Isopropylbenzene
Hanover 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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
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2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-03-11 | ND |
2014-04-15 | ND |
2015-02-10 | ND |
2015-02-10 | ND |
2015-04-24 | ND |
2016-03-22 | ND |
2016-03-22 | ND |
2016-04-12 | ND |
2017-01-17 | ND |
2017-06-28 | ND |
2018-06-07 | ND |
2019-02-19 | ND |
2019-02-19 | ND |
2019-05-14 | ND |