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IATA DG · CLASS 2.2

Class 2.2 — Non-flammable, non-toxic gas

VERIFIED · 2026-04-25CARRY-ON NOCHECKED NOCARGO ONLY

Summary

Compressed non-flammable, non-toxic gases (oxygen, nitrogen, refrigerants, dive cylinders). Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) face device-specific carry-on allowances with airline approval.

Packing / quantity notes

Dive tanks: must be completely empty with valve open. Medical POCs: one per passenger with airline approval, spare batteries in carry-on only.

Examples

  • Scuba dive tanks
  • Camping-stove compressed-gas cylinders
  • Medical oxygen cylinders (except approved POCs)
  • CO2 cartridges for paintball

Related items documented on this site

IATA DGR REFERENCEIATA DGR 2.3

Sources

See also

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