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Dangerous Goods Reference

What can passengers & crew carry?

Quick-reference guide to dangerous goods provisions under the ICAO Technical Instructions — the international baseline that all air operators must meet as a minimum. Individual air operators may apply additional prohibitions or more restrictive conditions beyond what is shown here. Always verify the specific requirements of your operator before travel.

Based on ICAO Doc 9284 Technical Instructions 2025–2026 Edition incorporating Addendum No. 1 (27 March 2026). For guidance purposes only.

Permitted
Permitted with conditions
Prohibited
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Aerosols & Toiletry Articles
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — limits apply ✓ Carry-on — limits apply
Conditions
  • No more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L per single article
  • No more than 2 kg or 2 L total per person (e.g. four 0.5 L cans)
  • Release valves must be protected by a cap to prevent inadvertent discharge
  • Applies to medicinal articles, toiletries, and Division 2.2 aerosols with no subsidiary hazard
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 17
Alcoholic Beverages (24%–70% by volume)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — limits apply ✓ Carry-on — limits apply
Conditions
  • Must be in original retail packaging
  • No more than 5 L total net quantity per person
  • Alcoholic beverages above 70% by volume are prohibited
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 6
Alcoholic Beverages (over 70% by volume)
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 6
Avalanche Rescue Backpack
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — operator approval required ✓ Carry-on — operator approval required
Conditions
  • No more than one avalanche rescue backpack per person
  • Must be packed so it cannot be accidentally activated
  • May contain a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism with no more than 200 mg net of Division 1.4S
  • Airbags within the backpack must be fitted with pressure relief valves
  • Operator approval is required
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 14
Batteries — Lithium (devices, spare batteries & power banks)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — devices only, switched off ✓ Carry-on — all types
Watt-hour limits
  • Lithium ion up to 100 Wh — permitted, no approval needed
  • Lithium ion 100–160 Wh — permitted with operator approval (contact your operator)
  • Lithium ion over 160 Wh — prohibited
  • Lithium metal up to 2 g — permitted
  • Lithium metal 2–8 g — portable medical devices only, operator approval required (contact your operator)
  • Lithium metal over 8 g — prohibited
Spare batteries
  • Must be in carry-on baggage only
  • Must be individually protected against short circuit (original packaging, taped terminals, or separate bag)
  • No more than 2 spare batteries per person (for 100–160 Wh batteries)
Power banks
  • Carry-on baggage only — not permitted in checked baggage
  • Must not be recharged while on board the aircraft
  • Should not be used to charge other devices while on board
  • No more than 2 power banks per person
  • Must be individually protected against short circuit when not in use
Devices in checked baggage
  • Must be completely switched off — not sleep or hibernation mode
  • Must be protected from accidental activation and damage
  • Baggage with built-in lithium batteries exceeding 0.3 g (metal) or 2.7 Wh (ion) must travel as carry-on unless battery is removed
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (as amended — Addendum No. 1)
Batteries — Non-spillable, Dry & Nickel-Metal Hydride
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • Non-spillable: must meet Special Provision A67; max 12V / 100 Wh; terminals insulated; max 2 spare per person
  • Dry / NiMH: must comply with Special Provision A123 or A199 respectively
  • If contained in equipment, must be protected from unintentional activation or disconnected with terminals insulated
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 2
Cigarette Lighter & Safety Matches
Conditions apply
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✕ Checked baggage ✕ Carry-on baggage ✓ On the person only
Conditions
  • No more than one lighter per person
  • Must be carried on the person — not in any baggage
  • Must not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel (liquefied gas is permitted)
  • "Strike anywhere" matches are prohibited entirely
  • Lighter fuel and refills are prohibited
  • Battery-powered arc/plasma lighters without a safety cap are prohibited
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 5
CO₂ & Division 2.2 Gas Cartridges (non-safety device)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • No more than four cartridges per person
  • Water capacity of each cartridge must not exceed 50 mL (equivalent to a 28 g CO₂ cartridge)
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 13
Dry Ice (Carbon Dioxide, Solid)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • No more than 2.5 kg per person
  • Used only to pack perishables not otherwise subject to these Instructions
  • Packaging must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas
  • When carried as checked baggage, each package must be marked "DRY ICE" or "CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID" and show the net weight of dry ice (or indicate the net weight is 2.5 kg or less)
  • Operator approval is required
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 18
E-cigarettes, Vapes & Electronic Nicotine Devices
Conditions apply
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✕ Checked baggage ✓ Carry-on only
Conditions
  • Carry-on baggage only — prohibited in checked baggage
  • Devices and batteries must not be recharged on board the aircraft
  • Heating element must be protected from unintentional activation
  • If lithium-powered, battery must comply with lithium battery limits (≤100 Wh / ≤2 g)
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 3
Fuel Cells (portable, containing fuel)
Conditions apply
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✕ Checked (fuel cells containing fuel) ✓ Carry-on only ✓ Checked — spare cartridges only
Conditions
  • Max fuel quantity: liquids 200 mL, solids 200 g, liquefied gases 120–200 mL
  • No more than two spare cartridges per passenger
  • Must conform to IEC 62282-6-100 and be marked accordingly
  • Must be marked "APPROVED FOR CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY"
  • On-board refuelling prohibited (except swapping cartridge)
  • Fuel cells whose sole function is to charge a battery are not permitted
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 8
Hair Styling Equipment (gas-powered)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • No more than one device per person
  • Safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating element
  • Spare cartridges are not permitted
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 11
Internal Combustion / Fuel Cell Engines
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked only — conditions apply ✕ Carry-on
Conditions
  • Measures must be taken to completely nullify the hazard (fuel drained, purged)
  • Refer to ICAO Special Provision A70
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 7
Life Jackets & Self-inflating Safety Vests
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • No more than two personal safety devices per person
  • Must be packed to prevent accidental activation
  • For inflation purposes only
  • No more than two Division 2.2 cartridges per device, plus two spare cartridges per device
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 12
Mechanical Limb Gas Cartridges (prosthetics)
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 10
Mercury Thermometer (medical/clinical)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked only — conditions apply ✕ Carry-on
Conditions
  • No more than one per person
  • Must be in its protective case
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 16
Mobility Aids (battery-powered wheelchairs & scooters)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on (battery only if removed)
General conditions
  • Passenger must make advance arrangements with the operator
  • For use by passengers with a disability, health restriction, or temporary mobility problem
Lithium ion battery conditions
  • When mobility aid provides adequate battery protection — no Wh limit, may remain installed
  • When protection is inadequate — battery must be removed; max 300 Wh; terminals insulated; carried in cabin
  • Max one spare battery ≤300 Wh, or two spare batteries ≤160 Wh each; spare batteries in cabin only
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 4
Oxygen & Air Cylinders (medical use)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • No more than 5 kg gross mass per cylinder
  • Valves and regulators must be protected from damage
  • Advance arrangements with operator recommended
  • Pilot-in-command must be informed of number and location of cylinders on board
  • Personal medical oxygen devices using liquid oxygen are prohibited
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 9
Pacemakers & Implanted Medical Devices
Permitted
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✓ On the person (implanted or external)
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 15
Permeation Devices (air quality calibration)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked only ✕ Carry-on
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 20
Refrigerated Liquid Nitrogen (dry shippers)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
Conditions
  • Must be in insulated packaging (dry shippers) that prevents pressure build-up
  • Must be fully absorbed in porous material — no free liquid
  • Refer to Special Provision A152
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 22
Security-type Equipment (attaché cases, cash boxes, cash bags)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked only — operator approval required ✕ Carry-on
Conditions
  • Must be equipped with an effective means of preventing accidental activation
  • Dangerous goods incorporated must meet the conditions of Special Provision A178
  • Operator approval is required
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 23
Small Arms Ammunition (Division 1.4S)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked only — operator approval required ✕ Carry-on
Conditions
  • UN 0012 or UN 0014 only (Division 1.4S)
  • No more than 5 kg gross mass per person
  • Must be securely packaged
  • Must not include ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles
  • Allowances for multiple persons must not be combined into one package
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 19
Specimens — Non-infectious (in flammable solutions)
Conditions apply
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✓ Checked — conditions apply ✓ Carry-on — conditions apply
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 21
Cameras & Photography Equipment
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • Spare lithium batteries and power banks must travel in carry-on baggage — see Batteries — Lithium entry for limits
  • Camera flash units with lithium batteries follow the same rules
  • Devices should be switched off or protected from accidental activation in checked baggage
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (battery provisions apply)
Contact Lens Solution & Eye Drops
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • Liquids in carry-on baggage are subject to airport security screening rules (typically 100 mL per container in a clear bag) — this is a security requirement separate from dangerous goods rules
  • Medically necessary quantities may be exempt from security liquid limits — declare to security screeners
Electric Shavers, Toothbrushes & Personal Care Devices
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • If lithium-battery powered, batteries follow standard lithium battery rules (well within normal limits for these devices)
  • Devices in checked baggage should be protected from accidental activation
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (battery provisions apply)
Hair Dryers, Straighteners & Electric Styling Tools
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • This applies to electrically powered devices only — for gas-powered hair styling equipment see the separate entry
  • No dangerous goods classification — standard baggage rules apply
Hand Sanitizer & Sanitizing Wipes
Permitted
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✓ Checked — within limits ✓ Carry-on — within limits
Note
  • Treated as a non-radioactive medicinal or toiletry article — max 0.5 L per container, max 2 L total per person across all such articles
  • Carry-on liquids also subject to airport security screening rules (typically 100 mL containers in a clear bag)
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 17
Headphones & Earbuds (including noise-cancelling)
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • Internal lithium batteries are well within permitted limits for these devices
  • Spare or replacement batteries must travel in carry-on baggage
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (battery provisions apply)
Laptop Computers
Permitted
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✓ Checked — switched off, protected ✓ Carry-on — recommended
Conditions
  • Laptop batteries are typically 30–100 Wh — well within the standard 100 Wh limit
  • If placed in checked baggage, must be completely switched off (not sleep or hibernation) and protected from accidental activation and damage
  • Carry-on is strongly recommended — most airlines and security agencies advise keeping laptops in the cabin
  • Spare or external laptop batteries (power banks) must be in carry-on baggage only
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1
Medications & Prescription Drugs
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • Liquid medications in carry-on are generally exempt from security liquid limits when declared — carry documentation or prescription label
  • Aerosol medications (inhalers) are treated as medicinal aerosols — within the 0.5 kg / 0.5 L per article limit
  • Radioactive pharmaceuticals implanted or administered as part of medical treatment are exempt from these Instructions
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 17; Section 1.1.1 Note 2
Mobile Phones & Tablets
Permitted
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✓ Checked — switched off, protected ✓ Carry-on — recommended
Note
  • Internal batteries are well within permitted lithium battery limits
  • If placed in checked baggage, must be completely switched off and protected from accidental activation
  • Spare batteries and external power banks must travel in carry-on baggage only
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1
Portable Speakers (battery-powered)
Permitted
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✓ Checked — switched off, protected ✓ Carry-on
Note
  • Lithium batteries in typical portable speakers are well within permitted limits
  • If placed in checked baggage, must be switched off and protected from damage or accidental activation
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (battery provisions apply)
Smartwatches & Fitness Trackers
Permitted
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✓ Checked ✓ Carry-on ✓ Worn on person
Note
  • Internal batteries are minimal — well within all permitted limits
  • No dangerous goods restrictions apply to these devices
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (battery provisions apply)
Arc, Plasma & Tesla Coil Lighters (without safety cap)
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on ✕ On the person
Note
  • Includes laser plasma lighters, tesla coil lighters, flux lighters, arc lighters, and double arc lighters
  • A conventional lighter (one per person, carried on the person) remains permitted — see Cigarette Lighter entry
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Section 1.1.1 Note 1 f)
Bleach & Chlorine-based Products
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
Note
  • Classified as corrosive (Division 8) or oxidizing (Division 5.1) dangerous goods — not listed in Table 8-1 passenger provisions
  • Sanitizing wipes and alcohol-based hand gels are permitted within toiletry limits — see Hand Sanitizer entry
Flammable Liquids (paint, varnish, solvents, fuels)
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
Note
  • Classified as flammable liquids (Class 3) — not listed in Table 8-1 passenger provisions
  • Alcoholic beverages up to 70% by volume are separately permitted within quantity limits — see Alcoholic Beverages entry
  • Perfumes and colognes in small quantities are permitted as toiletry articles — see Aerosols & Toiletry Articles entry
Hoverboards & Self-balancing Scooters
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
Note
  • Batteries in these devices typically exceed 160 Wh — above the maximum permitted limit
  • Batteries are generally non-removable, preventing carriage as spare batteries in cabin
  • Note that powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters for passengers with disabilities are treated separately — see Mobility Aids entry
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 1 (battery limits exceeded)
Lighter Fuel & Lighter Refills
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on ✕ On the person
Note
  • A single lighter already filled with fuel and carried on the person remains permitted — see Cigarette Lighter entry
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Section 1.1.1 Note 1 d)
Pepper Spray & Mace
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
Note
  • Classified as toxic substances (Division 6.1) or irritating material — not listed in Table 8-1 passenger provisions
  • Even small quantities can cause serious incapacitation to crew and passengers if accidentally discharged in an aircraft cabin
Self-heating Food & Beverage Products
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
Note
  • The heating mechanism typically contains water-reactive substances or exothermic chemical compounds — not permitted under Table 8-1 passenger provisions
  • Conventional pre-packaged food and non-alcoholic beverages carry no dangerous goods restrictions
Spray Paint & Flammable Aerosols
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on
Note
  • Spray paints are classified as flammable aerosols (Division 2.1) — outside the scope of the passenger aerosol allowance
  • Permitted aerosols are limited to medicinal, toiletry, and non-flammable Division 2.2 articles — see Aerosols & Toiletry Articles entry
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Table 8-1, Item 17 (non-flammable 2.2 only)
Strike-anywhere Matches
Prohibited
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✕ Checked ✕ Carry-on ✕ On the person
Note
  • A small packet of safety matches carried on the person remains permitted — see Cigarette Lighter & Safety Matches entry
  • Strike-anywhere matches can ignite from friction against any surface — prohibited regardless of quantity
ICAO RefPart 8, Ch.1, Section 1.1.1 Note 1 c)
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