Isopropylbenzene
Uxbridge DPW Water Division
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.
24
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-04-16 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | ND |
| 2014-04-16 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | ND |
| 2015-05-27 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | ND |
| 2016-04-26 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | ND |
| 2018-04-12 | ND |
| 2018-04-12 | ND |
| 2018-04-12 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | ND |
| 2019-05-06 | ND |