Which indoor pollutant is commonly used in building materials,carpet backing,furniture,foam insulation,plywood,and particle board?
A) radon
B) formaldehyde
C) polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
D) polycarbonate plastic
E) asbestos

Question

Which indoor pollutant is commonly used in building materials,carpet backing,furniture,foam insulation,plywood,and particle board? 
A) ​radon 
B) ​formaldehyde 
C) ​polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 
D) ​polycarbonate plastic 
E) ​asbestos

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Formaldehyde is commonly used in the manufacturing of building materials, carpet backing, furniture, foam insulation, plywood, and particle board. It is a known indoor pollutant and can cause health problems such as eye irritation, respiratory issues, and even cancer in some cases. Other options such as radon, PET, polycarbonate plastic, and asbestos are also indoor pollutants but are not commonly used in the listed building materials.

Which Indoor Pollutant Is Commonly Used in Building Materials,carpet Backing,furniture,foam