• Increase Demand from The Pharmaceutical Industry: Manufacturers of the pharmaceutical grade sodium thiosulphate for use in treating cyanide poisoning and cisplatin ototoxicity (February 2025) will result in increased demand for higher grade, quality assurance, and traceability of each batch, rather than demand for large volumes of sodium thiosulphate.
• Smaller Regional Production Facilities: Newer, smaller, flexible crystallization lines reduces freight exposure and improves supply stability, particularly for customers who cannot maintain a large inventory. These facilities will allow chemical producers to focus on regional markets (June 2025).
• Import-substitution Strategies: Deals being made by buyers in Asia and the Middle East for longer supply contracts will reduce exposure to freight disruptions and currency fluctuations (September 2025). With these agreements, producers will be incentivized to maintain local inventories, and over time could close the pricing gap for imported versus domestic materials.

The market shows volume growth will slow and product mix will improve. Dependable consumptions for mining and water treatment will be supplemented by higher quality expectations from pharmaceuticals. Strongest margins for producers will be those with regional warehouses, consistent crystal quality, and documented compliance. Without technical support, commodity suppliers will continue seeing price erosion as buyers continue to integrate procurement.

Strategic Growth Opportunities in the Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

In the 2024 to 2026 period, the market for sodium thiosulphate crystals will continue to grow as more water gets reused, as mining industry standards tighten, and as healthcare buyers want reliable supply of antidotes. Pharmaceutical grade demand is also increasing along with the trend of more localized manufacturing. According to Lucintel, the largest markets for sodium thiosulphate will be those where high purity, traceability, and supply stability are compensated by higher margins as opposed to the volume of commodities.

• Pharmaceutical-grade Formulations: More hospitals are beginning to use sodium thiosulphate for their protocols to treat cyanide poisoning and for the management of ototoxicity related to cisplatin. In January 2025, the FDA included sodium thiosulfate injection in its list of drugs for which it will use its drug supply program resources. In the next 3 to 5 years, validated supply of crystals and regional compounding partnerships should enhance the healthcare market.
• Water-reuse Treatment: Municipal and industrial treatment facilities do preceding, dechlorination step before discharge or membrane processes. In April 2025, the U.S. EPA reported the allocation of $6.2 billion in water infrastructure funding for fiscal year 2025. Growing reuse projects will Create consistent demand for accurately measured sodium thiosulphate crystals, especially where the limits on chlorine residual are low.
• Mining and Metals Processing: Sodium thiosulphate can be used in lower cyanide leaching systems by gold, silver, and other specialty metal producers. In February 2025, the International Energy Agency forecast rising demand for clean-energy minerals through 2030. Process developers wanting to use reagents that are safer may create a significant new technical sales channel over the next five years.
• Aquaculture and Animal Health: Hatcheries rely on consistent dechlorination during tank preparation and water exchanges. Per the report published by the FAO in February 2025, global fisheries and aquaculture production in 2022 was approximately 185 million tonnes. This indicates a solid rationale for more investments in infrastructure. Industry competitors, who offer lower contamination grades and small packs for industrial use, are able to reach disseminated farms, which are outside typical chemical distribution.
• Specialty and Digital Supply Services: Customers are starting to show interest in supply chains that offer a quick replenishment as opposed to the lowest price. The European Chemicals Agency, in March 2025, continued to add to the chemicals-related information that is legally required for downstream customers. Specialty chemicals and digital ordering, along with traceability documentation, will help labs and manufacturers with compliance and profitability.

The strongest market position for suppliers will be providing dual-sourcing and technical support on the dosing of water treatment and specialty products, offering a broader profit margin. Pharmaceutical and specialty distribution will offer high margins. Mining is more project driven, but environmental protection could be a driving factor for industrial adoption. The highest profit margin will be a combination of a flexible supply of quality grades, packaging, and contract inventory with compliance data and crystallization services.

Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market Drivers and Challenges

Adverse factors and favorable components of sodium thiosulphate crystal market growth include technological, economic, environmental, and regulatory aspects respectively. Photography, water treatment, mining, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing industries create an opportunity for expansion. However, production costs, constraints in supply chains, and inconvenient conditions of compliance put constraints on market growth. Lucintel's opinions in the market indicate that application diversification and process improvements provide an advantage in competitiveness. However, growth in different regions and different segments of the market will most likely be limited to an extent by inconsistent availability of raw materials, low awareness, and substitution risk.

The factors responsible for driving this market include:

• Industrial Water Treatment: Due to growing environmental and regulatory requirements to treat wastewater and dechlorinate water, sodium thiosulphate crystal consumption increases. In January 2025, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued the final potable water disinfection regulations to approximately 5,000 community water systems. In the short to medium term (3 to 5 years), this driver will be relevant as municipal systems are upgraded and industrial facilities are constructed with more stringent wastewater discharge standards, and water reuse projects. Demand for reliable purity and consistent packaging, along with technical support for automated dosing systems will also be high.
• Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Applications: Sodium thiosulphate crystals have attracting interest for their reducing, detoxifying and protective properties in pharmaceutical products and select clinical applications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved sodium thiosulfate products in specific oncology related uses in March 2025. In the near future, demand for medically purified product will increase due to the growth in oncology related research, new treatments, and procurement by hospitals. Demand will also be contingent on suppliers’ ability to consistently adhere to COVID quality standards across a wider range of regulated health care markets.
• Mining and Metal Processing: In selected gold and silver mining operations, sodium thiosulphate is used as a leaching alternative to cyanide based methods. In February 2025, gold prices reached and exceeded 2,900 dollars per ounce. Increased gold prices will motivate producers to evaluate gold recovery technologies and processing efficiencies. Gold processing technologies will influence the market over the next three to five years and be a priority for mining firms that fund resource recovery and enhanced processing technologies, as well as improved environmental compliance.
• Sustainability and Chemical Substitution: Environmental issues are prompting industries to use compounds with lower environmental impact and safer handling to replace harsher chemicals in applications where it is appropriate. April 2025 is when the European Union began implementation of the next phase of the REACH regulation, focusing on the safety of chemicals and the thousands of materials and processes in the industry. This driving force will affect the market in the next three to five years and will increase the use of sodium thiosulphate in removing chlorine, in remediation, and in extraction processes. The producers of sodium thiosulphate will gain customers in the public and private sectors if they provide documentation on the biodegradability, safety of handling, and the lifecycle of the chemical.
• Manufacturing Efficiency and Product Innovation: Manufacturing improvements for crystallization, drying, purification, and packaging have allowed the production of consistent grades of sodium thiosulphate for industries and applications such as photographic, technical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory. In June 2025, automated processing of chemicals began using digital systems that monitor and control all production parameters to reduce potential batch variations and waste. This driving force will lower batch variation and support customized, tailored grades of different particle sizes and purities. Efficient operations can improve international trade and lower the effect of energy and labor costs.

The challenges facing this market include:

• Volatility in Raw Materials and Energy Costs: Challenges in the economics of production stemming from the volatility of sulfur, sodium components, fuel, electricity, and transport. As of May 2025, the prices of industrial electricity in a number of major manufacturing countries were considerably higher compared to 2022, putting further pressure on chemical producers. The producers will have unstable margins and may be forced to hold off from undertaking new production capacity investments. The customers will likely have to pay higher prices to cover the costs. Volatility in the costs of production will be an issue in the Market for the next 3-5 years. Companies that are able to diversify the sources of their energy, be energy efficient, and sign long term contracts for energy will have a better ability to withstand supply disruptions and manage the volatility.
• Regulatory and Quality Compliance Burden: Due to the varying specifications required for pharmaceutical, laboratory, water treatment, photographic and industrial applications, additional testing and documentation are required. In February 2026, compliance to chemical safety regulations in major markets resulted in higher requirements for labeling, safety data handling, and traceability. This burden will negatively impact the Market for the next 3-5 years, as the costs of compliance will be higher and the approval of products will take longer. Smaller companies may even choose to forgo compliance, while larger companies that provide reliable analytical data and documentation will be the suppliers that customers choose.
• Substitution and Limited Market Awareness: Other reducing agents, dechlorination chemicals, and metal-recovery technology can limit the use of sodium thiosulphate. Some end-users are also unaware of the performance advantages of sodium thiosulphate. In August 2025, water-treatment projects were still assessing sodium thiosulphate against systems of sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, and activated carbon. For the next three to five years, this will create further competition in pricing and performance within the market. Suppliers will have to do application testing, conduct lifecycle-cost evaluations, and offer training and technical instructions to end users to show that sodium thiosulphate provides the best safety and operational value.

The growth of the sodium thiosulphate crystal market will not be characterized by rapid growth. Rather, it will be driven by applications. Cost, demands of compliance, substitutions, and limited market awareness will slow the momentum of the market. Competition will be focused more on the quality of the product, reliability of supply, provision of technical support, and economic production. During the next three to five years, there will be improved performance for suppliers focusing on regulated applications and environmentally conscious customers. Regional investment and innovation of infrastructure will govern how effectively the market develops the latent demand.

List of Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. Through these strategies sodium thiosulphate crystal market companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the sodium thiosulphate crystal market companies profiled in this report include-

• Solvay
• Nissei Corporation
• Sankyo Kasei
• Nagaosh
• Ineos
• Esseco
• Nissui
• Nafine Chemical Industry Group
• Qingfeng Fine Chemical
• Weichuang Chemical

Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global sodium thiosulphate crystal by type, application, and region.

Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Type [Value ($M) from 2019 to 2035]:

• Columnar Crystal
• Spherical Crystal
• Others

Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Application [Value ($M) from 2019 to 2035]:

• Medical
• Chemical
• Textile
• Others

Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Region [Value ($M) from 2019 to 2035]:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• The Rest of the World

Country Wise Outlook for the Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

Instead of a single large boost, incremental investments in the water, pharmaceutical, mining and photographic chemicals markets are building the sodium thiosulphate crystal market. Tighter discharge regulations and industrial localization, expected to occur between 2025 and 2027 will strengthen the rationale behind the requirement for reliable crystalline supply. According to Lucintel’s latest analysis, procurement visibility will continue to dominate this market niche.

• United States: Water-treatment procurement and the expansion of the semiconductor industry are the most significant near-term indicators. August 2022 legislation known as the CHIPS Act has almost $52.7 billion set aside for the creation of domestic semiconductor manufacturing facilities and research. Sodium thiosulphate is a standard reagent for dechlorination. These investments should stimulate the establishment of chemical suppliers in the market over the next 3 to 5 years due to an increase in the demand for treatment at newly established industrial sites.
• China: The implementation of industrial policies will continue to support the domestic production of inputs for water-treatment and pharmaceuticals. An action plan for water conservation for the year 2025 has set a target for the country to achieve a 25 percent improvement in water-use efficiency by 2027. (May 2025). This policy supports the market’s focus on municipal and industrial dechlorination. Additionally, it supports the development of local crystallization and distribution.
• Germany: Current tightening of chemical compliance in Europe will continue to dictate terms of procurement. Germany plans to implement the Industrial Emissions Directive, for wastewater from industries regulated by the directive, affecting over 50,000 installations in Europe. (Jan 2025). This directive will influence the demand for sodium thiosulphate by favoring documented purity, traceability, and reliable supply for regulated treatment.”
• India: With respect to public infrastructure, the strongest catalyst is the Union Budget for 2025–26, where ₹1.51 trillion is allocated to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. This supports water-supply and treatment programs. This budget is expected to further institutional consumption of sodium thiosulphate crystals for chlorine neutralization and strengthen procurement channels.
• Japan: There is a growing focus on semiconductor and advanced-materials investments. Rapidus began construction of its Hokkaido Pilot Line in September of 2025, targeting a 2-nm process and mass production for 2027. The projects significance is that high-purity water and chemical-management will create increased procurement for sodium thiosulphate.

Features of the Global Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
Market Size Estimates: sodium thiosulphate crystal market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2026) and forecast (2027 to 2035) by various segments and regions.
Segmentation Analysis: sodium thiosulphate crystal market size by type, application, and region in terms of value ($B).
Regional Analysis: sodium thiosulphate crystal market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different type, application, and regions for the sodium thiosulphate crystal market.
Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the sodium thiosulphate crystal market.
Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model.

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This report answers following 11 key questions:
Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the sodium thiosulphate crystal market by type (columnar crystal, spherical crystal, and others), application (medical, chemical, textile, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 8 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Overview
2.1 Background and Classifications
2.2 Supply Chain

3. Market Trends & Forecast Analysis
3.1 Global Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market Trends and Forecast
3.2 Industry Drivers and Challenges
3.3 PESTLE Analysis
3.4 Patent Analysis
3.5 Regulatory Environment

4. Global Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Type
4.1 Overview
4.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Type
4.3 Columnar Crystal: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)
4.4 Spherical Crystal: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)
4.5 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)

5. Global Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Application
5.1 Overview
5.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Application
5.3 Medical: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)
5.4 Chemical: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)
5.5 Textile: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)
5.6 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2035)

6. Regional Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.2 Global Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Region

7. North American Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
7.1 Overview
7.2 North American Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Type
7.3 North American Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Application
7.4 United States Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
7.5 Mexican Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
7.6 Canadian Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

8. European Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
8.1 Overview
8.2 European Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Type
8.3 European Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Application
8.4 German Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
8.5 French Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
8.6 Spanish Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
8.7 Italian Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
8.8 United Kingdom Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

9. APAC Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
9.1 Overview
9.2 APAC Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Type
9.3 APAC Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Application
9.4 Japanese Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
9.5 Indian Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
9.6 Chinese Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
9.7 South Korean Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
9.8 Indonesian Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

10. ROW Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
10.1 Overview
10.2 ROW Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Type
10.3 ROW Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market by Application
10.4 Middle Eastern Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
10.5 South American Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
10.6 African Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market

11. Competitor Analysis
11.1 Product Portfolio Analysis
11.2 Operational Integration
11.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Competitive Rivalry
• Bargaining Power of Buyers
• Bargaining Power of Suppliers
• Threat of Substitutes
• Threat of New Entrants
11.4 Market Share Analysis

12. Opportunities & Strategic Analysis
12.1 Value Chain Analysis
12.2 Growth Opportunity Analysis
12.2.1 Growth Opportunities by Type
12.2.2 Growth Opportunities by Application
12.3 Emerging Trends in the Global Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Market
12.4 Strategic Analysis
12.4.1 New Product Development
12.4.2 Certification and Licensing
12.4.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures

13. Company Profiles of the Leading Players Across the Value Chain
13.1 Competitive Analysis
13.2 Solvay
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.3 Nissei Corporation
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.4 Sankyo Kasei
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.5 Nagaosh
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.6 Ineos
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.7 Esseco
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.8 Nissui
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.9 Nafine Chemical Industry Group
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.10 Qingfeng Fine Chemical
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing
13.11 Weichuang Chemical
• Company Overview
• Sodium Thiosulphate Crystal Business Overview
• New Product Development
• Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
• Certification and Licensing

14. Appendix
14.1 List of Figures
14.2 List of Tables
14.3 Research Methodology
14.4 Disclaimer
14.5 Copyright
14.6 Abbreviations and Technical Units
14.7 About Us
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