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2-Methoxyethanol

South Holland

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

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2014N/A00N/A
2015N/A00N/A
2016N/A00N/A
2017N/A00N/A
2018ND80ND
2019N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-03-2939486701ND
2018-03-2939486702ND
2018-07-0640693801ND
2018-07-0640693802ND
2018-08-2141230303ND
2018-08-2141230306ND
2018-11-0742124801ND
2018-11-0742124901ND