Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Sulphur Water System
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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-07-21 | AD93897 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93894 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93897 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93896 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93895 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93894 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93895 | ND |
| 2014-07-21 | AD93896 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | AD98325 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | AD98326 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | AD98325 | ND |
| 2014-10-06 | AD98326 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 35177665003 | ND |
| 2015-03-02 | 35177665003 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316009 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316006 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316008 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316007 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316006 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316009 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316008 | ND |
| 2017-09-19 | 35337316007 | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | 35348991003 | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | 35348991003 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | 35380483005 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | 35380483005 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078001 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078004 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078003 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078002 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078001 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078004 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078003 | ND |
| 2019-12-09 | 35518078002 | ND |