2-Methoxyethanol
South Elgin
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.
16
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-10 | 8122603-02 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | 8122603-05 | ND |
| 2018-12-10 | 8122603-08 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 8122603-01 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 8122603-03 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 8122603-04 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 8122603-06 | ND |
| 2018-12-11 | 8122603-07 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-01 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-02 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-03 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-04 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-05 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-06 | ND |
| 2019-06-25 | 9065069-07 | ND |
| 2019-06-28 | 9065516-01 | ND |