Environmental
Formaldehyde in homes is commonly found in:
AOld cast iron pipes
BPressed-wood products (particleboard, plywood) and insulation✓ Correct
CLead-based paint
DAsbestos floor tiles
Explanation
Formaldehyde off-gasses from pressed-wood products (particleboard, plywood, fiberboard), urea-formaldehyde foam insulation, and other building materials, and can cause respiratory irritation.
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