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Chemical weapons are special subtype of WMDs as the only subtype that was extensively used in wars between states. Technically any toxic chemical that can cause death, injury, temporary incapacitation or sensory irritation through chemical action can be considered chemical weapon. Many substances that are widely available in industry can be used as non-sophisticated chemical weapon making chemical weapons available for even for less advanced countries and non-state actors. While the robust taboo on their use arguably exists now and most countries joined Chemical Weapons Convention, which prohibits production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons occasional incidents of use still appear in the world. 

Treaties
related with
chemical weapons

CWC 93-97

negotiated  September 3, 1992
ratified  April 29, 1997
countries involved  190

OPCW (IO)

negotiated  
ratified  
countries involved  190

Rome Statute 1998

negotiated  June 17, 1998
ratified  July 1, 2002
countries involved  122

Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of Non-International

negotiated  June 8th, 1977
ratified  December 7th, 1978
countries involved  158
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