Isopropylbenzene
Rye Valley Water Authority
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.
6
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-09 | 14-06872 VOC | ND |
| 2015-09-21 | 00127_EXP-EUROFI | ND |
| 2016-09-15 | 16-06174 VOC | ND |
| 2017-10-03 | 17-08164 VOC | ND |
| 2018-10-16 | 18-09488-VOC | ND |
| 2019-10-28 | 19-09346-VOC | ND |