Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2020 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2021 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-28 | 18B1345-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-22 | 18F1667-01 | ND |
| 2018-06-22 | 18F1667-02 | ND |
| 2018-07-16 | 18G0770-01 | ND |
| 2019-09-26 | 19I2644-01 | ND |
| 2019-10-30 | 19J1698-01 | ND |
| 2021-02-03 | 21B0180-01 | ND |
| 2021-03-15 | 21C0670-01 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | 21D0659-02 | ND |
| 2021-04-13 | 21D0659-01 | ND |
| 2021-06-04 | 21F0275-01 | ND |
| 2021-08-06 | 21H0525-01 | ND |
| 2021-11-17 | 21K0976-01 | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | 22I1864-01 | ND |
| 2022-09-21 | 22I1864-02 | ND |
| 2022-10-14 | 22J0564-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-14 | 22J0564-02 | ND |
| 2023-03-17 | 23C0873-01 | ND |
| 2023-05-23 | 23E2468-01 | ND |