Cosmetics & Personal Care Dangerous Goods, Cleared for YYZ.
Exporting deodorant, hairspray, nail polish, self-tanning spray, foot care spray, makeup setting spray, or hair developer/bleach by air out of Toronto Pearson (YYZ)? AÉRO-DG classifies, packages, and documents aerosol and liquid cosmetics to IATA Class 2.1, Class 3, and Class 5.1 requirements.
Aerosols and Peroxide Formulations Get Flagged at the Cargo Counter.
Deodorant, hairspray, and setting spray are pressurized Class 2.1/2.2 gas hazards. Nail polish is a Class 3 flammable liquid. Hair developer and bleach are Class 5.1 oxidizers. Shipping any of these by air without the correct UN classification, packaging, and Shipper's Declaration means the airline rejects it at acceptance. We handle the classification, packaging, and documentation so your cosmetics shipment clears YYZ the first time.
What AÉRO-DG Does for Cosmetics & Personal Care Brands
Aerosol & Pressurized Container Packaging
- → Deodorant, hairspray, dry shampoo, foot care spray: UN 1950 Class 2.1/2.2 aerosol packaging
- → Makeup setting spray & self-tanning spray: propellant-specific classification and packing group verification
- → Nail polish & nail polish remover: UN 1263 / UN 1993 / UN 1090 Class 3 flammable liquid packaging
- → Limited Quantity (LQ) & Excepted Quantity (EQ) eligibility review for retail-sized units
Oxidizer & Peroxide Compliance
- → Hair developer & bleach: UN 2984 Class 5.1 oxidizer packaging based on peroxide concentration
- → Packing group determination for higher-concentration peroxide formulations with Class 8 subsidiary hazard
- → Segregation compliance - oxidizers packed separately from flammables in the same consignment
- → Documentation signed by an IATA-certified DG specialist
UN-certified packaging and IATA documentation prepared for cosmetics and personal care brands, distributors, and salons shipping aerosols and liquid formulations through Toronto Pearson (YYZ).
How It Works
Tell us what's shipping
Aerosols, nail polish, hair developer, or another personal care product - tell us the product type, container size, and per-shipment quantity so we can confirm the correct UN classification.
We package and verify compliance
UN-specification packaging matched to the hazard class, Limited/Excepted Quantity eligibility confirmed where applicable, and segregation checked across the full consignment.
We prepare documents and tender at YYZ
Shipper's Declaration completed to the correct hazard class, then tendered through the YYZ freight cargo process for your booked flight.
Built for Cosmetics & Personal Care Shippers
From a single aerosol sample shipment to recurring salon supply exports, we work the way beauty and personal care companies actually ship - correctly classed, on time for YYZ cargo departures.
Beauty Brands & Distributors
Exporting deodorant, hairspray, or setting spray? We handle UN 1950 Class 2.1/2.2 aerosol packaging and Limited Quantity eligibility so your shipment clears the cargo counter.
Nail Care Manufacturers
Shipping nail polish or remover? We manage Class 3 flammable liquid classification and UN-spec packaging for the solvents in your formulation.
Hair Care & Salon Suppliers
Hair developer and bleach need UN 2984 Class 5.1 oxidizer compliance - we prepare the packaging and documentation based on your peroxide concentration.
Cosmetics Logistics & Procurement
Need a DG specialist to keep recurring personal care exports moving through YYZ? We work with logistics and procurement teams to keep documentation ready ahead of each shipment.
Cosmetics & Personal Care Exporters Ask Us
Why is deodorant or hairspray classified as Dangerous Goods for air shipping?
Pressurized aerosol cans (deodorant, hairspray, dry shampoo, setting spray, foot care spray) are classified under UN 1950 as Class 2.1 Flammable Gas or Class 2.2 Non-Flammable Gas depending on the propellant, because the pressurized container itself is a hazard risk under IATA rules regardless of the contents.
What UN number applies to nail polish and nail polish remover?
Nail polish typically contains flammable solvents like ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, or toluene, and ships as Class 3 Flammable Liquid, usually UN 1263 (Paint) or UN 1993 (Flammable Liquid, N.O.S.) depending on the exact formulation. Nail polish remover (acetone-based) generally falls under UN 1090 or UN 1993.
Is hair developer or bleach a dangerous good?
Yes. Hair developer and bleach products are typically hydrogen peroxide-based and classify as UN 2984 Class 5.1 Oxidizing Substance. Higher-concentration peroxide formulations can carry a Class 8 corrosive subsidiary hazard, so the exact percentage of active peroxide determines the correct packing group and packaging requirements.
Can cosmetics ship under Limited Quantity or Excepted Quantity rules?
Many retail-sized aerosols and small-volume liquids qualify for Limited Quantity (LQ) or Excepted Quantity (EQ) provisions, which relax some packaging and labelling requirements while still requiring correct classification and a compliant Shipper's Declaration. We confirm which provision applies based on your container size and per-package quantity.
Can AÉRO-DG handle a rejected cosmetics shipment at YYZ?
Yes. If your aerosol, nail polish, or hair developer shipment received a Notice of Discrepancy (NOD) from Air Canada Cargo, WestJet, or another carrier at Pearson Airport, our fast-track team repacks, relabels, and re-documents it for same-day re-tender where possible.
Shipping Cosmetics or Personal Care Products by Air?
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