Neodymium Iron Boron magnet

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H261

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Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger Chemical hazard(s): H260, H261 Prolonged immersion in water and acid can form hydrogen, which could ignite spontaneously in some

Health hazards

H317, H332, H302, Clean, unmagnetised NdFeB magnets cause no hazards - hazards arise when the magnets are ground, cut, broken or magnetised. Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation or allergenic P314, P301+P315, dermatitis. Keep away from eyes at all times - broken magnets can have sharp chips and shards. P333+P313, P260, Ingesting magnetic materials may cause severe health risks (possible risk of death) that can P342+P315, P305+P315 Unusual fire and explosion hazard(s) only be resolved at a hospital by surgical intervention (e.g. magnets magnetically trapping intestines). Do not breath in any dust or powder (should not exist in finished magnets) N/A for magnets themselves in normal use (finished goods are solid product). EUH018 Fine powders or dust are flammable (only possible during production of finished goods or from finished goods being machined, ground, etc) - very fine powder, 200 mesh, is rated as a weak explosive hazard when suspended in air. Flash Point is 515°C. Avoid cutting or smashing magnet as sparks may occur that may cause fire in an inflammable atmosphere

Physical hazards

P201, P202, P280, P281 Risk of injury during handling of magnets due to possible very strong magnetic forces from magnet. We are not medical experts so we always suggest that people with medical implants such as pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, etc should never handle magnets, magnetic assemblies or electromagnets and should always seek medical advice from their doctor before going anywhere near a magnet, magnetic assembly or electromagnet. Magnets are brittle and may break and chip if they collide against a another solid object if they are mis-handled. Some chips and shards can be very sharp and give a risk of cutting skin. Magnets can create strong attraction forces to other magnets and ferrous objects - these forces can clamp though skin with high force (e.g. finger pinch or worse) - handle magnets with care

Environmental hazards

Dipping into water or acid for a long duration can elute boron

Precautionary statements

P202, P280, P281, P101, P102, P270 Do not use magnets until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear and use appropriate PPE (gloves, eye protection, face protection, etc). Keep out of reach of children