Isopropylbenzene
Mendon City
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.
10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | 0.500 ppb | 2 | 1 | ND - 1.000 ppb |
| 2022 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018-08-15 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |
| 2019-08-07 | ND |
| 2020-09-30 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | ND |
| 2021-08-18 | 1.000 ppb |
| 2022-09-13 | ND |
| 2022-09-13 | ND |
| 2023-08-16 | ND |