Schedule 3 chemicals definition

While both objectives may pose particular challenges to S A, the analysis for absence of any undeclared scheduled chemicals is significantly more demanding. The large number of chemicals that are theoretically possible to be synthesized based on the definitions in the Schedules of the CWC illustrate this in Table 2. A list of the Schedules of chemicals is included in Annex 2 (2). 

Table 2. Estimated number of possible chemicals that can be derived from the definitions for scheduled chemicals contained in the Annex on Chemicals of the CWC not counting corresponding protonated or alkylated salts, where this is applicable...

The workshop started with the discussion of the idea that the chemical industry, since entry into force of the Convention, considers implementation-related processes as a normal part of their day-to-day activities. Of course, there are issues that still need to be addressed. The complexities inherent in the definitions, terms, and regulations of the Convention can create difficulties. Also, there remain differences in relation to national regulations, the nomenclature used by various countries/associations, the declaration of transfers, and the declaration of mixtures containing scheduled chemicals. In all these areas, the chemical industry needs clarity and consistency in order to implement requirements and to ensure that equitable and similar standards are applied to all States Parties. The adjustments made in the selection methodology for inspection of other chemical production facilities (OCPFs) were seen as a way of devising a fairer distribution in terms of this type of inspection. 

GV-series agents are not specifically listed in the CWC, nor are they covered by the language of the general definitions. However, because of their toxicity and lack of commercial application, they would be prohibited based on the Guidelines for Schedules of Chemicals. 

The agents in this class are bicyclophosphates and bicyclothiophosphates. This class of agents is not specifically listed in the Chemical Weapons Convention nor is it covered by the language of the general definitions in the Schedules. Some of these chemicals have been used as fire retardants, oil lubricants, and for medicinal research. They also occur as breakdown products in some synthetic turbine engine lubricants and some rigid polyurethane foams. 

Many of you have expressed an interest in a format for your master schedule. Figure 1 depicts the format Mobay Chemical Corp. uses. It is self explanatory and covers the items required in the GLP regulations (test substance test system nature of study study initiation date current status sponsor identity, if explicable and name of study director). For a contract laboratory, the sponsor s identity must appear on the master schedule sheet for each study listed. There are several terms that require definition. In... 

The definitions and criteria that determine whether a chemical falls within the scope of the CWC or not, leaves a large number of chemicals in the gray area. One example of a group of chemicals that are excluded from the OCAD on the basis of purposes not prohibited under this Convention , is given by the Riot Control Agents . There are other examples, which need to be addressed in the future to determine how they can be regulated by the CWC as these have been seen to be very useful in the verification activities of the OPCW. Efforts are underway to find a way for the inclusion in the OCAD, of chemicals that are relevant to the CWC but are not covered by the schedule list (Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and Validation Group (VG)). 

Related to the Schedule 1 family of alkyl/cyclo-alkyl alkylphosphonofluoridates, are three important classes of compounds. These are the dialkyl/dicyclo-alkyl alkylphosphonates, the alkyl/cycloalkyl alkylphosphonates and the methyl alkyl/cycloalkyl alkylphosphonates, all belonging to the Schedule 2.B.4 chemicals. Per definition, Schedule 2.B.4 represents the largest number of chemicals of CWC interest. The first class consists of known impurities of nerve agents, the second class consists of the primarily formed hydrolysis products of nerve agents, and the third class, the corresponding methyl esters-DMMP (dimethyl methylphosphonate) and DIMP (diisopropyl methylphosphonate) (see Table 1) are... 

Article II therefore uses not the degree of toxicity of a chemical as a defining criterion but instead its intended purpose ( general purpose criterion ). Any toxic or precursor chemical is regarded as a chemical weapon unless it has been developed, produced, stockpiled or used for purposes not prohibited, and only as long as types and quantities are consistent with such purposes. The definition covers all toxic or precursor chemicals if intended for CW purposes - irrespective of whether they have been listed on one of the Schedules and irrespective of their exact degree of toxicity. ... 

The Schedules list chemicals that have been identified for the application of verification measures. They are contained in the Annex on Chemicals. They are not a substitute for the definition in Article II, as is made clear in the identical wordings in parentheses in paragraphs 2 and 3. 

Another national implementation issue raised was that a number of States Parties have tended to focus exclusively on specific CWC obligations, and have not developed legislation relevant to the more general requirements of the CWC, such as those in Article I, which embodies the prohibition on chemical weapons. Important in this regard is implementation of the general-purpose definition of chemical weapons, which recognizes that, in addition to the chemicals listed in the CWC Schedules, other toxic chemicals could be used as chemical weapons, either as part... 

Since fentanyl is not listed in any schedules of the Chemical Warfare Convention (CWC), and is traditionally characterized by the rapid onset and short duration of action of 15-30 min of analgesia, it can be legally considered an RCA according to the definition set forth in the CWC. On October 23, 2002, at least 129 of the 800 hostages died in the Moscow Dubrovka Theatre Center when Russian authorities subdued the hostage-takers there by pumping what many believe was fentanyl into the building some believe that a mixture of fentanyl and halothane was used. 

The First Review Conference considered the impact of developments in science and technology on the Convention s prohibitions. The definitions contained in Article II, in particular of the terms chemical weapons and chemical weapons production facility , were found to adequately cover these developments and to provide for the application of the Convention s prohibitions to any toxic chemical, except where such a chemical is intended for purposes not prohibited by the Convention, and as long as the types and quantities involved are consistent with such purposes. The First Review Conference noted, however, that science is rapidly advancing. New chemicals may have to be assessed in relation to their relevance to the Schedules of Chemicals of the Convention. The First Review Conference requested the Council to consider the developments in relation to additional chemicals that may be relevant to the Convention, and assess, inter alia, whether these compounds should be considered in the context of the Schedules of Chemicals. 

It is evident65 that the US military is still attempting to discover new forms of chemical incapaci-tant. Moreover, some might argue that the peaceful purpose exemption of Article II.(9)(d) of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which allows for Law enforcement including domestic riot control purposes , would allow quite new law enforcement chemicals with complex physiological effects on humans to be developed - particularly as no definition is offered for what chemicals are permitted for law enforcement other than that Schedule 1 chemicals may not be used. 

It has to be emphasized, however, that these three Schedules are neither intended to serve as an alternative definition of a chemical weapon under the CWC, nor are the lists set in concrete. Rather, these lists are used for declarations by states parties and verification activities of the OPCW with respect to routine inspections and as such do not circumscribe the scope of the Convention. It follows from this that any chemical, whether listed under a Schedule or not, has to be considered a chemical weapon if it has been produced, stored or used for that purpose. 59 If required, Schedules can be updated more easily than the text of the Convention itself, in order to reflect changes in the S T environment.60... 

The following Schedules list taxh chemicals and their precursois. For the purposes of implementittg this Con ventioo, these Schedules identtQr chemicals for the plication of verification measures according to the provisions of the Verification Annex. Pursuant to Article II, subparagraph 1(a), these Schedules do not constitute a definition of dhianical weapons. 

All of the equipment listed in this section must be maintained properly, and a definite maintenance schedule must be established. For example, the integrity of the chemical protective suits must be verified on a 6-month schedule. A maintenance log must be kept in order to confirm that the maintenance program has been done on schedule. 

Exposure to contaminants can damage respirator components, even after they have been cleaned and put in storage, due to permeation of chemicals into the materials of which they are made. An examination oftheunits should bemade each time they are worn and a carefulcheck made on a definite schedule. This is important foralltypes ofunits,but especially forthose which are intended to be used in unusually hazardous applications. Records should be kept of all maintenance. 

---