Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
North Kona
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 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 14 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-19 | 201508150137 | ND |
| 2015-11-18 | 201508150170 | ND |
| 2016-03-15 | ND | |
| 2016-03-15 | ND | |
| 2016-03-15 | ND | |
| 2016-03-21 | ND | |
| 2016-03-21 | ND | |
| 2016-03-21 | ND | |
| 2016-03-21 | ND | |
| 2016-03-21 | ND | |
| 2016-03-21 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-24 | ND | |
| 2016-05-25 | ND | |
| 2016-05-25 | ND | |
| 2018-05-22 | 201805170773 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 201805170778 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 201805170774 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 201805290216 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 201805290227 | ND |
| 2018-05-23 | 201805290225 | ND |
| 2018-07-08 | 201805230559 | ND |
| 2018-10-15 | 201810170192 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 201810240336 | ND |
| 2018-10-22 | 201810240383 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 201810310350 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 201810310535 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 201810310336 | ND |
| 2018-10-29 | 201810310409 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 201901090296 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | 201901090308 | ND |
| 2019-04-29 | 201905010517 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 201907170652 | ND |
| 2019-07-15 | 201907170514 | ND |
| 2019-09-09 | 201909100461 | ND |
| 2019-10-09 | 201910110607 | ND |