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TIL zip ties are color-coded to show their intended use. Black zip ties are resistant to UV radiation and made for outdoor use, blue zip ties are metal-detectable and used in the food industry, red zip ties have high resistance and are used in electronics, and white zip ties are general indoor use.

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