Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
San Juan Basin Authority
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-12 | 9590-015-1354 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 9590-014-1338 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 9590-006-1323 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 9590-005-0900 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 9590-004-1248 | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 9590-003-1230 | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 9590-002-1315 | ND |
| 2014-09-23 | 9590-001-1250 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 9590-004-1319 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 9590-002-1308 | ND |
| 2015-08-24 | 9590-003-1313 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | 9590-001-0816 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | 9590-005-0833 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | 9590-006-0805 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | 9590-014-0755 | ND |
| 2015-08-25 | 9590-015-0708 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | 9590-003-0930 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | 9590-002-0850 | ND |
| 2017-02-09 | 9590-004-1000 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 9590-005-1105 | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 9590-001-0820 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 2920-004-1115 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 2920-001-0845 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 2920-002-0940 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 2920-003-1030 | ND |
| 2018-08-08 | 2920-005-1200 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 5810-004-1009 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 5810-001-0911 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 5810-002-1107 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 5810-003-1500 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 5810-005-1650 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | 5810-004-0800 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | 5810-003-0815 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | 5810-001-0750 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | 5810-005-0845 | ND |
| 2019-03-27 | 5810-015-1100 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 5810-015-1215 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 5810-004-1125 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 5810-001-1035 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 5810-003-1100 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 5810-006-0910 | ND |
| 2019-04-16 | 5810-005-1300 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 5810-015-0900 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-014-0845 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-002-1110 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-003-1135 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-004-1025 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-001-0740 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-006-0945 | ND |
| 2019-10-15 | 5810-005-1345 | ND |