2-Methoxyethanol
City of San Jose - EVG/EDV/COY
2-methoxyethanol is a petrochemical used as a solvent in industrial applications, as well as consumer products like paints and varnishes. Exposure to 2-methoxyethanol can cause reproductive harm and damage to the nervous system, liver and kidneys.
10
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-12 | 1803838-001D | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1803838-002D | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1803838-003D | ND |
| 2018-03-12 | 1803838-004D | ND |
| 2018-06-04 | 1806234-001D | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 1809400-004D | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 1809400-002D | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 1809400-001D | ND |
| 2018-09-10 | 1809400-003D | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 1812182-001D | ND |