Isopropylbenzene
Cal Fire - Miramonte Conservation Camp
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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-06 | 5802-002-0925 | ND |
| 2016-05-05 | 5802-004-1220 | ND |
| 2016-11-14 | 5802-004-1340 | ND |
| 2016-12-19 | 5802-004-1249 | ND |
| 2018-02-21 | 5810-004-1245 | ND |
| 2018-04-02 | 5810-004-1145 | ND |
| 2018-07-17 | 5810-004-1030 | ND |
| 2018-10-03 | 5810-004-1020 | ND |