2-Methoxyethanol
Rochester City
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-16 | 4091601 | ND |
| 2018-10-17 | 4093260 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4174165 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4174161 | ND |
| 2019-04-08 | 4253214 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 4254810 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 4348067 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 4347757 | ND |