Isopropylbenzene
Milford Water Utilities 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.
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-07 | 14080072-001 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | 14080072-002 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15080019-001 | ND |
| 2015-08-04 | 15080019-002 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 16070242-001 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 16070242-002 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | 17080380-001 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | 17080381-001 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 18080377-001 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | 18080378-001 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 19070272-001 | ND |
| 2019-07-17 | 19070273-001 | ND |