Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
California American Water Company - Monterey
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | ND | 4 | 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 |
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2014-01-21 | 1225-089-1140 | ND |
2014-01-22 | 1225-092-1145 | ND |
2014-04-08 | 1225-082-1155 | ND |
2014-04-24 | 1225-092-1005 | ND |
2014-04-29 | 1225-089-1030 | ND |
2014-07-14 | 1225-082-1300 | ND |
2016-01-20 | 5810-087-1055 | ND |
2016-05-18 | 1225-087-1045 | ND |
2016-08-17 | 1225-087-1330 | ND |
2016-10-12 | 2920-087-0930 | ND |