Nail Polish Remover
Nail polish remover is allowed in carry-on only in 3.4 oz bottles, and in checked bags with a 500 mL per-container hazmat cap.
Carry-on
Allowed with conditions
Checked
Allowed with conditions
Carry-on details
Allowed with conditions. Nail polish remover (often acetone-based) is a flammable liquid and must be in a bottle of 3.4 oz (100 mL) or less to fit in your carry-on liquids bag.
Checked-bag details
Allowed with conditions. As a flammable liquid, it's treated as a hazardous-materials toiletry in checked bags: each bottle is capped at 500 mL (about 18 oz), with a total of 2 L (68 oz) per passenger.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Special instructions
Seal the cap tightly and bag it separately — acetone has a strong smell and can damage other items if it leaks.
Related rules
FAQ
- Is nail polish remover allowed on a plane at all?
- Yes, in both carry-on (3.4 oz or less) and checked bags (up to 500 mL per bottle), even though it's flammable — it falls under the toiletries hazmat exemption rather than being banned outright.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.