2-Methoxyethanol
City of Newport News
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.
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-08-07 | 4015187 | ND |
2018-08-07 | 4015184 | ND |
2018-11-06 | 4112652 | ND |
2018-11-06 | 4112706 | ND |
2019-02-05 | 4189556 | ND |
2019-02-05 | 4189559 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 4285261 | ND |
2019-05-07 | 4285151 | ND |