2-Methoxyethanol
City of Shafter
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.
10
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 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-08-27 | A8H0406-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | A8H0406-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | A8H0406-03 | ND |
| 2018-08-27 | A8H0406-05 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | A8J0565-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | A9A2544-01 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | A9A2544-02 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | A9A2544-03 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | A9A2544-04 | ND |
| 2019-02-13 | A9A2544-05 | ND |