Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Henderson
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 12 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-23 | Q1402243011 | ND |
| 2014-10-08 | Q1451902003 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | Q1500839008 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | Q1500839012 | ND |
| 2015-01-14 | Q1500839011 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | Q1518661006 | ND |
| 2015-05-20 | Q1518661005 | ND |
| 2015-09-02 | Q1534303007 | ND |
| 2015-11-16 | Q1544892005 | ND |
| 2016-01-27 | Q1603640001 | ND |
| 2016-01-27 | Q1603640013 | ND |
| 2016-04-04 | Q1613127003 | ND |
| 2017-02-02 | Q1704698001 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | Q1715499011 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | Q1715499010 | ND |
| 2017-04-17 | Q1715499009 | ND |
| 2017-05-19 | Q1720846002 | ND |
| 2017-05-19 | Q1720846001 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | Q1743706003 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | Q1743706012 | ND |
| 2017-09-14 | Q1743706011 | ND |
| 2017-12-07 | Q1763859009 | ND |
| 2017-12-07 | Q1763859006 | ND |
| 2017-12-07 | Q1763859005 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | Q1810104007 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | Q1810104005 | ND |
| 2018-03-13 | Q1810104006 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | Q1812036003 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | Q1812036001 | ND |
| 2018-03-26 | Q1812036012 | ND |
| 2018-05-24 | Q1820944001 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | Q1901410001 | ND |
| 2019-01-10 | Q1901410012 | ND |
| 2019-07-30 | Q1948582012 | ND |