Isopropylbenzene
Cambridge Water & Sewer Utility
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.
17
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | 0.270 ppb | 1 | 1 | 0.270 ppb |
| 2019 | 0.0440 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 0.220 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-23 | 128940001 | ND |
| 2014-04-23 | 128941001 | ND |
| 2014-07-28 | 147669001 | ND |
| 2014-09-10 | 156274001 | ND |
| 2015-08-12 | 211361001 | ND |
| 2015-08-18 | 212348001 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | 219678001 | ND |
| 2016-09-20 | 278686001 | ND |
| 2016-09-21 | 279278001 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 331335001 | ND |
| 2017-08-28 | 338281001 | ND |
| 2018-09-19 | 408952001 | 0.270 ppb |
| 2019-03-28 | 437574001 | ND |
| 2019-06-12 | 451408001 | ND |
| 2019-08-28 | 466375001 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 472880001 | 0.220 ppb |
| 2019-11-14 | 481531001 | ND |