Isopropylbenzene
May Water Supply Corporation
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-18 | AC47370 | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | AC79975 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | AD24403 | ND |
| 2016-09-21 | AD50583 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | AD60357 | ND |
| 2017-03-16 | AD75504 | ND |
| 2018-02-01 | AE11891 | ND |
| 2019-02-26 | AE55976 | ND |