Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Austin Water & Wastewater
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 | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-10 | AC46302 | ND |
| 2014-03-10 | AC46299 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | AC85761 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | AC85760 | ND |
| 2015-03-23 | AC85747 | ND |
| 2015-05-28 | AC93697 | ND |
| 2015-09-01 | AD05262 | ND |
| 2015-11-17 | AD13916 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25900 | ND |
| 2016-02-25 | AD25901 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | AD75039 | ND |
| 2017-03-14 | AD75040 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | AE12598 | ND |
| 2018-02-06 | AE12597 | ND |
| 2018-08-02 | AE35673 | ND |
| 2019-02-07 | AE53615 | ND |
| 2019-05-07 | AE65252 | ND |