Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Highland Village
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 9 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 5 | 0 | ND |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-20 | Q1416867005 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | Q1437308015 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | Q1437308014 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | Q1437308013 | ND |
| 2014-08-18 | Q1437308012 | ND |
| 2014-11-11 | Q1455685005 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | Q1521357002 | ND |
| 2015-06-09 | Q1521357001 | ND |
| 2015-08-13 | Q1532069003 | ND |
| 2015-08-13 | Q1532069001 | ND |
| 2015-08-13 | Q1532069002 | ND |
| 2016-03-14 | Q1610576001 | ND |
| 2016-03-16 | Q1611305001 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | Q1622614018 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | Q1622614006 | ND |
| 2016-06-07 | Q1622614005 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | Q1625972005 | ND |
| 2016-06-27 | Q1625972010 | ND |
| 2016-09-02 | Q1635674007 | ND |
| 2016-10-19 | Q1644917001 | ND |
| 2017-06-15 | Q1725217027 | ND |
| 2017-06-15 | Q1725217003 | ND |
| 2017-06-15 | Q1725217026 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | Q1752251008 | ND |
| 2017-10-12 | Q1752251007 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | Q1823500015 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | Q1823500011 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | Q1823500012 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | Q1823500013 | ND |
| 2018-06-13 | Q1823500014 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | Q1953062001 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | Q1953062005 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | Q1953062004 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | Q1953062003 | ND |
| 2019-08-08 | Q1953062002 | ND |