As defined by Article II of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development,
Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction:
“Chemical Weapons” means the following, together or separately: (a) Toxic chemicals
and their precursors, except where intended for purposes not prohibited under this
Convention, as long as the types and quantities are consistent with such purposes; (b)
Munitions and devices, specifically designed to cause death or other harm through the