2-Methoxyethanol
City of Galena Park
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-03 | Q2004135001 | ND |
| 2020-02-03 | Q2004135002 | ND |
| 2020-05-04 | Q2017029001 | ND |
| 2020-05-04 | Q2017029002 | ND |
| 2020-08-03 | Q2030494002 | ND |
| 2020-08-04 | Q2030494001 | ND |
| 2020-11-16 | Q2044850001 | ND |
| 2020-11-16 | Q2044850002 | ND |