Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Oxford Water Works & Sewer Board
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | 140217043-1 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 140819039-1 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 150220001-2 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 150220001-3 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 150220001-4 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 150220001-5 | ND |
| 2015-02-19 | 150220001-1 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 151026047-4 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 151026047-5 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 151026047-1 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 151026047-2 | ND |
| 2015-10-26 | 151026047-3 | ND |
| 2017-02-22 | 170222051-1 | ND |
| 2017-10-27 | 171027019-1 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 180222023-3 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 180222023-4 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 180222023-2 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 180222023-1 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 180222023-5 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 180522024-1 | ND |
| 2018-07-31 | 180731026-001 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 18100409-001D | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 18100409-002D | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 18100409-003D | ND |