Isopropylbenzene
University of Rhode Island
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 1401843-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2014-12-16 | 1405946-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-02_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-03-20 | 1701539-03_TO12 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 1705190-01_TO12 | ND |
| 2019-04-02 | 1904-05780-001_T | ND |
| 2019-06-26 | 1902733-01_TO12 | ND |