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Many common items used
everyday in the home or workplace may seem
harmless, however, when transported by air, they
can be very dangerous. In flight, variations on
temperature and pressure can cause items to
leak, generate toxic fumes or start a fire.
You must declare your hazardous materials to the
airline, air package carrier, or U.S. Postal
Service. Violators of Federal Hazardous
Materials Regulation (49 CFR Parts 171-180) may
be subject to a civil penalty of up to $25,000
for each violation and, in appropriate cases, a
criminal penalty of up to $5,000,000 and/or
imprisonment of up to 5 years.
DO NOT PACK in your luggage
or carry on board the following materials:
FIREWORKS
Signal flares, sparklers or other explosives
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SOLIDS
Fuel, paints, lighter refills, matches
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Drain cleaners and solvents
PRESSURE CONTAINERS
- Spray cans, butane fuel,
scuba tanks, propane tanks, Carbon dioxide
cartridges, self-inflating rafts
- Aerosols: Polishes,
waxes, degreasers, cleaners, etc.
- Corrosives: Acids,
cleaners, wet cell batteries, etc.
- Flammables: Paints,
thinners, lighter fluid, liquid reservoir
lighters, cleaners, adhesives, camp stoves
or portable gas equipment with fuel, etc.
- Fireworks, flares, signal
devices, loaded firearms, gunpowder, etc.
- Radio actives: Beta
scopes, radio pharmaceuticals, uninstalled
pacemakers, etc.
- Compressed gases: Tear
gas or protective- type sprays, oxygen
cylinders, divers' tanks (unless they're
empty), etc.
- Infectious substances
- Poisonous materials: Rat
poison, etc.
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
May not be carried by a passenger on an
aircraft. However, unloaded firearms may be
transported in checked luggage if declared to
the agent at check in and packed in a suitable
container. Handguns must be in a locked
container. Boxed small arms ammunition for
personal use may be transported in checked
luggage. Amounts may vary depending on the
airline.
Note: In the United States,
federal law applies to aircraft and to the
secure areas of the airport such as the gate
areas. State or local laws concerning the
carrying of concealed or unconcealed weapons do
not apply. Attempting to enter these areas with
weapons may lead to your arrest.
EXPLOSIVES-WEAPONS
Ammunition, gunpowder, mace, tear gas or pepper
spray.
POCKET KNIVES
Knives with a blade length in excess of four
inches (10.2 cm) are not allowed on board
aircraft in the U.S. Also prohibited are weapons
such as throwing stars, swords, or other items
commonly used in martial arts competitions.
These items may be transported in checked
luggage. It should be noted that laws regarding
the carrying and transportation of the above
items vary between states and countries. Check
the laws of your destinations before departure.
OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Dry ice, gasoline-powered tools, wet-cell
batteries, camping equipment with fuel,
radioactive materials (except limited
quantities), poisons, infectious substances
There are certain exceptions for personal care,
medical needs, sporting equipment, and items to
support physically challenged passengers. For
Example:
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Containing hazardous materials (e.g. flammable
perfume, aerosols) totaling no more than 75
ounces may be carried on board. Contents of each
container may not exceed 16 fluid ounces.
MATCHES AND LIGHTERS
May only be carried on your person. However,
"strike-anywhere" matches, lighters
with flammable liquid reservoirs and lighter
fluid are forbidden.
DRY ICE
4 pounds or less for packing perishables,
may be carried on board an aircraft provided the
package is vented.
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIRS
Must be transported in accordance with
airline requirements. The battery may need to be
dismounted.
Further restrictions may apply to the above
items. Some items may be shipped as air cargo.
If you are unsure whether the item you wish to
pack in your luggage or ship by air is
hazardous, contact your airline representative
and with the FAA.
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