Schädliche Chemikalien in Dutzenden beliebter Kopfhörer

“According to The Guardian, the TOX-Free Project tested 81 pairs of in-ear and over-ear headphones available from Shein, Temu, and retailers in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Austria. Of the samples tested, 98% contained bisphenol A and more than three-quarters contained its substitute, bisphenol S.

Prior studies indicated that the synthetic chemicals, which are used to harden plastic, mimic the effect of estrogen in organisms, potentially leading to cancer, early onset of puberty in females, and feminization in males. Although the materials are solid, studies also suggest that they can penetrate the skin through sweat, especially during exercise.

Although the study does not mention Apple products, such as AirPods, bisphenol appears on the Cupertino giant’s list of regulated chemicals, indicating that the company is aware of the risk. The researchers also detected minor quantities of phthalates, which can reduce fertility, chlorinated paraffins, which can damage the kidneys, and potentially harmful brominated and organophosphate flame retardants.”

Why can’t we have nice things

Funny thing, 4 years ago I got a gum infection.
I work in customer service and am on the phones all day with a headset.

Ever since the gum infection, as soon as I put on ANY brand of headphones, I start suffering from complete exhaustion. It took me 4 years to finally realize this.

Moral of the story: do not wear headphones. They emit harmful radiation.

I have always been suspicious of wireless headphones. I’ve used them a handful of times, but I’ve never really been comfortable with them.

I’ve always assumed there was something toxic/physically harmful about a product like that.

I assumed it was minor doses of radiation or something from the batteries and the currents etc. but either way.