Specific exemptions for Annex A chemicals: Expired in 2009

As at 17 May 2009, there were no Parties registered for the specific exemptions listed in Annex A pertaining to aldrin, chlordane, dieldrin, heptachlor, hexachlorobenzene, and mirex. Therefore, in accordance with paragraph 9 of Article 4 of the Convention, no new registrations may be made with such exemptions.

Expired Specific Exemptions

Aldrin CAS No: 309-00-2

No specific exemptions registered.

Chlordane CAS No: 57-74-9

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Activity / Specific exemption
Party
Expiry date
Estimated quantity of production / use
Purpose(s) of production / use
Reason for exemption
Remarks
Production:

As allowed for the Parties listed in the Register 		China (People's Republic of) 17/05/2009 The annual output of chlordane oil is about 500 tons. For termiticide use - On registration:

There are 9 enterprises having the capability to produce chlordane, among which 6 enterprises produce it at present.
Use:

Local ectoparasiticide 		No specific exemptions registered 17/05/2009 - - - -
Use:

Insecticide 		No specific exemptions registered 17/05/2009 - - - -
Use:

Termiticide 		China (People’s Republic of) 17/05/2009 The annual consumption of chlordane oil is in the range of 400-500 tons. 95% of chlordane is used in structures of houses, 4% of chlordane is used in dams, and the rest 1% of chlordane is used in underground cable boxes to control termites. - -
Use:

Termiticide in buildings and dams 		Botswana 17/05/2009 - Chlordane is used in the construction industry. The purpose of this exemption is to allow time to follow the necessary measures to ban it, e.g. educating the public, research on alternatives and consulting the relevant authorities on this requirement. These actions will be undertaken under the NIP. -
Use:

Termiticide in buildings and dams 		Zambia 17/05/2009 The annual consumption of chlordane 5,000 litters(60% EC Chlordane) For termicide use Non availability of cost effective Termiticide as an alternative to chlordane (Notification) -
Use:

Termiticide in roads 		Zambia 17/05/2009 The annual consumption of chlordane 5,000 litters(60% EC Chlordane) For termicide use Non availability of cost effective Termiticide as an alternative to chlordane (Notification) -
Use:

Additive in plywood adhesives 		No specific exemptions registered 17/05/2009 - - - -

Dieldrin CAS No: 60-57-1

No specific exemptions registered.

Heptachlor CAS No: 76-44-8

No specific exemptions registered.

Hexachlorobenzene CAS No: 118-74-1

No specific exemptions registered. 

Although the specific exemption for the use of hexachlorobenzene as closed-system site-limited intermediate is no longer available, this use is still possible in accordance with note (iii) of Part I of Annex A of the Convention.

Mirex CAS No: 2385-85-5

Activity / Specific exemption
Party
Expiry date
Estimated quantity of production / use
Purpose(s) of production / use
Reason for exemption
Remarks
Production:

As allowed for the Parties listed in the Register 		China (People’s Republic of) 17/05/2009 The annual output of mirex powder is in the range of 10-30 tons. - - On registration:

There are 5 enterprises having the capability to produce mirex and 3 enterprises produce it at present.
Use:

Termiticide 		China (People’s Republic of) 17/05/2009 The annual consumption of mirex powder is in the range of 10-30 tons. 20-30% of mirex is used to control termites in structures of houses, dams and underground cable boxes. - -
Use:

Termiticide 		Australia 17/05/2009 - Mirex is used under licence in northern Australia as a bait control for the giant termite (Mastotermes darwiniensis). - On registration:

Research is underway to find a suitable alternative with the aim of phasing out the use of mirex.