UN number
UN 1950 — Aerosols
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
UN 1950 is the UN number for aerosols, a dangerous good in Class 2.1. It is commonly spray cans — deodorant, hairspray, some cleaners. For passengers: toiletry aerosols allowed within limits; flammable/industrial aerosols forbidden.
- Proper shipping name
- Aerosols
- Class
- 2.1
- Common use
- Spray cans — deodorant, hairspray, some cleaners.
What is UN 1950?
UN 1950 identifies aerosols in international transport. It belongs to dangerous-goods Class 2.1, and is used for spray cans — deodorant, hairspray, some cleaners.
Can passengers carry Aerosols?
Toiletry aerosols allowed within limits; flammable/industrial aerosols forbidden. Always follow your airline's dangerous-goods policy, since limits and approvals differ between carriers.