Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Yadkinville, Town of
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-21 | 92214422001SOC | ND |
| 2014-11-20 | C415203-01 | ND |
| 2015-02-12 | ND | |
| 2015-05-21 | ND | |
| 2015-08-27 | ND | |
| 2015-12-03 | ND | |
| 2016-01-06 | 92282225006SOC | ND |
| 2016-03-03 | 92288632002SOC | ND |
| 2016-04-07 | 92292969001SOC | ND |
| 2016-05-12 | 92297456002SOC | ND |
| 2016-08-24 | 92310229002SOC | ND |
| 2017-02-16 | 92330326002SOC | ND |
| 2017-05-11 | 92340219002SOC | ND |
| 2017-07-06 | 92346740005SOC | ND |
| 2017-08-17 | 92351977001SOC | ND |
| 2017-10-05 | 92358013006SOC | ND |
| 2017-11-16 | 92363796001SOC | ND |
| 2018-05-17 | 37729_18-19989 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 92389351001SOC | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 92390588003SOC | ND |
| 2018-11-08 | 92406563002SOC | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 92424092001_1271 | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 37729_19-22349A | ND |