Isopropylbenzene
Cedar Rapids Water Department
Isopropylbenzene, also called cumene, is an intermediate in industrial chemical production, and is also used as a thinner for paints and enamels. The National Toxicology Program classifies isopropylbenzene as a "reasonably anticipated" human carcinogen.
14
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-09 | 1902635 | ND |
| 2012-05-09 | 1902637 | ND |
| 2012-10-31 | 1943769 | ND |
| 2012-10-31 | 1943771 | ND |
| 2013-09-10 | 2005694 | ND |
| 2013-09-10 | 2005696 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 2085401 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | 2085398 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | OE302401 | ND |
| 2015-10-06 | OE302405 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | OE441633 | ND |
| 2016-10-17 | OE441634 | ND |
| 2017-11-20 | OE592397 | ND |
| 2017-11-20 | OE592396 | ND |