2-Hydroxypropionitrile
Parameter Type: Drinking Water Testing for Volatiles
Parameter Name: 2-Hydroxypropionitrile
What it is and Where it Comes From:
2-Hydroxypropionitrile also known as Lactonitrile is a straw-colored liquid. Lactonitrile is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)CN. It is used as a solvent /intermediate in production of ethyl lactate and lactic acid. 2-Hydroxypropanenitrile’s production and use as a chemical intermediate or solvent may result in its release to the environment through various waste streams. If released to air, a vapor pressure of 0.119 mm Hg at 25 °C indicates 2-hydroxypropanenitrile will exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 2-hydroxypropanenitrile will be degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals; the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 10 days. A Henry’s Law constant of 9.8X10-6 atm-cu m/mole suggests 2-hydroxypropanenitrile is expected to volatilize from moist soil and water surfaces. However, 2-hydroxypropanenitrile reacts rapidly with water and dissociates to acetaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide and adsorption, volatilization, bioconcentration and biodegradation are not expected to be important fate processes. Occupational exposure to 2-hydroxypropanenitrile may occur through inhalation and dermal contact with this compound at workplaces where 2-hydroxypropanenitrile is produced or used. There are no data available to suggest that the general population is exposed to 2-hydroxypropanenitrile. 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 2-Hydroxypropionitrile, allowing you to collect your water sample and ship it directly to our EPA-Certified Laboratory. This platform of drinking water testing for 2-Hydroxypropionitrile 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 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:
2-hydroxypropanenitrile may cause respiratory distress. Other symptoms may include nausea, drowsiness, headache, anorexia and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
Solutions to Contaminant Levels:
What are the next steps after drinking water testing? A filter with granular activated carbon (GAC) is a proven option to remove certain chemicals, particularly organic chemicals, from water. GAC filters can be used to remove chemicals that give objectionable odors or tastes to water such as hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs odor) or chlorine. Reverse osmosis is a process that removes foreign contaminants, solid substances, large molecules, and minerals from water by using pressure to push it through specialized membranes. Here’s how reverse osmosis works. Unlike osmosis, which is a passive process, reverse osmosis requires external force (pressure) to work. Pressure is applied to a highly concentrated solute solution, such as salt water, to pass through a membrane to a lower concentrate solution. The membrane allows water to flow through but blocks out larger molecules, like contaminants. The reverse osmosis process leaves higher concentrations of solute on one side and only the solvent, or freshwater, on the other. 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).
File Under: Volatiles
Drinking Water Testing - Parameter Types
Important Terms
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MCL’s (Maximum Contaminant Levels) MCL’s are levels that set by the USEPA and are enforceable to Public Water Utilities, requiring additional treatment, when the levels are exceeded. These same guidelines should be at least considered, by owners of private wells. Some states have more strict guidelines than the USEPA. Not all parameters have MCL’s. If the parameter has an MCL, it’s listed.
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MCLG’s (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals) MCLG’s are goals set by the USEPA that we should all strive for when consuming drinking water from any water supply. Concentrations of certain parameters (even below the MCL’s), are still not healthy for humans and animals to drink. These same guidelines should at least be be considered, by owners of private wells. Some states have more strict guidelines than the USEPA. Not all parameters have MCLG’s. If the parameter has an MCLG, it’s listed.
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ACTION LEVELS ACTION LEVELS are a specified concentration of a respective parameter in drinking water, that is above a “treatment level” set by the USEPA. When these levels are exceeded, further treatment and monitoring is required by the respective utility who’s water violated this limit.Action Levels apply to parameter-rules such as but not limited to the Copper/Lead Rule.
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PARTS PER MILLION (ppm) PPM is a scientific measurement which represents milligrams of the parameter being tested per liter of the respective liquid. Example: If Copper in your water supply is at a concentration of 1.00 mg/L, this is the same as saying the concentration is 1.00 ppm.
