SC-4/10: Listing of alpha hexachlorocyclohexane The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for alpha hexachlorocyclohexane submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list alpha hexachlorocyclohexane in Annex A of the Convention, decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention to list alpha hexachlorocyclohexane by inserting the following row:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha hexachlorocyclohexane | Production | None |
| CAS No. 319-84-6 | Use | None |
SC-4/11: Listing of beta hexachlorocyclohexane The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for beta hexachlorocyclohexane submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list beta hexachlorocyclohexane in Annex A of the Convention, decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention to list beta hexachlorocyclohexane by inserting the following row:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Beta hexachlorocyclohexane | Production | None |
| CAS No. 319-85-7 | Use | None |
SC-4/12: Listing of chlordecone The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for chlordecone submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list chlordecone in Annex A of the Convention without specific exemptions, decides to amend Part 1 of Annex A of the Convention to list chlordecone therein without specific exemptions, by inserting the row set out below:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Chlordecone | Production | None |
| CAS No. 143-50-0 | Use | None |
SC-4/13: Listing of hexabromobiphenyl The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for hexabromobiphenyl submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list hexabromobiphenyl in Annex A of the Convention without specific exemptions, decides to amend Part 1 of Annex A of the Convention to list hexabromobiphenyl therein without specific exemptions, by inserting the row set out below:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Hexabromobiphenyl | Production | None |
| CAS No. 36355-01-8 | Use | None |
SC-4/14: Listing of hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for commercial octabromodiphenyl ether submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether in Annex A of the Convention, 1. Decides to amend Part 1 of Annex A of the Convention to list therein hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether as set out in paragraph 2 of this decision, with a specific exemption for articles containing hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of the Annex, as follows:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Hexabromodiphenyl ether | Production | None |
| and heptabromodiphenyl ether | Use | Articles in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of this Annex |
2. Also decides to insert a definition of hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether in a new Part III in Annex A entitled "Definitions" which shall read:
For the purposes of this Annex:
"Hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether" means 2,2',4,4',5,5'-hexabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-153, CAS No.: 68631-49-2), 2,2',4,4',5,6'-hexabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-154, CAS No.: 207122-15-4), 2,2',3,3',4,5',6-heptabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-175, CAS No.: 446255-22-7), 2,2',3,4,4',5',6-heptabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-183, CAS No.: 207122-16-5) and other hexa- and heptabromodiphenyl ethers present in commercial octabromodiphenyl ether.
3. Decides to insert a new Part IV in Annex A, as set out below:
"Part IV Hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether 1. A Party may allow the recycling of articles that contain or may contain hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether, and the use and final disposal of articles manufactured from recycled materials that contain or may contain hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether, provided that:
(a) The recycling and final disposal are carried out in an environmentally sound manner and do not result in the recovery of hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether for the purpose of their reuse; (b) The Party takes measures to prevent the export of articles containing levels/concentrations of hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether that exceed those permitted for sale, use, import, or manufacture within the territory of the Party; and (c) The Party has notified the Secretariat of its intention to make use of this exemption.
2. At its sixth ordinary meeting, and every second ordinary meeting thereafter, the Conference of the Parties shall evaluate the progress made by Parties towards the ultimate goal of eliminating hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether contained in articles and shall examine the need for continuing this specific exemption. In any case, this specific exemption shall expire no later than 2030.
3. Decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention by inserting in note (iv), after "polychlorinated biphenyls in articles in use in accordance with the provisions of Part II", a comma followed by the phrase "and the use of hexabromodiphenyl ether and heptabromodiphenyl ether in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of this Annex".
SC-4/15: Listing of lindane The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for lindane submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list lindane in Annex A of the Convention, 1. Decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention to list lindane with a specific exemption for the use of lindane as a human health pharmaceutical for the control of pediculosis and scabies, as a second-line treatment, by inserting the row set out below:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Lindane | Production | None |
| CAS No.: 58-89-9 | Use | Human health pharmaceutical |
| For the control of pediculosis and scabies as a second-line treatment |
2. Requests the Secretariat to cooperate with the World Health Organization in the development of reporting and review requirements regarding the use of lindane as a human health pharmaceutical for the control of pediculosis and scabies, taking into consideration the concluding statement of the risk management evaluation for lindane by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, and to report on that cooperation to the Conference of the Parties at its fifth meeting.
SC-4/16: Listing of pentachlorobenzene The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for pentachlorobenzene submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list pentachlorobenzene in Annex A of the Convention without specific exemptions, and in Annex C of the Convention, 1. Decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention to list pentachlorobenzene therein without specific exemptions, by inserting the row set out below:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Pentachlorobenzene | Production | None |
| CAS No. 608-93-5 | Use | None |
2. Also decides to amend Part I of Annex C of the Convention to list pentachlorobenzene therein, by inserting "Pentachlorobenzene (PeCB) (CAS No. 608-93-5)" in the "Chemical" table after "polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDF)", and by inserting "pentachlorobenzene" in the first paragraph of Part II and Part III of Annex C after "polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans".
SC-4/17: Listing of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile, the risk management evaluation, and the addendum to the risk management evaluation for perfluorooctane sulfonate submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride in Annex A or B of the Convention, 1. Decides to amend Part I of Annex B of the Convention to list therein perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride, by inserting the row set out below, with the acceptable purposes and specific exemptions specified in the row:
| Chemical | Activity | Acceptable purpose or specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | Production | Acceptable purpose: |
| (CAS No.: 1763-23-1), its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride | In accordance with Part III of this Annex, production of other chemicals destined solely for the uses listed below. Production for the uses listed below. | |
| (CAS No.: 307-35-7) | Specific exemption: | |
| As allowed for Parties listed in the Register. | ||
| For example: Potassium perfluorooctane sulfonate | ||
| (CAS No.: 2795-39-3); Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate | Use | Acceptable purpose: |
| (CAS No.: 29457-72-5); Ammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate | In accordance with Part III of this Annex for the acceptable purposes listed below, or as an intermediate in the production of chemicals for the following acceptable purposes: | |
| (CAS No.: 29081-56-9); Diethanolammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate | · Photo-imaging | |
| (CAS No.: 70225-14-8); Tetraethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate | · Photoresist and anti-reflective coatings for semiconductors | |
| (CAS No.: 56773-42-3); Didecyldimethylammonium perfluorooctane sulfonate | · Etching agent for compound semiconductors and ceramic filters | |
| (CAS No.: 251099-16-8) | · Aviation hydraulic fluids | |
| · Metal plating (hard metal plating) only in closed-loop systems | ||
| · Certain medical devices (such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) layers and radio-opaque ETFE production, in-vitro diagnostic medical devices, and CCD colour filters) | ||
| · Fire-fighting foam | ||
| · Bait for the control of leaf-cutting ants from the genera Atta spp. and Acromyrmex spp. | ||
| Specific exemption: | ||
| For the specific uses listed below, or as an intermediate in the production of chemicals for the following specific uses: | ||
| · Photomasks in the semiconductor and liquid crystal display (LCD) industries | ||
| · Metal plating (hard metal plating) | ||
| · Metal plating (decorative metal plating) | ||
| · Electrical and electronic parts for some colour printers and colour copy machines | ||
| · Insecticides for control of red imported fire ants and termites | ||
| · Chemically driven oil production | ||
| · Carpets | ||
| · Leather and apparel | ||
| · Textiles and upholstery | ||
| · Paper and packaging | ||
| · Coatings and coating additives | ||
| · Rubber and plastics |
2. Also decides to create a new Part III in Annex B "Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF)", which shall read:
"Part III Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride 1. The production and use of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOSF) shall be eliminated by all Parties, except as provided in Part I of this Annex for Parties that have notified the Secretariat of their intention to produce and/or use them for acceptable purposes. A Register of Acceptable Purposes is hereby established and shall be made available to the public. The Secretariat shall maintain the Register of Acceptable Purposes. If a Party not listed in the Register determines that it needs to use PFOS, its salts, and PFOSF for one of the acceptable purposes listed in Part I of this Annex, it shall notify the Secretariat as soon as possible so that its name can be promptly added to the Register.
2. Parties that produce and/or use these chemicals shall take into account, as appropriate, guidance such as that provided in the relevant parts of the general guidance on best available techniques and best environmental practices contained in Part V of Annex C of the Convention.
3. Every four years, each Party that uses and/or produces these chemicals shall report on the progress made to eliminate PFOS, its salts, and PFOSF and shall submit information on that progress to the Conference of the Parties pursuant to Article 15 of the Convention, and in the process of reporting under that article.
4. With the aim of reducing and ultimately eliminating the use and/or production of these chemicals, the Conference of the Parties shall encourage:
(a) Each Party that uses these chemicals to take action to phase out uses when suitable alternatives or methods are available; (b) Each Party that uses and/or produces these chemicals to develop and implement an action plan as part of the implementation plan specified in Article 7 of the Convention; (c) Parties, according to their capability, to promote research into and development of safe alternative chemical and non-chemical products and processes, methods and strategies for Parties that use these chemicals, that are suitable for the conditions of those Parties. In considering alternatives or combinations of alternatives, the risks to human health and the environmental implications of such alternatives shall be taken into account.
5. The Conference of the Parties shall assess whether these chemicals are still needed for the various acceptable purposes and specific exemptions on the basis of available scientific, technical, environmental, and economic information, including:
(a) Information provided in the reports described in paragraph 3; (b) Information on the production and use of these chemicals; (c) Information on the availability, suitability, and implementation of alternatives to these chemicals; (d) Information on the progress made in building the capacity of countries to safely use solely such alternatives.
6. The assessment referred to in the preceding paragraph shall be undertaken no later than 2015 and every four years thereafter, in conjunction with an ordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties.
7. Because of the complexity of the use and the many sectors of society in which these chemicals are used, there may be other uses of these chemicals of which countries are currently not aware. Parties that become aware of other uses are encouraged to inform the Secretariat as soon as possible.
8. A Party may, at any time, withdraw its name from the Register of Acceptable Purposes upon written notification to the Secretariat. The withdrawal shall become effective on the date specified in the notification.
9. The provisions of note (iii) of Part I of Annex B shall not apply to these chemicals." SC-4/18: Listing of tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether The Conference of the Parties, having examined the risk profile and the risk management evaluation for commercial pentabromodiphenyl ether, submitted by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee, taking note of the recommendation made by the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee to list tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether in Annex A of the Convention, 1. Decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention to list therein tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether, as defined in paragraph 2 of this decision, with a specific exemption for articles containing tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of the Annex, by inserting the following row:
| Chemical | Activity | Specific exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Tetrabromodiphenyl ether | Production | None |
| and pentabromodiphenyl ether | Use | Articles in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of this Annex |
2. Also decides to insert a definition of tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether as a new Part III of Annex A entitled "Definitions", as set out below:
For the purposes of this Annex:
"Tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether" means 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-47, CAS No.: 40088-47-9) and 2,2',4,4',5-pentabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-99, CAS No.: 32534-81-9) and other tetra- and pentabromodiphenyl ethers present in commercial pentabromodiphenyl ether.
3. Decides to insert a new Part IV in Annex A as set out below:
Part IV Tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether 1. A Party may allow the recycling of articles that contain or may contain tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether, and the use and final disposal of articles manufactured from recycled materials that contain or may contain tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether, provided that:
(a) The recycling and final disposal are carried out in an environmentally sound manner and do not lead to the recovery of tetrabromodiphenyl ether or pentabromodiphenyl ether for the purpose of reuse; (b) The Party does not allow this exemption to lead to the tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether that exceed those permitted to be sold within the territory of the Party; and (c) The Party has notified the Secretariat of its intention to make use of this exemption.
2. At its sixth ordinary meeting and at every second ordinary meeting thereafter, the Conference of the Parties shall evaluate the progress that Parties have made towards achieving their ultimate objective of elimination of tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether contained in articles and shall examine whether this specific exemption continues to be needed. In any case, this specific exemption shall expire no later than 2030.
3. Decides to amend Part I of Annex A of the Convention, by inserting in note (iv), after the words "polychlorinated biphenyls in articles in use in accordance with the provisions of Part II", a comma and the phrase "and the use of tetrabromodiphenyl ether and pentabromodiphenyl ether in accordance with the provisions of Part IV of this Annex".