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Old January 12th 04, 07:25 PM
Rodney/SkiWax.ca
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Just as a point of interest for readers of r.s.n.

I had a request this morning from NorthWest Airlines (NWA)
for the MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) for Toko Express
Fluoro Liquid ski wax. It came from their Dangerous Goods
and Safety Dept. (DGS). NWA had done a Google search and found
me.

I didn't ship anything by NWA so I asked why the MSDS request.
Turns out the U.S. TSA (Transport Safety Authority) found the
can in the passenger's checked luggage and pulled it because
of the word flammable on it. NWA's DGS is doing a check to see
what the flash point is for it (that's on the MSDS). I'm hoping
to get a copy to NWA later today (even though it's not my job
I'm being nice).

Anyway, I though I'd mention this to r.s.n. because a number
of other Toko waxes are marked the same way (Helx, HF2, Grip and
Glide, etc.) and a number of you will be traveling to races by
air flight soon. Once I hear the decision I let r.s.n. know.

regards
Rodney

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Old January 13th 04, 10:00 AM
taywood
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"Rodney/SkiWax.ca" wrote in message
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Just as a point of interest for readers of r.s.n.

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Anyway, I though I'd mention this to r.s.n. because a number
of other Toko waxes are marked the same way (Helx, HF2, Grip and
Glide, etc.) and a number of you will be traveling to races by
air flight soon. Once I hear the decision I let r.s.n. know.
regards Rodney



Interesting. Something new to think about when packing!
In my day it was sticky stuff in tubes and then white powder in canisters
which caught the attention of the Customs staff.
Mike


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Old January 14th 04, 03:33 PM
Ken Roberts
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The approach I've been trying lately is to put ski waxes (or
wax-substitutes) marked "flammable" into my carry-on (and sharp instruments
into my checked luggage).

My guess is they're worried about flammable stuff in checked luggage because
they don't want a fire starting (or getting fed) down in the baggage hold
where it's difficult for them to do much about in mid-flight.

But that's just my current guess about what to do for myself. Check the
official rules and guidelines -- which could change as the governments and
airlines gain more experience.

Ken


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Old January 15th 04, 10:17 PM
Gary Jacobson
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Wow, this helps me feel safe traveling by air!
One person carries the flammables, another person carries an ignition method
(err...matches), and there you go.
Last year I was amazed that after all the security checks I went through to
board a plane to Europe, I found Swiss army knives for sale at kiosk in the
boarding waiting area.

Sorry that I am a cynic, but there is little to be done to ensure security.

Wonder how well Echelon is working these days?

Gary Jacobson
Rosendale, NY


"Ken Roberts" wrote in message
...
The approach I've been trying lately is to put ski waxes (or
wax-substitutes) marked "flammable" into my carry-on (and sharp

instruments
into my checked luggage).

My guess is they're worried about flammable stuff in checked luggage

because
they don't want a fire starting (or getting fed) down in the baggage hold
where it's difficult for them to do much about in mid-flight.

But that's just my current guess about what to do for myself. Check the
official rules and guidelines -- which could change as the governments and
airlines gain more experience.

Ken




 




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