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Hazard Class 2 Gases (Under Pressure)

 

Type

Common Examples

Domestic

International

Domestic Mail

Pub 52

Maximum Amount Permitted in Mail

Additional Information

Air

Surface

Flammable

Hairspray (in aerosol can)

N

Y

N

342.2c

342.3

ORM-D or consumer commodity only.

Propane, camp stove fue

N

Y

N

342.22c

342.3

ORM-D or consumer commodity only.

Spray paint (in aerosol can)

N

Y

N

342.22f

342.3

ORM-D or consumer commodity only.

Non-Flammable

Fire extinguishers

Y

Y

N

342.22d

342.3

Fire extinguishers containing methyl bromide prohibited.

Nitrogen, compressed air

Y*

Y

Nvvv

342.2b

342.3v

ORM-D or consumer commodity only.

Toxic

Ammonia, chlorine, carbon monoxide

N

N

N

342.21

None

All toxic gases are prohibited.




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