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EPA TRI Chemical

1,3-Dichloropropylene

CAS Number: 542-75-6

Total releases
84.4K lbs
Number of facilities
17
Carcinogen
Yes
PBT substance
No
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Carcinogen

According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, 1,3-Dichloropropylene (CAS 542-75-6) is disclosed by 17 Form R facilities totaling 84.4K lbs of reported releases. The TRI extract marks this chemical with a carcinogen classification flag. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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1,3-Dichloropropylene (CAS 542-75-6) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The TRI requires industrial facilities above specified threshold quantities to disclose annual manufacturing, processing, and otherwise-used volumes, along with quantities released to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.

The carcinogen flag above reflects an assessment from EPA, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the National Toxicology Program, not a TRI-specific determination. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT in AL at 58.0K lbs.

TRI volumes are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and each pound counts equally regardless of chemical toxicity, so total pounds should not be equated with total risk. Inclusion of a chemical or facility in the TRI does not itself establish a health hazard; it documents the public right-to-know record. Consult EPA's IRIS (Integrated Risk Information System) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry for health-effect summaries.

MIXED pathway mix

1,3-Dichloropropylene: how the 84.4K lbs splits

84.4K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Land Disposal58.0K lbs68.7%
  • Air Releases15.6K lbs18.5%
  • Water Discharges10.8K lbs12.8%
  • Off-site Transfers1 lbs<0.1%

1,3-Dichloropropylene's 84.4K lbs Form-R total is MIXED, with land disposal making up 68.7% of the bar. Next segment: air releases at 18.5%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual 1,3-Dichloropropylene releases across all reporting facilities increased by 65% (3.6K lbs → 5.9K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for 1,3-Dichloropropylene is highly concentrated: Alabama accounts for 68.7% of the reported total (1 facility). Next: Texas.

  • Alabama 58.0K lbs
  • Texas 18.2K lbs
  • California 4.2K lbs
  • Florida 2.2K lbs
  • North Carolina 1.2K lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for 1,3-Dichloropropylene is highly concentrated by industry: Hazardous Waste facilities account for 68.8% of the reported total (6 facilities). Next: Chemicals.

  • Hazardous Waste 58.0K lbs
  • Chemicals 26.0K lbs
  • Petroleum Bulk Terminals 326 lbs
  • Other 27 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of 1,3-Dichloropropylene. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Chemical Waste Management
58.0K lbs
2 Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility
17.4K lbs
3 Trical Inc
2.4K lbs
4 Triest Ag Group Inc.
2.2K lbs
5 Trical Inc.
1.8K lbs
6 Triest Ag Group Inc
1.1K lbs
7 Freeport_olin Bc
732 lbs
8 Tidewater Terminal Co Snake River Terminal
326 lbs
9 Mebrom LLC
217 lbs
10 Coastal Agrobusiness Inc-Tcs
27 lbs
11 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc.
12 lbs
12 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC
0 lbs
13 Heritage Thermal Services
0 lbs
14 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
0 lbs
15 Arcwood Environmental - Orange LLC
0 lbs
16 Blue Cube Operations LLC - Plaquemine Site
0 lbs
17 Westlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1,3-Dichloropropylene in the EPA TRI? ▼
1,3-Dichloropropylene (CAS Number: 542-75-6) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. The TRI extract marks it with a carcinogen classification flag based on EPA/IARC/NTP listings. 17 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much 1,3-Dichloropropylene is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 84.4K lbs of 1,3-Dichloropropylene releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 17 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates covering air, water, land, and off-site transfers. They are disclosure totals, not toxicity-weighted harm scores.
How does EPA TRI classify 1,3-Dichloropropylene? ▼
1,3-Dichloropropylene carries a carcinogen classification flag in the TRI database (drawn from EPA, IARC, or NTP listings). TRI classification flags document inventory listing status; they are not a site-specific exposure or health diagnosis. For health-effect summaries see EPA IRIS and ATSDR toxicological profiles.
Which facilities disclose the most 1,3-Dichloropropylene? ▼
Chemical Waste Management in AL reports the largest disclosed release of 1,3-Dichloropropylene in this dataset, at 58.0K lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under hazardous waste. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 17 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for 1,3-Dichloropropylene? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for 1,3-Dichloropropylene is 542-75-6. CAS numbers are unique numerical identifiers assigned to every chemical substance described in the open scientific literature. This identifier is used to search scientific databases and regulatory filings.

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Health Information

Carcinogen Classification: This chemical is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen by the EPA under the Toxic Release Inventory program. This classification is based on evaluations by agencies including the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and the EPA itself.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Release quantities are self-reported by facilities and may represent estimates. The total shown aggregates reports across all facilities and reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a chemical in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk at current exposure levels. For health-related questions about specific chemical exposures, consult your local health agency or a toxicologist.

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