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Chapter 1

PROVISIONS FOR DANGEROUS GOODS

CARRIED BY PASSENGERS OR CREW
Parts of this Chapter are affected by State Variations US 15, VE 9, VE 10; see Table A-1

1.1 DANGEROUS GOODS CARRIED BY PASSENGERS OR CREW

+ 1.1.1 Passengers or crew are forbidden to carry dangerous goods either as or in carry-on baggage, checked baggage or
on their person unless the dangerous goods are:

a) permitted in accordance with Table 8-1; and

b) for personal use only.

+ 1.1.2 Except for the reporting provisions of 7;4.4 and 7;4.5, the provisions of these Instructions do not apply to the
dangerous goods permitted by Table 8-1 when those dangerous goods are:

a) carried by passengers or crew for personal use only;

b) contained in baggage that has been separated from its owner during transit (e.g. lost baggage or improperly routed
baggage); or

c) contained within items of excess baggage sent as cargo as permitted by 1;1.1.5.1 h).

+ 1.1.3 The entry in Table 8-1 that most appropriately describes the item or article must be selected.

Note.— For instance, electronic cigarettes must meet the requirements of the entry for “Battery-powered portable electronic
smoking devices” not the entry for lithium batteries or non-spillable batteries.

+ 1.1.4 An item or article that contains multiple dangerous goods must meet all applicable entries.

Note.ʊ For instance, the restrictions and conditions for entries 1) and 14) of Table 8-1 apply to an avalanche backpack
that contains lithium batteries and gas cartridges.

+ 1.1.5 Baggage intended to be carried in the cabin that is placed in the cargo compartment must only contain dangerous
goods permitted in checked baggage. When baggage intended as carry-on is taken by the operator and placed into the cargo
compartment for carriage, the operator must confirm with the passenger that dangerous goods which are only permitted in
carry-on baggage have been removed.

 1.1.6 Any organization or enterprise other than an operator (such as a travel agent), involved in the air transport of
passengers, should provide passengers with information about the types of dangerous goods which they are forbidden to carry
aboard an aircraft. This information should consist of, as a minimum, notices at those locations where there is an interface with
the passengers.

 1.1.7 Where provision is made for the purchase of tickets via the Internet, information on the types of dangerous goods
which a passenger is forbidden to carry aboard an aircraft should be provided in either text or pictorial form and should be such
that ticket purchase cannot be completed until the passenger, or a person acting on their behalf, has indicated that they have
understood the restrictions on dangerous goods in baggage.

+ 1.1.8 The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and government agencies listed in Table 8-2
may carry instruments containing dangerous goods in accordance with Table 8-2.

+ 1.1.9 Except for the reporting provisions of 7;4.4 and 7;4.5, the provisions of these Instructions do not apply to the
dangerous goods permitted in accordance with Table 8-2 when those dangerous goods are:

a) carried by staff members of the OPCW on official travel or government agencies listed in Table 8 2 on official travel;

b) contained in baggage that has been separated from its owner during transit (e.g. lost baggage or improperly routed
baggage); or

c) contained within items of excess baggage sent as cargo as permitted by 1;1.1.5.1 h).

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Note 1.ʊ The following dangerous goods may be commonly carried by passengers on other modes of transport, however,
they are prohibited either as or in carry-on baggage or checked baggage:

a) personal medical oxygen devices that utilize liquid oxygen;

b) electroshock weapons (e.g. tasers) containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium
batteries, etc.;

c) “strike anywhere” matches;

d) lighter fuel and lighter refills;

e) premixing burner lighter (see the Glossary of Terms in Attachment 2) without a means of protection against
unintentional activation; and

f) battery-powered lighters powered by a lithium ion or lithium metal battery (e.g. laser plasma lighters, tesla coil lighters,
flux lighters, arc lighters and double arc lighters) without a safety cap or means of protection against unintentional
activation.

Note 2.ʊ Exceptions found in these Instructions are not reproduced in Table 8-1. The following dangerous goods are not
subject to these Instructions:

— Radio-pharmaceuticals contained within the body of a person as the result of medical treatment; and

— Energy efficient lamps when in retail packaging and intended for personal or home use (see 1;2.6).

Note 3.ʊ States may implement additional restrictions in the interests of aviation security.

+ 1.1.10 Active devices must meet defined standards for electromagnetic radiation to ensure that the operation of the
devices does not interfere with aircraft systems.

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 Table 8-1. Provisions for dangerous goods carried by passengers or crew

Location

Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
Batteries
1) Lithium batteries Yes Yes (see c) and a) each battery must be of a type which meets the requirements
(including portable (except for g) d)) of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Part III,
electronic devices) and h)) subsection 38.3;

b) each battery must not exceed the following:

— for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 2 grams; or

— for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh;

c) each battery may exceed 100 Wh but not exceed 160 Wh

Watt-hour rating for lithium ion with the approval of the
operator;

d) each battery may exceed 2 grams but not exceed 8 grams

lithium content for lithium metal for portable medical
electronic devices with the approval of the operator;

e) batteries contained in portable electronic devices should be

carried as carry-on baggage; however, if carried as checked
baggage:

— measures must be taken to prevent unintentional

activation and to protect the devices from damage; and

— the devices must be completely switched off (not in

sleep or hibernation mode);

f) batteries and heating elements must be isolated in portable

electronic devices capable of generating extreme heat, which
could cause a fire if activated, by removal of the heating
element, battery or other components;

g) spare batteries, including power banks:

— must be carried as carry-on baggage; and

— must be individually protected so as to prevent short

circuits (by placement in original retail packaging or by
otherwise insulating terminals, e.g. by taping over
exposed terminals or placing each battery in a separate
plastic bag or protective pouch);

h) baggage equipped with a lithium battery(ies) exceeding:

— for lithium metal batteries, a lithium content of 0.3 grams;

or

— for lithium ion batteries, a Watt-hour rating of 2.7 Wh

must be carried as carry-on baggage unless the battery(ies)

is removed from the baggage, in which case the battery(ies)
must be carried in accordance with g);

i) no more than two spare batteries meeting the requirements of

c) or d) may be carried per person.

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Location

Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
2) Non-spillable batteries Yes Yes No a) must meet the requirements of Special Provision A67;
b) each battery must not exceed a voltage of 12 volts and a
Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh;
c) each battery must be protected from short circuit by the
effective insulation of exposed terminals;
d) no more than two spare batteries per person may be carried;
and
e) if contained in equipment, the equipment must be either
protected from unintentional activation, or each battery must
be disconnected and its exposed terminals insulated.
3) Battery-powered No Yes No a) if powered by lithium batteries, each battery must comply with
portable electronic restrictions of 1) a), b) and g);
smoking devices
(e.g. e-cigarettes, ecigs, b) the devices and/or batteries must not be recharged on board
ecigars, epipes, personal the aircraft; and
vaporizers, electronic c) measures must be taken to prevent unintentional activation of
nicotine delivery the heating element while on board the aircraft.
systems)
4) Battery-powered mobility Yes (see d)) Yes a) for use by passengers whose mobility is restricted by either a
aids (e.g. wheelchairs) disability, their health or age, or a temporary mobility problem
(e.g. broken leg);
b) the passenger should make advance arrangements with each
operator and provide information on the type of battery
installed and on the handling of the mobility aid (including
instructions on how to isolate the battery);
c) in the case of a non-spillable wet battery:
i) each battery must comply with Special Provision A67;
and
ii) a maximum of one spare battery may be carried per
passenger;
d) in the case of a lithium ion battery:
i) each battery must be of a type which meets the
requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Tests and
Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3;
ii) when the mobility aid does not provide adequate
protection to the battery:
— the battery must be removed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions;
— the battery must not exceed 300 Wh;
— the battery terminals must be protected from short
circuit (by insulating the terminals, e.g. by taping
over exposed terminals);
— the battery must be protected from damage (e.g. by
placing each battery in a protective pouch); and
— the battery must be carried in the cabin;
iii) a maximum of one spare battery not exceeding 300 Wh
or two spare batteries not exceeding 160 Wh each may
be carried. Spare batteries must be carried in the cabin.

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Location

Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
Flames and fuel sources
5) Cigarette lighter No (see b)) No a) no more than one per person;

Small packet of safety b) must be carried on the person;

matches
c) must not contain unabsorbed liquid fuel (other than liquefied
gas); and

d) if a cigarette lighter is powered by lithium batteries, each

battery must comply with restrictions of 1) a), b) and g) and
3) b) and c).
6) Alcoholic beverages Yes Yes No a) must be in retail packagings; and
containing more than 24
per cent but not more b) no more than 5 L total net quantity per person.
than 70 per cent alcohol
by volume Note.— Alcoholic beverages containing not more than 24 per
cent alcohol by volume are not subject to any restrictions.
7) Internal combustion Yes No No Measures must be taken to nullify the hazard. Refer to Special
engines or fuel cell Provision A70 for more information.
engines
8) Fuel cells containing fuel No Yes No a) fuel cell cartridges may only contain flammable liquids,
corrosive substances, liquefied flammable gas, water reactive
substances or hydrogen in metal hydride;
Spare fuel cell cartridges Yes Yes No b) refuelling of fuel cells on board an aircraft is not permitted
except that the installation of a spare cartridge is allowed;
c) the maximum quantity of fuel in any fuel cell or fuel cell
cartridge must not exceed:

— for liquids 200 mL;

— for solids 200 grams;

— for liquefied gases, 120 mL for non-metallic fuel cell

cartridges or 200 mL for metal fuel cell or fuel cell
cartridges; and

— for hydrogen in metal hydride, the fuel cell or fuel cell

cartridges must have a water capacity of 120 mL or less;
d) each fuel cell and each fuel cell cartridge must conform to
IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1, including Amendment 1, and must be
marked with a manufacturer’s certification that it conforms to
the specification. In addition, each fuel cell cartridge must be
marked with the maximum quantity and type of fuel in the
cartridge;

e) fuel cell cartridges containing hydrogen in metal hydride must

comply with the requirements in Special Provision A162;

f) no more than two spare fuel cell cartridges may be carried by

a passenger;

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Location

Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
g) fuel cells containing fuel are permitted in carry-on baggage
only;

h) interaction between fuel cells and integrated batteries in a

device must conform to IEC 62282-6-100 Ed. 1, including
Amendment 1. Fuel cells whose sole function is to charge a
battery in the device are not permitted;

i) fuel cells must be of a type that will not charge batteries when
the portable electronic device is not in use and must be
durably marked by the manufacturer: “APPROVED FOR
CARRIAGE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN ONLY” to so indicate; and

j) in addition to the languages which may be required by the

State of Origin for the markings specified above, English
should be used.
Gases in cylinders and cartridges
9) Cylinders of oxygen or Yes Yes Yes a) no more than 5 kg gross mass per cylinder;
air required for medical
use b) cylinders, valves and regulators, where fitted, must be
protected from damage which could cause inadvertent
release of the contents;

c) advance arrangements recommended; and

d) the pilot-in-command must be informed of the number of

oxygen or air cylinders loaded on board the aircraft and their
loading location(s).
10) Cartridges of Yes Yes No Spare cartridges of a similar size are also allowed, if required, to
Division 2.2 worn for the ensure an adequate supply for the duration of the journey.
operation of mechanical
limbs
11) Cartridge of hydrocarbon Yes Yes No a) no more than one per person;
gas contained in hair
styling equipment b) the safety cover must be securely fitted over the heating
element; and

c) spare cartridges must not be carried.

12) Cartridges of Yes Yes Yes a) no more than one personal safety device per person;
Division 2.2 with no
subsidiary hazard fitted b) the personal safety device must be packed in such a manner
into a self-inflating that it cannot be accidentally activated;
personal safety device
such as a life-jacket or c) must be for inflation purposes;
vest
d) no more than two cartridges are fitted into the device; and

e) no more than two spare cartridges.

13) Cartridges of Yes Yes Yes a) no more than four cartridges per person; and
Division 2.2 with no
subsidiary hazard for b) the water capacity of each cartridge must not exceed 50 mL.
other than a self-inflating
personal safety device Note.— For carbon dioxide, a gas cartridge with a water
capacity of 50 mL is equivalent to a 28 g cartridge.

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Location

Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
14) Cartridges and cylinders Yes Yes Yes a) no more than one avalanche rescue backpack per person;
of Division 2.2 with no
subsidiary hazard b) the backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot
contained in an be accidentally activated;
avalanche rescue
backpack c) may contain a pyrotechnic trigger mechanism which must not
contain more than 200 mg net of Division 1.4S; and

d) the airbags within the backpack must be fitted with pressure

relief valves.
Radioactive material
15) Radioisotopic cardiac n/a (see n/a (see No Must be implanted into a person or fitted externally as the result of
pacemakers or other restrictions) restrictions) medical treatment.
medical devices
Mercury
16) Small medical or clinical Yes No No a) no more than one per person; and
thermometer which
contains mercury b) must be in its protective case.
Other dangerous goods
17) Non-radioactive Yes Yes No a) no more than 0.5 kg or 0.5 L total net quantity per single
medicinal articles article;
(including aerosols),
toiletry articles (including b) no more than 2 kg or 2 L total net quantity of all articles
aerosols) and aerosols (e.g. four aerosol cans of 0.5 L each) per person;
in Division 2.2 with no
subsidiary hazard c) release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or
other suitable means to prevent inadvertent release of the
contents; and

d) the release of gas must not cause extreme annoyance or

discomfort to crew members so as to prevent the correct
performance of assigned duties.
18) Dry ice Yes Yes Yes a) no more than 2.5 kg per person;

b) used to pack perishables that are not subject to these

Instructions;

c) the package must permit the release of carbon dioxide gas;

and

d) when carried as checked baggage, each package must be

marked:

i) “DRY ICE” or “CARBON DIOXIDE, SOLID”; and

ii) the net weight of dry ice or an indication that the net
weight is 2.5 kg or less.
19) Cartridges in Yes No Yes a) no more than 5 kg gross mass per person;
Division 1.4S
(UN 0012 or UN 0014 b) must be securely packaged;
only)
c) must not include ammunition with explosive or incendiary
projectiles; and

d) allowances for more than one person must not be combined

into one or more packages.

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Location

Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on
Dangerous Goods Restrictions
20) Permeation devices Yes No No Instructions on how to package permeation devices for calibrating
air quality monitoring equipment are found in Special Provision
A41.
21) Non-infectious Yes Yes No Instructions on how to package and mark specimens are found in
specimens in flammable Special Provision A180.
solutions
22) Refrigerated liquid Yes Yes No Must be contained in insulated packagings (e.g. dry shippers) that
nitrogen would not allow the build-up of pressure and be fully absorbed in a
porous material so that there is no free liquid that could be
released from the packaging.

Refer to Special Provision A152 for more information.

23) Dangerous goods Yes No Yes The security-type equipment must be equipped with an effective
incorporated in security- means of preventing accidental activation and the dangerous
type equipment, such as goods incorporated in the equipment must meet the conditions of
attaché cases, cash Special Provision A178.
boxes, cash bags, etc.

+ Table 8-2. Provisions for instruments carried by OPCW and government agencies

Location
Approval of the
operator(s)
is required
Checked
baggage

baggage
Carry-on

Dangerous goods Restrictions

1) Instruments containing Yes Yes Yes a) the instruments must not exceed the activity limits
radioactive material specified in Table 2-14 of these Instructions;
(i.e. chemical agent
monitor (CAM) and/or b) must be securely packed; and
rapid alarm and
identification device c) must be carried by staff members of the Organization for
monitor (RAID-M)) the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on official
travel.
2) A mercurial barometer No Yes Yes a) must be carried by a representative of a government
or mercurial weather bureau or similar official agency;
thermometer
b) must be packed in a strong outer packaging, having a
sealed inner liner or a bag of strong leakproof and
puncture-resistant material impervious to mercury, which
will prevent the escape of mercury from the package
irrespective of its position; and

c) the pilot-in-command must be informed of the barometer

or thermometer.

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