Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Intracoastal Water System West
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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | AD89567 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | AD89567 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | AD99370 | ND |
| 2014-11-03 | AD99370 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | 35181102002 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | 35181102002 | ND |
| 2015-10-19 | 35213246002 | ND |
| 2015-10-19 | 35213246002 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 35218076003 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 35218076004 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 35218076005 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 35218076005 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 35218076004 | ND |
| 2015-11-23 | 35218076003 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | 35283969006 | ND |
| 2016-12-13 | 35283969006 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 35297619004 | ND |
| 2017-02-27 | 35297619004 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 35361483001 | ND |
| 2017-12-04 | 35361483001 | ND |
| 2018-02-19 | 35375364002 | ND |
| 2018-02-19 | 35375364002 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 35403785003 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 35403785003 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 35403785002 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 35403785001 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 35403785001 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 35403785002 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 35412901001 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 35412901001 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 35442897001 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | 35442897001 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 35493982002 | ND |
| 2019-08-27 | 35493982002 | ND |