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A Notre Dame study reveals fluoroelastomer smartwatch bands from top brands may contain PFAS, raising concerns about exposure ...

Smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful "forever chemical" that could be leaching into ...

Recent research has uncovered that smartwatch wristbands made from fluoroelastomers, may contain significant levels of ...

PFAS, known as forever chemicals, are present in some smartwatch bands, and potentially linked to health issues. A recent ...

The study concluded that wristbands over $30 contained a higher level of fluorine than cheaper priced ones under $15. Of the 20 distinct PFAS tested, researchers found that PFHxA was the most common, ...

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Peaslee noted that the public might not recognize fluoroelastomers as a type of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.

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