Isopropylbenzene
Prudence Island Water 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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-16 | 1501567-04_TO12 | ND |
| 2015-03-16 | 1501567-03_TO12 | ND |
| 2015-11-15 | 1504735-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2015-11-15 | 1504735-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1801369-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1801369-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 1811-24376-001V | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 1811-24376-002V | ND |