Are you planning for a much needed vacation or flying to a business meeting?

Traveling across the country and the world can require the right necessities. From weddings, birthdays, and conferences, aerosol toiletries provide convenience on to go. Normally these products include hairsprays, deodorants, shaving creams, and more.

But how do you know what is safe to fly with and what to keep at home?

With the increased need for security, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has organized a clear set of rules to follow when bringing these types of products along on your travels. Researching these rules before you get to the airport can save valuable time before boarding your flight by ensuring you’re adhering to the regulations.

The main rule to remember is TSA does allow personal use liquids, aerosols, and gels in small amounts. According to the TSA Travel Blog, “all liquid, aerosol and gel items must be stored in containers 3.4 ounce or smaller. All of the 3.4 ounce containers must fit in a sealed 1-quart, clear plastic, zip-top bag, and only one plastic zip-top bag is permitted per passenger inside carry-on baggage.”

A helpful tip to remember is to add a strip of tape to the aerosol cap. This helps ensures the cap stays on tight during the flight. If your aerosol container has a locking mechanism, check to see if it is in the locked position before arriving at the airport.

You are allowed to travel with regular sized aerosol containers, such as antiperspirants, hairsprays, lotions, and shaving creams, as long as they are in your checked baggage.

The FAA’s Pack Safe program encourages travelers to take an extra five minutes to go through your luggage to check for other prohibited items while preparing your aerosol containers.

While you’re packing, remember other products you may use everyday are not suitable for flying. These products are safe for normal use, but the pressure variations and temperature fluctuations can cause certain products to be flammable or explode during flight. Some examples of items prohibited on flights include flammable adhesives like rubber cement, animal sprays, or fireworks.

While personal use aerosols like deodorants, spray tans, and shaving creams are allowed, remember not all aerosol products are permitted on airplanes. Aerosol laundry products like spray starch and anti-static spray are now allowed. Non-toiletry, flammable items like WD-40, spray paints, and cooking sprays are also banned.

This article’s information was collected from the TSA and FAA blog and website and was up to date at time of publication. Always confirm with your airline before arriving to the airport and safe travels!