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Bookmark or Share- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsAs the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
- Chemical Warfare Agents - US EPAThe Chemical Weapons Convention and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) defines a chemical weapon as, “a chemical used to cause intentional death or harm through its toxic properties. Munitions, devices and other equipment specifically designed to weaponize toxic chemicals also fall under the definition of chemical ...
- Chemical weapon - WikipediaChemical weapons are classified as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), though they are distinct from nuclear weapons, biological weapons, and radiological weapons. All may be used in warfare and are known by the military acronym NBC (for nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare).
- Chemical weapon | History, Facts, Types, & Effects | BritannicaChemical weapons are chemical agents, whether gaseous, liquid, or solid, that are employed because of their direct toxic effects on humans, animals, and plants. They inflict damage when inhaled, absorbed through the skin, or ingested in food or drink.
- Explainer: What are chemical weapons and are they illegal?A chemical weapon is "any chemical which through its chemical action on life processes can cause death, temporary incapacitation or permanent harm" through its toxic properties, the OPCW...
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