Register of Specific Exemptions: Dechlorane Plus

Parties may register for specific exemptions listed in Annex A or B pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article 4. These specific exemptions have a limited timeframe and shall expire five (5) years after the date of entry into force of the Convention with respect to that particular chemical (paragraph 4 of Article 4), unless an earlier date is indicated in the Register by the Party or an extension is granted by the Conference of the Parties under paragraph 7 of Article 4.

Specific exemptions

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

02.
Space and defence applications 		Japan 26 February 2030* Use:
Approximately 1 ton/year 		02.
Space and defence applications 		Dechlorane Plus, which is used in the manufacture of heat insulators for defence applications, is indispensable for providing high heat resistance the heat insulators and cannot be substituted with other materials. -
Use:

04.
Replacement parts for, and repair of, articles in applications in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of part XI of Annex A 		South Africa • For articles under paragraph 2: Until the end of service life of the articles or 2044, whichever comes earlier

• For articles under paragraph 3: No later than 2041 		• 58.31 grams/ year

• 2 parts x 5000 vehicles =10,000/year

• 35 000 vehicles (less than 10g per vehicle)

• 25 000 vehicles 		04.
Replacement parts for, and repair of, articles in applications in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of part XI of Annex A 		• Lifecycle exemption required. After Sales business do not develop new parts; instead, use the same parts as those used in series production.

• Used for switch in the camera recorder. Camera recorder is an instrument for monitoring.

• To support with legacy parts until a suitable alternative is identified.

• The chemicals are used in display products and without exemption, it will result in vehicles not to be sold in S.A.

• The reason for exemption is allow sufficient lead time to evaluate alternative material.

• Investment for current Production parts and replacement parts already realised.

• To find a suitable alternative replacement within the next 5 years.

• Lifecycle exemption required.

• After Sales business do not develop new parts; instead, use the same parts as those used in series production. 		This is a consolidated summary of various exemptions applications for companies in South Africa
Use:

01.
Aerospace 		Türkiye 26 February 2030* Not known as yet 01.
Aerospace 		Currently in use without appropriate alternatives and transition will take some time -
Use:

02.
Space and defence applications 		Türkiye 26 February 2030* Not known as yet 02.
Space and defence applications 		Currently in use without appropriate alternatives and transition will take some time -
Use:

03.
Medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and installations 		Türkiye 26 February 2030* Not known as yet 03.
Medical imaging and radiotherapy devices and installations 		Currently in use without appropriate alternatives and transition will take some time -
Use:

04.
Replacement parts for, and repair of, articles in applications in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of part XI of this Annex 		Türkiye • For articles under paragraph 2: Until the end of service life of the articles or 2044, whichever comes earlier

• For articles under paragraph 3: No later than 2041 		Not known as yet 04.
Replacement parts for, and repair of, articles in applications in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 of part XI of this Annex 		Currently in use without appropriate alternatives and transition will take some time -