Isopropylbenzene
Brattleboro Water Department
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2013 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-02-14 | 1202048-01 | ND |
| 2012-02-14 | 1202047-01 | ND |
| 2013-03-05 | 1303025-06 | ND |
| 2013-03-05 | 1303025-01 | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 1402-02568-002 | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 1402-02568-001 | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 1502-02507-002 | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 1502-02507-001 | ND |
| 2016-02-23 | 1602-03529-002 | ND |
| 2016-02-23 | 1602-03529-001 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 1702-04140-002 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 1702-04140-001 | ND |