Can I bring poppers on an airplane?
Poppers as in amyl/isobutyl nitrate. Officially used as video head cleaner and nail polish remover and room deodorizers. Unofficial use as a sex aid. Can I bring them with me while traveling? Will TSA confiscate them? The bottle is absolutely tiny. Just 10 mL worth.
Best Answer
Legally, no.
Under FAA regulations, liquids with a 'flash point' below 60 degrees C/140 degrees F are considered "flammable" and may not generally be carried on a standard passenger aircraft.
Isobutyl nitrite has a flash point of around -23 degrees C/-10 degrees F, which places it not just in the "flammable" range, but well into the "highly flammable" range.
Thus transporting "Poppers" on a plane, in either carry-on or checked luggage, is illegal.
In many parts of the world Isopropyl nitrite is used for "Poppers" instead of Isobutyl nitrite (due to the latter being determined to be a carcinogen). Isopropyl nitrite has a higher flash point, however it is still classified as a flammable liquid, and whilst it is legal to transport it on a commercial aircraft (up to 1 liter per aircraft), it requires proper documentation and approval, so would still generally not be allowed in the form you are considering.
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