2-Methoxyethanol
New York City System
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.
16
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-22 | 201805230774 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 201805230775 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 201805230776 | ND |
| 2018-05-22 | 201805230777 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 201808090001 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 201808090002 | ND |
| 2018-08-07 | 201808090003 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 201808230004 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 201811090451 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 201811090452 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 201811090453 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 201811090454 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 201902060424 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 201902060425 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 201902060426 | ND |
| 2019-02-05 | 201902060427 | ND |