Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
University of Rhode Island
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.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 5 | 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 |
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2014-03-18 | 1401843-01_TO40 | ND |
2014-03-18 | 1401843-02_TO40 | ND |
2014-03-18 | 1401843-03_TO40 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 1405020-01_TO40 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 1405020-02_TO40 | ND |
2014-09-15 | 1405020-03_TO40 | ND |
2015-03-24 | 1501647-03_TO40 | ND |
2016-03-15 | 1601493-03_TO40 | ND |
2017-03-20 | 1701539-03_TO40 | ND |
2017-03-20 | 1701539-02_TO40 | ND |
2017-03-20 | 1701539-01_TO40 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 1704250-02_TO40 | ND |
2017-09-05 | 1704250-01_TO40 | ND |
2018-03-26 | 1801506-02_TO40 | ND |
2019-03-19 | 1901378-03_TO40 | ND |
2019-04-02 | 1904-00556-001_S | ND |
2019-06-26 | 1902734-01_TO40 | ND |