Just over a year ago, a study published in the Advances in Infectious Diseases journal detailed that 95% of the wearable straps for smartwatches and fitness bands were infected with different kinds of ...

AGC (AGC Inc., Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Yoshinori Hirai)(TOKYO:5201), a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and other high-tech materials, proudly announces the launch of surfactant ...

Your smartwatch is a handy companion for tracking steps, monitoring your heart rate, and even reminding you to drink more water. But while these devices are working to help you get healthier, the ...

Popular smartwatch bands have been found to contain high levels of PFHxA, a harmful “forever chemical.” These bands may expose wearers to PFAS through skin contact, especially during exercise when ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Before we get into the specifics of watch-band shopping, let’s put this into context. The study found that perfluorohexanoic acid and other PFAS were ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are known as "forever chemicals" because they have been found in environments as remote as the Arctic Circle and as deep as the Marianas Trench.

PARIS—3M is set to bring significant new fluoroelastomer capacity online in response to increasing global market demand, according to Laurent Sportouch, the company's key account manager for ...

OmniFlex fluoroelastomer from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics exhibits nearly equivalent performance to perfluoroelastomers in chemical resistance and inertness but has a softer durometer and ...