Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Purdue University Water Works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | ND | 18 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-10 | 540591RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540590RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540589RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540588RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540587RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-06-10 | 540586RS28-1502 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549695RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549696RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549697RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549698RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549699RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-09-30 | 549964RS28-1503 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 552003RS525-1504 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 552006RS525-1504 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 552005RS525-1504 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 552004RS525-1504 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 552002RS525-1504 | ND |
| 2015-10-27 | 552007RS525-1504 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 638810 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 638809 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 638808 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 638807 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 638806 | ND |
| 2018-06-19 | 238805 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643444 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643443 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643442 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643441 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643440 | ND |
| 2018-08-13 | 643439 | ND |