Specific exemptions for Annex B chemicals: Expired in 2009

As at 17 May 2009, there were no Parties registered for the specific exemptions listed in Annex B pertaining to DDT. Therefore, in accordance with paragraph 9 of Article 4 of the Convention, no new registrations may be made with such exemptions.

Expired Specific Exemptions

DDT CAS No: 50-29-3 [1]

Activity / Specific exemption
Party
Expiry date
Estimated quantity of production / use
Purpose(s) of production / use
Reason for exemption
Remarks [1]
Production:

Intermediate in production of dicofol intermediate 		China (People's Republic of) 17/05/2009 About 80% of DDT is used as the intermediate in the production of dicofol. There are 6 enterprises having the capability to produce dicofol among which 4 enterprises keep on producing till now. DDT used as the intermediate in the production of dicofol, an organochlorine used as miticide for a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and crops. About 60% of DDT used as the intermediate in the production of dicofol is in non-closed-systems and needs to be applied for the specific exemption. -
Production:

Intermediate in production of dicofol intermediate 		India 17/05/2009 150 000 Kg of DDT Manufacture of dicofol Dicofol is a cost effective and most useful acaricide in tropical and sub tropical agriculture in India. Dicofol does not possess any characteristic of parent POP. Only one public sector unit manufactures dicofol.
Use:

Production of dicofol intermediate 		- 17/05/2009 - - - -
Use:

Production of dicofol intermediate 		India 17/05/2009 150 000 Kg of DDT Manufacture of dicofol Dicofol is a cost effective and most useful acaricide in tropical and sub tropical agriculture in India. Dicofol does not possess any characteristic of parent POP. -

[1]  Production and use of DDT for the acceptable purpose of disease vector control in accordance with part II of Annex B are registered in the separate DDT register.