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Dangerous Goods

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List of Dangerous Goods Permitted
in or as
carry-on
baggage		 Permitted
in or as
checked
baggage		 The air carrier's
approval
required		 Permitted
on one's
person
Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are prohibited on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage. NO NO n/a NO
Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags etc, incorporating dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, are totally forbidden. NO NO n/a NO
Ammunition ( cartridges for weapons), securely packages (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg (11 lb) gross weight per person for that person’s own use, excluding ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles. Allowances for more than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages. NO YES YES NO
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel may be carried provided the fuel tank of the camping stove and/or fuel container has been completely drained of all liquid fuel and action has been taken to nullify the danger. To nullify the danger, the empty fuel tank and/or container must be allowed to drain for at least 1 hour, the fuel tank and/or container must then be left uncapped for a minimum of 6 hours to allow any residual fuel to evaporate. Alternative methods, such as adding cooking oil to the fuel tank and/or container to elevate the flash point of any residual liquid above the flash point of flammable liquid and then emptying the fuel tank and/or container, are equally acceptable. The fuel tank, and/or container must then have the cap securely fastened and be wrapped in an absorbent material such as paper towel and placed in a polyethylene or equivalent bag. The top of the bag must then be sealed or gathered and closed with an elastic band or twine. NO YES YES NO
Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with non-spillable batteries provided the battery terminals protected from short circuits, e.g. by being enclosed in a battery container, and the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid. NO YES YES NO
Wheelchairs or other battery-powered mobility devices with spillable batteries may be accepted for carriage, provided the wheelchair can be loaded, stowed, secured and unloaded always in an upright positions and the battery is disconnected, the terminals insulated to prevent short circuits, the battery is securely attached to the wheelchair.
If a wheelchair powered by a spillable battery cannot be loaded, stowed, secured and unloaded always in an upright position, the battery must be removed and the wheelchair may then be carried as checked baggage without restriction.
The removed battery must be carried in a strong, rigid, outside packaging as follows: the outside packaging must be leak-tight, impervious to battery fluid and be protected against upset by securing in cargo compartments using appropriate securement means (other than by bracing with freight or baggage) such as by use of restraining straps, brackets or holders; batteries must be protected against short circuits, secured upright in the outside packaging and surrounded by compatible absorbent material sufficient to absorb their total liquid contents. 		NO YES YES NO
Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by representatives of a state weather bureau or similar official agency. The barometer or thermometer must be packed in a strong outer packaging, with a sealed inner liner or a bag of strong leak-proof and puncture-resistant material impervious to mercury, to prevent the escape of mercury from the package regardless of its position. YES NO YES NO
Lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh and up to 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices. Up to two spare batteries may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent a short circuit. Equipment containing such batteries may be carried in checked or hand baggage. YES NO YES YES
Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per passenger, equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing less than 200 mg net of Div. 1.4S and less than 250 ml of compressed gas in Div. 2.2. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The airbags within the backpack must be fitted with pressure relief valves. YES YES YES NO
Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel. YES YES YES NO
Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. Battery-powered equipment capable of generating extreme heat, which would cause a fire if activated, e.g. underwater high-intensity lamps, provided that the heat producing component or the battery is packed separately to prevent activation during transport. Any battery that has been removed must be protected against short circuit. YES YES YES NO
Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), in quantities not exceeding 2,5 kg (5lb) per passenger when used to pack perishables not subject to these Regulations in hand baggage, provided the package permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Each item of checked baggage must be marked “dry ice” or “carbon dioxide, solid” and with the net weight of dry ice or an indication that there is 2,5 kg or less dry ice. YES YES YES NO
Insulated packaging containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in porous material and intended for transport, at low temperature, of non-dangerous products are not subject to these Regulation provided the design of the insulated packaging would not allow the build-up of pressure within the container and would not permit the release of any refrigerated liquid nitrogen irrespective of the orientation of the insulated packaging. YES YES YES NO
Non-flammable gas cylinder fitted into a life jacket containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Div. 2.2. up to two (2) small cylinders per passenger, and up to two (2) spare cartridges. YES YES YES YES
Oxygen or air, gaseous, small cylinders required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross weight.
Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport. 		YES YES YES NO
Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use. NO YES NO NO
Non-radioactive medical or toilet articles (including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol. The total net quantity of all above mentioned articles must not exceed 2 kg (4.4lb) or 2 l (2qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1lb) or 0.5 l (1pt). Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents. YES YES NO YES
Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 l, with a total net of 5 l per person . YES YES NO YES
Non-flammable, non-toxic gas cylinders worn for the operation of mechanical limbs. Also, spare cylinders of a similar size if required to ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey. YES YES NO YES
Consumer electronic devices containing lithium or lithium ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, camcorders, etc, when carried by passengers or crew for personal use. YES YES NO YES
Spare lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for such consumer electronic devices may be carried in hand baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. YES NO NO NO
Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, up to one (1) per passenger or crew-member, provided that the safety cover is securely fitted over the heating element. These hair curlers must not be used on board the aircraft at any time. Gas refills for such curlers are not permitted in checked or hand baggage. YES YES NO NO
Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case. YES YES NO YES
Fuel cell system, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (for example cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders).
Fuel cell cartridges may only contain flammable liquids, corrosive substances, liquefied flammable gas, water-reactive substances or hydrogen in metal hydride;
Fuel cell cartridges must not be refillable by the user. Refuelling of fuel cell systems is not permitted except that the installation of a spare cartridge is allowed. Fuel cell cartridges, which are used to refill fuel cell systems but which are not designed or intended to remain installed (fuel cell refills) are not permitted to be carried;
The maximum quantity of fuel in any fuel cell cartridge must not exceed: 1. for liquids, 200 ml;
2. for solids, 200 g;
3. for liquefied gases, 120 ml for non-metallic fuel cell cartridges or 200 ml for metal fuel cell cartridges;
4. for hydrogen in metal hydride the fuel cell cartridges must have a water capacity of 120 ml or less.
Each fuel cell system and each fuel cell cartridge must conform to IEC PAS 62282-6-1 Ed. 1, and must be marked with a manufacturer's certification that it conforms to the specification. In addition, each fuel cell cartridge must be marked with the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the cartridge. Up to two spare fuel cell cartridges may be carried by a passenger.
Fuel cell systems containing fuel and fuel cell cartridges including spare cartridges are permitted in carry-on baggage only;
Fuel cell systems must be durably marked by the manufacturer: “APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY” in English. 		YES NO NO YES
Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted into a person, or radiopharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical treatment. NO NO NO YES
Safety matches (one small packet) or a cigarette lighter that does not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel, other than liquefied gas, intended for use by an individual when carried on the person. Lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one’s person or in checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: «Strike anywhere” matches are forbidden for air transport.
Note: “Blue flame” or “Cigar” lighters are not permitted on one’s person, carry-on or checked baggage. 		NO NO NO YES

NOTE: n/a means not applicable.