ABSTRACT
Chemistry is central to human existence, with its applications making life easier, safer, and more delightful. The properties of chemicals have been exploited in many different ways to benežt humankind; from new drugs based on nanotechnology
The Development of Chemistry and Chemical Weapons ...................................... 391 The CWC and the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons .......... 393
Destruction of all Chemical Weapons and Chemical Weapons Facilities ......... 395 Verižcation of Nonproliferation ........................................................................ 395 Assistance and Protection ................................................................................. 396 International Cooperation.................................................................................. 397
The CWC and Articles X and XI: Tools to Manage Chemical and Environmental Risks ....................................................................................... 397
Assistance and Protection ................................................................................. 398 International Cooperation for the Peaceful use of Chemistry ........................... 399
The Role of Science .....................................................................................400 The Future and Challenges Facing the CWC ........................................................ 401
Assistance and Protection ................................................................................. 401 International Cooperation for the Peaceful Use of Chemistry ..........................403
Conclusion .............................................................................................................404 References ..............................................................................................................405
systems to traditional herbal medicines; from collagen creams to almond oil for skin treatments; from new electronic devices to žreworks; from expensive cognacs to simple grape juices.
