Isopropylbenzene
City of Tumwater
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.
9
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-16 | 60901 | ND |
| 2016-04-20 | ND | |
| 2016-08-31 | ND | |
| 2016-08-31 | ND | |
| 2016-08-31 | ND | |
| 2018-10-25 | ND | |
| 2019-07-31 | ND | |
| 2019-08-28 | ND | |
| 2019-08-28 | ND |