Cumene (Concise International Chemical Assessment Documents)

A concise assessment of the risks to human health and the environment posed by exposure to cumene. This natural constituent of crude oil is used as a petrochemical in the manufacture of several chemicals including phenol and acetone. Sources of human exposure include industrial emissions at petrol stations and from motor vehicles accidental releases and cigarette smoke. Exposure of the general public via contaminated food and drinking water is expected to be minor. Concerning environmental behavior studies suggest that this highly volatile compound exists almost entirely in the vapor phase. Cumene released to water is expected to be volatilized undergo biodegradation or adsorb to sediments. In soil the compound is rapidly biodegraded under aerobic conditions.Foureman, Gary is the author of 'Cumene (Concise International Chemical Assessment Documents)' with ISBN 9789241530187 and ISBN 9241530189.