Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
North Baldwin Utilities
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-27 | 14E0149-1S | ND |
| 2014-02-27 | 14B0474-1S | ND |
| 2014-05-08 | 14E0149-1 | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-8S | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-3S | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-1S | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-4S | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-6S | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-5S | ND |
| 2016-07-12 | 16G0014-2S | ND |
| 2016-11-03 | 16K0086-1S | ND |
| 2017-05-02 | 35309628001 | ND |
| 2017-06-15 | 17F0305-3 | ND |
| 2017-07-26 | 17G0487-3 | ND |
| 2017-10-31 | 2064353018 | ND |
| 2018-03-23 | 2073176001SOC | ND |
| 2018-05-30 | 680-153223-3 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19010477-004D | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19010477-003D | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19010477-005D | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19010477-002D | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19010477-001D | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 19010477-006D | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 20105923003_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 20105923004_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 20105923001_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 20105923002_ISOC | ND |
| 2019-05-29 | 20105923005_ISOC | ND |