Isopropylbenzene
Montebello-city, 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.
6
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 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-16 | 9588-004-1430 | ND |
| 2015-12-22 | 9588-004-1115 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | 9588-004-1040 | ND |
| 2017-12-14 | 9588-004-0845 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 9588-004-1009 | ND |
| 2019-12-12 | 9588-004-0930 | ND |