Chemical, corrosive and toxic substances

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All substances, which pose a risk of fire, corrosion or the development of toxic gases, are completely forbidden in the checked baggage as well as in the carry-on baggage.

Among others:

• Paints and varnishes,
• Acids and alkalines,
• Chemical household products,
• Toxic substances or other substances, which could cause infections,
• Radioactive materials,
• Pepper sprays and other sprays, which could be used for self-defence etc.

List of chemical, corrosive and toxic substances

		Carry-on baggage	Checked baggage
	Paints / Varnishes including solvents, turpentine, MEK, denatured alcohol, acetones, resins, varnishes, glazes, mordants. Most paints, dispersions and solvents belong to the category of easy flammable liquids and are forbidden in the baggage.
	Water-based paints (non-flammable) Can be transported in the carry-on baggage and checked baggage. They must be in their original packaging and the safety data sheet (MSDS) of the manufacturer must be presented.
	Chemical household products Lye, bleachers, ammonia, abrasives, metal polishes, stove cleaners etc. and products, which contain any type of acid (citric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, etc.). Cleaners contain a vast type of chemical substances and are therefore forbidden.
	Adhesives / Glues (flammable, toxic) Most model adhesives, rubber cements and industrial adhesives are toxic and flammable, and therefore forbidden in the carry-on baggage or checked baggage.
	Adhesives / Glues (non-flammable, non-toxic) Non-flammable and non-toxic adhesives /glues are not classified as dangerous goods and can be carried in the carry-on baggage or checked baggage. They must be in their original packaging and the safety data sheet (MSDS) of the manufacturer must be presented.
	Self-defence and defence sprays such as nutmeg and pepper sprays etc., which contain irritating or incapacitating substances are forbidden on the person, in the carry-on baggage and in the checked baggage.

Notice: This list is not complete

Notice

Certain items:

• may be carried under certain provisions, provided the airline agrees to it;
• may be carried as freight, provided they are declared as dangerous goods

Make enquiries with your airline in good time regarding the modalities.