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Darf man Paint Thinner & Turpentine ins Flugzeug mitnehmen?

Ausrüstung & Sonstiges

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

Nein — Paint Thinner & Turpentine darf nicht im Handgepäck durch die Sicherheitskontrolle mitgenommen werden. Cabin: never — flammable solvent.

  • · Cabin: never — flammable solvent
  • · Checked: never under TSA
  • · Canada: cabin No; checked only with carrier approval
  • · Odorless mineral spirits: same flammable class — still banned

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Rules by security authority

United States — TSA

Handgepäck:

NEIN

No — turpentine and paint thinner are flammable liquids, banned from carry-ons.

Aufgabegepäck:

NEIN

No — flammable solvents cannot go in checked baggage either, any quantity.

Rule conditions: Cabin: never — flammable solventChecked: never under TSACanada: cabin No; checked only with carrier approvalOdorless mineral spirits: same flammable class — still banned

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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So verpacken Sie paint thinner & turpentine

Handgepäck: No — turpentine and paint thinner are flammable liquids, banned from carry-ons.

Aufgabegepäck: No — flammable solvents cannot go in checked baggage either, any quantity.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you bring Paint Thinner in a carry-on?

No — turpentine and paint thinner are flammable liquids, banned from carry-ons.

Can you pack Paint Thinner in checked luggage?

No — flammable solvents cannot go in checked baggage either, any quantity.

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