Isopropylbenzene
Los Angeles County Waterworks District 36-Val Verde
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-07 | 5442-012-0950 | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 5442-012-1040 | ND |
| 2016-02-29 | 5442-012-1039 | ND |
| 2017-07-19 | 9588-012-1058 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | 9590-012-1200 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 9588-012-1220 | ND |