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Assessment report on cumene for developing ambient air quality objectives

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical... More ≫

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Ambient air quality objectives are established as part of the Alberta air quality management system. The purpose of this assessment report was to provide a review of scientific and technical information to assist in evaluating the basis and background for an ambient air quality objective for cumene. Cumene is a colourless, flammable, and volatile liquid with a sharp aromatic odour. It is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and other solvents. This substance is found in crude oil, gasoline, solvents, plants (essential oils), food, and cigarette smoke. Cumene is primarily used for the synthesis of acetone and phenol, and also used as a catalyst for acrylic polyester resins and as a solvent in the automobile and printing industries.

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