Isopropylbenzene
South Island PSD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | AD35237 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | AD35251 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | AD35252 | ND |
| 2014-02-04 | AD35253 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD35468 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD35474 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD35475 | ND |
| 2014-02-10 | AD35476 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | AD38360 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | AD38363 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | AD38374 | ND |
| 2014-04-14 | AD38376 | ND |