2-Methoxyethanol
City of Mount Airy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-01 | A8E0814-01 | ND |
| 2018-05-01 | A8E0814-02 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | A8H1431-01 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | A8H1431-02 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 35429256001SEA3 | ND |
| 2018-11-06 | 35429256002SEA3 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 35448276001SEA4 | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 35448276002SEA4 | ND |