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PackSafe - Paints and Solvents
Flammable
Thinners, turpentine, MEK, denatured alcohol, acetone, resins, lacquers, varnishes, stains
Most paints and paint-related solvents are regulated as flammable liquids and are forbidden in carry-on or checked baggage.
Many (but not all) artist paints are nonflammable and, if posing no other hazard, may be carried in carry-on and checked baggage. However, paint not marked nonflammable by the manufacturer could be removed from luggage by airport screeners. If...
PackSafe - Oils, Nonflammable, Non-Aerosol
Nonflammable oils include standards motor oils used in vehicles and food oils such as olive oil and corn oil are allowed in either carry on or checked baggage. Liquids in carry-on baggage are further limited to 100-ml (3.4 oz) containers at the TSA security checkpoint.
Oils in aerosol form use a flammable propellant and are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage.
PackSafe - Non-Infectious Specimens in Preservative Solutions
Containing formaldehyde, ethanol, isopropanol, or other alcohols
Quantity limits: No more than 30 ml of free liquid solution in each inner packaging and no more than one liter in the entire outer package.*
Heat-sealed plastic bags must be placed in another heat-sealed plastic bag with enough absorbent material to absorb all of the contents of the inner containers. That bag is then put into a strong outer packaging with sufficient cushioning material.
The...
PackSafe - Medicinal & Toiletry Articles
Hairspray, hand sanitizers, aerosols, rubbing alcohol, inhalers, nail polish and remover, sunscreen, etc.
For personal use including aerosols, hair spray, perfumes, colognes, nail polish, rubbing alcohol, shaving cream, inhalers, medicines, sunscreen.
Quantity limits: The total aggregate quantity per person cannot exceed 2 kg (70 oz) or 2 L (68 fl oz). The capacity of each container must not exceed 0.5 kg (18 oz) or 500 ml (17 fl oz).*
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PackSafe - Thermometers
Medical-Clinical Mercury Thermometer
Small medical thermometer
Quantity limits: One small medical or clinical mercury thermometer for personal use, when carried in a protective case in checked baggage.
Regulation that allows it: 49 CFR 175.10(a)(7)
Tip: thermometers with a red line...
PackSafe - Medical Devices Containing Radioactive Material, Implanted, Ingested, Injected, or Fitted Externally as a Result of a Medical Treatment
Heart pacemakers that contain radioactive materials or lithium batteries and radiopharmaceuticals that have been ingested, injected, or implanted.
For medical devices containing lithium batteries that are implanted or externally fitted, or carried by passengers and crew, the quantity limits for Portable Electronic Devices apply.
For additional information, view our...
PackSafe - Matches
Matches, Safety
Safety matches, waterproof matches
Quantity Limits: One book/packet of matches in carry-on or on the person. When a carry-on bag is checked at the gate or at planeside, any matches in the carry-on must be removed from the bag and kept with the passenger in the aircraft cabin.
See the regulation: 49 ...