1. Primarily before 1973, Asbestos was mostly
found in:
2. Radon Gas is produced from old furnaces
made in the 1960's?
3. Carbon Monoxide is a brown, dingent smelling
gas that comes from cars, fireplaces, and
gas appliances?
4. Formaldehyde is not used in cement backer
board, and is not a common problem?
5. The best way to detect household hazards is
to buy a test kit from the store?
6. Many imported vinyl miniblinds purchased
before July 1, 1996 have lead based paints
added to help stabalize the the plastic?
7. Latex paint is generally less noxious than oil
based or lacquered type paints?
8. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are
odorless microscopic cells that are found in
mildy basements?
9. With cabinets and cupboards, there is no
need to air them out before installing because
of the risk of formaldehyde out-gassing?
10. The Material Data Sheets on products list:
A: Heating Pipe/Duct Insulation
B: Flooring/Siding/Ceiling Tiles
C: Joint Compound/Plaster
D: All of the Above
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Asbestos is found all over
your house, and in many
places, besides just in
your insulation!
A: True
B: False
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Produced by decomposing
uranium thats found in
rocks, soil, and water.
A: True
B: False
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It does come from these
places, but it is odorless
which makes it a problem.
A: True
B: False
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Formaldehyde is not used
in backer board at all, but
is used in other products.
A: True
B: False
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Tests can help, but the best
way is to hire a professional.
A: True
B: False
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Make sure you know the
ingredients in any imported
products.
A: True
B: False
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Latex paint does not give
off as much fumes as the
other types of paint.
A: True
B: False
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They are the pleasant "new
smells" that can cause
nausea and headaches.
A: True
B: False
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Only pressed wood
laminated on both sides
effectively seals out any
gases.
A: The Installation Procedures
B: A List of Compatible Products
C: Ingredients of the Product
D: All of the Above
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It lists the ingredients that
make up the product and is
a important document that
will show any harmful
ingredients.
