Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
North Kingstown
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 | 22 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 22 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-06_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-07_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-05_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-09_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-03-24 | 1401936-08_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 1402398-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 1402398-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-04-22 | 1402398-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-06_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-05_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-07_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-08_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-08-25 | 1404689-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 1405628-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 1405628-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2014-11-10 | 1405628-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | 1501619-09_TO40 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | 1601471-07_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-05_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-09_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-06_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-07_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-08_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-03-27 | 1701637-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-04-25 | 1701959-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-04-25 | 1701959-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-04-25 | 1701959-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-06_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-08_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-09_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-05_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-04_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-02_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-08-21 | 1703965-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | 1704908-03_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | 1704908-01_TO40 | ND |
| 2017-11-07 | 1704908-02_TO40 | ND |