FAA Office of Hazardous Materials — Hazardous Materials Safety Interpretation

Page 1Memorandum U.S. Department of Transportation Special Programs Research and Administration Date JUL A 9 2004 Reply to Attn. of: Subject INFORMATION: Applicability of 49 CFR 175.10 (a) (4) (i) laml • Aerosols From Director, Office' To• Bill Wilkening, ADG-1 Manager, FAA Office of Hazardous Materials This is in response to your April 30, 2004 memorandum asking whether certain aerosol products are considered medicinal or toilet articles under 49 CFR 175.10 (a) (4) (i). The products are insect repellents, bathroom disinfectants and deodorizers, and clothing and laundry products such as starch, stain removers, etc. Section 175.10 (a) (4) (i) permits non-radioactive medicinal and toilet articles, including aerosols, to be carried in checked or carry-on luggage by passengers and crew members aboard an aircraft. For purposes of this section, a "toilet article" is considered to be a toiletry or other article used in dressing or grooming oneself. Examples include perfumes, cosmetics, deodorants, hair sprays, insect repellents, skin lotions and shaving creams. Household items such as bathroom disinfectants and deodorizers, and clothing and laundry products such as starches and stain removers are not considered toilet articles. these latter articles may be carried in checked baggage However, under the provisions of 49 CFR 175.10 (a) (4) (1ii) and (iv). I hope this information is helpful. ##

Page 2• 6... • tir Exceptions 4 - 019 Memorandum U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration ubject: ACTION: Request for interpretation of th Date: April 30, 2004 oplicability of 49 CFR 175.10(a)(4)(i) to certai aerosols From: ManG. FAA Office of Hazardous Materials, Reply tr Attn. of To: Ed Mazzullo, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, DHM-10 49 CFR 175.10(a)(4)(i) excepts certain quantities of personal-use medicinal and toilet articles from the Hazardous Materials Regulations when carried by airline passengers and crewmembers. In the opinion of your office, are the following categories of aerosol products considered to be within the scope of medicinal or toilet articles that qualify for this exception: 1. Insect repellents 2. Bathroom disinfectants/deodorizers 3. Clothing/laundry treatments (starch, stain remover, etc.) Bill Wilkenin#