Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Bradley Waterworks
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 | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-25 | 14058004101 | ND |
| 2014-05-27 | 14149000601 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 14240005801 | ND |
| 2015-09-02 | 15246002701 | ND |
| 2015-09-23 | 15267000801 | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | 1609646-003A | ND |
| 2016-09-12 | 1609646-004A | ND |
| 2016-12-12 | 1612705-002A | ND |
| 2017-02-06 | 1702535-001A | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | 17109003007 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | 17215004106 | ND |
| 2017-08-01 | 17215004201 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 18228002701 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | 19213001707 | ND |
| 2019-07-31 | 19213001507 | ND |
| 2019-08-12 | 19227002107 | ND |