What is 'hazardous' shipping material?

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I ordered some Brass Ager (8 oz) and want to take it back to Japan with me.

I have searched online (Google) for what dangerous material is;
I have searched 'Brass Ager'
I have searched under Transportation and USPS.

I cannot find if this is banned or permitted. I would like to take this in my suitcase. Does anyone know if this is a banned substance for Air Travel or USPS international.

I keep getting deep technical answers that does not relate to specific substances and I keep getting shipping companies that handle hazardous material.

I would appreciate any help from anyone that really knows or is better at getting specific answers from Google.

Thanks
 
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If I am not mistaken, brass ager is a form of acid and may fall under such category. Try checking the requirement for (mild) acid/caustic materials.

Sorry, cannot be much of help.
 
Maybe contact the airline? I understand they have a very long list of restrictions now. It might not be good getting caught with that in your suitcase. Just a thought.;)
 
Anything that can alter the appearance of brass could likely cause structural damage to an aluminum airplane if it got opened. I would certainly guess that it's a no no.
 
Hank:

Try a search for "IATA"(International Air Transport Association) or "dangerous goods regulations" IATA makes the regulations for the transport of hazardous material by air and the other is the international term for hazardous goods. If you can't find the answers online let me know and I can check my books at work on Monday.

I suspect that 8oz will fall under the limited quantity exemption, but that is for shipping it. The regs for putting it in your luggage will probably be very different and would almost certainly prohibit it in carry on. might be easier to just mail it to yourself.
 
Originally posted by dalemcginnis

Hank:

Try a search for "IATA"(International Air Transport Association) or "dangerous goods regulations" IATA makes the regulations for the transport of hazardous material by air and the other is the international term for hazardous goods. If you can't find the answers online let me know and I can check my books at work on Monday.

I suspect that 8oz will fall under the limited quantity exemption, but that is for shipping it. The regs for putting it in your luggage will probably be very different and would almost certainly prohibit it in carry on. might be easier to just mail it to yourself.
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Thanks Dale for your suggestions. In my travels internationally, I have noted that there are limited quantity exceptions on dangerous and even flammable goods. There are flammable goods allowed for carry on as long as it is less than 1 1/2 oz such as cologne, perfume, very small aerosol shaving cream cans that have butane in it. I know this for a fact as I have mine visually checked on both ends of international flights. More is allowed in check in luggage.

I am checking to see what I can find with the suggestion that you made. That is what I have been looking for. More than likely, I will send it USPS but it would be great to put it in a suitcase in a sealable plastic containers.

Thanks for the offer; I just might email you Monday.
 
Lee,
See if you can get a copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on the Brass Agar... it will have tranportation restrictions listed on it.

If as Dario says it is a form of acid, you might have some restrictions on air transport... regulations are getting much stricter since 9/11... You might also check directly with your air carrier... the cargo section, passenger agent won't have a clue... if they handle hazmats at all, they'll have an "expert" that approves the transport documentatons.
 
Originally posted by ozmandus

Lee,
See if you can get a copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on the Brass Agar... it will have tranportation restrictions listed on it.

If as Dario says it is a form of acid, you might have some restrictions on air transport... regulations are getting much stricter since 9/11... You might also check directly with your air carrier... the cargo section, passenger agent won't have a clue... if they handle hazmats at all, they'll have an "expert" that approves the transport documentatons.
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I will see what I can find with Brass Ager and MSDS.

Thanks.
 
Originally posted by leehljp

Originally posted by ozmandus

Lee,
See if you can get a copy of the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on the Brass Agar... it will have tranportation restrictions listed on it.

If as Dario says it is a form of acid, you might have some restrictions on air transport... regulations are getting much stricter since 9/11... You might also check directly with your air carrier... the cargo section, passenger agent won't have a clue... if they handle hazmats at all, they'll have an "expert" that approves the transport documentatons.
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I will see what I can find with Brass Ager and MSDS.

Thanks.
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Lee, see if you can look up the manufacturer... they should have the MSDS on file and may have them online...(When I was still working, we handled lots of hazmats and I often looked up the MSDS on line).... at any rate, if you probably will have to have a copy to show the airlines anyway... you might also ask the seller if he has a copy... I think they are also supposed to maintain a file.
 
I may just wait until I get back and see if I can find some in Japan. I do feel that the miniscule amount falls under a different category the similar to butane in shaving cream can does - or flammable perfume/cologne does.
 
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