Register of Specific Exemptions: Polychlorinated naphthalenes

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

Activity Specific exemption Party Expiry date Estimated quantity of production / use Purpose(s) of
production / use
Reason for exemption Remarks
Production Intermediates in production of polyfluorinated naphthalenes, including octafluoronaphthalene Russian Federation 5 years with possible extension 500 metric tons per year Intermediates in production of polyfluorinated naphthalenes, including octafluoronaphthalene. In accordance with Article 4. Note by Secretariat:
Informal translation – original received in Russian.
Use Production of polyfluorinated naphthalenes, including octafluoronaphthalene Russian Federation 5 years with possible extension 500 metric tons per year Production of polyfluorinated naphthalenes, including octafluoronaphthalene. In accordance with Article 4. Note by Secretariat:
Informal translation – original received in Russian.

Expired specific exemptions

No expired specific exemptions.