Dangerous Goods for Passengers

Curling irons (Cordless)

Cordless curling iron containing a gas cartridge, butane fueled curling irons

YES

Quantity limits: One per person in check baggage and carry-on baggage .

A safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element. The device must be protected from accidental activation.

Gas refills (spare cartridges) are not permitted.

Electric curling irons and hair straighteners (cord plugs into an electric outlet) are not restricted.

Quantity limits: N/A – Because these are typically purchased at the airport or even on the aircraft, the quantity restrictions for toiletry articles do not apply here. However, quantities are generally regulated by customs/duty rules.

Note: For perfumes and cologne not purchased through duty-free sales, see the entry for Medicinal and Toiletry Articles.

Quantity limits: N/A

Examples include heart pacemakers that contain radioactive materials or lithium batteries and radiopharmaceuticals that have been ingested, injected, or implanted.

Quantity limits: One small clinical/medical mercury thermometer.

The thermometer must be in a protective case.

Tip: Thermometers with a red line instead of silver are not mercury and not restricted. Digital thermometers are also not restricted.

For personal use including aerosols, hair spray, perfumes, colognes, nail polish, rubbing alcohol, shaving cream, inhalers, medicines.

Quantity limits: The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 ounces) or 2 L (68 fluid ounces). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 ounces) or 500 ml (17 fluid ounces).*

This exception includes medicinal and toiletry articles in aerosol canisters. Aerosol release devices (button/nozzle) must be protected by caps or other suitable means to prevent accidental release.

This entry does not cover radioactive materials. See entry for "Implanted medical devices" for radioactive medicines and medical devices.

Lighters a small cigarette lighter Unabsorbed liquid (desk/table lighters, antique wick lighters), Absorbed liquids, butane (Zippo type lighters and disposable lighters)

Quantity Limitations: Check with your airline policy

Lighters that use liquid fuel but do not have an absorbent lining are forbidden.

Absorbed liquid and butane lighters are limited to one lighter per passenger in carry-on or on one’s person. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, any lighter in the carry-on must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

Butane torch lighters (a.k.a. blue flame lighters, jet flame lighters) are not allowed in the cabin

Safety matches, waterproof matches

Quantity Limits: One book/packet of matches in carry-on or on the person. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, any matches in the carry-on must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

Strike-anywhere matches are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Batteries, dry cell
Alkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmiu

YES

This covers typical non-lithium dry batteries (alkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, etc.) in the most common sizes: AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, 9-volt, etc.

Quantity limits: None

Batteries must be protected from damage.

Battery terminals (usually the ends) must be protected from short circuit (i.e., the terminals must not come in contact with other metal). Methods include: leaving the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery terminals with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve/pocket in a camera bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.

NO*

The airline may approve the carriage more than 20 batteries

Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source 

e.g. power bank considered as spare batteries.

Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries and dry batteries  must be carried in carry-on baggage only. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, all spare lithium batteries must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger as carry-on baggage. The battery terminals must be protected from short circuit.

This covers spare lithium metal and spare rechargeable lithium ion batteries for personal electronics such as cameras, cell phones, laptop computers, tablets, watches, calculators, etc. This also includes external battery chargers (portable rechargers) containing a lithium ion battery. For lithium batteries that are installed in a device (laptop, cell phone, camera, etc.), see the entry for "portable electronic devices, containing batteries" in this chart.

Batteries must be protected from damage.

Battery terminals (usually the ends) must be protected from short circuit (i.e., the terminals must not come in contact with other metal). Methods include: leaving the batteries in their retail packaging, covering battery terminals with tape, using a battery case, using a battery sleeve in a camera bag, or putting them snugly in a plastic bag or protective pouch.

Tip: *Watt hours (Wh) = Volts (v) x Amp hours (Ah). When milliamp hours (mAh) are given, divide by 1000 to get Amp hours (Ah).

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This entry is for nonspillable batteries with absorbed electrolyte (gel cell, absorbed glass mat, etc.) used in portable electronic devices. It does not cover large vehicle batteries. For battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility devices, see separate entry in this table.

The battery voltage must not exceed 12 volts and the battery watt hour rating must not exceed 100 watt hours. To calculate watt hours (Wh), multiply the battery's voltage (V) x Amp hours (Ah).

These devices are battery powered and have a heating element that vaporizes liquid (that may or may not contain nicotine). These devices are prohibited in checked baggage and may only be carried in the aircraft cabin (in carry-on baggage or on your person). They may not be used or charged on the aircraft. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or planeside, all electronic cigarette and vaping devices, along with any spare lithium batteries, must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

WARNING: Lithium batteries must be handled with extreme care. Lithium batteries must be compatible with the device. Installed batteries must not be more powerful than what the device is designed for. Homemade "modified" battery packs–whether installed in a device or carried as a spare–are forbidden on aircraft. Spare (uninstalled) lithium batteries must be placed in carry-on baggage. See separate entry in this table for spare lithium batteries.

Note: Electronic cigarettes are illegal in Thailand Kingdom.

containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage and checked baggage or on the person

Quantity limits: None

Requires airline approval.

Many battery-operated devices such as lamps/lights used in scuba diving and soldering tools can produce intense heat capable of starting a fire if the device is accidentally activated. These are allowed in checked and carry-on baggage, with airline approval, when a component (battery, fuse, heat element) is removed to prevent accidental activation and generation of heat.

If the battery has been completely removed then the device is not restricted as a hazardous material. However, if carrying the battery separately, it must be packaged and protected from damage and short circuit. See the separate entries for batteries in this table.

NO*

The airline may approve the carriage of more than 15 PED

Quantity limits: Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED.

Spare batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit. see Batteries, Spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries.

Most consumer personal electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, including but not limited to cell phones, smart phones, PDAs, electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches, calculators, etc. This covers typical dry cell batteries and lithium metal and lithium ion batteries for consumer electronics (AA, AAA, C, D, button cell, camera batteries, laptop batteries, etc.)

Devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) should be carried in carry-on baggage when possible. When these devices must be carried in checked baggage, they should be turned completely off, protected from accidental activation, and packed so they are protected from damage.

Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal and lithium ion batteries are always prohibited in checked baggage and must be placed in carry-on. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, any spare lithium batteries must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.

Portable recreational vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries Hover boards, self-balancing scooters, unicycle scooters, etc

This entry is for recreational vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries. When battery-powered vehicles are used by those with a disability, please see the entry for "Wheelchairs and mobility devices…"

IMPORTANT: Contact your airline to see if they accept these recreational vehicles as carry-on or checked baggage. Many do not.

these devices may be carried like other portable electronic devices in checked or carry-on baggage under the following conditions:

●    The airline must approve it. Airline approval is required for any lithium ion battery exceeding 100 watt hours (Wh).* The airline may choose to not accept the devices at all or may limit them to carry-on baggage.
●    A device with a lithium ion battery that exceeds 160 watt hours (Wh) is prohibited as carry-on or checked baggage.

○    Most board-type self-balancing scooters have a watt hour rating of about 158.4 Wh (36 volts x 4.4 Amp hours).
○    Most unicycle scooters and Segway-type scooters have a battery that exceeds 160 Wh, and thus are prohibited.

●    The device must be protected from accidental activation (the device cannot be accidentally turned on during transit).
●    The device's battery is protected from damage and short circuit.

An airline may require proof of the battery size (in watt hours) if it is not clearly marked on the outside of the device or on the outside of the package that the device is in. IATA guidance for airline staff can be found at IATA Website. 

●    Baggage with non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g of lithium metal or lithium ion must not exceed 2.7 Wh
●    Baggage with removable batteries. Batteries but be removed if baggage is to be checked in. Removed batteries must be carried in the cabin

Baggage with installed Non-removable batteries exceeding 0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh lithium ion are Forbidden

Removable batteries considered as spare batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit. see Batteries, Spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries

This description is for a wheelchair or mobility device that does not have a protective housing for its lithium ion battery. Lithium ion battery size is limited to 300 watt hours (Wh) or 25 grams equivalent lithium content (ELC). One spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh or two spare batteries not exceeding 160 Wh (13.5 grams ELC) each may be carried in carry-on baggage.
Lithium metal (non-rechargeable lithium) batteries are forbidden with these devices.

Lithium ion batteries must be removed from this type of mobility device and battery terminals protected from short circuit. The lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. The passenger must advise the airline of the battery location. The airline must notify the Pilot-in-command of the battery location in the cabin.

Lithium metal (non-rechargeable lithium) batteries are forbidden with these devices.

Each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part Ill, subsection 38.3;

Lithium ion battery powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility aids for use by passengers whose mobility is restricted by either a disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility problem (e.g. broken leg)

The battery may remain installed only if it is securely attached to the mobility device, the battery housing provides protection from damage, and the terminals are protected from short circuit. The battery cables may remain connected only if the device is protected from accidental activation.

This description includes wheelchairs and mobility devices with non-spillable (gel cell, absorbed electrolyte) batteries or dry cell batteries. 

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility aids for use by passengers whose mobility is restricted by either a disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility problem. (e.g. broken leg)

The battery may remain installed if it is securely attached to the mobility device, the battery housing provides protection from damage, and the terminals are protected from short circuit. The battery cables may remain connected only if the device is protected from accidental activation. 

A passenger may carry a maximum of one spare battery.

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility aids for use by passengers whose mobility is restricted by either a disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility problem. (e.g. broken leg)

The battery may remain installed if it is securely attached to the mobility device and the battery housing provides protection from damage, the terminals are protected from short circuit, and the battery remains in an upright position when stowed on the aircraft.

Oxygen (compressed or liquid)
Medical oxygen, recreational oxygen

NO

Passengers may not carry their own oxygen (compressed oxygen or liquid oxygen) in checked baggage, in carry-on baggage or on their person. Products such as "canned oxygen," "recreational oxygen" and "flavored oxygen" are also prohibited.

Airlines are not required to provide oxygen service and many do not.

Passengers may carry portable oxygen concentrators (POCs).

The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight.

The cylinders, valves and regulators, where fitted, must be protected from damage which could cause inadvertent release of the contents;

For complete passenger instructions contact your airline.

Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) do not actually contain or generate oxygen, they concentrate it from the ambient air.

Those depending on a POC while traveling must bring sufficient spare batteries in carry-on baggage for the duration of the flight. Spare batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit

Quantity limits: A sufficient number of cylinders/cartridges to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.

Cylinders/cartridges containing nonflammable, nontoxic gases may be worn in mechanical limbs and spare cylinders/cartridges may be carried in carry-on or checked baggage.

Air Tanks, Pressurized
(including scuba and scba)

NO

Pressurized scuba tanks/cylinders containing air or other nonflammable, nontoxic gases are regulated as hazardous materials once they reach a pressure of 200 kPa (29 psig/43.8 psia) at 20ºC/68ºF.

Empty scuba tanks or scuba tanks pressurized at less than 200 kPa are not restricted as hazardous materials. However, airlines and airport screening officials may require valves to be opened all the way for inspection.

Ammunition Securely packaged (in Dev. 1.4S, UN0012, UN0014 only)

Quantity limits: limit not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per passenger. Check with your airline.

Small arms ammunition includes cartridges up to 19.1 mm (.75 caliber) and shotgun shells. It does not include black powder, smokeless powder, primers, percussion caps, or homemade powder and ball loads for muzzle loading.

Ammunition must be securely packed in boxes or other devices specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition. Ammunition clips and magazines must also be securely boxed so no ammunition is loose or exposed.

Loaded firearms are forbidden.

Avalanche rescue backpack

a) no more than one avalanche rescue backpack per person;

b) the backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated;

c) may contain a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism which must not contain more than 200 mg net of Division 1 .4S; and

d) the airbags within the backpack must be fitted with pressure relief valves.

Camping stoves and equipment that contains no residual fuel, vapors or other hazardous materials are allowed.

Some airlines may not accept used camping equipment that has had fuel in it regardless of how well it has been purged. Check with your airline’s policy.

This entry is for engines that have been completely purged of all liquid or gaseous fuel, including residue and vapors. Equipment powered by an electrical cord is not restricted as a hazardous material if there are no other hazardous materials present. 

Even if completely purged, some airlines may refuse to allow engine powered equipment in baggage if it has ever contained fuel.

This entry is for engines using fuels. Equipment powered by an electrical cord is not restricted as a dangerous goods if there are no other dangerous goods present. 

No amount of fuel may remain in the engine, including residual vapors.

Engines and engine-powered equipment that are totally purged of fuel and vapors may be carried as checked baggage.

Even if completely purged, some airlines may refuse to allow engine powered equipment in baggage if it has ever contained fuel.

Gasoline and other flammable fuels are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Containers, equipment, and engine parts that contain residual fuel or fuel vapors are also forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Quantity limits: Included in, not in addition to, the quantity limits for other medicinal and toiletry articles: The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg or 2 L. The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg or 500 ml.*

Aerosol release devices (button/nozzle) must be protected with a cap or other means to protect against accidental release.

This exception is for repellents that are sprayed/applied directly on a person's skin and clothing and as such are included in the exception for medicinal and toiletry articles. Insect repellents or insecticides designed to be sprayed in the air or at the insect are not included in this exception.

*Liquids, gels, and aerosols in carry-on baggage are further limited to 100-ml containers at security checkpoint.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and other nonflammable, nontoxic gases. This entry is for inflatable lifejackets for water safety and inflatable safety vests used in activities like motorcycling and horseback riding. 

Quantity limits: 
1. Self-inflating safety device such as a life-jacket or vest:

a.    no more than two personal safety device per person;
b.    the personal safety device must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated;
c.    must be for inflation purposes;
d.    no more than two cartridges are fitted into the device; and
e.    no more than two spare cartridges.
The safety jacket/vest must be packaged to prevent accidental activation.

2.    Other Devices:

a.    no more than four cartridges per person; and
b.    the water capacity of each cartridge must not exceed 50 ml.

Note.- For carbon dioxide, a gas cartridge with a water
capacity of 50 mL is equivalent to a 28 g cartridge.

Airline approval required.

Flares and other similar flammable/explosive products are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Adhesives, flammable
Rubber cement, pipe cement, some super glues and other flammable adhesive

FORBIDDEN

Most model glues, rubber cements, and industrial-strength adhesives are flammable and not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.

Some super glues and other household glues are not flammable and would be allowed in baggage. To see if they are flammable, check the product label or the manufacturer’s material safety data sheet (MSDS). When checking the MSDS, a "flash point" at or below 140 F (60° C) indicates it is a flammable liquid and may not be carried in baggage.

Quantity limits: None*

Nonflammable, non-toxic adhesive/glue is not restricted as a Dangerous Goods.

*Liquids, gels, and aerosols in carry-on baggage are further limited to 100-ml containers at security checkpoint

Aerosols flammable
Non-toiletry, WD-40, spray paint, spray starch, cooking spray, etc

This entry is for flammable aerosols that don't qualify as a medicinal or toiletry article (see separate entry in this table).

Flammable aerosols that don't qualify as a medicinal or toiletry article are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

Some of these products may only be flammable because of the propellant gases used in the aerosol. Look for non-aerosol versions of these products.

Aerosols, non-flammable Nonflammable aerosols (with no other hazard), Non-toiletry, Some electronics cleaners, whipped cream

Nonflammable aerosols (hazard class 2.2 with no other hazard subrisks) that do not qualify for the medicinal/toiletry article exception may be carried in checked baggage only. Aerosol release devices (button/nozzle) must be protected with a cap or other means to protect against accidental release.

This includes items such as some aerosol whipped cream products and some aerosol flat tire repair products.

For transportation purposes, an "aerosol" is a product that uses compressed gas to expel another material (liquid, powder, creams, etc.). Canisters containing compressed gases that are the product, (e.g., canned oxygen, refrigerant gases, compressed air for cleaning electronics) do not qualify as an aerosol and cannot use this exception.

Quantity limits: Included in, not in addition to, the quantity limits for medicinal and toiletry articles: The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg or 2 L. The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kgor 500 ml.*

There are very few nonflammable aerosols. Check to make sure the container indicates it is nonflammable and has no other hazard indicators (flammable, poison, toxic, corrosive, oxidizer).

*Liquids, gels, and aerosols in carry-on baggage are further limited to 100-ml containers at security checkpoint

Quantity limits: 5 L per packaging and 5 L total per passenger.*

Must be in unopened retail packagings.
Beverages containing more than 70% alcohol are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.

*Liquids, gels, and aerosols in carry-on baggage are further limited to 100-ml containers at security checkpoint.

Quantity limits: No more than 30 ml of free liquid solution in each inner packaging and no more than one liter in the entire outer package.*

Inner packagings must be placed in a heat-sealed plastic bag.

Heat-sealed plastic bags must be placed in another heat-sealed plastic bag with enough absorbent material to absorb all of the contents of the inner containers. That bag is then put into a strong outer packaging with sufficient cushioning material.

Most chemical kits contain a variety of substances – with only a few of them being dangerous goods for transportation purposes. Corrosives, oxidizers, and organic peroxides are the most common classes of hazardous materials found in chemistry kits. The material safety data sheet (MSDS) of each individual chemical in the kit must be examined to know if it is a hazardous material. Section 14 of the MSDS should identify if a chemical/substance is a regulated hazardous materials for transportation purposes

Quantity limit: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) per package and per passenger.

Airline approval is required.

Packages must NOT be air tight and must allow the release of carbon dioxide gas.

When in checked baggage, the package must be marked "Dry ice" or "Carbon dioxide, solid" and marked with the net quantity of dry ice, or an indication that it is 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) or less.

All fireworks, no matter how small, are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage.