2-Methoxyethanol
Des Plaines
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.
8
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-23 | 41862703 | ND |
| 2018-09-23 | 41862706 | ND |
| 2018-12-02 | 42257701 | ND |
| 2018-12-04 | 42257601 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 43297201 | ND |
| 2019-03-04 | 43297301 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 44331901 | ND |
| 2019-06-04 | 44332001 | ND |