Government scientists said formaldehyde and styrene pose risk of cancer

- Formaldehyde found in plywood, particle board, mortuaries and hair salons.
- Styrene found in boats, bathtubs and in disposable foam plastic cups and plates.

“Industry held this report up for four years,” said Jennifer Sass, a senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council. “They have tried to create the impression that there was real scientific uncertainty here, but there’s not.”