2-Methoxyethanol
South Island PSD
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.
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 | 6 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-16 | 4093169 | ND |
2018-10-16 | 4093085 | ND |
2018-10-16 | 4092939 | ND |
2018-10-16 | 4093408 | ND |
2018-10-16 | 4093122 | ND |
2018-10-16 | 4092801 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4254497 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4254839 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4254617 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4254741 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4254474 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4254631 | ND |