Acetaldehyde

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 75-07-0

Acetaldehyde (CAS 75-07-0) 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.

Across the United States, 510 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Acetaldehyde, with a cumulative reported release volume of 41.3M lbs. The chemical carries a carcinogen classification in the TRI database, based on assessments from EPA, IARC, or the National Toxicology Program. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO TENNESSEE OPERATIONS in TN at 17.4M 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.

Release Summary

Total Releases
41.3M lbs
Number of Facilities
510
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of Acetaldehyde. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO TENNESSEE OPERATIONS 500.7K lbs
2 PACIFIC ETHANOL PEKIN, LLC 281.2K lbs
3 INTERNATIONAL PAPER 181.8K lbs
4 INTERNATIONAL PAPER 179.2K lbs
5 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC 176.0K lbs
6 INTERNATIONAL PAPER BOGALUSA MILL 175.3K lbs
7 INTERNATIONAL PAPER BOGALUSA MILL 171.4K lbs
8 INTERNATIONAL PAPER BOGALUSA MILL 167.8K lbs
9 INTERNATIONAL PAPER BOGALUSA MILL 165.8K lbs
10 INTERNATIONAL PAPER 158.6K lbs
11 INTERNATIONAL PAPER 158.1K lbs
12 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC 156.8K lbs
13 CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL CO LLC 156.3K lbs
14 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC 155.9K lbs
15 INTERNATIONAL PAPER BOGALUSA MILL 152.2K lbs
16 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC 149.5K lbs
17 ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE 149.2K lbs
18 INTERNATIONAL PAPER 147.8K lbs
19 GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL LLC 140.7K lbs
20 RAYONIER PERFORMANCE FIBERS JESUP MILL 135.7K lbs
21 WESTROCK COATED BOARD LLC 127.8K lbs
22 CELANESE LTD CLEAR LAKE PLANT 123.9K lbs
23 EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO TENNESSEE OPERATIONS 123.9K lbs
24 CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL CO LLC 115.8K lbs
25 WESTROCK COATED BOARD LLC 114.7K lbs
26 GRAIN PROCESSING CORP 113.6K lbs
27 WESTROCK COATED BOARD LLC 111.4K lbs
28 WESTROCK COATED BOARD LLC 110.5K lbs
29 PACKAGING CORP OF AMERICA COUNCE MILL 106.9K lbs
30 PRIMARY PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC - DECATUR 105.9K lbs
31 INTERNATIONAL PAPER RIEGELWOOD MILL 104.7K lbs
32 WESTROCK COATED BOARD LLC 103.9K lbs
33 INTERNATIONAL PAPER RIEGELWOOD MILL 103.9K lbs
34 PACIFIC ETHANOL PEKIN, LLC 101.1K lbs
35 INTERNATIONAL PAPER-VICKSBURG MILL 100.2K lbs
36 RAYONIER PERFORMANCE FIBERS JESUP MILL 99.6K lbs
37 INTERNATIONAL PAPER GEORGETOWN MILL 99.2K lbs
38 INTERNATIONAL PAPER RIEGELWOOD MILL 99.1K lbs
39 INTERNATIONAL PAPER-VICKSBURG MILL 99.1K lbs
40 CELANESE LTD CLEAR LAKE PLANT 98.9K lbs
41 INTERNATIONAL PAPER-VICKSBURG MILL 98.0K lbs
42 INTERNATIONAL PAPER ROME LINERBOARD MILL 97.7K lbs
43 PRIMARY PRODUCTS INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC - DECATUR 95.6K lbs
44 ALPEK POLYESTER USA LLC-COLUMBIA SITE 95.4K lbs
45 INTERNATIONAL PAPER GEORGETOWN MILL 93.7K lbs
46 GREEN BAY PACKAGING INC. ARKANSAS KRAFT DIV 93.5K lbs
47 INTERNATIONAL PAPER RIEGELWOOD MILL 93.1K lbs
48 GEORGIA-PACIFIC MONTICELLO LLC 93.0K lbs
49 CARGILL CORN MILLING NORTH AMERICA 93.0K lbs
50 RED STAR YEAST CO LLC 92.9K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acetaldehyde?
Acetaldehyde (CAS Number: 75-07-0) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 510 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Acetaldehyde is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 41.3M lbs of Acetaldehyde releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 510 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Acetaldehyde harmful to health?
Acetaldehyde is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen by the EPA, based on evaluations from IARC, NTP, or EPA itself. Health effects depend on exposure levels, duration, and route. For specific health questions, consult a toxicologist or your local health agency.
Which facilities release the most Acetaldehyde?
The largest reported releasers of Acetaldehyde include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 510 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Acetaldehyde?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Acetaldehyde is 75-07-0. 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.

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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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.