168 tal-2006 - Regolamenti tal-2006 li jemendaw ir-Regolamenti dwar il-Kontroll fl-Esportazzjoni ta’ Tagħmir Militari

L.N. 168 of 2006

NATIONAL INTEREST (ENABLING POWERS) ACT

(CAP. 365)

Military Equipment (Export Control) (Amendment)

Regulations, 2006

BY virtue of the powers vested in him by article 3(3) of the National

Interest (Enabling Powers) Act, the Prime Minister has made the

following regulations>-

The title of these regulations is the Military Equipment (Export Citation

commencement.

Control) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 and they shall be read and

construed as one with the Military Equipment (Export Control)

Regulations, 2001, hereinafter referred to as “the principal regulations”. L.N. 269 of 2001.

Regulation 2 of the principal regulations shall be amended as Amends regulation

2 of the principal

follows>

regulations.

(a) in the definition “military equipment”, for the word

“Manual” there shall be substituted the words “First Schedule to

these regulations”< and

(b) the definition “the Manual” shall be deleted.

Regulation 3 of the principal regulations shall be amended as Amends regulation

3 of the principal

follows>

regulations.

(a) in sub-regulation (1) thereof, for the words “in the

Manual”, there shall be substituted the words “in the First Schedule

to these regulations”< and

(b) in sub-regulation (3) thereof, for the words “in the

Schedule”, there shall be substituted the words “in the Second

Schedule to these regulations”.

In regulation 4(1) of the principal regulations, for the words Amends regulation

4 of the principal

“in the Manual”, there shall be substituted the words “in the First regulations.

Schedule to these regulations”.

The Schedule to the principal regulations shall be renamed as Adds new Schedule

to the principal

the Second Schedule thereof, and immediately before the Second regulations.

Schedule as renamed, there shall be inserted the following First

Schedule>–

“FIRST SCHEDULE

Regulations 3 and 4

List of Military Equipment

Definitions of Terms Used in this List

The following are definitions of the terms used in this List, in alphabetical order.

Definitions apply throughout the List. The references are purely advisory and have no

effect on the universal application of defined terms throughout the List.

Words and terms contained in the List of Definitions only take the defined meaning where

this is indicated by their being enclosed in quotations marks (“ “). Elsewhere, words and

terms take their commonly accepted (dictionary) meanings, unless a local definition for a

particular control is given. TO INCLUDE 28 PAGES SCHEDULES

“Adapted for use in war”

Any modification or selection (such as altering purity, shelf life, virulence,

dissemination characteristics, or resistance to UV radiation) designed to increase

the effectiveness in producing casualties in humans or animals, degrading

equipment or damaging crops or the environment. (ML7)

“Additives”

Substances used in explosive formulations to improve their properties. (ML8)

“Aircraft”

A fixed wing, swivel wing, rotary wing (helicopter), tilt rotor or tilt-wing airborne

vehicle. (ML8, ML9 and ML10)

“Basic scientific research”

Experimental or theoretical work undertaken principally to acquire new knowledge

of the fundamental principles of phenomena or observable facts, not primarily

directed towards a specific practical aim or objective. (ML22)

“Biocatalysts”

Enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions or other biological

compounds which bind to and accelerate the degradation of CW agents. (ML7 and

ML 22)

Technical Note

‘Enzymes’ means “biocatalysts” for specific chemical or biochemical reactions.

“Biopolymers”

Biological macromolecules as follows

a. Enzymes for specific chemical or biochemical reactions;

b. Antibodies, monoclonal, polyclonal or anti-idiotypic;

c. Specially designed or specially processed receptors. (ML7 and ML22)

Technical Notes

1. ‘Anti-idiotypic antibodies’ means antibodies which bind to the specific antigen

binding sites of other antibodies;

2. ‘Monoclonal antibodies’ means proteins which bind to one antigenic site and are

produced by a single clone of cells;

3. ‘Polyclonal antibodies’ means a mixture of proteins which bind to the specific

antigen and are produced by more than one clone of cells;

4. ‘Receptors’ means biological macromolecular structures capable of binding

ligands, the binding of which affects physiological functions.

“Civil aircraft”

Those “aircraft” listed by designation in published airworthinesscertification lists

by the civil aviation authorities to fly commercial civil internal and external routes

or for legitimate civil, private or business use. (ML10)

“Development”

Is related to all stages prior to serial production, such as: design, design research,

design analyses, design concepts, assembly and testing of prototypes, pilot

production schemes, design data, process of transforming design data into a

product, configuration design, integration design, layouts. (ML21 and ML 22)

“End-effectors”

Grippers, active tooling units and any other tooling that is attached to the baseplate

on the end of a “robot” manipulator arm. (ML17)

Technical Note

‘Active tooling units’ are devices for applying motive power, process energy or

sensing to a workpiece.

“Energetic materials”

Substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their

intended application. “Explosives”, “pyrotechnics” and “propellants” are

subclasses of energetic materials. (ML4 and ML8)

“Explosives”

Solid, liquid or gaseous substances or mixtures of substances which, in their

application as primary, booster, or main charges in warheads, demolition and other

applications, are required to detonate. (ML4 and ML8)

“Expression Vectors”

Carriers (e.g., plasmid or virus) used to introduce genetic material into host cells.

(ML7)

“Fibrous or filamentary materials”

Include

a. Continuous monofilaments;

b. Continuous yarns and rovings;

c. Tapes, fabrics, random mats and braids;

d. Chopped fibres, staple fibres and coherent fibre blankets;

e. Whiskers, either monocrystalline or polycrystalline, of any length;

f. Aromatic polyamide pulp. (ML13)

“First generation image intensifier tubes”

Electrostatically focused tubes, employing input and output fibre optic or glass face

plates, multi-alkali photocathodes (S-20 or S-25), but not microchannel plate

amplifiers. (ML15)

“In the public domain”

This means “technology” or “software” which has been made available without

restrictions upon its further dissemination. (ML22)

Note

Copyright restrictions do not remove “technology” or “software” from

being “in the public domain”.

“Laser”

An assembly of components which produce both spatially and temporally coherent

light that is amplified by stimulated emission of radiation. (ML5 and ML19)

“Lighter-than-air vehicles”

Balloons and airships that rely on hot air or on lighter-than-air gases such as helium

or hydrogen for their lift. (ML10)

“Nuclear reactor”

Includes the items within or attached directly to the reactor vessel, the equipment

which controls the level of power in the core, and the components which normally

contain or come into direct contact with or control the primary coolant of the

reactor core. (ML17)

“Precursors”

Speciality chemicals used in the manufacture of explosives. (ML8)

“Production”

Means all production stages, such as: product engineering, manufacture,

integration, assembly (mounting), inspection, testing, quality assurance. (ML21 and

ML22)

“Propellants”

Substances or mixtures that react chemically to produce large volumes of hot gases

at controlled rates to perform mechanical work. (ML8)

“Pyrotechnic(s)”

Mixtures of solid or liquid fuels and oxidizers which, when ignited, undergo an

energetic chemical reaction at a controlled rate intended to produce specific time

delays, or quantities of heat, noise, smoke, visible light or infrared radiation.

Pyrophorics are a subclass of pyrotechnics, which contain no oxidizers but ignite

spontaneously on contact with air. (ML4 and ML8)

“Required”

As applied to “technology”, refers to only that portion of “technology” which is

peculiarly responsible for achieving or exceeding the controlled performance

levels, characteristics or functions. Such “required” “technology” may be shared by

different products. (ML22)

“Riot control agents”

Substances which, under the expected conditions of use for riot control purposes,

produce rapidly in humans sensory irritation or disabling physical effects which

disappear within a short time following termination of exposure. (Tear gases are a

subset of “riot control agents”.) (ML7)

A manipulation mechanism, which may be of the continuous path or of the point-

to-point variety, may use sensors, and has all the following characteristics

a. Is multifunctional;

b. Is capable of positioning or orienting material, parts, tools or special devices

through variable movements in three dimensional space;

c. Incorporates three or more closed or open loop servo-devices which may

include stepping motors; and

d. Has “user-accessible programmability” by means of the teach/playback method

or by means of an electronic computer which may be a programmable logic

controller, i.e., without mechanical intervention. (ML17)

The above definition does not include the following devices

1. Manipulation mechanisms which are only manually/ teleoperator

controllable;

2. Fixed sequence manipulation mechanisms which are automated moving

devices, operating according to mechanically fixed programmed

motions. The programme is mechanically limited by fixed stops, such as

pins or cams. The sequence of motions and the selection of paths or

angles are not variable or changeable by mechanical, electronic or

electrical means;

3. Mechanically controlled variable sequence manipulation mechanisms

which are automated moving devices, operating according to

mechanically fixed programmed motions. The programme is

mechanically limited by fixed, but adjustable stops, such as pins or

cams. The sequence of motions and the selection of paths or angles

are variable within the fixed programme pattern. Variations or

modifications of the programme pattern (e.g., changes of pins or

exchanges of cams) in one or more motion axes are accomplished only

through mechanical operations;

4. Non-servo-controlled variable sequence manipulation mechanisms

which are automated moving devices, operating according to

mechanically fixed programmed motions. The programme is variable

but the sequence proceeds only by the binary signal from mechanically

fixed electrical binary devices or adjustable stops;

5. Stacker cranes defined as Cartesian coordinate manipulator systems

manufactured as an integral part of a vertical array of storage bins

and designed to access the contents of those bins for storage or

retrieval.

A collection of one or more “programmes” or “microprogrammes” fixed in any

tangible medium of expression. (ML21)

“Space qualified”

Products designed, manufactured and tested to meet the special electrical,

mechanical or environmental requirements for use in the launch and deployment of

satellites or high altitude flight systems operating at altitudes of 100 km or higher.

“Superconductive”

Refers to materials,(i.e., metals, alloys or compounds) which can lose all electrical

resistance (i.e., which can attain infinite electrical conductivity and carry very large

electrical currents without Joule heating). (ML18 and ML20)

Technical Note

The “superconductive” state of a material is individually characterised by a

“critical temperature”, a critical magnetic field, which is a function of

temperature, and a critical current density which is, however, a function of both

magnetic field and temperature.

“Technology”

Specific information necessary for the “development”, “production” or “use” of a

product. The information takes the form of technical data or technical assistance.

(ML22)

Technical Notes

1. ‘Technical data’ may take forms such as blueprints, plans, diagrams, models,

formulae, tables, engineering designs and specifications, manuals and

instructions written or recorded on other media or devices such as disk, tape,

read-only memories.

2. ‘Technical assistance’ may take forms such as instruction, skills, training,

working knowledge, consulting services. ‘Technical assistance’ may involve

transfer of ‘technical data’.

“Use”

Operation, installation (including on-site installation), maintenance (checking),

repair, overhaul and refurbishing. (ML21 and ML 22)

List of Military Equipment

Terms in “quotations” are defined terms. Refer to ‘Definitions of Terms used in this

List’ above.

Chemicals are listed by name and CAS number. Chemicals of the same structural

formula (including hydrates) are controlled regardless of name or CAS number. CAS

numbers are shown to assist in identifying whether a particular chemical or mixture is

controlled, irrespective of nomenclature. CAS numbers cannot be used as unique

identifiers because some forms of the listed chemical have different CAS numbers, and

mixtures containing a listed chemical may also have different CAS numbers.

Smooth-bore weapons with a calibre of less than 20 mm, other arms and automatic

weapons with a calibre of 12,7 mm (calibre 0,50 inches) or less and accessories, as

follows, and specially designed components therefor

Rifles, carbines, revolvers, pistols, machine pistols and machine guns

Note

ML1.a. does not control the following

1. Muskets, rifles and carbines manufactured earlier than 1938;

2. Reproductions of muskets, rifles and carbines the originals of which

were manufactured earlier than 1890;

3. Revolvers, pistols and machine guns manufactured earlier than 1890,

and their reproductions;

Smooth-bore weapons, as follows

1. Smooth-bore weapons specially designed for military use;

2. Other smooth-bore weapons, as follows

a. Of the fully automatic type;

b. Of the semi-automatic or pump-action type;

Weapons using caseless ammunition;

Silencers, special gun-mountings, clips, weapons sights and flash suppressers for

arms controlled by sub-items ML1.a., ML1.b. or ML1.c..

Note 1 ML1 does not control smooth-bore weapons used for hunting or sporting

purposes. These weapons must not be specially designed for military use or of

the fully automatic firing type.

Note 2 ML1 does not control firearms specially designed for dummy ammunition and

which are incapable of firing any controlled ammunition.

Note 3 ML1 does not control weapons using non-centre fire cased ammunition and

which are not of the fully automatic firing type.

Note 4 ML1.d. does not control optical weapon sights without electronic image

processing, with a magnification of 4 times or less, provided they are not

specially designed or modified for military use.

Smooth-bore weapons with a calibre of 20 mm or more, other weapons or armament

with a calibre greater than 12,7 mm (calibre 0,50 inches), projectors and accessories, as

follows, and specially designed components therefor

Guns, howitzers, cannon, mortars, anti-tank weapons, projectile launchers, military

flame throwers, recoilless rifles and signature reduction devices therefor;

Note

ML2.a. includes injectors, metering devices, storage tanks and other

specially designed components for use with liquid propelling charges for

any of the equipment controlled by ML2.a..

Military smoke, gas and pyrotechnic projectors or generators;

Note

ML2.b. does not control signal pistols.

Weapons sights.

Ammunition and fuze setting devices, as follows, and specially designed components

therefor

Ammunition for the weapons controlled by ML1, ML2 or ML12;

Fuze setting devices specially designed for ammunition controlled by ML3.a.

Note 1 Specially designed components include

a. Metal or plastic fabrications such as primer anvils, bullet cups, cartridge

links, rotating bands and munitions metal parts;

b. Safing and arming devices, fuzes, sensors and initiation devices;

c. Power supplies with high one-time operational output;

d.

Combustible cases for charges;

e.

Submunitions including bomblets, minelets and terminally guided

projectiles.

Note 2 ML3.a. does not control ammunition crimped without a projectile (blankstar)

and dummy ammunition with a pierced powder chamber.

Note 3 ML3.a. does not control cartridges specially designed for any of the following

purposes

a. Signalling;

b. Bird scaring; or

c. Lighting of gas flares at oil wells.

Bombs, torpedoes, rockets, missiles, other explosive devices and charges and related

equipment and accessories, as follows, specially designed for military use, and specially

designed components therefor

N.B.

For guidance and navigation equipment, see ML11, Note 7.

Bombs, torpedoes, grenades, smoke canisters, rockets, mines, missiles, depth

charges, demolition-charges, demolition-devices and demolition-kits, "pyrotechnic"

devices, cartridges and simulators (i.e. equipment simulating the characteristics of

any of these items);

ML4.a. includes

Note

1. Smoke grenades, fire bombs, incendiary bombs and explosive devices;

2. Missile rocket nozzles and re-entry vehicle nosetips.

Equipment specially designed for the handling, control, activation, powering with

one-time operational output, launching, laying, sweeping, discharging, decoying,

jamming, detonation or detection of items controlled by ML4.a.

Note

ML4.b. includes

1. Mobile gas liquefying equipment capable of producing 1 000 kg or

more per day of gas in liquid form;

2. Buoyant electric conducting cable suitable for sweeping magnetic

mines.

Technical Note

Hand-held devices, limited by design solely to the detection of metal objects and

incapable of distinguishing between mines and other metal objects, are not

considered to be specially designed for the detection of items controlled by ML4.a..

Fire control, and related alerting and warning equipment, and related systems, test and

alignment and countermeasure equipment, as follows, specially designed for military

use, and specially designed components and accessories therefor

Weapon sights, bombing computers, gun laying equipment and weapon control

systems;

Target acquisition, designation, range-finding, surveillance or tracking systems;

detection, data fusion, recognition or identification equipment; and sensor

integration equipment;

Countermeasure equipment for items controlled by ML5.a. or ML5.b.;

Field test or alignment equipment, specially designed for items controlled by

ML5.a. or ML5.b.

Ground vehicles and components, as follows

For guidance and navigation equipment, see ML11, Note 7.

Ground vehicles and components therefor, specially designed or modified for

military use;

Technical Note

For the purposes of ML6.a. the term ground vehicles includes trailers.

All wheel-drive vehicles capable of off-road use which have been manufactured or

fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection to level III (NIJ 0108.01,

September 1985, or comparable national standard) or better.

See also ML13.a..

Note 1 ML6.a. includes

a. Tanks and other military armed vehicles and military vehicles fitted with

mountings for arms or equipment for mine laying or the launching of

munitions controlled under ML4;

b. Armoured vehicles;

c. Amphibious and deep water fording vehicles;

d. Recovery vehicles and vehicles for towing or transporting ammunition or

weapon systems and associated load handling equipment.

Note 2 Modification of a ground vehicle for military use controlled by ML6.a. entails

a structural, electrical or mechanical change involving one or more specially

designed military components. Such components include

a. Pneumatic tyre casings of a kind specially designed to be bullet-proof or

to run when deflated;

b. Tyre inflation pressure control systems, operated from inside a moving

vehicle;

c. Armoured protection of vital parts, (e.g., fuel tanks or vehicle cabs);

d. Special reinforcements or mountings for weapons.

e. Black-out lighting.

Note 3 ML6 does not control civil automobiles, or trucks designed or modified for

transporting money or valuables, having armoured or ballistic protection.

Chemical or biological toxic agents, "riot control agents", radioactive materials, related

equipment, components and materials as follows

Biological agents and radioactive materials "adapted for use in war" to produce

casualties in humans or animals, degrade equipment or damage crops or the

environment;

Chemical warfare (CW) agents including

1. CW nerve agents

a. O-Alkyl (equal to or less than C10, including cycloalkyl) alkyl (Methyl,

Ethyl, n-Propyl or Isopropyl) - phosphonofluoridates, such as

Sarin (GB):O-Isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate (CAS 107-44-8); and

Soman (GD):O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate (CAS 96-64-0);

b. O-Alkyl (equal to or less than C10, including cycloalkyl) N,N-dialkyl

(Methyl, Ethyl, n-Propyl or Isopropyl) phosphoramidocyanidates, such as

Tabun (GA):O-Ethyl N,N-dimethylphosphoramidocyanidate (CAS 77−81-

6);

c. O-Alkyl (H or equal to or less than C10, including cycloalkyl) S-2-dialkyl

(Methyl, Ethyl, n-Propyl or Isopropyl)-aminoethyl alkyl (Methyl, Ethyl, n-

Propyl or Isopropyl) phosphonothiolates and corresponding alkylated and

protonated salts, such as

VX: O-Ethyl S-2-diisopropylaminoethyl methyl phosphonothiolate (CAS

50782-69-9);

2. CW vesicant agents

a. Sulphur mustards, such as

1. 2-Chloroethylchloromethylsulphide (CAS 2625-76-5);

2. Bis(2-chloroethyl) sulphide (CAS 505-60-2);

3. Bis(2-chloroethylthio) methane (CAS 63869-13-6);

4. 1,2-bis (2-chloroethylthio) ethane (CAS 3563-36-8);

5. 1,3-bis (2-chloroethylthio) -n-propane (CAS 63905-10-2);

1,4-bis (2-chloroethylthio) -n-butane (CAS 142868-93-7);

1,5-bis (2-chloroethylthio) -n-pentane (CAS 142868-94-8);

Bis (2-chloroethylthiomethyl) ether (CAS 63918-90-1);

Bis (2-chloroethylthioethyl) ether (CAS 63918-89-8);

b. Lewisites, such as

1. 2-chlorovinyldichloroarsine (CAS 541-25-3);

2. Tris (2-chlorovinyl) arsine (CAS 40334-70-1);

3. Bis (2-chlorovinyl) chloroarsine (CAS 40334-69-8);

c. Nitrogen mustards, such as

1. HN1: bis (2-chloroethyl) ethylamine (CAS 538-07-8);

2. HN2: bis (2-chloroethyl) methylamine (CAS 51-75-2);

3. HN3: tris (2-chloroethyl) amine (CAS 555-77-1);

3. CW incapacitating agents, such as

a. 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate (BZ) (CAS 6581-06-2);

4. CW defoliants, such as

a. Butyl 2-chloro-4-fluorophenoxyacetate (LNF);

b. 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid mixed with 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic

acid (Agent Orange).

CW binary precursors and key precursors, as follows

1. Alkyl (Methyl, Ethyl, n-Propyl or Isopropyl Phosphonyl Difluorides, such as

DF: Methyl Phosphonyldifluoride (CAS 676-99-3);

2. O-Alkyl (H or equal to or less than C10, including cycloalkyl) O-2-dialkyl

(Methyl, Ethyl, n-Propyl or Isopropyl) aminoethyl alkyl (Methyl, Ethyl, n-

Propyl or Isopropyl) phosphonites and corresponding alkylated and protonated

salts, such as

QL: O-Ethyl-2-di-isopropylaminoethyl methylphosphonite (CAS 57856-11-8);

3. Chlorosarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate (CAS 1445-76-7);

4. Chlorosoman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonochloridate (CAS 7040-57-5);

"Riot control agents", active constituent chemicals and combinations thereof,

including

1. α-Bromobenzeneacetonitrile, (Bromobenzyl cyanide) (CA) (CAS 5798-79-8);

2. [(2-chlorophenyl) methylene] propanedinitrile, (o-

Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile (CS) (CAS 2698-41-1);

3. 2-Chloro-1-phenylethanone, Phenylacyl chloride (ω-chloroacetophenone)

(CN) (CAS 532-27-4);

4. Dibenz-(b,f)-1,4-oxazephine, (CR) (CAS 257-07-8);

5. 10-Chloro-5,10-dihydrophenarsazine, (Phenarsazine chloride), (Adamsite),

(DM) (CAS 578-94-9);

6. N-Nonanoylmorpholine, (MPA) (CAS 5299-64-9);

Note 1 ML7.d. does not control “riot control agents” individually packaged for

personal self defence purposes

Note 2 ML7.d. does not control active constituent chemicals and combinations

thereof identified and packaged for food production or medical purposes.

Equipment specially designed or modified for military use, for the dissemination of

any of the following and specially designed components therefor

1. Materials or agents controlled by ML7.a., ML7.b. or ML 7d.; or

2. CW made up of precursors controlled by ML7.c.

Protective and decontamination equipment, specially designed components

therefor, and specially formulated chemical mixtures, as follows

1. Equipment specially designed or modified for military use, for defence against

materials controlled by ML7.a., ML7.b. or ML7.d. and specially designed

components therefor;

2. Equipment specially designed or modified or modified for military use, for the

decontamination of objects contaminated with materials controlled by ML7.a.

or ML7.b. and specially designed components therefor;

3. Chemical mixtures specially developed/formulated for the decontamination of

objects contaminated with materials controlled by ML7.a. or ML7.b.;

Note

ML7.f.1. includes

a. Air conditioning units specially designed or modified for nuclear,

biological or chemical filtration;

b. Protective clothing.

N.B.

For civil gas masks, protective and decontamination equipment see also

entry 1A004 on the EU Dual-Use List.

Equipment specially designed or modified for military use, for the detection or

identification of materials controlled by ML7.a. or ML7.b. or ML7.d. and specially

designed components therefor;

Note

ML7.g. does not control personal radiation monitoring dosimeters.

N.B.

See also entry 1A004 on the EU Dual-Use List.

"Biopolymers" specially designed or processed for the detection or identification of

CW agents controlled by ML7.b., and the cultures of specific cells used to produce

them;

"Biocatalysts" for the decontamination or degradation of CW agents, and biological

systems therefor, as follows

1. "Biocatalysts" specially designed for the decontamination or degradation of

CW agents controlled by ML7.b. resulting from directed laboratory selection

or genetic manipulation of biological systems;

2. Biological systems, as follows: "expression vectors", viruses or cultures of

cells containing the genetic information specific to the production of

"biocatalysts" controlled by ML7.i.1.;

Note 1 ML7.b. and ML7.d. do not control

a. Cyanogen chloride (CAS 506-77-4). See 1C450.a.5. on the EU Dual-Use

List;

b. Hydrocyanic acid (CAS 74-90-8);

c. Chlorine (CAS 7782-50-5);

d. Carbonyl chloride (phosgene) (CAS 75-44-5). See 1C450.a.4. on the EU

Dual-Use List;

e. Diphosgene (trichloromethyl-chloroformate) (CAS 503-38-8);

f. Deleted;

g. Xylyl bromide, ortho: (CAS 89-92-9), meta: (CAS 620-13-3), para: (CAS

104-81-4);

h. Benzyl bromide (CAS 100-39-0);

i. Benzyl iodide (CAS 620-05-3);

j. Bromo acetone (CAS 598-31-2);

k. Cyanogen bromide (CAS 506-68-3);

l. Bromo methylethylketone (CAS 816-40-0);

m. Chloro acetone (CAS 78-95-5);

n. Ethyl iodoacetate (CAS 623-48-3);

o. Iodo acetone (CAS 3019-04-3);

p. Chloropicrin (CAS 76-06-2). See 1C450.a.7. on the EU Dual-Use List.

Note 2 The cultures of cells and biological systems listed in ML7.h. and ML7.i.2. are

exclusive and these sub-items do not control cells or biological systems for

civil purposes, such as agricultural, pharmaceutical, medical, veterinary,

environmental, waste management, or in the food industry.

"Energetic materials", and related substances, as follows

N.B.

See also 1C011 on the EU Dual-Use List

Technical Notes

1. For the purposes of this entry, mixture refers to a composition of two or more

substances with at least one substance being listed in the ML8 sub-items.

2. Any substance listed in the ML8 sub-items is controlled by this list, even when

utilized in an application other than that indicated. (e.g., TAGN is predominantly

used as an explosive but can also be used either as a fuel or an oxidizer.)

"Explosives", as follows, and mixtures thereof

1. ADNBF (aminodinitrobenzofuroxan or 7-amino-4,6-dinitrobenzofurazane-1-

oxide) (CAS 97096-78-1);

2. BNCP (cis-bis (5-nitrotetrazolato) tetra amine-cobalt (III) perchlorate) (CAS

117412-28-9);

3. CL-14 (diamino dinitrobenzofuroxan or 5,7-diamino-4,6-

dinitrobenzofurazane-1-oxide) (CAS 117907-74-1);

4. CL-20 (HNIW or Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane) (CAS 135285-90-4);

chlathrates of CL-20 (see also ML8.g.3. and g.4. for its "precursors");

5. CP (2-(5-cyanotetrazolato) penta amine-cobalt (III) perchlorate) (CAS 70247-

32-4);

6. DADE (1,1-diamino-2,2-dinitroethylene, FOX7);

7. DATB (diaminotrinitrobenzene) (CAS 1630-08-6);

8. DDFP (1,4-dinitrodifurazanopiperazine);

9. DDPO (2,6-diamino-3,5-dinitropyrazine-1-oxide, PZO) (CAS 194486-77-6);

DIPAM (3,3'-diamino-2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrobiphenyl or dipicramide) (CAS

17215-44-0);

DNGU (DINGU or dinitroglycoluril) (CAS 55510-04-8);

Furazans, as follows

a. DAAOF (diaminoazoxyfurazan);

b. DAAzF (diaminoazofurazan) (CAS 78644-90-3);

HMX and derivatives (see also ML8.g.5. for its "precursors"), as follows

a. HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine, octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-

1,3,5,7-tetrazine, 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetraza-cyclooctane, octogen or

octogene) (CAS 2691-41-0);

b. difluoroaminated analogs of HMX;

c. K-55 (2,4,6,8-tetranitro-2,4,6,8-tetraazabicyclo [3,3,0]-octanone-3,

tetranitrosemiglycouril or keto-bicyclic HMX) (CAS 130256-72-3);

HNAD (hexanitroadamantane) (CAS 143850-71-9);

HNS (hexanitrostilbene) (CAS 20062-22-0);

Imidazoles, as follows

a. BNNII (Octahydro-2,5-bis(nitroimino)imidazo [4,5-d]imidazole);

b. DNI (2,4-dinitroimidazole) (CAS 5213-49-0);

c. FDIA (1-fluoro-2,4-dinitroimidazole);

d. NTDNIA (N-(2-nitrotriazolo)-2,4-dinitroimidazole);

e. PTIA (1-picryl-2,4,5-trinitroimidazole);

NTNMH (1-(2-nitrotriazolo)-2-dinitromethylene hydrazine);

NTO (ONTA or 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one) (CAS 932-64-9);

Polynitrocubanes with more than four nitro groups;

PYX (2,6-Bis(picrylamino)-3,5-dinitropyridine) (CAS 38082-89-2);

RDX and derivatives, as follows

a. RDX (cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, cyclonite, T4, hexahydro-1,3,5-

trinitro-1,3,5-triazine, 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triaza-cyclohexane, hexogen or

hexogene) (CAS 121-82-4);

b. Keto-RDX (K-6 or 2,4,6-trinitro-2,4,6-triazacyclohexanone) (CAS

115029-35-1);

TAGN (triaminoguanidinenitrate) (CAS 4000-16-2);

TATB (triaminotrinitrobenzene) (CAS 3058-38-6) (see also ML8.g.7 for its

"precursors");

TEDDZ (3,3,7,7-tetrabis(difluoroamine) octahydro-1,5-dinitro-1,5-diazocine);

Tetrazoles, as follows

a. NTAT (nitrotriazol aminotetrazole);

b. NTNT (1-N-(2-nitrotriazolo)-4-nitrotetrazole);

Tetryl (trinitrophenylmethylnitramine) (CAS 479-45-8);

TNAD (1,4,5,8-tetranitro-1,4,5,8-tetraazadecalin) (CAS 135877-16-6) (see

also ML8.g.6. for its "precursors");

TNAZ (1,3,3-trinitroazetidine) (CAS 97645-24-4) (see also ML8.g.2. for its

"precursors");

TNGU (SORGUYL or tetranitroglycoluril) (CAS 55510-03-7);

TNP (1,4,5,8-tetranitro-pyridazino[4,5-d]pyridazine) (CAS 229176-04-9);

Triazines, as follows

a. DNAM (2-oxy-4,6-dinitroamino-s-triazine) (CAS 19899-80-0);

b. NNHT (2-nitroimino-5-nitro-hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine) (CAS 130400-13-

4);

Triazoles, as follows

a. 5-azido-2-nitrotriazole;

b. ADHTDN (4-amino-3,5-dihydrazino-1,2,4-triazole dinitramide) (CAS

1614-08-0);

c. ADNT (1-amino-3,5-dinitro-1,2,4-triazole);

d. BDNTA ([bis-dinitrotriazole]amine);

e. DBT (3,3'-dinitro-5,5-bi-1,2,4-triazole) (CAS 30003-46-4);

f. DNBT (dinitrobistriazole) (CAS 70890-46-9);

g. NTDNA (2-nitrotriazole 5-dinitramide) (CAS 75393-84-9);

h. NTDNT (1-N-(2-nitrotriazolo) 3,5-dinitrotriazole);

i. PDNT (1-picryl-3,5-dinitrotriazole);

j. TACOT (tetranitrobenzotriazolobenzotriazole) (CAS 25243-36-1);

Any explosive not listed elsewhere in ML8.a. with a detonation velocity

exceeding 8 700 m/s at maximum density or a detonation pressure exceeding

34 GPa (340 kbar);

Other organic explosives not listed elsewhere in ML8.a. yielding detonation

pressures of 25 GPa (250 kbar) or more that will remain stable at temperatures

of 523K (250°C) or higher for periods of 5 minutes or longer.

"Propellants", as follows

1. Any United Nations (UN) Class 1.1 solid "propellant" with a theoretical

specific impulse (under standard conditions) of more than 250 seconds for

non-metallized, or more than 270 seconds for aluminized compositions;

2. Any UN Class 1.3 solid "propellant" with a theoretical specific impulse (under

standard conditions) of more than 230 seconds for non-halogenized, 250

seconds for non-metallized compositions and 266 seconds for metallized

compositions;

3. "Propellants" having a force constant of more than 1 200 kJ/kg;

4. "Propellants" that can sustain a steady-state linear burning rate of more than 38

mm/s under standard conditions (as measured in the form of an inhibited single

strand) of 6,89 MPa (68,9 bar) pressure and 294K (21°C);

5. Elastomer modified cast double base (EMCDB) "propellants" with

extensibility at maximum stress of more than 5% at 233K (-40°C);

6. Any "propellant" containing substances listed in ML8.a..

"Pyrotechnics", fuels and related substances, as follows, and mixtures thereof

1. Aircraft fuels specially formulated for military purposes;

2. Alane (aluminum hydride) (CAS 7784-21-6);

3. Carboranes; decaborane (CAS 17702-41-9); pentaboranes (CAS 19624-22-7

and 18433-84-6) and their derivatives;

4. Hydrazine and derivatives, as follows (see also ML8.d.8. and d.9. for oxidising

hydrazine derivatives)

a. Hydrazine (CAS 302-01-2) in concentrations of 70% or more;

b. Monomethyl hydrazine (CAS 60-34-4);

c. Symmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (CAS 540-73-8);

d. Unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (CAS 57-14-7);

5. Metal fuels in particle form whether spherical, atomized, spheroidal, flaked or

ground, manufactured from material consisting of 99 % or more of any of the

following

a. Metals and mixtures thereof, as follows

1. Beryllium (CAS 7440-41-7) in particle sizes of less than 60 µm;

2. Iron powder (CAS 7439-89-6) with particle size of 3 µm or less

produced by reduction of iron oxide with hydrogen;

b. Mixtures, which contain any of the following

1. Zirconium (CAS 7440-67-7), magnesium (CAS 7439-95-4) or alloys

of these in particle sizes of less than 60 µm;

2. Boron (CAS 7440-42-8) or boron carbide (CAS 12069-32-8) fuels of

85% purity or higher and particle sizes of less than 60 µm;

6. Military materials containing thickeners for hydrocarbon fuels specially

formulated for use in flame throwers or incendiary munitions, such as metal

stearates or palmates (e.g. octal (CAS 637-12-7)) and M1, M2, and M3

thickeners;

7. Perchlorates, chlorates and chromates composited with powdered metal or

other high energy fuel components;

8. Spherical aluminum powder (CAS 7429-90-5) with a particle size of 60 µm or

less, manufactured from material with an aluminum content of 99% or more;

9. Titanium subhydride (TiH n ) of stoichiometry equivalent to n= 0.65-1.68.

Note 1 Aircraft fuels controlled by ML8.c.1. are finished products not their

constituents.

Note 2 ML8.c.4.a. does not control hydrazine mixtures specially formulated for

corrosion control.

Note 3 Explosives and fuels containing the metals or alloys listed in ML8.c.5. are

controlled whether or not the metals or alloys are encapsulated in

aluminum, magnesium, zirconium, or beryllium.

Note 4 ML8.c.5.b.2. does not control boron and boron carbide enriched with

boron-10 (20% or more of total boron-10 content.)

Oxidizers, as follows, and mixtures thereof

1. ADN (ammonium dinitramide or SR 12) (CAS 140456-78-6);

2. AP (ammonium perchlorate) (CAS 7790-98-9);

3. Compounds composed of fluorine and any of the following

a. Other halogens;

b. Oxygen; or

c. Nitrogen;

Note 1. ML8.d.3 does not control chlorine trifluoride. See 1C238 on the EU

Dual-Use List

Note 2. ML8.d.3 does not control nitrogen trifluoride in its gaseous state.

4. DNAD (1,3-dinitro-1,3-diazetidine) (CAS 78246-06-7);

5. HAN (hydroxylammonium nitrate) (CAS 13465-08-2);

6. HAP (hydroxylammonium perchlorate) (CAS 15588-62-2);

7. HNF (hydrazinium nitroformate) (CAS 20773-28-8);

8. Hydrazine nitrate (CAS 37836-27-4);

9. Hydrazine perchlorate (CAS 27978-54-7);

10. Liquid oxidisers comprised of or containing inhibited red fuming nitric acid

(IRFNA) (CAS 8007-58-7);

ML8.d.10 does not control non-inhibited fuming nitric acid.

Note

Binders, plasticizers, monomers, polymers, as follows

1. AMMO (azidomethylmethyloxetane and its polymers) (CAS 90683-29-7) (see

also ML8.g.1. for its "precursors");

2. BAMO (bisazidomethyloxetane and its polymers) (CAS 17607-20-4) (see also

ML8.g.1. for its "precursors");

3. BDNPA (bis (2,2-dinitropropyl)acetal) (CAS 5108-69-0);

4. BDNPF (bis (2,2-dinitropropyl)formal) (CAS 5917-61-3);

5. BTTN (butanetrioltrinitrate) (CAS 6659-60-5) (see also ML8.g.8. for its

"precursors");

6. Energetic monomers, plasticizers and polymers containing nitro, azido, nitrate,

nitraza or difluoroamino groups specially formulated for military use;

7. FAMAO (3-difluoroaminomethyl-3-azidomethyl oxetane) and its polymers;

8. FEFO (bis-(2-fluoro-2,2-dinitroethyl) formal) (CAS 17003-79-1);

9. FPF-1 (poly-2,2,3,3,4,4-hexafluoropentane-1,5-diol formal) (CAS 376-90-9);

10. FPF-3 (poly-2,4,4,5,5,6,6-heptafluoro-2-tri-fluoromethyl-3-oxaheptane-1,7-

diol formal);

11. GAP (glycidylazide polymer) (CAS 143178-24-9) and its derivatives;

12. HTPB (hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene) with a hydroxyl functionality

equal to or greater than 2,2 and less than or equal to 2,4, a hydroxyl value of

less than 0,77 meq/g, and a viscosity at 30°C of less than 47 poise (CAS

69102-90-5);

13. Low (less then 10 000) molecular weight, alcohol functionalised,

poly(epichlorohydrin); poly(epichlorohydrindiol) and triol;

14. NENAs (nitratoethylnitramine compounds) (CAS 17096-47-8, 85068-73-1,

82486-83-7, 82486-82-6 and 85954-06-9);

15. PGN (poly-GLYN, polyglycidylnitrate or poly(nitratomethyl oxirane) (CAS

27814-48-8);

16. Poly-NIMMO (poly nitratomethylmethyloxetane) or poly-NMMO (poly[3-

Nitratomethyl-3-methyloxetane]) (CAS 84051-81-0);

17. Polynitroorthocarbonates;

18. TVOPA (1,2,3-tris[1,2-bis(difluoroamino)ethoxy] propane or tris vinoxy

propane adduct) (CAS 53159-39-0).

Additives, as follows

1. Basic copper salicylate (CAS 62320-94-9);

2. BHEGA (bis-(2-hydroxyethyl) glycolamide) (CAS 17409-41-5);

3. BNO (butadienenitrileoxide) (CAS 9003-18-3);

4. Ferrocene derivatives, as follows

a. Butacene (CAS 125856-62-4);

b. Catocene (2,2-bis-ethylferrocenyl propane) (CAS 37206-42-1);

c. Ferrocene carboxylic acids;

d. n-butyl-ferrocene (CAS 31904-29-7);

e. Other adducted polymer ferrocene derivatives;

5. Lead beta-resorcylate (CAS 20936-32-7);

6. Lead citrate (CAS 14450-60-3);

7. Lead-copper chelates of beta-resorcylate or salicylates (CAS 68411-07-4);

8. Lead maleate (CAS 19136-34-6);

9. Lead salicylate (CAS 15748-73-9);

10. Lead stannate (CAS 12036-31-6);

11. MAPO (tris-1-(2-methyl)aziridinyl phosphine oxide) (CAS 57-39-6); BOBBA

8 (bis(2-methyl aziridinyl) 2-(2-hydroxypropanoxy) propylamino phosphine

oxide); and other MAPO derivatives;

12. Methyl BAPO (bis(2-methyl aziridinyl) methylamino phosphine oxide) (CAS

85068-72-0);

13. N-methyl-p-nitroaniline (CAS 100-15-2);

14. 3-Nitraza-1,5-pentane diisocyanate (CAS 7406-61-9);

15. Organo-metallic coupling agents, as follows

a. Neopentyl[diallyl]oxy, tri[dioctyl]phosphato-titanate (CAS 103850-22-2);

also known as titanium IV, 2,2[bis 2-propenolato-methyl, butanolato, tris

(dioctyl) phosphato] (CAS 110438-25-0); or LICA 12 (CAS 103850-22-

2);

b. Titanium IV, [(2-propenolato-1) methyl, n-propanolatomethyl]

butanolato-1, tris[dioctyl] pyrophosphate or KR3538;

c. Titanium IV, [(2-propenolato-1)methyl, n-propanolatomethyl] butanolato-

1, tris(dioctyl)phosphate;

16. Polycyanodifluoroaminoethyleneoxide;

17. Polyfunctional aziridine amides with isophthalic, trimesic (BITA or butylene

imine trimesamide), isocyanuric or trimethyladipic backbone structures and 2-

methyl or 2-ethyl substitutions on the aziridine ring;

18. Propyleneimine (2-methylaziridine) (CAS 75-55-8);

19. Superfine iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3 ) with a specific surface area more than 250 m 2 /g

and an average particle size of 3,0 nm or less;

20. TEPAN (tetraethylenepentaamineacrylonitrile) (CAS 68412-45-3);

cyanoethylated polyamines and their salts;

21. TEPANOL (tetraethylenepentaamineacrylonitrileglycidol) (CAS 68412-46-4);

cyanoethylated polyamines adducted with glycidol and their salts;

22. TPB (triphenyl bismuth) (CAS 603-33-8).

"Precursors", as follows

N.B.

In ML8.g. the references are to controlled "Energetic Materials"

manufactured from these substances.

1. BCMO (bischloromethyloxetane) (CAS 142173-26-0) (see also ML8.e.1. and

e.2.);

2. Dinitroazetidine-t-butyl salt (CAS 125735-38-8) (see also ML8.a.28.);

3. HBIW (hexabenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane) (CAS 124782-15-6) (see also

ML8.a.4.);

4. TAIW (tetraacetyldibenzylhexaazaisowurtzitane) (see also ML8.a.4.);

5. TAT (1,3,5,7 tetraacetyl-1,3,5,7,-tetraaza cyclo-octane) (CAS 41378-98-7)

(see also ML8.a.13.);

6. 1,4,5,8-tetraazadecalin (CAS 5409-42-7) (see also ML8.a.27.);

7. 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene (CAS 108-70-3) (see also ML8.a.23.);

8. 1,2,4-trihydroxybutane (1,2,4-butanetriol) (CAS 3068-00-6) (see also

ML8.e.5.).

Note 5 For charges and devices see ML4.

Note 6 ML8 does not control the following substances unless they are compounded or

mixed with the "energetic material" mentioned in ML8.a. or powdered metals

in ML8.c.

a. Ammonium picrate;

b. Black powder;

c. Hexanitrodiphenylamine;

d. Difluoroamine;

e. Nitrostarch;

f. Potassium nitrate;

g. Tetranitronaphthalene;

h. Trinitroanisol;

i. Trinitronaphthalene;

j. Trinitroxylene;

k. N-pyrrolidinone; 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone;

l. Dioctylmaleate;

m. Ethylhexylacrylate;

n. Triethylaluminium (TEA), trimethylaluminium (TMA), and otlher

pyrophoric metal alkyls and aryls of lithium, sodium, magnesium, zinc or

boron;

o. Nitrocelluose;

p. Nitroglycerin (or glyceroltrinitrate, trinitroglycerine) (NG);

q. 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT);

r. Ethylenediaminedinitrate (EDDN);

s. Pentaerythritoltetranitrate (PETN);

t. Lead azide, normal and basic lead styphnate, and primary explosives or

priming compositions containing azides or azide complexes;

u. Triethyleneglycoldinitrate (TEGDN);

v. 2,4,6-trinitroresorcinol (styphnic acid);

w. Diethyldiphenyl urea; dimethylidiphenyl urea; methylethyldiphenyl urea

[Centralites];

x. N,N-diphenylurea (unsymmetrical diphenylurea);

y. Methyl-N,N-diphenylurea (methyl unsymmetrical diphenylurea);

z. Ethyl-N,N-diphenylurea (ethyl unsymmetrical diphenylurea);

aa. 2-Nitrodiphenylamine (2-NDPA);

bb. 4-Nitrodiphenylamine (4-NDPA);

cc. 2,2-dinitropropanol;

dd. Nitroguanidine (see 1C011.d. on the EU Dual-Use List).

Vessels of war, special naval equipment and accessories, as follows, and components

therefor, specially designed for military use

N.B.

For guidance and navigation equipment, see ML11, Note 7.

Combatant vessels and vessels (surface or underwater) specially designed or

modified for offensive or defensive action, whether or not converted to non

military use, regardless of current state of repair or operating condition, and

whether or not they contain weapon delivery systems or armour, and hulls or parts

of hulls for such vessels;

Engines, as follows

1. Diesel engines specially designed for submarines with both of the following

characteristics

a. A power output of 1,12 MW (1 500 hp.) or more; and

b. A rotary speed of 700 rpm or more;

2. Electric motors specially designed for submarines having all of the following

characteristics

a. A power output of more than 0,75 MW (1 000 hp.);

b. Quick reversing;

c. Liquid cooled; and

d. Totally enclosed;

3. Non-magnetic diesel engines specially designed for military use with a power

output of 37,3 kW (50 hp.) or more and with a non-magnetic content in excess

of 75% of total mass;

Underwater detection devices specially designed for military use and controls

thereof;

Submarine and torpedo nets;

Not used;

Hull penetrators and connectors specially designed for military use that enable

interaction with equipment external to a vessel;

ML9.f. includes connectors for vessels which are of the singleconductor,

Note

multi-conductor, coaxial or waveguide type, and hull penetrators for

vessels, both of which are capable of remaining impervious to leakage

from without and of retaining required characteristics at marine depths

exceeding 100 m; and fibre-optic connectors and optical hull penetrators

specially designed for "laser" beam transmission regardless of depth. It

does not include ordinary propulsive shaft and hydrodynamic control-rod

hull penetrators.

Silent bearings, with gas or magnetic suspension, active signature or vibration

suppression controls, and equipment containing those bearings, specially designed

for military use.

"Aircraft", “lighter-than-air vehicles”, unmanned airborne vehicles, aero-engines and

"aircraft" equipment, related equipment and components, specially designed or

modified for military use, as follows

N.B.

For guidance and navigation equipment, see ML11, Note 7.

Combat "aircraft" and specially designed components therefor;

Other "aircraft" and “lighter-than-air vehicles” specially designed or modified for

military use, including military reconnaissance, assault, military training,

transporting and airdropping troops or military equipment, logistics support, and

specially designed components therefor;

Unmanned airborne vehicles and related equipment, specially designed or modified

for military use, as follows, and specially designed components therefor

1. Unmanned airborne vehicles including remotely piloted air vehicles (RPVs),

autonomous programmable vehicles and “lighter-than-air vehicles”;

2. Associated launchers and ground support equipment;

3. Related equipment for command and control;

Aero-engines specially designed or modified for military use, and specially

designed components therefor;

Airborne equipment, including airborne refuelling equipment, specially designed

for use with the "aircraft" controlled by ML10.a. or ML10.b. or the aero-engines

controlled by ML10.d., and specially designed components therefor;

Pressure refuellers, pressure refuelling equipment, equipment specially designed to

facilitate operations in confined areas and ground equipment, developed specially

for "aircraft" controlled by ML10.a. or ML10.b., or for aero-engines controlled by

ML10.d.;

Military crash helmets and protective masks and specially designed components

therefor, pressurised breathing equipment and partial pressure suits for use in

"aircraft", anti-g suits,

liquid oxygen converters used for "aircraft" or missiles,

and catapults and cartridge actuated devices for emergency escape of personnel

from "aircraft";

Parachutes and related equipment, used for combat personnel, cargo dropping or

"aircraft" deceleration, as follows, and specially designed components therefor

1. Parachutes for

a. Pin point dropping of rangers;

b. Dropping of paratroopers;

2. Cargo parachutes;

3. Paragliders, drag parachutes, drogue parachutes for stabilisation and attitude

control of dropping bodies, (e.g. recovery capsules, ejection seats, bombs);

4. Drogue parachutes for use with ejection seat systems for deployment and

inflation sequence regulation of emergency parachutes;

5. Recovery parachutes for guided missiles, drones or space vehicles;

6. Approach parachutes and landing deceleration parachutes;

7. Other military parachutes;

8. Equipment specially designed for high altitude parachutists (e.g., suits, special

helmets, breathing systems, navigation equipment);

Automatic piloting systems for parachuted loads; equipment specially designed or

modified for military use for controlled opening jumps at any height, including

oxygen equipment.

Note 1 ML10.b. does not control "aircraft" or variants of those "aircraft" specially

designed for military use which

a. Are not configured for military use and are not fitted with equipment or

attachments specially designed or modified for military use; and

b. Have been certified for civil use by the civil aviation authority in a

Wassenaar Arrangement participating state.

Note 2 ML10.d. does not control

a. Aero-engines designed or modified for military use which have been

certified by civil aviation authorities in a Wassenaar Arrangement

participating state for use in "civil aircraft", or specially designed

components therefor;

b. Reciprocating engines or specially designed components therefor, except

those specially designed for unmanned airborne vehicles.

Note 3 The control in ML10.b. and ML10.d. on specially designed components and

related equipment for non-military "aircraft" or aero-engines modified for

military use applies only to those military components and to military related

equipment required for the modification to military use.

Electronic equipment not controlled elsewhere on this List, as follows, and specially

designed components therefor

Electronic equipment specially designed for military use;

ML11 includes

1. Electronic countermeasure and electronic counter-countermeasure

equipment (i.e., equipment designed to introduce extraneous or erroneous

signals into radar or radio communication receivers or otherwise hinder

the reception, operation or effectiveness of adversary electronic receivers

including their countermeasure equipment), including jamming and

counter-jamming equipment;

2. Frequency agile tubes;

3. Electronic systems or equipment designed either for surveillance and

monitoring of the electro-magnetic spectrum for military intelligence or

security purposes or for counteracting such surveillance and monitoring;

4. Underwater countermeasures, including acoustic and magnetic jamming

and decoy, equipment designed to introduce extraneous or erroneous

signals into sonar receivers;

5. Data processing security equipment, data security equipment and

transmission and signalling line security equipment, using ciphering

processes;

6. Identification, authentification and keyloader equipment and key

management, manufacturing and distribution equipment;

7. Guidance and navigation equipment.

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) jamming equipment.

High velocity kinetic energy weapon systems and related equipment, as follows, and

specially designed components therefor

a. Kinetic energy weapon systems specially designed for destruction or effecting

mission-abort of a target;

b. Specially designed test and evaluation facilities and test models, including

diagnostic instrumentation and targets, for dynamic testing of kinetic energy

projectiles and systems.

For weapon systems using sub-calibre ammunition or employing solely

chemical propulsion, and ammunition therefor, see ML1 to ML4.

Note 1 ML12 includes the following when specially designed for kinetic energy

weapon systems

a. Launch propulsion systems capable of accelerating masses larger than 0,1

g to velocities in excess of 1,6 km/s, in single or rapid fire modes;

b. Prime power generation, electric armour, energy storage, thermal

management, conditioning, switching or fuel-handling equipment; and

electrical interfaces between power supply, gun and other turret electric

drive functions;

c. Target acquisition, tracking, fire control or damage assessment systems;

d. Homing seeker, guidance or divert propulsion (lateral acceleration)

systems for projectiles.

Note 2 ML12 controls weapon systems using any of the following methods of

propulsion

a. Electromagnetic;

b. Electrothermal;

c. Plasma;

d. Light gas; or

e. Chemical (when used in combination with any of the above).

Armoured or protective equipment and constructions and components, as follows

Armoured plate as follows

1. Manufactured to comply with a military standard or specification; or

2. Suitable for military use;

Constructions of metallic or non-metallic materials or combinations thereof

specially designed to provide ballistic protection for military systems, and specially

designed components therefor;

Military helmets;

Body armour and protective garments manufactured according to military

standards or specifications, or equivalent, and specially designed components

therefor

For "fibrous or filamentary materials" used in the manufacture of body

armour, see entry 1C010 on the EU Dual-Use List.

Note 1 ML13.b. includes materials specially designed to form explosive reactive

armour or to construct military shelters.

Note 2 ML13.c. does not control conventional steel helmets, neither modified or

designed to accept, nor equipped with any type of accessory device.

Note 3 ML13.d. does not control body armour or protective garments when

accompanying their user for the user's own personal protection.

N.B.

See also entry 1A005 on the EU Dual-Use List.

Specialised equipment for military training or for simulating military scenarios,

simulators specially designed for training in the use of any firearm or weapon controlled

by ML1 or ML2, and specially designed components and accessories therefor.

Technical Note

The term 'specialised equipment for military training' includes military types of attack

trainers, operational flight trainers, radar target trainers, radar target generators,

gunnery training devices, anti-submarine warfare trainers, flight simulators (including

human-rated centrifuges for pilot/astronaut training), radar trainers, instrument flight

trainers, navigation trainers, missile launch trainers, target equipment, drone

"aircraft", armament trainers, pilotless "aircraft" trainers, mobile training units and

training equipment for ground military operations.

Note 1 ML14 includes image generating and interactive environment systems for

simulators when specially designed or modified for military use.

Note 2 ML14 does not control equipment specially designed for training in the use of

hunting or sporting weapons.

Imaging or countermeasure equipment, as follows, specially designed for military use,

and specially designed components and accessories therefor

a.

Recorders and image processing equipment;

b.

Cameras, photographic equipment and film processing equipment;

c.

Image intensifier equipment;

d.

Infrared or thermal imaging equipment;

e.

Imaging radar sensor equipment;

f.

Countermeasure or counter-countermeasure equipment for the equipment

controlled by sub-items ML15.a. to ML15.e.

Note

ML15.f. includes equipment designed to degrade the operation or

effectiveness of military imaging systems or to minimize such degrading

effects.

Note 1 The term 'specially designed components' includes the following when

specially designed for military use

a. Infrared image converter tubes;

b. Image intensifier tubes (other than first generation);

c. Microchannel plates;

d. Low-light-level television camera tubes;

e. Detector arrays (including electronic interconnection or read out

systems);

f. Pyroelectric television camera tubes;

g. Cooling systems for imaging systems;

h. Electrically triggered shutters of the photochromic or electro-optical type

having a shutter speed of less than 100 µs, except in the case of shutters

which are an essential part of a high speed camera;

i.

Fibre optic image inverters;

j.

Compound semiconductor photocathodes

Note 2 ML15 does not control "first generation image intensifier tubes" or equipment

specially designed to incorporate "first generation image intensifier tubes".

N.B.

For the status of weapons sights incorporating "first generation

image intensifier tubes" see entries ML1., ML2. and ML5.a.

See also entries 6A002.a.2. and 6A002.b. on the EU Dual-Use List.

N.B.

Forgings, castings and other unfinished products the use of which in a controlled

product is identifiable by material composition, geometry or function, and which are

specially designed for any products controlled by ML1 to ML4, ML6, ML9, ML10,

ML12 or ML19.

Miscellaneous equipment, materials and libraries, as follows, and specially designed

components therefor

a.

Self-contained diving and underwater swimming apparatus, as follows

1. Closed or semi-closed circuit (rebreathing) apparatus specially designed for

military use (i.e. specially designed to be non magnetic);

2. Specially designed components for use in the conversion of open-circuit

apparatus to military use;

3. Articles designed exclusively for military use with self-contained diving and

underwater swimming apparatus;

b. Construction equipment specially designed for military use;

c. Fittings, coatings and treatments for signature suppression, specially designed for

military use;

d. Field engineer equipment specially designed for use in a combat zone;

e. "Robots", "robot" controllers and "robot" "end-effectors", having any of the

following characteristics

1. Specially designed for military use;

2. Incorporating means of protecting hydraulic lines against externally induced

punctures caused by ballistic fragments (e.g., incorporating self-sealing lines)

and designed to use hydraulic fluids with flash points higher than 839 K

(566°C); or

3. Specially designed or rated for operating in an electro-magnetic pulse (EMP)

environment;

f. Libraries (parametric technical databases) specially designed for military use with

equipment controlled by this List;

g. Nuclear power generating equipment or propulsion equipment, including "nuclear

reactors", specially designed for military use and components therefor specially

designed or modified for military use;

h. Equipment and material, coated or treated for signature suppression, specially

designed for military use, other than those controlled elsewhere in this List;

i. Simulators specially designed for military "nuclear reactors";

j. Mobile repair shops specially designed or modified to service military equipment;

k. Field generators specially designed or modified for military use;

l. Containers specially designed or modified for military use;

m. Ferries, other than those controlled elsewhere in this List, bridges and pontoons,

specially designed for military use;

Test models specially designed for the "development" of items controlled by ML4,

ML6, ML9 or ML10;

Laser protection equipment (e g., eye and sensor protection) specially designed for

military use.

Technical Notes

1. For the purpose of ML17, the term 'library' (parametric technical database) means

a collection of technical information of a military nature, reference to which may

enhance the performance of military equipment or systems.

2. For the purpose of ML17, 'modified' means any structural, electrical, mechanical,

or other change that provides a non-military item with military capabilities

equivalent to an item which is specially designed for military use.

Equipment for the production of products referred to in this List, as follows

a. Specially designed or modified production equipment for the production of

products controlled by this List, and specially designed components therefor;

b. Specially designed environmental test facilities and specially designed equipment

therefor, for the certification, qualification or testing of products controlled by this

List.

Technical Note

For the purposes of ML18, the term 'production' includes design, examination,

manufacture, testing and checking.

Note 1 ML18.a. and ML18.b. include the following equipment

a. Continuous nitrators;

b. Centrifugal testing apparatus or equipment having any of the following

characteristics

1. Driven by a motor or motors having a total rated horsepower of more

than 298 kW (400 hp);

2. Capable of carrying a payload of 113 kg or more; or

3. Capable of exerting a centrifugal acceleration of 8 g or more on a

payload of 91 kg or more;

c. Dehydration presses;

d. Screw extruders specially designed or modified for military explosive

extrusion;

e. Cutting machines for the sizing of extruded propellants;

f. Sweetie barrels (tumblers) 1,85 m or more in diameter and having over

227 kg product capacity;

g. Continuous mixers for solid propellants;

h. Fluid energy mills for grinding or milling the ingredients of military

explosives;

i. Equipment to achieve both sphericity and uniform particle size in metal

powder listed in ML8.c.8.;

j. Convection current converters for the conversion of materials listed in

ML8.c.3.

Note 2 a.

The term 'products referred to in this List' includes

1. Products not controlled if inferior to specified concentrations as

follows

a. Hydrazine (see ML8.c.4.);

b. "Explosives" (see ML8);

2. Products not controlled if inferior to technical limits, (i.e.,

"superconductive" materials not controlled by 1C005 on the EU

Dual-Use List; "superconductive" electromagnets not controlled by

3A001.e.3. on the EU Dual-Use List; "superconductive" electrical

equipment excluded from control under ML20.b.);

3. Metal fuels and oxidants deposited in laminar form from the vapour

phase (see ML8.c.5.);

The term 'products referred to in this List' does not include

1. Signal pistols (see ML2.b.);

2. The substances excluded from control under Note 3 to ML7;

3. Personal radiation monitoring dosimeters (see ML7.g) and masks for

protection against specific industrial hazards, see also EU Dual-Use

List;

4. Difluoroamine and potassium nitrate powder (see Note 6 to ML8);

5. Aero-engines excluded from control under ML10;

6. Conventional steel helmets not equipped with, or modified or designed

to accept, any type of accessory device (see Note 2 to ML13);

7. Equipment fitted with industrial machinery, which is not controlled

such as coating machinery not elsewhere specified and equipment for

the casting of plastics;

8. Muskets, rifles and carbines dated earlier than 1938, reproductions of

muskets, rifles and carbines dated earlier than 1890, revolvers,

pistols and machine guns dated earlier than 1890, and their

reproductions.

Note 2.b.8. of ML18 does not release from controls production equipment for

non-antique small arms, even if used to produce reproductions of antique

small arms.

Directed energy weapon systems (DEW), related or countermeasure equipment and test

models, as follows, and specially designed components therefor

a. "Laser" systems specially designed for destruction or effecting mission-abort of a

b. Particle beam systems capable of destruction or effecting mission-abort of a target;

c. High power radio-frequency (RF) systems capable of destruction or effecting

mission-abort of a target;

d. Equipment specially designed for the detection or identification of, or defence

against, systems controlled by ML19.a. to ML19.c.;

e. Physical test models and related test results for the systems, equipment and

components controlled by this Item.

f. Continuous wave or pulsed "laser" systems specially designed to cause permanent

blindness to unenhanced vision, i.e., to the naked eye or to the eye with corrective

eyesight devices.

Note 1 Directed energy weapon systems controlled by ML19 include systems whose

capability is derived from the controlled application of

a. "Lasers" of sufficient continuous wave or pulsed power to effect

destruction similar to the manner of conventional ammunition;

b. Particle accelerators which project a charged or neutral particle beam

with destructive power;

c.

High pulsed power or high average power radio frequency beam

transmitters which produce fields sufficiently intense to disable electronic

circuitry at a distant target.

Note 2 ML19 includes the following when specially designed for directed energy

weapon systems

a. Prime power generation, energy storage, switching, power conditioning

or fuel-handling equipment;

b. Target acquisition or tracking systems;

c. Systems capable of assessing target damage, destruction or mission-

abort;

d. Beam-handling, propagation or pointing equipment;

e. Equipment with rapid beam slew capability for rapid multiple target

operations;

f. Adaptive optics and phase conjugators;

g. Current injectors for negative hydrogen ion beams;

h. "Space qualified" accelerator components;

i. Negative ion beam funnelling equipment;

j. Equipment for controlling and slewing a high energy ion beam;

k. "Space qualified" foils for neutralising negative hydrogen isotope beams.

Cryogenic and "superconductive" equipment, as follows, and specially designed

components and accessories therefor

Equipment specially designed or configured to be installed in a vehicle for military

ground, marine, airborne or space applications, capable of operating while in

motion and of producing or maintaining temperatures below 103 K (- 170°C);

ML20.a. includes mobile systems incorporating or employing accessories

Note

or components manufactured from non-metallic or nonelectrical

conductive materials, such as plastics or epoxy-impregnated materials.

"Superconductive" electrical equipment (rotating machinery and transformers)

specially designed or configured to be installed in a vehicle for military ground,

marine, airborne or space applications, capable of operating while in motion.

Note

ML20.b. does not control direct-current hybrid homopolar generators that

have single-pole normal metal armatures which rotate in a magnetic field

produced by superconducting windings, provided those windings are the

only superconducting component in the generator.

"Software", as follows

"Software" specially designed or modified for the "development", "production" or

"use" of equipment or materials controlled by this List;

Specific "software", as follows

1. "Software" specially designed for

a. Modelling, simulation or evaluation of military weapon systems;

b. "Development", monitoring, maintenance or up-dating of "software"

embedded in military weapon systems;

c.

Modelling or simulating military operation scenarios, not controlled by

ML14;

d. Command, Communications, Control and Intelligence (C 3 I) or Command,

Communications, Control, Computer and Intelligence (C 4 I) applications;

2. "Software" for determining the effects of conventional, nuclear, chemical or

biological warfare weapons.

3. "Software", not controlled by ML21.a., b.1. or b.2., specially designed or

modified to enable equipment not controlled by this List to perform the

military functions of equipment controlled by ML5, ML7.g, ML9.c., ML9.e.,

ML10.e., ML11, ML14, ML15, ML17.i., or ML18.

"Technology" as follows

a. "Technology", other than specified in ML22.b., which is “required” for the

"development", "production" or "use" of items controlled in the Common Military

List of The European Union.

"Technology" as follows

1. "Technology" "required" for the design of, the assembly of components into,

and the operation, maintenance and repair of complete production installations

for items controlled in the Common Military List of The European Union,

even if the components of such production installations are not controlled;

2. "Technology" "required" for the "development" and "production" of small

arms even if used to produce reproductions of antique small arms;

3. "Technology" "required" for the "development", "production" or "use" of

toxicological agents, related equipment or components controlled by ML7.a. to

ML7.g.;

4. "Technology" "required" for the "development", "production" or "use" of

"biopolymers" or cultures of specific cells controlled by ML7.h.;

5. "Technology" "required" exclusively for the incorporation of "biocatalysts",

controlled by ML7.i.1., into military carrier substances or military material.

Note 1 "Technology" “required” for the "development", "production" or "use" of

items controlled in this List remains under control even when applicable to

any uncontrolled item.

Note 2 ML22 does not control "technology" as follows

a. Which is the minimum necessary for the installation, operation,

maintenance (checking) and repair of those items which are not controlled

or whose export has been authorised;

b. Which is "in the public domain", "basic scientific research" or the

minimum necessary information for patent applications;

c. For magnetic induction for continuous propulsion of civil transport

devices.”.

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