Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
Clifton Park Water Authority
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
State and national drinking water standards and health guidelines
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-17 | 142902-5917-SOCS | ND |
| 2014-06-17 | 142902-5911-SOCS | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | C007898-01-SOCS | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | C007904-01-SOCS | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 160608094-001-SO | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 160608090-SOCS | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 160808089-001-SO | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 160608088-SOCS | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 160608095-001-SO | ND |
| 2016-06-08 | 160608092-001-PO | ND |
| 2016-09-07 | 160907025-002-SO | ND |
| 2016-09-07 | 160907025-SOCS | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | 170627043-SOCS | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | 170627043-03-SOC | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | 170627043-001-SO | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | 170627043-02-SOC | ND |
| 2017-06-27 | 170627043-SOCS | ND |
| 2017-09-06 | 170907003-001-SO | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | C036388-02-SOCS | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | C036393-02-SOCS | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | C036388-03-SOCS | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | C036393-01-SOCS | ND |
| 2018-06-18 | C036388-01-SOCS | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | C045533-01-SOCS | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | C045533-02-SOCS | ND |
| 2019-06-13 | C045533-03-SOCS | ND |