Isopropylbenzene
North Texas Municipal Water District Tawakoni Water Treatment Plant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-12 | 1212559004 | ND |
| 2013-08-20 | Q1305807006 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | Q1455284004 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | Q1519648001 | ND |
| 2016-05-25 | Q1620796006 | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | Q1726831005 | ND |