Flying with flammable aerosols

[Deleted member 29185]

A question that perplexes me.

What is considered as personal disinfectant?

From the CASA website, we can carry personal disinfectants.

I would really like to take this brand disinfectant which is advertised as being for insect bites, muscular aches and pains and suitable to spray directly on the skin (and I personally really like it....but mainly as a general germ killing disinfectant) although it does have the red triangle and it is flammable.

So is it OK to fly with (checked luggage, cap firmly in place)? My reading is yes, provided it's under the prescribed quantities.

Next question is why is hair spray OK but fly spray is not? Often they are exactly the same flammability and propellant, so what's the difference?

[h=1]Personal aerosols and toiletries[/h] Personal Aerosols fall into two categories – "Medicinal or toiletry articles" and "Sporting or Home Use".
If the aerosol is flammable, or contain a propellant that is a flammable gas (the container will have either a red diamond or alternatively a pictogram with the word "flammable"), then passengers may only take those that would fall into the category of "medicinal or toiletry article". Examples are hair sprays, colognes, deodorants, shaving foam, personal disinfectant etc. These aerosols may be carried in carry-on or checked baggage, although there are limitations for International flights for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels.
If the aerosol is not flammable (it will have a green diamond on the back of the container), then passengers may take aerosols that would fall into the category of "sporting or home use". Examples are air fresheners, fly sprays, furniture cleaners etc. Aerosols in the category of sporting or home use may only be taken in checked-in baggage.
Non-flammable aerosols in the "medicinal or toiletry article" category may be carried in the cabin.
The total net quantity of medicinal and toiletry articles and aerosols for sporting or home use must not exceed 2 Kg or 2 Litres and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 Kg or 0.5 Litre. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

A question that perplexes me.

What is considered as personal disinfectant?

From the CASA website, we can carry personal disinfectants.

I would really like to take this brand disinfectant which is advertised as being for insect bites, muscular aches and pains and suitable to spray directly on the skin (and I personally really like it....but mainly as a general germ killing disinfectant) although it does have the red triangle and it is flammable.

So is it OK to fly with (checked luggage, cap firmly in place)? My reading is yes, provided it's under the prescribed quantities.

Next question is why is hair spray OK but fly spray is not? Often they are exactly the same flammability and propellant, so what's the difference?

Personal aerosols and toiletries

Personal Aerosols fall into two categories – "Medicinal or toiletry articles" and "Sporting or Home Use".
If the aerosol is flammable, or contain a propellant that is a flammable gas (the container will have either a red diamond or alternatively a pictogram with the word "flammable"), then passengers may only take those that would fall into the category of "medicinal or toiletry article". Examples are hair sprays, colognes, deodorants, shaving foam, personal disinfectant etc. These aerosols may be carried in carry-on or checked baggage, although there are limitations for International flights for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels.
If the aerosol is not flammable (it will have a green diamond on the back of the container), then passengers may take aerosols that would fall into the category of "sporting or home use". Examples are air fresheners, fly sprays, furniture cleaners etc. Aerosols in the category of sporting or home use may only be taken in checked-in baggage.
Non-flammable aerosols in the "medicinal or toiletry article" category may be carried in the cabin.
The total net quantity of medicinal and toiletry articles and aerosols for sporting or home use must not exceed 2 Kg or 2 Litres and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5 Kg or 0.5 Litre. Release valves on aerosols must be protected by a cap or other means to prevent inadvertent release of the contents.

Would seem your interpretation is correct - allowed to carry in checked luggage.

As for hair-spray v fly spray. Who knows. Maybe fly spray is considered toxic (for example if it discharged in flight and you had an animal in the hold? dunno, just guessing). Or else hair-spray comes under the 'personal use', and people might be carrying a particular brand. Fly spray you can probably pick up on arrival if you really need it.

 

[Sprucegoose]

The airlines prefer if you don't fly with aerosols at all, however you have stated the rules guidelines accurately

 

[Deleted member 29185]

The airlines prefer if you don't fly with aerosols at all, however you have stated the rules guidelines accurately

I'd prefer to fly without them as well, as why take even small unnecessary risks. Trouble is, where I go is riddled with bacteria and germs and there's no shop in sight!