2-Methoxyethanol
Lehigh County Authority Allentown Division
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-09 | 3850472 | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 3871196 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 3909030 | ND |
| 2018-04-10 | 3909034 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 3984292 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | 3984375 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 4083502 | ND |
| 2018-10-09 | 4083508 | ND |