SmCo magnet

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H260, H261

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger Chemical hazard(s): H260, H261 Prolonged immersion in water and acid could produce hydrogen

Health hazards

H317, H332, H302, Clean, unmagnetised SmCo 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 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) Unusual fire and explosion hazard(s) N/A for magnets themselves in normal use (finished goods are solid product). EUH018, Fine powders or dust are flammable and can be pyrophoric - keep powders cool in inert H250 atmosphere or cool wetted (not water). 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

N/A for magnets themselves in normal use

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