Chemical Weapons Convention sampling procedures

An interesting example deals with the identification of organophosphorus compounds in soil samples [13]. Such compounds can occur as degradation products of chemical weapons (CWs) in soil and other matrices. The convention for the prohibition of chemical weapons sets up procedures for the... 

Chemical Weapons Convention Chemicals Analysis discusses sample collection, sample preparation and analysis, and concentrates on verification that takes place on site, analyses off site, and methods and procedures used. In the first part of the book is discussed the mobile laboratory of the OPCW and instrumentation and software used therein, as well as other on-site analysis equipment, procedures, and strategies. The OPCW gas chromatograph-mass spectrometer for on-site analysis is described and... 

The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) provides sampling and analysis as a tool for verification. General procedures to use sampling and analysis are outlined under the general rules of verification in the Verification Annex (VA) Part II paragraph 52-58, special provisions concerning different types of inspections are given in various parts of the VA. 

This article reviews the sample preparation methods for analytical techniques used in offsite laboratories. The procedures described are from the ROPs (7) and procedures followed at the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention, VERIFIN. The usefulness of the methods as demonstrated in international comparison and proficiency tests is noted. 

Chemical Sample, Toxic This entry may only be used for chemical samples taken for analysis in connection with the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction. The transport of substances under this entry should be in accordance with the chain of custody and security procedures specified by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. IMO 6096-1... 

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