Isopropylbenzene
City of Hidalgo
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.
11
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-10 | AC59307 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | AD02699 | ND |
| 2015-08-05 | AD02695 | ND |
| 2016-08-05 | AD47315 | ND |
| 2016-08-05 | AD47317 | ND |
| 2017-10-05 | AD99593 | ND |
| 2017-10-05 | AD99591 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE31252 | ND |
| 2018-06-25 | AE31254 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67699 | ND |
| 2019-05-22 | AE67701 | ND |