2-Methoxyethanol
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
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.
8
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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-06 | 201803080766 | ND |
| 2018-03-06 | 201803080767 | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 201806070700 | ND |
| 2018-06-05 | 201806070701 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 201809200605 | ND |
| 2018-09-18 | 201809200544 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 201812040411 | ND |
| 2018-12-03 | 201812040514 | ND |