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Module 3 - Limitations on Dangerous Goods Travelling By Air Page 21 of 32

Non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry articles plus Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in Division 2.2

 

 

 

 

Please note the following from the table above:

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Permitted in or as carry-on-baggage

YES
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Permitted in or as checked baggage

YES
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The approval of the operator(s) is required

 NO
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The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location

 NO

 

Non-radioactive medicinal or toilet articles (including aerosols)

These articles include such things as perfumes, deodorants and aerosols such as hair sprays for personal use. A general airline industry way to verify whether a substance can fall into this area is:

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If you can rub or spray the contents on your body, digest the medicinal article safely, then it may be termed a medicinal or toiletry article.

This would also include magnetic belts/pillows/blankets used for medical purposes.

A protective cap must always be attached to the can or bottle to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

 

Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use

There are many aerosols that are in Division 2.2. (Non-flammable, Non-Toxic Gas) that can be purchased for home or sporting purposes
 

. A protective cap must always be attached to the individual aerosol container to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

 

The total net quantity of all the above mentioned articles in these IATA DGR Table 2.3.A extracts must not exceed 2 kg or 2 L. Each individual container must not exceed 0.5 L or 0.5 kg. Release valves on aerosol containers must be protected from discharging the contents inadvertently by securely attaching a cap or by some other suitable means of protection.

 

Note: For international flights, security regulations can futher reduce "Carry on Baggage" in regard to liquids to 100 ml in clear plastic containers. The specifics to these security limitations will be covered in other training conducted by your Operator.

 

 


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