Putting metal cans in checked luggage?

[Dektol43]

We are leaving in two days for Pop Century. DW will only use sunscreen from a continuos spray bottle; I like the lotions. Are we allowed to bring like 6 bottles of hers in checked luggage? We are going for 11 days and will be outside a lot.

The TSA website is a little vague.
Thanks

 

[Carriemel]

Not a problem at all. Those cans of sunscreen are processed DAILY.

I work for TSA

 

[pooch]

we bring them every year but, between DD and I (so fair we're almost clear!!) for an 8 day trip, we've never used more than 1 can although I always take 2. Would she really use 1/2 a can per day?

 

[NotUrsula]

Not a problem. I routinely bring between 12-20 cans for my family, depending on whether or not we're doing beach time.

For the poster who asked if a single adult would use 6 cans in 11 days --yes, certainly, especially if there are full outdoor days planned. Each 6 oz can is good for 6 applications for one adult; about one full day's worth if the entire day is spent outdoors in contact with water. (It's recommended to reapply every 90 minutes if you are swimming in full sun.) Sprays also tend to lose a bit with wind-carry, so you go through them faster.

The ACS suggests that for proper coverage, an adult should apply at least one full ounce at least every 2 hours. One ounce is a shot-glass worth if you are using lotion, or one-sixth of a six-ounce spray can.

 

[chabs]

I would make sure that you put them in a ziplock in case they leaked-you never know if your suitcase will get squished and set them off by accident. That way you wouldn't have to worry about your clothing getting wet. I am taking 2 bottles of sunscreen spray too-one for each water park day. They don't last long at all!

 

[Dektol43]

thanks everybody

 

[famsen]

Are you talking about aerosol type spray cans?
Are aerosol cans allowed in checked luggage?
I would think they might be considered an explosion hazard but I have no idea since this is my first time flying.