Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Philadelphia Water Department
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-07 | 7422122 | ND |
| 2014-04-07 | 7422120 | ND |
| 2014-04-07 | 7422118 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 7572176 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 7572174 | ND |
| 2014-08-19 | 7572178 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 12888359 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 12888335 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 12888311 | ND |
| 2016-06-03 | 14411718 | ND |
| 2016-06-03 | 14411768 | ND |
| 2016-06-03 | 14411743 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16100997 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16100972 | ND |
| 2017-05-16 | 16100947 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | 16420610 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | 16420585 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | 16420635 | ND |
| 2018-06-11 | 8062833-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-11 | 8062834-01RE | ND |
| 2018-06-11 | 8062835-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065260-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065259-01 | ND |
| 2019-07-10 | 9073648-01 | ND |