Isopropylbenzene
City of Taneytown
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-13 | 0060012_02_COT01 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 0060012_03_99467 | ND |
| 2014-02-12 | 0060012_03_99467 | ND |
| 2014-07-11 | 0060012_02_00012 | ND |
| 2014-07-11 | 0060012_05_00012 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 0060012_03_20554 | ND |
| 2015-02-18 | 0060012_03_20554 | ND |