Dangerous Goods Regulations
TABLE 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
(Subsection 2.3)
Dangerous goods must not be carried in or as passengers or crew, checked or carry-on baggage, except as otherwise
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provided below. Dangerous goods permitted in carry-on baggage are also permitted “on one's person”, except where
otherwise specified.
2.3
The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required
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.
NO
YES
YES
NO
Ammunition, securely packaged
(in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 or UN 0014 only), in quantities not exceeding
5 kg gross weight per person for that person's own use. Allowances for more than one person must not be
combined into one or more packages.
YES
YES
NO
NO
Avalanche rescue backpack
, one (1) per person, containing cartridges of compressed gas in Div. 2.2.
May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism containing no more than 200 mg net of
Div. 1.4S. The backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally activated. The
airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure relief valves.
YES
YES
YES
NO
Baggage with installed lithium batteries
non-removable batteries exceeding–0.3 g lithium metal or
2.7 Wh.
Baggage with installed lithium batteries
:
–
non-removable batteries. Batteries must contain no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or for lithium ion
must not exceed 2.7 Wh;
–
removable batteries. Batteries must be removed if baggage is to be checked in. Removed batteries
must be carried in the cabin.
Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium batteries, non-spillable batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries
and dry batteries (see 2.3.5.8) for portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only.
Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare
batteries. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
Lithium metal batteries: the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g (see 2.3.5.8.4).
Lithium ion batteries: the Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100 Wh (see 2.3.5.8.4).
Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.
*The operator may approve the carriage of more than 20 batteries.
Non-spillable batteries: must be 12 V or less and 100 Wh or less. Each person is limited to a maximum of
2 spare batteries (see 2.3.5.8.5)
Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel
, with empty fuel tank
and/or fuel container (see 2.3.2.5 for details).
Chemical Agent Monitoring Equipment
, when carried by staff members of the Organization for the
Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on official travel (see 2.3.4.4).
Disabling devices
such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance are
forbidden on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.
Dry ice (carbon dioxide, solid)
, in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when used to pack
perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided the baggage
(package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. 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.
e-cigarettes (including e-cigars, e-pipes, other personal vaporizers) containing batteries must be
individually protected to prevent accidental activation (see 2.3.5.8.2).
Electro shock weapons
(e.g. Tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases,
lithium batteries, etc. are forbidden in carry-on baggage or checked baggage or on the person.
Fuel cells
containing fuel, powering portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular phones, laptop
computers and camcorders), see 2.3.5.9 for details.
Fuel cell cartridges, spare
for portable electronic devices, see 2.3.5.9 for details.
Gas cartridges, small, non-flammable
containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2. Up
to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a
self-inflating personal safety device
, intended to be worn by a
person, such as a life jacket or vest. Not more than two (2) devices per passenger and up to two (2) spare
small cartridges per device, not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices
(see 2.3.4.2).
Gas cylinders, non-flammable, non-toxic
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.
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.
Heat producing articles
such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons (See 2.3.4.6 for
details).
FORBIDDEN
NO YES YES NO
NO* NO YES NO
YES YES NO NO
YES YES YES NO
FORBIDDEN
YES YES YES NO
NO NO YES NO
FORBIDDEN
NO NO YES NO
NO YES YES NO
YES YES YES NO
NO YES YES NO
NO YES YES NO
YES YES YES NO
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Limitations
TABLE 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
(Subsection 2.3) (continued)
The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
Permitted in or as checked baggage
The approval of the operator is required
Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen
(dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous NO
material containing only non-dangerous goods.
Internal combustion or fuel cell engines
, must meet A70 (see 2.3.5.12 for details). NO
Lithium Batteries: Portable electronic devices (PED) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or
NO*
batteries
, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer
electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets (see 2.3.5.8). For lithium metal batteries
the lithium metal content must not exceed 2 g and for lithium ion batteries the Watt-hour rating must not
exceed 100 Wh. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from
damage. Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 PED.
*The operator may approve the carriage of more than 15 PED.
Lithium batteries, spare/loose, including power banks
, see
Batteries, spare/loose
Lithium battery-powered electronic devices. Lithium ion batteries for portable (including medical)
YES
electronic devices, a Wh rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh. For portable medical
electronic devices only, lithium metal batteries with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding
8 g. Devices in checked baggage must be completely switched off and must be protected from damage.
Lithium batteries, spare/loose
with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh for YES
consumer electronic devices and PMED or with a lithium metal content exceeding 2 g but not exceeding 8 g
for PMED only. Maximum of two spare batteries in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be
individually protected to prevent short circuits.
YES
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
2.3
Matches, safety (one small packet) or a small 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, “Blue flame” or “Cigar” lighters or lighters powered by a lithium battery
without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional activation are forbidden (see 2.3.5.8.4(e)).
Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable wet
batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries or dry batteries
, (see 2.3.2.2).
Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or
with lithium ion batteries
(see 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for details).
Mobility Aids: Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with lithium ion batteries
where the battery is specifically designed to be removed, the battery must be carried in the cabin (see
2.3.2.4.3(b)2. for details).
Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles
(including aerosols) such as hair sprays, perfumes,
colognes and medicines containing alcohol; and Non-flammable, non-toxic (Division 2.2) aerosols, with
no subsidiary hazard, for sporting or home use.
The total net quantity of non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles and non-flammable, non-toxic (Division
2.2) aerosols must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 kg
or 0.5 L. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other suitable means to prevent
inadvertent release of the contents.
Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders
required for
medical use
. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kg gross
weight.
Note:
Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.
Permeation devices
, must meet A41 (see 2.3.5.13 for details).
Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers
or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries,
implanted into a person or fitted externally.
Security-type equipment
(see 2.3.2.6 for details).
Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags
, etc. incorporating dangerous goods, such as
lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material, except as provided in 2.3.2.6 are totally forbidden. See entry in
4.2–List of Dangerous Goods.
Specimens, non-infectious
packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet A180
(see 2.3.5.11 for details).
Thermometer, medical or clinical
, which contains mercury, one (1) per person for personal use, when in
its protective case.
Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled
carried by a representative of a government weather bureau
or similar official agency (see 2.3.3.1 for details).
Note:
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
NO
NO
YES
ON ONE'S
PERSON
YES NO
YES NO
NO YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
ON ONE'S
PERSON
YES NO
FORBIDDEN
YES YES
YES NO
NO YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
NO
NO
NO
NO
YES
The provisions of 2.3 and Table 2.3.A may be limited by State or operator variations. Passengers should check with their
airline for the current provisions.
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