Passengers and Crews Dangerous Goods Allowances
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TABLE 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew (2.3)

Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passengers or crew checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise provided below.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
  Permitted in or as checked baggage
Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator is required
The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
YES


YES
YES


NO
YES


YES
YES


YES
NO


NO
Non-flammable gas cylinders fitted into a life jacket containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2, up to two (2) small cylinders per passenger, and up to two (2) spare cartridges.

Lithium ion batteries with a watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for consumer electronic devices. No more than two spare batteries may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. Equipment containing such batteries may be in checked or carry-on baggage.
NO

YES





YES


YES


YES


YES



YES

YES


YES


NO


NO
YES

YES





YES


YES


NO


YES



YES

YES


NO


NO


NO
NO

YES





YES


YES


YES


NO



YES

YES


YES


YES


YES
NO

NO





NO


NO


NO


NO



NO

NO


NO


NO


NO
NO

NO





NO


NO


NO


NO



NO

NO


NO


NO


NO

Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use.
And

Non-radioactive medicinal 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 (4.4 lb) or 2 L (2 qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg (1 lb) or 0.5 L ( 1 pt). Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of contents.

Alcoholic beverages when in retail packagings, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity per person of 5 L.

Consumer electronic devices containing lithium or litium ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, lap-top computers, camcorders etc., when carried by passengers or crew for personal use.

Spare Lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for such electronic devices may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected so as to prevent short circuits.

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 carry-on baggage.

Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per passenger for personal use, when in its protective case.

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.

Fuel cell systems, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (for example cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders), see 2.3.5.10 for details.

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.

Safety matches or a lighter with fuel/fluid fully absorbed in a solid intended for use by an individual. However, lighters with a flammable liquid reservoir containing unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquefied gas), lighter fuel and lighter refills are not permitted on one's person nor in checked or carry-on baggage.
Note: "Strike anywhere" matches are forbidden for air transport.

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