Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Yadkinville, Town of
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 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2021 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2022 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
| 2023 | ND | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-17 | 37729_18-19989 | ND |
| 2018-06-21 | 92389351001SOC | ND |
| 2018-07-03 | 92390588003SOC | ND |
| 2018-11-08 | 92406563002SOC | ND |
| 2019-04-04 | 92424092001_12710 | ND |
| 2019-05-30 | 37729_19-22349A | ND |
| 2020-02-27 | 79200-01 | ND |
| 2020-06-04 | 83174-01 | ND |
| 2020-11-17 | 92506642001_12710 | ND |
| 2021-11-10 | 92572131001_12710 | ND |
| 2022-08-10 | 92619957001_12710 | ND |
| 2022-09-15 | 92626153001_12710 | ND |
| 2022-10-05 | 2103508-01 | ND |
| 2022-10-24 | 2105109-01 | ND |
| 2023-01-04 | 3013425-02 | ND |
| 2023-01-05 | 3013425-01 | ND |
| 2023-09-21 | 3093827-01 | ND |
| 2023-09-21 | 3093829-01 | ND |