Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
South Bethany
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 | 11 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-06 | L4969344-1 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | L5011850-1 | ND |
| 2014-05-07 | L5050456-1 | ND |
| 2014-06-11 | L5105693-2 | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | L4949121-1-525 | ND |
| 2014-06-30 | L4949121-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | L5148536-1 | ND |
| 2014-07-08 | L5148535-1 | ND |
| 2014-09-18 | L5251488-2 | ND |
| 2014-09-25 | L5242401-1 525 | ND |
| 2014-12-01 | L5347927-1-525 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | L5530440-525 | ND |
| 2015-06-24 | L5507381-1-525 | ND |
| 2016-01-11 | L5711890-1 525 | ND |
| 2016-01-20 | L6019358-1 525 | ND |
| 2017-08-30 | L685483-525 | ND |
| 2017-08-30 | L6844903-1 525 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 8101077-01 525 | ND |
| 2018-09-26 | 8101075-01 525 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 9083228-01 525S | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 9083233-01 525S | ND |