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Restricted Items

For a Safe Start, Check the Chart!

Some of the items you pack in your baggage may be considered dangerous goods, also known as hazardous material. Most dangerous goods are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage. There are a few exceptions for some personal items such as toiletries, medicines, and assistive devices. Check the chart below to see which common dangerous goods are allowed in checked and/or carry-on baggage and which are not. Remember, this is just a listing of common dangerous goods; if you don't see your item here it doesn't mean it's allowed in baggage. When in doubt, leave it out!.

Security Screening Questions:

The Transportation Security Administration also has rules on "prohibited items" that pose a security threat. Though they sometimes overlap, the TSA security rules are separate from the FAA dangerous goods safety rules; go to the TSA Prohibited Items web page..

Hazardous materials
Hazardous Material Checked Bag Carry On
Refer to the following label. Aerosols flammable

Non-toiletry, WD-40, spray paint, spray starch, cooking spray, etc.

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label. Aerosols, non-flammable

Nonflammable aerosols (with no other hazard), non-toiletry, some electronics cleaners, whipped cream

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Adhesives, flammable

Rubber cement, pipe cement, some super glues and other flammable adhesives

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Ammunition

Cartridges up to 19.1mm, shotgun shells

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Alcoholic beverages

In unopened retail packaging, containing more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume (up to 140 proof)

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Avalanche rescue backpack, self-inflating

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Batteries, lithium

Power Banks, cell phone battery charging cases, rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium batteries, cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, power banks, external batteries, portable rechargers

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Animal spray, repellent

Greater than 118 ml (4 fluid ounces), bear spray, animal repellent

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Small compressed gas cylinders and cartridges in or with a device

Carbon dioxide (CO2) and other nonflammable, nontoxic gases

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Curling irons (cordless)

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

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Dry ice

Carbon dioxide, solid, 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) or less, when used to pack perishables

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Duty free perfume and cologne

Perfumes and colognes purchased through airport and airline duty free shops

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Heat producing articles, Battery or Electrically Powered

Diving lamps, soldering equipment

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Refer to the following label.Fireworks

Firecrackers, bottle rockets, poppers, sparklers, M-80s, fire crackers, Roman candles

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Engine powered equipment with residual fuel

Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc.

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Medical devices containing radioactive material, implanted, ingested, injected, or fitted externally as a result of a medical treatment

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

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Matches (safety)

Safety matches, waterproof matches

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Small compressed gas cylinders for mechanical limbs

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Paints and solvents, flammable

Thinners, turpentine, MEK, denatured alcohol, acetone, resins, lacquers, varnishes, stains

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Portable electronic devices, containing batteries

Cell phones, cell phone battery charging cases, laptops, cameras, smart phones, electronics, data loggers, PDAs containing lithium batteries, games, tablets, watches, etc.

! See Details acceptable
Refer to the following label.Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs)

Inogen One, Sequal Eclipse, Airsep Lifestyle and others approved by FAA

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Self defense spray

Mace, pepper spray not exceeding 118 ml (4 fluid ounces)

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Self-inflating life jacket or safety vest

Inflatable life jackets, motorcycle vests, riding vests

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Medical-clinical mercury thermometer

Small medical thermometer

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Wheelchairs and mobility devices with non-spillable or dry batteries

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Medicinal & toiletry articles

Hairspray, hand sanitizers, aerosols, rubbing alcohol, inhalers, nail polish and remover, etc.

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Matches, strike-anywhere

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Lighters

Unabsorbed liquid (desk/table lighters, antique wick lighters), absorbed liquids, butane (Zippo-type lighters, disposable lighters)

not acceptable ! See Details
Refer to the following label.Batteries, dry cell

Alkaline, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Batteries, wet, nonspillable

Small gel cell and absorbed electrolyte batteries for portable electronics

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Fuel cells containing flammable liquid or corrosive material

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Fuel cells containing flammable gases or water-reactive material

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Oxygen (compressed or liquid)

Medical oxygen, recreational oxygen

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Wheelchairs and mobility devices with spillable batteries

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Wheelchairs and mobility devices with lithium ion batteries, normal design, battery installed

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Wheelchairs and mobility devices with lithium ion batteries, collapsible design, battery removed

Electric wheelchair, mobility scooter

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Camping stoves and fuel bottles completely purged of fuel

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Flammable fuels and liquids

Including containers and equipment with residual fuel

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Engine powered equipment completely purged of fuel

Chainsaws, generators, trimmers, etc.

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Signal flares and road flares

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Mosquito repellent, insect repellent

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Air tanks, pressurized (include scuba and scba)

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Alcoholic beverages over 140 proof

Greater than 70% alcohol by volume (more than 140 proof), including grain alcohol and 151 proof rum

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Formaldehyde solutions, less than 10 percent

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Biological specimens, non-infectious, in preservative solutions

Containing formaldehyde, ethanol, isopropanol, or other alcohols

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Liquid nitrogen in a dry shipper

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Mercury barometer or thermometer

Carried by government weather bureau or similar official agency.

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Adhesives, nonflammable

School glue, glue sticks, etc.

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Permeation devices for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment

acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Hand warmers, toe warmers, body warmers

Disposable warming pads using carbon, charcoal, and iron compounds, Hot Hands, Little Hotties, etc.

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Electronic cigarettes, vaping devices

Battery-powered E-cigarettes (e-cigs), vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Oils, nonflammable, non-aerosol

Motor oil, engine oil, 3-in-1 oil, baby oil, mineral oil, body oil, olive oil, most cooking oils

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Paints and solvents, nonflammable

Watercolors, acrylics, pigments and most artist oil paints

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Chemical kits containing hazardous materials

Water test kits, soil test kits, children's chemistry sets, etc. when containing hazardous materials

not acceptable not acceptable
Refer to the following label.Instant ice packs (using ammonium nitrate)

Instant/rapid ice packs that are activated by force—when used for medical/first aid purposes.

acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Portable recreational vehicles powered by lithium ion batteries

Hover boards, self-balancing scooters, unicycle scooters, etc.

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Refer to the following label.Baggage equipped with lithium batteries

Batteries and Electronics

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Refer to the following label.Lithium Battery Powered Lighters

Tesla coil lighters, flux lighters, arc lighters, double arc lighters

not acceptable acceptable
Refer to the following label.Security-type equipment incorporating dangerous goods as part of its equipment

Attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags

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Refer to the following label.Drones, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

Primary and spare batteries, fuel cells, components of certain parachute systems

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