2-Methoxyethanol
City of Mountain View
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-12 | 1807631-001D | ND |
| 2018-07-12 | 1807631-002D | ND |
| 2018-07-12 | 1807631-003D | ND |
| 2018-07-12 | 1807631-004D | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | 201810190309 | ND |
| 2018-10-18 | 201810190324 | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 1901C47-001D | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 1901C47-003D | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 1901C47-004D | ND |
| 2019-01-24 | 1901C47-002D | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 1904872-001D | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 1904872-002D | ND |