Dangerous Goods Regulations
TABLE 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
(Subsection 2.3)

22.3

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
NONONOn/an/aDisabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating
substance are forbidden on the person, in checked and carry-on baggage.

NONONOn/an/aElectro 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.

NONO

NO

n/an/aSecurity-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 totallyforbidden. See entry in 4.2 - List of Dangerous Goods.

NOYESNO

YESNO

Ammunition (cartridges for weapons), securely packaged (in Div. 1.4S, UN 0012 orUN 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.

NOYES

NO

YES

NO

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with non-spillable wetbatteries or with batteries which comply with Special Provision A123, (see 2.3.2.2).

NOYESNO

YES

YES

Battery-powered wheelchairs or other similar mobility devices with spillable batteries orwith lithium batteries (see 2.3.2.3 and 2.3.2.4 for details).

YESNONO

YES

YES

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).

NOYES

NO

YES

NO

Camping stoves and fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel, withempty fuel tank and/or fuel container (see 2.3.2.5 for details).

NOYES

NO

YES

NO

Security-type equipment containing lithium batteries (see 2.3.2.6 for details).

YES

YES

YES

YESNOLithium ion battery powered equipment containing batteries over 100 Wh but not exceeding
160 Wh.

YESNOYESYESNO

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 incarry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.

YESNONO

YES

YES

Mercury barometer or thermometer carried by a representative of a government weather
bureau or similar official agency (see 2.3.3.1 for details.)

YESYESNOYESNO

Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cylinder of compressed gas inDiv. 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 beaccidentally activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure reliefvalves.

YESYESNOYESNO

Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice), in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per person when used topack perishables not subject to these Regulations in checked or carry-on baggage, provided thebaggage (package) permits the release of carbon dioxide gas. Checked baggage must bemarked “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.

YES

YES

NO

YES

NO

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).

YES

YESNO

YES

NO

Heat producing articles such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons.
(See 2.3.4.6 for details.)

YESYESNO

YES

YES

Oxygen or air, gaseous, cylinders required for medical use. The cylinder must not exceed 5 kggross weight.

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

Note: Liquid oxygen systems are forbidden for transport.

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Portable medical electronic devices (Automated External Defibrillators (AED), Nebulizer,Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), etc.) containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells orbatteries may be carried (see 2.3.4.7 for details).

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TABLE 2.3.A
Provisions for Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers or Crew
(Subsection 2.3) (continued)
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage

2

Permitted in or as checked baggage

2.3

Permitted on one's person
The approval of the operator(s) is required
The pilot-in-command must be informed of the location
YESYES

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 perperson, not more than four (4) cylinders up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices.

YESYESYESNONO

Alcoholic beverages, when in retail packagings, containing more than 24% but not morethan 70% alcohol by volume, in receptacles not exceeding 5 L, with a total net quantity perperson of 5 L.

NOYESNONONO

Aerosols in Division 2.2, with no subsidiary risk, for sporting or home use.
andYES

YES

YES

NONO

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.

YES

YES

YESNO

NO

Energy efficient light bulbs when in retail packaging intended for personal or home use.

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

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.

YESYESNONONOHair 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.

YESYESNO

NONO

Insulated packagings containing refrigerated liquid nitrogen (dry shipper), fully absorbed ina porous material containing only non-dangerous goods.

NOYESYESNONOInternal combustion or fuel cell engines, must meet A70 (see 2.3.5.15 for details).

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

Medical or clinical thermometer, which contains mercury, one (1) per person for personal use,when in its protective case.

YES

YES

YES

NONO

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 thejourney.

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

Non-infectious specimens packed with small quantities of flammable liquid, must meet A180
(see 2.3.5.14 for details).

YESYESYESNONOPortable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, suchas watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, lap-top computers, camcorders,etc., when carried by passengers or crew for personal use.

YES

NO

YES

NO

NO

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 beindividually protected to prevent short circuits.

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

Portable electronic devices containing non-spillable batteries, batteries must meet A67 andmust be 12 V or less and 100 Wh or less. A maximum of 2 spare batteries may be carried (see2.3.5.13 for details).

NONO

YES

NO

NO

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.

NONO

YESNO

NO

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

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