2-Methoxyethanol
City of Baltimore
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.
12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-08 | 3931040 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3931044 | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 3931380 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 3983241 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 3983282 | ND |
| 2018-07-09 | 3983286 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 4087355 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 4087214 | ND |
| 2018-10-11 | 4087367 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 4169169 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 4169853 | ND |
| 2019-01-09 | 4168826 | ND |