Class 3 — Flammable liquids

Summary

Liquids with flash point ≤ 60 °C. Covers alcoholic beverages above 70% ABV, perfumes and colognes above 70% alcohol, and most solvent-based paints. Alcoholic beverages 24-70% ABV treated as personal goods (5 L per passenger limit).

Packing / quantity notes

Alcoholic beverages > 70% ABV are prohibited from all baggage. 24-70% ABV: max 5 L per passenger in retail packaging ≤ 5 L each. < 24% ABV: no quantity limit as DG, but airline / customs limits still apply.

Examples

• Alcoholic beverages 24-70% ABV (whisky, vodka, gin, rum)
• Perfume and cologne
• Nail polish and remover
• Lighter fluid (prohibited)
• Paint thinner / mineral spirits (cargo-only)

Related items documented on this site

• Alcohol / Spirits
• Perfume / Fragrance
• Wine
• Beer
• E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice)

Sources

• iata.org
• faa.gov

See also

• All 9 DG classes →
• Lithium batteries in detail →
• Carry-on rules →
• Checked-bag rules →