Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
East Moreland Water Service Association
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 | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | 0.204 ppb | 5 | 1 | ND - 1.02 ppb |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-04 | SB40077-01_01 | ND |
| 2016-02-10 | 1602703-001B | 1.02 ppb |
| 2016-02-10 | 1602703-004B | ND |
| 2016-06-29 | 1606O74-001A | ND |
| 2016-07-28 | 1607N36-001A | ND |
| 2016-10-12 | 1610855-001B | ND |
| 2017-01-31 | 1701G90-001A | ND |
| 2017-06-14 | 1706A48-001A | ND |
| 2017-07-18 | 1707D20-001A | ND |
| 2017-10-11 | 1710889-001A | ND |
| 2018-01-16 | 1801935-001A | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1901375-001B | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1901375-001B | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1901375-002B | ND |
| 2019-01-08 | 1901375-002B | ND |
| 2019-08-20 | 1908G68-001B | ND |