2-Methoxyethanol
Belvidere
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.
11
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 | 0.383 ppb | 11 | 4 | ND - 1.70 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-19 | 40861501 | 0.940 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 40861502 | 1.70 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 40861503 | 0.850 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 40861504 | 0.720 ppb |
| 2018-07-19 | 40861505 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 42377701 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 42126201 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 42126401 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 42126601 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 42126701 | ND |
| 2018-11-15 | 42126801 | ND |