Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Scottsdale
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 | 29 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 20 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-12 | 4021496-01 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | AB46248 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | AB46247 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | AB46246 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | AB46245 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | 4022124-04 | ND |
| 2014-02-26 | 4022124-03 | ND |
| 2014-03-13 | 4031189-01S | ND |
| 2014-03-17 | 4031528-01 | ND |
| 2014-03-18 | 4031529-01S | ND |
| 2014-03-19 | 4031630-01 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | AB46813 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | AB46812 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 4040226-02 | ND |
| 2014-04-02 | 4040226-01 | ND |
| 2014-06-03 | 4060399-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 4080531-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 4080529-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-05 | 4080527-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | 4080785-03 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | 4080785-02 | ND |
| 2014-08-07 | 4080785-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-14 | 4081396-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-21 | 4081971-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-26 | 4082445-01 | ND |
| 2014-08-27 | 4082450-01 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 201411100040S | ND |
| 2014-12-04 | 4120615-01 | ND |
| 2014-12-11 | 4121190-01 | ND |
| 2015-01-13 | 5011106-02 | ND |
| 2015-01-26 | 5012122-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-04 | 5020551-01 | ND |
| 2015-06-15 | 201506150242S | ND |
| 2015-07-28 | 201507290355S | ND |
| 2016-02-18 | 6022242-01 | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | 6022243-01 | ND |
| 2017-01-23 | 201701230480S | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | 201701310419S | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | 201701310415S | ND |
| 2017-03-13 | 201703130443S | ND |
| 2017-04-11 | 201704121085S | ND |
| 2017-04-18 | 201704180733S | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 201705030393S | ND |
| 2017-05-03 | 201705030386S | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 201705110565S | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | AB75560SOC | ND |
| 2017-08-10 | AB77938 | ND |
| 2017-10-04 | AB79506SOC | ND |
| 2017-10-10 | AB79627SOC | ND |
| 2017-10-10 | AB79620 | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 201711030277S | ND |
| 2017-11-01 | 201711030275S | ND |
| 2017-11-09 | 201711090343S | ND |
| 2017-11-27 | 201711280176S | ND |
| 2017-11-29 | 201711290299S | ND |
| 2017-11-30 | 201711300204S | ND |
| 2018-03-15 | 201803150519S | ND |