Isopropylbenzene
Tennessee Water Supply Corporation
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.
7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-26 | Q1511320001 | ND |
| 2015-09-29 | Q1538231002 | ND |
| 2015-12-04 | Q1548522001 | ND |
| 2016-05-12 | Q1618971001 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | Q1711519001 | ND |
| 2018-11-14 | Q1846426003 | ND |
| 2019-12-05 | Q1979154001 | ND |