Dangers of magnetism

Neodymium-iron-borion or Nd-Fe-B magnets, are marketed by Goudsmit under the brand name Neoflux®. These magnets are very strong. Neodymium magnets smaller than one cent are powerful enough to lift over 10 kilograms!

These magnets are dangerous because they can pinch the skin or trap fingers when suddenly attracted to iron or steel.

Neodymium magnets are made with special powders and coatings and are therefore brittle and fragile. They can easily break at temperatures above 150 ºC or when they slam together. When they break, this occurs so suddenly and violently that the flying pieces can cause injuries. Watch our safety film on magnets.

Neodymium magnets should always be kept far away from electrical appliances, magnetic (bank)cards, old (deep) monitors, pacemakers, watches, etc., because otherwise they can cause permanent damage to these devices.

Download our safety guidelines here.