Isopropylbenzene
Quonochontaug East Beach Water Association
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.
6
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-06 | 1503539-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2015-08-06 | 1503539-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2018-07-20 | 1807-15480-001V | ND |
| 2018-07-20 | 1807-15480-002V | ND |
| 2019-11-15 | 19K0530-01 | ND |
| 2019-11-22 | 19K0766-01 | ND |