Could be cleaner — real concerns, but manageable if you can't swap.
5
out of 10
The why
OtterBox Symmetry. Slimmer dual-layer case with a polycarbonate hard shell and TPU rubber bumper. Same material framework as the Defender. Daily skin contact with polycarbonate carries documented BPA residual migration (~0.53 micrograms per day from polycarbonate consumer goods per NSF eyewear data; below California MADL but above zero), and TPU may release brominated flame retardants via dermal contact when present (Bessa 2023 ES&T). Roughly 50% recycled plastic per UL Environmental Claim Validation. No PFAS-free testing or clean-product certifications. Score 4-5. Ingredients verified 05 2026.