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"The chemicals [in the iphone] are suspected of causing birth defects and gender-bending effects."

According to the article from the Independent, the iPhone contains several classes of compounds not known to play well with the environment or the human body. Among them are phthalates (?) which are cheifly emplyed as plasticisers and used to lower the glass transition temperature (Tg) of plastics making them more durable. I dont fully believe all the effects claimed in the article, but it makes for an entertaining read.

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