Isopropylbenzene
Northampton 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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Result |
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2014-10-10 | ND |
2014-10-10 | ND |
2014-10-10 | ND |
2015-08-12 | ND |
2015-08-12 | ND |
2016-07-12 | ND |
2016-07-12 | ND |
2017-08-03 | ND |
2017-08-03 | ND |
2017-08-03 | ND |
2018-08-09 | ND |
2018-08-09 | ND |
2018-08-09 | ND |
2019-07-24 | ND |
2019-07-24 | ND |
2019-07-24 | ND |