2-Methoxyethanol
City of West Columbia
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-30 | 4107247 | ND |
| 2018-10-30 | 4107236 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4176059 | ND |
| 2019-01-15 | 4176187 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 4270612 | ND |
| 2019-04-22 | 4270573 | ND |
| 2019-07-23 | 4362960 | ND |
| 2019-07-23 | 4362792 | ND |