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Many common items used everyday in the bathroom, kitchen, or garage may seem
harmless, but due to their physical and chemical properties, they can be very
dangerous when transported by air. Check-in staff must seek confirmation from
passengers about the contents of any item or package that they suspect may
contain dangerous goods.
Below is a list of common household articles or substances that may contain
dangerous goods. Dangerous goods associated with each are explained in the
accompanying text. If there is a possibility that the items you are attempting
to bring on-board may contain dangerous goods, you will be prevented from doing
so by check-in staff.
Breathing apparatus – This gear may include cylinders of compressed air
or oxygen, chemical oxygen generators or refrigerated liquefied oxygen.
Camping Equipment – This gear may contain flammable gases (butane,
propane, etc.), flammable liquids (kerosene, gasoline, etc.), or flammable
solids (hexamine, matches, etc.).
Chemicals - These may contain items meeting any of the criteria for
dangerous goods, particularly flammable liquids, flammable solids, oxidizers,
organic peroxides, toxic or corrosive substances.
Frozen fruit, vegetables, etc. - These may be packed in dry ice (solid
carbon dioxide).
Household goods - These items may meet any of the criteria for dangerous
goods. Examples include flammable liquids such as solvent-based paint,
adhesives, polishes, aerosols, bleach, corrosive oven or drain cleaners,
ammunition, matches, etc.
Refrigerators - These may contain liquefied gases or an ammonia solution.
Swimming pool chemicals - These may contain oxidizing or corrosive
substances.
For more information on Household Dangerous Goods contact your airline
operator or one of our Regional Offices.
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