Dangerous Goods

 
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 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(s) is required
  The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
NO NO
 
NO		 NO NO
 
NO		 NO NO
 
NO		 n/a n/a
 
n/a		 n/a n/a
 
n/a		 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.
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.
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.
NO
 
NO NO YES NO NO		 YES
 
YES YES NO YES YES		 NO
 
NO NO NO NO NO		 YES
 
YES YES YES YES YES		 NO
 
NO YES YES NO NO		 Ammunition  (cartridges  for weapons), 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.
Battery-powered wheelchairs  or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable  wet batteries or with batteries which comply with Special Provision A123, (see 2.3.2.2).
Battery-powered wheelchairs  or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries or with lithium batteries (see 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for details).
Battery-powered mobility aids with lithium ion batteries (collapsible),  lithium-ion battery must be removed and carried in the cabin (see 2.3.2.4(d) for details).
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).
Security-type  equipment  containing  lithium batteries (see 2.3.2.6 for details).
YES YES
 
YES		 YES NO
 
NO		 YES YES
 
NO		 YES YES
 
YES		 NO NO
 
YES		 Lithium ion battery powered equipment containing batteries over 100 Wh but not exceeding
160 Wh.
Spare lithium ion batteries with a Watt-hour rating exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding
160 Wh for consumer electronic devices. Maximum of two spare batteries may be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by a representative of a government weather bureau or similar official agency (see 2.3.3.1 for details.)
YES
 
 
 
 
YES
 
 
 
 
YES YES YES
 
YES		 YES
 
 
 
 
YES
 
 
 
 
YES YES YES
 
YES		 NO
 
 
 
 
NO
 
 
 
 
NO NO NO
 
YES		 YES
 
 
 
 
YES
 
 
 
 
YES YES YES
 
YES		 NO
 
 
 
 
NO
 
 
 
 
NO NO YES
 
NO		 Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cylinder of compressed gas in
Div. 2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic  trigger mechanism  containing less 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.
Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), 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.
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).
Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons. (See 2.3.4.6 for details.)
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.
Portable medical electronic devices (Automated  External Defibrillators  (AED), Nebulizer, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries may be carried (see 2.3.4.7 for details).
 
 
 
24                                                                                                                            54th EDITION, 1 JANUARY 2013

Limitations
 
 
 
TABLE 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
(Subsection 2.3)   (continued)
 
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage
  Permitted in or as checked baggage
  Permitted on one's person
  The approval of the operator(s)  is required
  The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
YES YES YES YES NO Small non-flammable gas cylinders, containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division
2.2. Up to two (2) small cylinders fitted into a life jacket, and up to two (2) spare cartridges per person, not more than four (4) cylinders up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices.
YES
 
 
NO YES
 
 
 
YES YES
 
YES
 
 
YES NO
YES YES
 
YES YES
 
YES YES NO NO		 YES
 
 
YES YES
 
 
 
YES YES
 
YES
 
 
YES YES
YES YES
 
YES YES
 
NO YES NO NO		 YES
 
 
NO YES
 
 
 
YES YES
 
NO
 
 
NO YES
YES YES
 
YES 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
 
 
NO NO
NO NO
 
NO NO
 
NO NO NO NO		 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.
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 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.
Energy efficient light bulbs when in retail packaging intended for personal or home use.
Fuel cells, and spare fuel cartridges powering portable electronic devices (e.g. cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers, and camcorders), see 2.3.5.10 for details.
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.
Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed in a porous material containing only non-dangerous goods.
Internal combustion or fuel cell engines, must meet A70 (see 2.3.5.15 for details).
Medical or clinical thermometer,  which contains mercury, one (1) per person 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.
Non-infectious specimens packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet A180 (see 2.3.5.14 for details).
Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium 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.
All spare batteries, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for such portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.
Portable electronic devices containing  non-spillable  batteries, batteries must meet A67 and must be 12 V or less and 100 Wh or less. A maximum of 2 spare batteries may be carried (see
2.3.5.13 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 (one small packet) or a 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 are forbidden.
 
Note:
n/a means not applicable