Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Hurst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2014 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-28 | Q1402681001 | ND |
| 2014-04-10 | Q1411526001 | ND |
| 2014-08-13 | Q1436928005 | ND |
| 2015-04-09 | Q1513322009 | ND |
| 2015-04-09 | Q1513322008 | ND |
| 2015-04-09 | Q1513322007 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | Q1627746007 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | Q1627746009 | ND |
| 2016-07-11 | Q1627746008 | ND |
| 2017-01-04 | Q1700326011 | ND |
| 2017-04-05 | Q1714105008 | ND |
| 2017-07-24 | Q1730292003 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | Q1826956007 | ND |
| 2018-07-10 | Q1826956006 | ND |
| 2018-10-02 | Q1839327004 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | Q1902266004 | ND |
| 2019-01-16 | Q1902266003 | ND |
| 2019-04-17 | Q1915359001 | ND |