Can I bring poppers on an airplane?

9/25/2019 1:26:49 PM

Legally, no.

Under FAA regulations, liquids with a ‘flash point’ below 60 degrees C/140 degrees F are considered “flammable” and may not generally be carried on a standard passenger aircraft.

Isobutyl nitrite has a flash point of around -23 degrees C/-10 degrees F, which places it not just in the “flammable” range, but well into the “highly flammable” range.

Thus transporting “Poppers” on a plane, in either carry-on or checked luggage, is illegal.

In many parts of the world Isopropyl nitrite is used for “Poppers” instead of Isobutyl nitrite (due to the latter being determined to be a carcinogen). Isopropyl nitrite has a higher flash point, however it is still classified as a flammable liquid, and whilst it is legal to transport it on a commercial aircraft (up to 1 liter per aircraft), it requires proper documentation and approval, so would still generally not be allowed in the form you are considering.

6/23/2018 2:12:18 PM

Specific to your reference and tag to the TSA, thus travel within the United States, here’s the Transportation Security Administration view:

Party Poppers
Carry On Bags: No
Checked Bags: No
For more prohibited items, please go to the ‘What Can I Bring?’ page.

The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

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