Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Ozark Utilities Board
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | 0.0119 ppb | 16 | 4 | ND - 0.0500 ppb |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-18 | AB10067 | ND |
| 2016-02-18 | AB10071 | ND |
| 2016-02-18 | AB10061 | ND |
| 2016-02-18 | AB10063 | ND |
| 2016-06-13 | AB12394 | ND |
| 2016-06-13 | AB12395 | ND |
| 2016-06-13 | AB12396 | ND |
| 2016-06-13 | AB12393 | ND |
| 2016-08-03 | AB14009 | 0.0500 ppb |
| 2016-08-03 | AB14010 | 0.0400 ppb |
| 2016-08-03 | AB14011 | 0.0500 ppb |
| 2016-08-03 | AB14008 | 0.0500 ppb |
| 2016-12-27 | AB17041 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | AB17039 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | AB17042 | ND |
| 2016-12-27 | AB17040 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AB32886 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AB32887 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AB32885 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AB32883 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AB32884 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | AB36111 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | AB36110 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | AB36107 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | AB36108 | ND |
| 2019-06-19 | AB36109 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AB37953 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AB37950 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AB37954 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AB37951 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | AB37952 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AB40299 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AB40298 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AB40297 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AB40310 | ND |
| 2019-11-21 | AB40300 | ND |