Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Fcwwd #41/shaver Lake
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 17 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-17 | 5802-040-0910 | ND |
| 2015-06-04 | 5802-004-0900 | ND |
| 2015-06-04 | 5802-005-0930 | ND |
| 2015-06-04 | 5802-001-0800 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | 5802-034-1030 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | 5802-062-0930 | ND |
| 2015-06-17 | 5802-033-0850 | ND |
| 2015-06-18 | 5802-009-1030 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | 5802-012-0930 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | 5802-011-1000 | ND |
| 2015-06-25 | 5802-014-0945 | ND |
| 2015-06-25 | 5802-015-1030 | ND |
| 2015-06-25 | 5802-008-0400 | ND |
| 2015-06-30 | 5802-035-0930 | ND |
| 2015-06-30 | 5802-006-0830 | ND |
| 2015-07-01 | 5802-036-0830 | ND |
| 2015-07-01 | 5802-042-0930 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 5806-058-0830 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 5806-057-0845 | ND |
| 2016-07-21 | 5806-056-0900 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | 5806-065-1015 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | 5806-062-0845 | ND |
| 2016-08-17 | 5806-059-0930 | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | 5806-046-0930 | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | 5806-044-1030 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | 2706-041-1115 | ND |
| 2016-09-27 | 2706-038-1015 | ND |
| 2016-10-12 | 2706-040-1030 | ND |
| 2016-11-15 | 2706-043-1000 | ND |