• If not handled properly, many types of everyday products can become dangerous when transported by air.

Most of us never give a second thought about the products we use every day such as our cell phones, aerosol hair spray, hand sanitizer, and lighters or e-cigarettes. These everyday products may seem harmless; however, when transported by air they can be very dangerous. Vibrations, static electricity, temperature, and pressure variations can cause items to leak, generate toxic fumes, start a fire, or even explode if they are not handled properly.

While some of these products may be too dangerous to be transported by aircraft, others may be transported by cargo aircraft only and some may be transported by passenger and cargo aircraft. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) applies various limitations to dangerous goods transported by air to assist with keeping air travel safe.