Dangerous items

NECESSARY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

1) Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use 

Allowed  

Allowed  

Allowed  

Yes

Yes

a) Gross weight of each tank must not exceed 5kg. 

b) Cylinders, valves and release valves (if any) must be protected from damage that may cause unintentional gas release. 

c) Pilots in command must be informed about the number of gas canisters or cylinders aboard the aircrafts and stacking thereof. 

Gas tanks or cylinders containing liquid oxygen 

Not allowed 

Not allowed  

Not allowed  

N/A 

N/A 

Gas tanks or cylinders containing liquid oxygen are banned from carrying aboard either in checked luggage, carry-on baggage or as personal items. 

2) Gas canisters specified under Group 2.2 of Doc 9284 for mechanical prosthetic arms or legs 

Allowed  

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary  

Not necessary 

Gas canisters (including spares of the same size) may be brought with adequate quantity for flight duration if necessary.  

3) Non-radioactive medicinal articles (including aerosols) 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) With respect to each canister, its mass must not exceed 0.5 kg or its weight must not exceed 0.5 L 

b) Release valves of pray canisters must be protected by cap or appropriate measures to prevent leakage. 

c) Each passenger may carry items specified in this Section and in Sections 8 and 11 as long as gross mass does not exceed 2 kg or gross weight does not exceed 2 L and each canister 

4) Radioisotope powered cardiac pacemakers or other medical devices implanted in the body 

N/A 

N/A 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

Radioisotope powered cardiac pacemakers or other medical devices utilizing or no lithium battery implanted or attached to the body for treatment. 

5) Battery powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility aids for passengers with mobility impairments due to disabilities, poor health, age, or accidents  

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other mobility aids powered utilizing non-spillable-wet batteries. 

Allowed  

Not allowed  

Not allowed  

Yes 

Not necessary 

a) Wet cell, non-spillable batteries must comply with special clause A67 or examined regarding vibration and pressure according to Packing instructions 872. 

b) Aircraft operators must identify: 

i) Batteries must be firmly attached to the mobility aids; 

ii) Terminals are protected from short circuit (e.g. contained in battery containers); 

iii) Terminals are separated from each other. 

c) The mobility aids must be transported in a manner that prevents and protects from damage caused by collision with other luggage and goods. 

d) In case a mobility aid is designed to allow the battery to be detached and the device to be folded: 

i) The battery must be detached; the mobility aid after having the battery removed may be transported like a regular luggage; 

ii) The detached battery must be transported in secure bag and placed in cargo deck; 

iii) The battery must be protected from short circuit; 

iv) Pilot in command must be informed about the location of the battery. 

e) Passengers are recommended to contact aircraft operator in advance before transport. 

Battery-powered wheel chairs or other mobility aids powered utilizing wet cell batteries 

Allowed 

Not allowed  

Not allowed  

Yes 

Yes 

a) When possible, the mobility aid must be loaded, stacked, fixed and unloaded in upright position and while doing so, aircraft operators must ensure: 

i) The battery must be firmly attached to the mobility aid; 

ii) Terminals of the battery are protected from short circuit; 

iii) Circuits are isolated. 

b) If the mobility aid cannot be loaded, stacked, fixed and unloaded in upright position, the battery must be detached and contained in secure package: 

i) Package must be enclose, must not absorb alkali or acid, must prevent spill by firmly attached to pallet or cargo deck by appropriate secure measures (not by keeping it in position by other luggage or cargo) such as lashing belt, frame or bracket; 

ii) The battery must be protected from short circuit and positioned vertically in package coated with absorbent allowing full absorption of liquid in the battery, 

ii) The package must display in words “Batttery, wet, with wheelchair” or “Battery, wet, with mobility aid” and “Corrosive” stamp and directional stamps; 

The mobility aid can then be transported as a checked luggage without any restriction. 

c) The mobility aid must be transported in a manner that prevents collision with other cargo or luggage: 

d) Pilot in command must be informed about the location of the mobility aid with its battery attached or the location of the battery package. 

e) Passengers are recommended to contact aircraft operators in advance before loading the battery and place non-spill cap inside. 

Battery-powered wheel- chairs or other mobility aids powered running on Lithium-ion batteries  

Allowed  

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes 

Yes 

a) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

b) Aircraft operators must examine to ensure: 

i) Batteries must be firmly attached to the wheelchairs; 

ii) Terminals must be protected from short circuits (e.g. contained in battery containers); iii) Circuits are isolated. 

c) The mobility aids must be transported in a manner that protects them from damage caused by collision with other cargo, mail or goods. 

d) In case a mobility aid is designed to allow its user to fold and remove the battery: 

i) The battery must be removed and transported in a passenger compartment; 

ii) Terminals of the battery must be protected from short circuit by isolation such as tapes with respect to exposed terminals; 

iii) The battery must be protected from damage by placing each in safety bag; 

iv) The removal of batteries from the mobility aids must be implemented in compliance with instructions of manufacturers or owners of the devices; 

v) Battery capacity must not exceed 300 Wh; 

vi) May transport 01 spare battery no stronger than 300 Wh or 02 spare batteries no stronger than 160 Wh each; 

e) Pilot in command must be informed about the location of spare lithium-ion batteries. 

f) Passengers are recommended to contact aircraft operators in advance before transporting the batteries. 

6) Handheld electronic medical devices (automat- ed external defibrillator, air compressor nebulizer, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, etc.) containing lithium metal or lithium ion batteries 

Handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing less than 02g of lithium or lithium ion batteries with less than 100Wh  

Allowed  

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary  

Not necessary  

a) Use for treatment of passengers. 

b) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

Spare batteries for handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing less than 02g of lithium or lithium ion batteries with less than 100Wh 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Use for treatment of passengers. 

b) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

c) Each spare battery cell must be protected from short circuit by packaging in a manner similar to when it is bought for the first time or insulating its terminals, such as taping exposed terminals or placing each battery cell in plastic container or safety bag. 

Handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing from 02g to 08g of lithium or lithium ion batteries ranging from 100Wh to 160 Wh  

Allowed 

Allowed  

Allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Use for treatment of passengers; 

b) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

Spare batteries for handheld electronic medical devices using lithium metal batteries containing from 02g to 08g of lithium or lithium ion batteries ranging from 100Wh to 160 Wh  

Not allowed  

Allowed  

Allowed 

Yes 

Not necessary  

a) Use for treatment of passengers; 

b) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria; 

c) Each spare battery cell must be protected from short circuit by packaging in a manner similar to when it is bought for the first time or insulating its terminals, such as taping exposed terminals or placing each battery cell in a plastic container or safety bag. 

d) Each passenger may carry no more than 02 spare battery cells.

7) Thermometer or small medical devices for measuring temperature containing mercury  

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not necessary  

Not necessary 

a) Each individual may carry one small thermometer containing mecury. 

b) The thermometer may only be used for personal use. 

c) Must be placed in protective case. 

MAKEUP ACCESSORIES AND PERSONAL CARE (INCLUDING AEROSOLS) 

8) Makeup accessories and personal care (includ- ing aerosols

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Makeup accessories and personal care includes hair spray, perfume, etc. (spraying liquid and fluid); 

b) With respect to each type, its mass must not exceed 0.5 kg or its weight must not exceed 0.5L; 

c) Release valves of pray canisters must be protected by cap or appropriate measures to prevent gas leaks; 

d) Each passenger may carry items specified in this Section and in Sections 3 and 11 as long as gross mass does not exceed 2 kg, or gross weight does not exceed 2 L and each canister contains no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L of matter. 

9) Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Each person may carry 01 device. 

b) Heat producing articles of the devices must be covered in a secure holder. 

c) Spare gas cartridges for this type of curling irons must not be transported. 

OTHERS

10) Alcoholic beverages 

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Up to 24% ABV: no restriction. 

b) From exceeding 24% up to 70% ABV: must be contained in containers of manufactur- ers whose seals and labels are intact, volume must not exceed 5 liters and each passen- ger must not carry more than 5 liters. 

c) Exceeding 70% ABV: must not be carried on person, in carry-on baggage or checked luggage. 

11) Non-toxic and non-flammable aerosols used for sports or family purposes 

Allowed

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) With respect to each type, its mass/weight must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 L. 

b) Release valves of pray canisters must be protected by cap or appropriate measures to prevent gas leaks. 

c) Each passenger may carry items specified in this Section and in Sections 3 and 10 as long as gross mass/weight thereof does not exceed 2 kg, or 2 L and each canister contains no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L of matter. 

12) Ammunition safely packed classified under 1.4S group (applicable only to UN 0012 and UN 0014) 

Allowed

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes

Yes

a) Pilots in command must be informed about the amount of guns and ammunition being transported on the aircrafts. 

b) Gross weight must not exceed 5 kg and must be used for personal purposes. 

c) Does not include explosive ammunition or bullets. 

d) The allowance applied to each individual must not be stacked. 

13) Matchs, lighters 

Small safety match packet  

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Each individual is limited to 1 piece 

b) Only be used for personal use 

Strike-anywhere matches 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

N/A 

N/A 

Not allowed to be carried aboard 

Small lighters (type used for smoking) 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary  

a) Each individual is limited to 1 piece. 

b) Only be used for personal use. 

c) Contains no unsaturated liquid fuels (except liquefied petroleum gas) 

Lighter fuel and lighter refills 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

N/A 

N/A 

Not allowed to be carried aboard  

Mix lighters identical to blowtorches with safety holder to prevent accidental ignition 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Each individual is limited to 1 piece. 

b) Only be used for personal use. 

c) Contains no unsaturated liquid fuels (except liquefied petroleum gas) 

Mix lighters identical to blowtorches without safety holder to prevent accidental ignition 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

N/A 

N/A 

Not allowed to be carried aboard  

14) Devices using batteries Allowed Allowed that produce high heat and potentially ignite if activated (e.g. intensified  submersible lights) 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Heat producing articles and batteries must be separated by removal of the heat producing articles, the batteries or fuses. 

b) Each spare battery cell must be protected from short circuit by packaging in a manner similar to when it is bought for the first time or insulating its terminals, such as taping exposed terminals or placing each battery cell in a plastic container or safety bag. 

15) Avalanche rescue backpacks with cylinders containing non-toxic and non-flammable compressed gas of group 2.2 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Each person is limited to 1 backpack. 

b) The backpacks may use explosive charge which must not exceed 200g of explosive classified in 1.45 group. 

c) The backpacks must be packed in order to prevent accidental activation. 

d) Pressure release valves must be attached to airbags of the backpacks

16) Small explosive charges attached to personal flotation devices such as life jackets or life saver floats 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Each passenger is limited to 1 personal safety device. 

b) The safety devices must be packed in order to prevent accidental activation. 

c) Gas contained in the personal safety devices must be CO2 or non-toxic and non-flam- mable gas. 

d) The explosive charges shall only be used to inflate the personal devices. 

e) A maximum of 2 small explosive charges are limited to each personal safety device. 

f) A maximum of 2 small explosive charges shall be transported.

Small explosive charges for other devices 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Each passenger is limited to no more than 4 small explosive charges contain gas or non-toxic, non-flammable gas; 

b) Volume of each small explosive charge must not exceed 50ml. 

A small explosive charge capable of containing 50ml, an equivalent of 28g of CO2 gas 

17) Handheld battery-powered electronic devices for smoking, including e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes or similar devices 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary

Not necessary

a) Only be used for personal use. 

b) Each spare battery cell must be protected from short circuit by packaging in a similar to when it is bought for the first time or insulating its terminals, such a exposed terminals or placing each battery cell in plastic container or safety bag. c) Each battery cell must not: 

– contain more than 02g of lithium with respect to lithium metal battery; 

– exceed 100 Wh with respect to lithium ion battery. 

d) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Par Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

e) Must not charge the devices or spare batteries on aircrafts

18) Handheld electronic devices such as wrist watches, calculators, photo recording devices, mobile phones, laptops, video recording devices  

Handheld electronic devices using lithium metal or lithium ion battery (Devices using lithium ion or lithium metal battery whose sole purpose is to power other device must be transported in compliance with regulations imposed on spare battery) 

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Only brought for personal use. 

b) Carrying in carry-on baggage is recommended. 

c) Each lithium-metal battery cell must not contain more than 2g of lithium; each lithium-ion must not exceed 100Wh. 

d) If the devices are placed in checked luggage, adopt measures to prevent accidental activation. 

e) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

Spare battery of handheld electronic devices using lithium metal or lithium ion battery 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Only brought for personal use. 

b) Each spare battery cell must be protected from short circuit by packaging in a manner similar to when it is bought for the first time or insulating its terminals, such as taping exposed terminals or placing each battery cell in plastic container or safety bag. 

c) Each battery cell must not 

-contain more than 02g of lithium with respect to lithium metal battery; 

-exceed 100 Wh with respect to lithium ion batter. 

d) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.

Handheld electronic devices containing lithium ion battery exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Only brought for personal use. 

b) Carrying in carry-on baggage is recommended. 

c) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria.

Spare lithium-ion battery of handheld electronic devices exceeding 100 Wh but not exceeding 160 Wh  

Not allowed 

Allowed

Allowed

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Only brought for personal use. 

b) Each passenger is limited to a maximum of 02 battery cells. 

c) Each spare battery cell must be protected from short circuit by packaging in a manner similar to when it is bought for the first time or insulating its terminals, such as taping exposed terminals or placing each battery cell in plastic container or safety bag. 

d) Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

19) Fuel cells for handheld electronic devices such as photo recording devices, mobile phones, laptops, video recording devices 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Fuel cell box may contain flammable liquid, corrosive substances, flammable liquid gas, water-reactive substances or hydrogen in metal hydrides. 

b) Must not refill fuel cells on aircrafts unless doing so by using spare fuel cartridges. 

c) The maximum mass of fuel in each battery pack or each fuel cell cartridge is not allowed to exceed: 

-200ml with respect to liquid; 

-200 g with respect to solid; 

-For liquefied petroleum gas, 120 mL for a non-metallic fuel cell cartridge or 200 mL for a battery with metal casing-With respect to hydrogen in metal hydrides, volume of fuel cells or spare fuel cartridges must not exceed 120ml. 

-For hydrogen gas in a hydride-metal, the water capacity in the fuel cell or fuel cell cartridge is allowed to be 120mL or less 

d) Each fuel cell or fuel cell cartridge shall comply with IEC 62282-6-100 Ed.1, including Amendment 1, and shall bear a manufacturer’s indication of certification that the battery is compliant. conforms to the IEC 62282-6-100 Ed.1 specification, including Amendment 1. In addition, each fuel cell cartridge indicates the maximum weight and type of fuel used; 

e) Fuel cell box containing hydrogen in metal hydrides must satisfy requirements of A162 Special Provisions; 

f) Each passenger is limited to no more than 2 fuel cell boxes. 

g) Fuel cell containing fuel must be transported via carry-on luggage. 

h) The interaction between the fuel cell and the battery integrated in the device must comply with IEC 62282-6-100 Ed.1, including 1st amendment. Fuel cells with a charging battery function in the device are not permitted (The fuel cells are only used to charge the battery in the device; The fuel cell can charge the battery in the device when not in use

i) the fuel cell must be of the non-rechargeable type when the portable electronic device is not in use and must be confirmed by the manufacturer as follows: “APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY”; and, 

j) The above markings should be in English in addition to the language of the departure Country. 

 Spare fuel cell box 

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

20) Dry ice 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Each individual is limited to 2,5kg. 

b) Used to preserve food or substances prone to microbial spoilage or degradation that are not dangerous items. 

c) Packages must be able to release CO2. 

d) During transportation as checked luggage, each dry ice container must be marked with: 

-“DRY ICE” or “CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID” 

– Net weight of dry ice not more than 2.5kg. 

21) Mercury filled barometers or thermometers 

Not allowed 

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes

Yes

a) May only be permitted if transported by representatives of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting or similar governmental authorities. 

b) Must be packed in a strong outer packaging with a sealed inner liner or placed in a container capable of preventing the escape of mercury from the package irrespective of its position.

22) Instruments containing radioactive materials such as chemical agent monitor (CAM) and/or rapid alarm and identification device monitor (RAID-M) 

Allowed

Allowed

Not allowed 

Yes

Not necessary 

a) Radioactive materials in the instruments must not exceed the limit prescribed under Schedule 2-14 of Doc 9284. 

b) Must be packed with care and must not contain lithium battery inside. 

c) May only be permitted if transported by representatives of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) while on a mission 

23) Energy efficient lamps 

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) Contained in package of manufacturers. 

b) For personal or family use. 

24) Permeation devices for calibrating air quality 

Allowed

Not allowed 

Not allowed  

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

Transportation thereof must comply with A41 Special Provisions. 

25) Handheld electronic devices using dry battery satisfying requirements of A67 Special Provisions 

Allowed

Allowed

Allowed

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) The battery must have its voltage lower than 12 volts and a wattage lower than 100Wh. 

b) The devices must be protected from accidental activation, or battery thereof is disconnected and exposed terminals are insulated. 

Spare dry battery satisfying requirements of A67 Special Provisions 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not necessary 

Not necessary 

a) The battery must have its voltage lower than 12 volts and a wattage lower than 100Wh. 

b) The battery must be protected from short circuit by isolating terminals such as taping exposed terminals. 

c) Each passenger is limited to 02 battery cell. 

26) Internal combustion or fuel cell engines  

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not necessary

Not necessary

Transportation thereof must comply with A70 Special Provisions. 

27) Non-infectious specimens 

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Not necessary

Not necessary

Transportation thereof must comply with A180 Special Provisions. 

28) Insulated packaging containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen 

Allowed 

Allowed 

Not allowed 

Not necessary

Not necessary

Transportation thereof must comply with A152 Special Provisions. 

29) Security-type attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags, etc. incorporating alarming devices and other security measures containing dangerous goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material 

Allowed

Not allowed 

Not allowed 

Yes

Yes

a) The instruments must be designed to prevent accidental activation. 

b) If the instruments contain explosives, explosive materials or explosive devices, these matters and materials must be excluded from group 1 of dangerous items by appropriate regulatory authorities of manufacturing countries, complying with conditions under Doc 9284. 

c) If the instrument containing lithium battery: 

-The amount of lithium must not exceed 01 g with respect to lithium-metal cell; -Total amount of lithium must not exceed 02g with respect to lithium metal battery, -Watt-hour rating must not exceed 20Wh with respect to lithium-ion cell; -Watt-hour rating must not exceed 100Wh with respect to lithium-ion battery, 

– Batteries must meet testing requirements specified in Sub-section 38.3, Part III, UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. 

d) If the instruments contain gas to spray ink or pigment: 

-Only permit transportation of small gas containers and canisters containing no more than 50 ml and containing non-toxic, non-flammable gas; 

-Released gas must not be able to influence or irritate flight crews while on a mission; – In case of accidental activation, all dangerous effects must be detained within the instruments and must not cause noticeable noise; 

e) Defective or damaged security instruments shall no be transported.