My guess is that it is an inexpensive fiberboard type product. Have you scratched at it to see if it is a fibrous pressboard like product? Take off a switch or outlet cover to see what the edge looks like.
Why do you ask about the product? Do you want to paint or replace it?
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My guess is that it is an inexpensive fiberboard type product. Have you scratched at it to see if it is a fibrous pressboard like product? Take off a switch or outlet cover to see what the edge looks like.
Why do you ask about the product? Do you want to paint or replace it?