2-Methoxyethanol
Lackland Air Force Base
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 | 0.0625 ppb | 8 | 1 | ND - 0.500 ppb |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 | Q1806947001 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | Q1806947002 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | Q1806947003 | ND |
| 2018-02-20 | Q1806947004 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | Q1833174001 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | Q1833174002 | ND |
| 2018-08-20 | Q1833174003 | 0.500 ppb |
| 2018-08-20 | Q1833174004 | ND |