2-Methoxyethanol
City of Gilroy
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.
18
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 | 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 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-002D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-009D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-003D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-004D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-008D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-005D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-001D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-006D | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 1811364-007D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-005D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-008D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-007D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-006D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-004D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-003D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-002D | ND |
| 2019-05-15 | 1905903-001D | ND |
| 2019-05-28 | 1905F12-001D | ND |