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>The word "chemical" also doesn't mean "toxic". While that may be true, the definition of "chemical weapon," according to the OPCW does indeed mean toxic: http
by dmux 6y ago
>The word "chemical" also doesn't mean "toxic".
While that may be true, the definition of "chemical weapon," according to the OPCW does indeed mean toxic: https://www.opcw.org/our-work/what-chemical-weapon https://www.opcw.org/our-work/what-chemical-weapon
- andresgottlieb 6y agoExactly. Also, from the link you shared this quote seems relevant to the topic: > Riot control agents, such as tear gas, are considered chemical weapons if used as a method of warfare. States can legitimately possess riot control agents and use them for domestic law enforcement purposes, but states that are members of the Chemical Weapons Convention must declare what type of riot agents they possess