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EPA TRI Chemical

Benfluralin

CAS Number: 1861-40-1

Total releases
49.5K lbs
Number of facilities
5
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Benfluralin (CAS 1861-40-1) is disclosed by 5 Form R facilities totaling 49.5K lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Benfluralin (CAS 1861-40-1) 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.

A carcinogen flag, when present on other chemicals in this database, reflects an assessment from EPA, IARC, or the National Toxicology Program rather than a TRI-specific determination. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN in TN at 48.4K 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.

OFFSITE pathway mix

Benfluralin: how the 49.5K lbs splits

49.5K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Off-site Transfers48.7K lbs98.3%
  • Air Releases818 lbs1.7%

Benfluralin's 49.5K lbs Form-R total is OFFSITE, with off-site transfers making up 98.3% of the bar. Next segment: air releases at 1.7%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Benfluralin releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 98% (15.4K lbs → 313 lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Benfluralin is highly concentrated: Tennessee accounts for 97.9% of the reported total (2 facilities). Next: Mississippi.

  • Tennessee 48.4K lbs
  • Mississippi 1.1K lbs
  • Arkansas 0 lbs
  • Pennsylvania 0 lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Benfluralin is highly concentrated by industry: Hazardous Waste facilities account for 97.9% of the reported total (2 facilities). Next: Chemicals.

  • Hazardous Waste 48.4K lbs
  • Chemicals 1.1K lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn
48.4K lbs
2 Odom Industries Inc
1.1K lbs
3 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
0 lbs
4 Sofix LLC
0 lbs
5 Lebanon Seaboard Corp
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benfluralin in the EPA TRI? ▼
Benfluralin (CAS Number: 1861-40-1) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 5 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Benfluralin is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 49.5K lbs of Benfluralin releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 5 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 Benfluralin? ▼
Benfluralin is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 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 Benfluralin? ▼
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn in TN reports the largest disclosed release of Benfluralin in this dataset, at 48.4K 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 5 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Benfluralin? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Benfluralin is 1861-40-1. 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

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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