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Can I Carry It? — verified carry-on guide

Darf man Paint & Solvents ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Ausrüstung & Sonstiges

By Capt. Marcus Vance (Aviation Security Consultant) Reviewed by Elena Rostova (Regulatory Specialist) Verified against TSA/CATSA:
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Handgepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT Aufgabegepäck: ⚠ EINGESCHRÄNKT

Ja, mit Einschränkungen — Paint & Solvents ist im Handgepäck unter Einhaltung der Sicherheitslimits erlaubt. Acrylic/watercolor/gouache tubes: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bag.

  • · Acrylic/watercolor/gouache tubes: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bag
  • · Spray paint: banned both bags — flammable aerosol
  • · Oil-based/flammable paints & lacquers: banned both bags
  • · Turpentine, mineral spirits, paint thinner: banned both bags
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💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them.

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Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Water-based artist paints: 3.4 oz or less as liquids. Flammable paint, spray paint and solvents: banned.

Aufgabegepäck:

EINGESCHRÄNKT

Non-flammable paint: yes. Flammable paints, spray paint, turpentine and thinner: banned from all baggage.

Rule conditions: Acrylic/watercolor/gouache tubes: ≤3.4 oz in the quart bagSpray paint: banned both bags — flammable aerosolOil-based/flammable paints & lacquers: banned both bagsTurpentine, mineral spirits, paint thinner: banned both bags

Flying internationally? Security follows the country you depart from — the authority above applies at your departure airport. Customs at arrival is separate.

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💧 3-1-1 liquids rule checker

One quart-size (≈1 L) bag per passenger; every container must be 3.4 oz (100 ml) or less.

Fit is approximate — container shape decides real-world packing. Medically necessary liquids and infant food are exempt: declare them. Packing a whole bag? Plan it container by container →

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So verpacken Sie paint & solvents

Handgepäck: Water-based artist paints: 3.4 oz or less as liquids. Flammable paint, spray paint and solvents: banned.

Aufgabegepäck: Non-flammable paint: yes. Flammable paints, spray paint, turpentine and thinner: banned from all baggage.

Das Sicherheitspersonal am Flughafen trifft stets die endgültige Entscheidung vor Ort.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Paint in a carry-on?

Water-based artist paints: 3.4 oz or less as liquids. Flammable paint, spray paint and solvents: banned.

Can you pack Paint in checked luggage?

Non-flammable paint: yes. Flammable paints, spray paint, turpentine and thinner: banned from all baggage.

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