Your Smart Watch Band Might Contain Toxic, Cancer-Linked 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Reveals
Your Smart Watch Band Might Contain Toxic, Cancer-Linked 'Forever Chemicals,' Study Reveals
The study, led by Concerns are rising over the safety of smartwatch bands after a new study identified the presence of hazardous chemicals in these popular accessories.
人們對智能手錶帶的安全性擔憂加劇，因爲一項新研究發現這些受歡迎的配件中存在有害化學品。
What Happened: A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters has discovered that smart watch bands may contain harmful substances. These bands, often made from synthetic rubber known as fluoroelastomers, can include perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), a type of "forever chemical," Salon reported on Thursday,
發生了什麼：最近發表在《環境科學與技術快報》上的一項研究發現，智能手錶帶可能含有有害物質。根據Salon週四的報道，這些手錶帶通常由一種稱爲氟彈性的合成橡膠製成，可以包含全氟己酸（PFHxA），這是一種「永恒化學品」。
PFHxA is part of a group of industrial compounds called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are resistant to degradation. These chemicals have been associated with serious health issues, including cancer and infertility. Despite the risks, PFAS are commonly found in various consumer products such as non-stick cookware and water-resistant fabrics.
PFHxA是一類稱爲全氟和多氟烷基物質（PFAS）的工業化合物的一部分，這些化學品抵抗降解。這些化學品與嚴重的健康問題有關，包括癌症和不育。儘管存在風險，PFAS在各種消費品中普遍存在，如不粘鍋和防水面料。
The study, led by Graham F. Peaslee from the University of Notre Dame, analyzed 22 watch bands from different brands and price ranges. Surprisingly, PFHxA was the most frequently detected compound. Peaslee noted that the public might not recognize fluoroelastomers as a type of PFAS, leading to unintentional exposure.
這項研究由諾特丹大學的Graham F. Peaslee領導，分析了來自不同品牌和價格範圍的22款手錶帶。令人驚訝的是，PFHxA是被檢測到的最常見化合物。Peaslee指出，公衆可能不會將氟彈性體視爲PFAS的一種，導致無意中接觸。
Although the study did not involve human testing, the researchers warned that high PFAS levels in these bands could lead to significant skin absorption, especially during activities involving sweat and open pores.
儘管這項研究並未涉及人體測試，但研究人員警告稱，手錶帶中PFAS的高水平可能導致顯著的皮膚吸收，尤其是在出汗和毛孔開放時的活動中。
Why It Matters: The revelation of toxic chemicals in smart watch bands comes at a time when the global wrist-worn device market is experiencing significant growth. Chinese tech giants are challenging the dominance of established players like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). The global market saw shipments reach 139 million units in the first three quarters of 2024, with China leading the charge.
重要性：在全球腕戴設備市場正經歷顯著增長之際，智能手錶帶中有毒化學品的揭示顯得尤爲重要。中國科技巨頭正在挑戰蘋果公司（納斯達克：AAPL）等既有企業的主導地位。2024年首三個季度，全球市場的出貨量達到13900萬台，中國在其中領先。
Additionally, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC:SSNLF) is intensifying its competition with Apple by launching new wearables, including the Galaxy Ring and Watch Ultra. As the market expands, the potential health risks associated with PFAS in smart watch bands could become a significant concern for consumers and manufacturers alike.
此外，三星電子有限公司（場外交易：SSNLF）通過推出包括Galaxy Ring和Watch Ultra在內的新可穿戴設備，加大了與蘋果的競爭。隨着市場的擴展，智能手錶帶中PFAS相關的潛在健康風險可能成爲消費者和製造商的一個重大關注點。
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