Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Hope Water Light Comm.
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is used in PVC plastic, plastic wrap and other consumer products. It is released as a pollutant from industrial sources and sewage treatment plants. In studies of laboratory animals, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate can harm fetal development.
Samples
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
EWG Health Guideline 200 ppb
The EWG Health Guideline of 200 ppb for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate was defined by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment as a public health goal, the level of a drinking water contaminant that does not pose a significant health risk. This health guideline protects against harm to internal organs.
EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL) 400 ppb
The legal limit for di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, established in 1992, was based on a toxicity study in laboratory animals conducted in the 1980s.
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-11 | 14072010307 | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 14072010007 | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 14072009807 | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 14072010207 | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 14072009907 | ND |
| 2014-03-11 | 14072010107 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14142009707 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14142008806 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14142009506 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14142009807 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14142009406 | ND |
| 2014-05-21 | 14142009606 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 15065000507 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 15100000501 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 15100000401 | ND |
| 2015-04-06 | 15100000107 | ND |
| 2016-01-26 | 16028001307 | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | 16042000707 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | 16098011707 | ND |
| 2016-05-24 | 16147005901 | ND |
| 2016-05-24 | 16147006601 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 17060001501 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 17060001801 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 17060001701 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 17060001401 | ND |
| 2017-02-28 | 17060001601 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008306 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008606 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008506 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008206 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008406 | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 17130008706 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | 18053003207 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 18130003402 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 18144004901 | ND |
| 2018-05-21 | 18144005001 | ND |
| 2018-07-24 | 18207000801 | ND |
| 2019-02-06 | 19038004107 | ND |
| 2019-05-20 | 19141000707 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 19157002601 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 19157002501 | ND |