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Swallowing
Children could swallow small magnets. |
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Electrical Conductivity
Magnets are made of metal and conduct electricity. |
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Contusions Bigrare earthmagnets have a very strong attractive force. · Unsafe handling could cause jamming of fingers or skin in between magnets. This may lead to contusions and bruises. · Powerful, very large magnets could cause bone fractures. Wear heavy protective gloves when handling larger magnets. |
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Pacemaker Magnets could affect the functioning of pacemakers and implanted heart defibrillators. · A pacemaker could switch into test mode and cause illness. · A heart defibrillator may stop working. · If you wear these devices,then keep a safe sufficient distance toneodymiummagnets. · Warn others who wear these devices from getting too close to magnets. |
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Heavy Objects
Too heavy loads, symptoms of fatigue as well as material defect could cause a magnet or magnetic hook to loosen from the surface that is was attached to. · The indicated adhesive force applies only to ideal conditions. Allow for a high safety cushion. · Don't use magnets in places where people could sustain injuries in case of material failure. |
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Metal splinters
Neodymium magnets are brittle. Colliding magnets could crack. · Avoid the collision of magnets. · Wear safety glasses when handling larger magnets. · Make sure that nearby people are also protected or keep their distance. |
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Magnetic field Magnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field. They could damage TVs and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and ATM cards, data storage media, mechanical watches, hearing aids and speakers. · Keep magnets away from devices and objects that could be damaged by strong magnetic fields. |
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Combustibility
When machining magnets, the drilling dust could easily ignite. |
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Nickel allergy Many of our magnets have coatings that contain nickel. · Some people have an allergic reaction when they come into contact with nickel. · Nickel allergies could develop from constant contact with nickel-plated objects. · Avoid constant skin contact with nickel-plated magnets. · Avoid contact with magnets if you already have a nickel allergy. |
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Airfreight Magnetic fields of improperly packaged magnets could influence airplane navigation devices, in the worst case it could lead to an accident. · Airfreight magnets only in packaging with sufficient magnetic shielding. |
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Postage Magnetic fields of improperly packaged magnets could cause disturbances in sorting machines and damage fragile goods in other packages. · Use a large box and place the magnet in the middle surrounded by lots of padding material. · Arrange magnets in a package in a way that the magnetic fields neutralise each other. · If necessary, use sheet iron to shield the magnetic field. · There are stricter rules for airfreight: Refer to the warning notice "Airfreight". |
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Oxidation, Corrosion, Rust
Untreated neodymium magnets oxidize quickly and disintegrate. · Use magnets only in the dry indoors or protect them against environmental influences. · Avoid damages to the coating. |
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Temperature Resistance
Neodymium magnets have a maximum working temperature of 80 to 200 °C. · Don't use magnets in places where they are exposed to extreme heat. · If you use an adhesive, don't harden it with hot air. |
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Mechanical Treatment Neodymium magnets are brittle, heat-sensitive and oxidise easily. · When drilling or sawing a magnet with improper tools, the magnet may break. · The emerging heat may demagnetise the magnet. · The magnet will oxidise and disintegrate due to the damaged coating. Stay away from mechanical treatment of magnets if you do not possess the necessary equipment and experience. |