2-Methoxyethanol
City of Olympia
2-methoxyethanol is a petrochemical used as a solvent in industrial applications, as well as consumer products like paints and varnishes. Exposure to 2-methoxyethanol can cause reproductive harm and damage to the nervous system, liver and kidneys.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-16 | 190424017-001 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 190424017-002 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 190424017-003 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 190424017-004 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 190424017-005 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 190424017-006 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19-39832-77259 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19-39832-77260 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19-39832-77261 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19-39832-77262 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19-39832-77263 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 19-39832-77264 | ND |