Glow sticks in hold luggage?
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Glow sticks in hold luggage?
Very random question here, but does anyone know the laws/guidelines on taking those glow sticks in your hold luggage that you snap to activate? Or should I contact the airline (BA) for reference?
Warning Toxic!
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How about leaving them at home? These are the things that don't 'glow', they 'burn' don't they? Remember the Valujet DC-9 ending up as a smoking ruin because of oxygen cannisters heating themselves up a couple of hundred degrees. It's just not worth it.
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Glow sticks light up due to a chemical reaction, there is no burning of anything involved.
For a definate answer I would contact the Airline, policies on these things can vary widely.
Alex
For a definate answer I would contact the Airline, policies on these things can vary widely.
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The chances are that airport security will take them off you.
Although they are totally harmless when used as directed, they do contain liquid chemicals (including hydrogen peroxide), which is an oxidant.
With the current security at airports, I would be very surprised if you were able to take what is basically a tube containing unknown chemicals on board an aircraft.
Although they are totally harmless when used as directed, they do contain liquid chemicals (including hydrogen peroxide), which is an oxidant.
With the current security at airports, I would be very surprised if you were able to take what is basically a tube containing unknown chemicals on board an aircraft.
Contact BA.
Tell them that you intend transporting an unknown combination of chemicals that emit heat when mixed and see what they say.
On second thoughts - don't contact BA.
USE COMMON SENSE.
DON'T EVEN THINK OF TAKING THEM.
Tell them that you intend transporting an unknown combination of chemicals that emit heat when mixed and see what they say.
On second thoughts - don't contact BA.
USE COMMON SENSE.
DON'T EVEN THINK OF TAKING THEM.
Last edited by RevMan2; 20th Jun 2007 at 08:53. Reason: Typo
