DI(2-ETHYLHEXYL) ADIPATE
Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles
Parameter Name: Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
What it is and Where it Comes From:
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is a liquid of low volatility, widely used as a plasticizer in flexible poly(vinyl chloride) products, notably food films, as well as in other plastics and in a number of other minor applications, such as lubricants and cosmetics. Because of its low water solubility, Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate released into the environment would be expected to partition to solids (biota, sediment, soil). Under ideal equilibrium conditions, it would partition mainly to the atmosphere and to terrestrial soil, and less than 1% of environmental Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate would be found in the aquatic environment. Drinking water testing gives you several benefits like peace of mind, identifying contaminants in your water, and insight into health concerns. Safe Home offers Laboratory drinking water testing kits for Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, allowing you to collect your water sample and ship it directly to our EPA-Certified Laboratory. This platform of drinking water testing for Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate will give you an accurate level based on the lowest level of a parameter our instruments can detect (Method Detection Level). Safe Home drinking water testing for semi-volatiles can be used for city and well water supplies. Drinking water testing should be done any time you notice a significant change in your water quality.
Health Effects:
There is no data relating Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate to a human carcinogen. Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate was tested for carcinogenicity by oral administration in one experiment in mice and one experiment in rats. In mice, liver adenomas and carcinomas were produced in both males and females. No treatment-related tumors were observed in rats. Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration, rapidly and extensively metabolized, and rapidly excreted in humans and experimental animals. It is hydrolyzed in the gastrointestinal tract before absorption. No data on long-term toxic, reproductive, or developmental effects of di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate in humans is available..
Solutions to Contaminant Levels:
You have completed the drinking water testing process, what Is the next step? There is a couple ways to remove Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, but the most effective is (GAC). A water filter system that uses granular activated carbon (GAC) can effectively remove Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate from your drinking water. A filter with granular activated carbon (GAC) is a proven option to remove certain chemicals, particularly organic chemicals, from water. Activated carbon is a porous material that removes organic compounds from liquids and gases by a process known as “adsorption.” In adsorption, organic molecules contained in a liquid or gas are attracted and bound to the surface of the pores of the activated carbon as the liquid or gas is passed through. Adsorption occurs on the internal surface of activated carbon, termed the adsorbent. During adsorption, liquids or gases pass through the highly porous structure of the activated carbon. The compound(s) to be removed, termed the adsorbate(s), diffuses to the surface of the adsorbent, and is retained because of attractive forces. The primary raw material used in the production of our activated carbons is bituminous coal that is crushed, sized, and processed in low temperature bakers followed by high-temperature activation furnaces. Activation develops the pore structure of the carbon. Through adjustments in the activation process, differentiated pores for a particular purification application are developed. Who do I need to contact to find out more information about water quality in my area? Every community water supplier must provide an annual report to its customers, known as a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report provides information on your local drinking water quality, including the water’s source, contaminants found in the water, and how consumers can get involved in protecting drinking water. How often does the local public water system preform drinking water testing? Frequency of drinking water testing depends on the number of people served, the type of water source, and types of contaminants. Certain contaminants are tested more frequently than others, as established by the Safe Drinking Water Act. You can find out about levels of regulated contaminants in your treated water for the previous calendar year in your annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
