Hexadecanoic acid
Rice University
Hexadecanoic acid, also called palmitic acid, is a naturally occurring fatty acid found in animal and plant lipids.
1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2020 | 3.10 ppb | 5 | 5 | 2.60 ppb - 3.70 ppb |
| 2021 | 3.80 ppb | 1 | 1 | 3.80 ppb |
| 2022 | 18.0 ppb | 10 | 10 | 3.30 ppb - 57.0 ppb |
| 2023 | 33.0 ppb | 5 | 5 | 2.50 ppb - 130.0 ppb |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-13 | AF50008 | 3.80 ppb |