Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
West Cedar Creek MUD
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-20 | Q1409072006 | ND |
| 2014-03-20 | Q1409072007 | ND |
| 2014-06-25 | Q1423903001 | ND |
| 2014-06-25 | Q1423903002 | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | Q1447528009 | ND |
| 2014-09-24 | Q1447528010 | ND |
| 2015-03-26 | Q1511276001 | ND |
| 2015-12-14 | Q1549743001 | ND |
| 2016-03-02 | Q1609003001 | ND |
| 2016-03-02 | Q1609003002 | ND |
| 2017-03-01 | Q1708733001 | ND |
| 2017-03-01 | Q1708733002 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | Q1833716011 | ND |
| 2018-08-22 | Q1833716003 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | Q1900334018 | ND |
| 2019-01-07 | Q1900334019 | ND |