Can I ship aerosols and spray cans?
What it usually is
Aerosols are UN 1950, class 2. Most are 2.1 (flammable propellant) or 2.2 (non-flammable); toxic or corrosive contents change the rules.
UN numbers: UN 1950
By road (ADR)
By road (ADR), ordinary spray cans usually go as limited quantity in strong outer boxes. Waste aerosols and damaged cans have special rules (ADR special provision 327).
By air (IATA)
By air (ICAO TI / IATA DGR), aerosols are accepted with limits per package; flammable aerosols have lower limits than non-flammable ones. Waste aerosols are generally not accepted by air: check with the airline.
Three questions your forwarder will ask
- Is the propellant flammable (SDS sections 2 and 14)?
- What is the can size and how many per box?
- Are the cans new, or waste / returns?
Limits depend on can size and the hazard of the contents. The free SDS check reads it from the safety data sheet.
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General guidance based on ADR, ICAO Technical Instructions and IATA DGR. Rules depend on quantity, packing and route; this page does not replace your DG safety adviser or carrier acceptance.