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7.  Process systems for separating UF 6 from carrier gas (hydrogen or helium) to 1 ppm UF 6 content or less, including: a.  Cryogenic heat exchangers and cryoseparators capable of temperatures of 153K (–120 °C) or less; b.  Cryogenic refrigeration units capable of temperatures of 153 K (–120 °C) or less; c.  Separation nozzle or vortex tube units for the separation of UF 6 from carrier gas; d.  UF 6 cold traps capable of freezing out UF 6 ;

Code

0B001D

EU Code

TLB5.5.12

Category

ANNEX I - CATEGORY 0 — NUCLEAR MATERIALS, FACILITIES, AND EQUIPMENT

Subcategory

0A - Systems, Equipment and Components

Prohibited Supply To

Iran

Authority

EU

Document

EU Regulation No 267/2012

Note

UF 6 /carrier gas separation systems Especially designed or prepared process systems for separating UF 6 from carrier gas (hydrogen or helium). EXPLANATORY NOTE These systems are designed to reduce the UF 6 content in the carrier gas to 1 ppm or less and may incorporate equipment such as: (a)  Cryogenic heat exchangers and cryoseparators capable of...

Program information

Authority

EU

Program

- Restrictive measures in relation to serious human rights violations in Iran - Restrictive measures in relation to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction - Restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine

Regime

UN, EU country specific

Target State

Iran

Measures

Asset freeze and prohibition to make funds available, Restrictions on admission

Sanctions Portfolio

- All assets of the listed persons and entities should be frozen. It is also prohibited to make any funds or assets directly or indirectly available to them. - Member States shall enforce travel restrictions on persons listed in the Annex of Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP. - Member States shall enforce travel restrictions on persons who are also su...

Official Information

Program: Restrictive measures in relation to serious human rights violations in Iran (EU) The restrictive measures in relation to serious human rights violations in Iran were first put in place on 12 April 2011. Travel restrictions and an asset freeze were introduced with respect to persons complicit in or responsible for directing or implementing...

Additional Details

Threre are three different sanctions programs against Iran imposed by the EU.

Program URL

- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02011D0235-20230915 - https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02010D0413-20230426 - https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=uriserv%3AOJ.L_.2023.186.01.0020.01.ENG&toc=OJ%3AL%3A2023%3A186%3ATOC