2-Methoxyethanol
City of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-09 | 4582940 | ND |
| 2020-03-09 | 4582820 | 0.577 ppb |
| 2020-06-02 | 4640752 | ND |
| 2020-06-02 | 4640763 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | 4714805 | ND |
| 2020-09-01 | 4714793 | ND |
| 2020-12-01 | 4786587 | ND |
| 2020-12-01 | 4786595 | ND |