2-Methoxyethanol
City of Waco
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.
9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-18 | 35449019001SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-02-18 | 35449019002SEA1 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 35468503001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-05-13 | 35467993001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 35493721001SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-08-26 | 35493721002SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 35494117001SEA2 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 35513924001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-11-20 | 35513924002SEA4 | ND |