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Hand Sanitizer Limits

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Cabin limit 100ml per container, same as any other liquid — the 350ml pandemic-era allowance ended. Checked baggage allows larger bottles if sealed.

Hand sanitizer follows the standard 100ml-per-container liquid rule in cabin baggage, inside your 1L clear bag. The pandemic-era 350ml exemption ended and is no longer honoured at security. Larger refills go in checked baggage, sealed and cushioned.

When allowed vs. when not

✅ When it's allowed

  • •Transfer gel sanitizer into leak-resistant bottles with locking flip caps.
  • •Carry unscented wipes as backup when crew limit sanitizer use.
  • •Use sanitizer after touching tray tables but let it dry fully before handling electronics.

🚫 When it's NOT allowed

  • •Don’t spray sanitizer near open flames or galley equipment—it’s flammable.
  • •Don’t carry unlabelled decanted liquids; officers must identify contents.
  • •Avoid storing sanitizer next to snacks without double-bagging; taste contamination is real.

During the pandemic, BCAS/MoCA temporarily raised the cabin sanitizer limit to 350ml. That relaxation has since ended — sanitizer is back to the standard 100ml liquid rule. If you come across older advice quoting 350ml, treat it as out of date.

Frequently asked questions

Is foam sanitizer treated differently?+
No. The allowance is based on volume, not texture. Keep container size within 100ml.
Can I carry industrial disinfectants?+
Not in cabin. They require dangerous goods clearance. Stick to consumer-grade hand rubs.
Is sanitizer exempt from the 100ml rule like medicines or baby food?+
No. Only medically necessary liquids and baby food/formula get an exemption from the 100ml limit. Sanitizer is treated as a standard liquid.

Related guides

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Related rules

Perfume / Deodorant

Cabin limit 100ml per bottle inside a 1L clear bag. Larger bottles go in checked baggage.

Shampoo & lotions

Treat as liquids/gels. Cabin limit 100ml per container inside the 1L bag.

Makeup kit

Liquid or gel-based makeup counts toward the 100ml rule; compact powders are exempt.

Nail polish/remover

Allowed in cabin up to 100ml and in checked bags up to 0.5L per container.

Liquid bottles >100ml

Liquids above 100ml per container are banned from cabin unless exempt (baby food/medicines).

Hair oil / ghee

Counts as liquid/gel. Cabin up to 100ml; checked baggage allowed with leak-proof packing.

Last updated: 4 Dec 2025

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Verified on: 6 Dec 2025

Disclaimer: Aviation and security rules change frequently. Always confirm with your airline, airport help desk, or CISF officers before you travel.

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