2-Methoxyethanol
City of Richland
2-methoxyethanol is a petrochemical used as a solvent in industrial applications, as well as consumer products like paints and varnishes. Exposure to 2-methoxyethanol can cause reproductive harm and damage to the nervous system, liver and kidneys.
12
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2019 | ND | 10 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-09 | 190416019-004 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 190416019-002 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 190416019-001 | ND |
| 2019-04-09 | 190416019-003 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 19-25923-50395 | ND |
| 2019-07-09 | 19-25923-50396 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 19-39544-76702 | ND |
| 2019-10-08 | 19-39544-76703 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19-41720-80839 | ND |
| 2019-10-29 | 19-41720-80840 | ND |
| 2020-01-08 | 20-01323-2539 | ND |
| 2020-01-08 | 20-01323-2540 | ND |