Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Fairmont, 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-30 | 92321541002SOC | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | 92321541003SOC | ND |
| 2016-11-30 | 92321541001SOC | ND |
| 2017-03-23 | 92334589001SOC | ND |
| 2017-03-23 | 92334589002SOC | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | 92342145001SOC | ND |
| 2017-05-25 | 92342145002SOC | ND |
| 2017-08-03 | 92350239001SOC | ND |
| 2017-08-03 | 92350239002SOC | ND |
| 2017-11-09 | 37729_17-42706 | ND |
| 2017-11-09 | 37729_17-42710 | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 92374576002SOC | ND |
| 2018-02-22 | 92374576001SOC | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | CB07231-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-10 | CB07231-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 92397046001SOC | ND |
| 2018-08-23 | 92397046002SOC | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 92407687001SOC | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 92407687002SOC | ND |
| 2019-02-28 | 92419571001_1271 | ND |
| 2019-02-28 | 92419571002_1271 | ND |
| 2019-02-28 | 92419571003_1271 | ND |
| 2019-03-06 | 92420546001_1271 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | 37729_19-16921 | ND |
| 2019-10-31 | 37729_19-46972 | ND |