Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Far West Water & Sewer Inc
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-05 | 2987715 | ND |
| 2014-03-05 | 2987714 | ND |
| 2014-05-14 | 550-24686-1 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 550-30280-1 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 550-30277-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-08 | 550-31193-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-18 | 550-57438-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-18 | 550-57423-1 | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | 550-57775-1T | ND |
| 2016-01-25 | 550-57774-1T | ND |
| 2016-02-22 | 550-59253-1T | ND |
| 2016-04-18 | 550-62077-1 | ND |
| 2016-08-08 | 550-67724-1 | ND |
| 2016-08-08 | 550-67722-1 | ND |
| 2016-08-29 | 550-68784-1S | ND |
| 2016-08-29 | 550-68785-1 | ND |
| 2016-09-05 | 550-69042-1 | ND |
| 2016-12-05 | 550-73918-1 | ND |
| 2017-01-09 | 550-75570-1 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 550-86857-1 | ND |
| 2019-03-14 | 550-119476-1 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 550-120592-5 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 550-120592-4 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 550-120592-3 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 550-120592-2 | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 550-120592-1 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 550-125868-1 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 550-131565-1 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 550-131565-5 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 550-131565-4 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 550-131565-3 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 550-131565-2 | ND |