Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
City of Norfolk
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 | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2015 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2016 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2017 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2018 | ND | 8 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | ND | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-11 | 201402120483-SVO | ND |
| 2014-02-11 | 201402120489-SVO | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 201405140546-SVO | ND |
| 2014-05-13 | 201405140544-SVO | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130296-SVO | ND |
| 2014-08-12 | 201408130294-SVO | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130557-SVO | ND |
| 2014-11-12 | 201411130833-SVO | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-02-10 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-05-12 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-08-11 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-11-09 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2015-11-09 | 460260-EUROFINS | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | 201602100120-SVO | ND |
| 2016-02-09 | 201602100122-SVO | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 201605110161-SVO | ND |
| 2016-05-10 | 201605110160-SVO | ND |
| 2016-08-09 | 201608110693-SVO | ND |
| 2016-08-09 | 201608100233-SVO | ND |
| 2016-11-08 | 201611090228-SVO | ND |
| 2016-11-08 | 201611090230-SVO | ND |
| 2017-02-14 | 201702151127-SVO | ND |
| 2017-02-14 | 201702151042-SVO | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 201705100790-SVO | ND |
| 2017-05-09 | 201705100872-SVO | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 201708100347-SVO | ND |
| 2017-08-08 | 201708091172-SVO | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | 201711151069-SVO | ND |
| 2017-11-14 | 201711150304-SVO | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 201802151032-SVO | ND |
| 2018-02-13 | 201802150969-SVO | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 201805090974-SVO | ND |
| 2018-05-08 | 201805091234-SVO | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808160459-SVO | ND |
| 2018-08-14 | 201808160579-SVO | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140123-SVO | ND |
| 2018-11-13 | 201811140388-SVO | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 201902130366-SVO | ND |
| 2019-02-12 | 201902130449-SVO | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905150501-SVO | ND |
| 2019-05-14 | 201905150578-SVO | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | 201908140712-SVO | ND |
| 2019-08-13 | 201908150787-SVO | ND |
| 2019-11-12 | 201911130679-SVO | ND |
| 2019-11-12 | 201911130523-SVO | ND |