FlavorCloud supports international shipments containing certain regulated dangerous goods (also called hazmat or DG). Support is limited to the classes, product types, and quantity thresholds listed below, shipped under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations as Excepted Quantity (EQ) or Limited Quantity (LQ). Anything outside this scope cannot be accepted at this time.
| Hazmat class | What it covers | Typical products |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 Gases Div. 2.1 Flammable Div. 2.2 Non-flammable, non-toxic |
Aerosol products in metal or plastic pressurized containers. | Hairspray, dry shampoo, deodorant and body sprays, aerosol sunscreen, aerosol cleaners. |
| Class 3 Flammable liquids Packing Groups II & III |
Alcohol-based and other flammable liquid formulations. | Perfume and fragrance, nail polish remover, essential oils and aromatic extracts, hand sanitizer, isopropyl-based products, paint-related products. |
| Class 9 Miscellaneous dangerous goods |
Lithium batteries shipped in or with equipment, and environmentally hazardous substances. | Electronic devices with built-in or included lithium batteries; certain cosmetic and household formulations classified as environmentally hazardous. |
Aerosols ship under UN 1950 as Limited Quantity, in both flammable (Division 2.1) and non-flammable (Division 2.2) formulations.
| Shipping method | Maximum per inner container | Maximum per package |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Quantity (LQ) | 1,000 mL metal / 500 mL plastic | 30 kg gross |
The following flammable liquid product types are supported. Packing group is determined by the flash point of the formulation and drives how much you can ship per package.
| Product type | UN number | Common examples |
|---|---|---|
| Perfumery products | UN 1266 | Eau de parfum, cologne, fragrance mists |
| Acetone | UN 1090 | Nail polish remover, salon products |
| Extracts, aromatic, liquid | UN 1169 | Essential oils, flavor and fragrance extracts |
| Ethanol / ethyl alcohol solutions | UN 1170 | Hand sanitizer, alcohol-based toners and sprays |
| Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) | UN 1219 | Cleaning and cosmetic formulations |
| Paint / paint-related material | UN 1263 | Nail lacquer, polish, lacquer thinners |
| Alcohols, N.O.S. | UN 1987 | Mixed-alcohol cosmetic and household products |
| Flammable liquid, N.O.S. | UN 1993 | Other flammable formulations not otherwise specified |
| Packing group | Flash point | Excepted Quantity (EQ) | Limited Quantity (LQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG II | Below 23°C | 30 mL per inner container 500 mL per package |
500 mL per inner container 1.0 L per package |
| PG III | 23°C to 60°C | 30 mL per inner container 1,000 mL per package |
5 L per inner container 10 L per package |
Limited Quantity packages are also capped at 30 kg gross weight. Limited Quantity shipments require a Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods.
Batteries must be shipped contained in equipment or packed with the equipment they power. Standalone or loose batteries are not supported.
| Battery type | UN number | How it must be shipped | Cell & battery limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium-ion | UN 3481 | In equipment or packed with equipment | Cell max 20 Wh Battery max 100 Wh |
| Lithium-metal | UN 3091 | In equipment or packed with equipment | Lithium content max 1 g per cell |
A UN 38.3 Test Summary is required for every lithium battery SKU before shipping.
| Substance | UN number | Excepted Quantity (EQ) | Limited Quantity (LQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solid, N.O.S. | UN 3077 | 30 g per inner container 1,000 g per package |
10 kg per inner container 30 kg per package |
| Liquid, N.O.S. | UN 3082 | 30 mL per inner container 1,000 mL per package |
Not currently supported |
High-level summary of the dangerous goods FlavorCloud can move today; availability may vary by destination and service level. Correct classification remains the shipper's responsibility under IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. To enable hazmat shipping or confirm whether a specific product qualifies, contact your FlavorCloud account team.