Isopropylbenzene
Onset Fire District
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.
12
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2014-11-17 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | ND |
| 2014-11-17 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | ND |
| 2016-10-20 | ND |
| 2016-10-20 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | ND |
| 2017-12-06 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | ND |