Benzo[g,h,i]perylene

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PBT

CAS Number: 191-24-2

Benzo[g,h,i]perylene (CAS 191-24-2) 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, 1,323 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Benzo[g,h,i]perylene, with a cumulative reported release volume of 289.7K lbs. The chemical is not flagged as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. It is also listed as a persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) substance, a category subject to lower reporting thresholds and elevated regulatory concern. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC in CA at 37.7K 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
289.7K lbs
Number of Facilities
1,323
Carcinogen
No
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
Yes

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of Benzo[g,h,i]perylene. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Chemical Waste Management Inc 37.7K lbs
2 Marathon Petroleum Co LP Illinois Refining Div 36.2K lbs
3 Ferroglobe USA Bridgeport LLC 23.3K lbs
4 Mountain State Carbon LLC 20.4K lbs
5 Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC 17.9K lbs
6 Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest Inc. 13.9K lbs
7 Century Aluminum Sebree LLC 10.3K lbs
8 Morgan Advanced Materials & Technology 9.4K lbs
9 Laraway Recycling & Disposal Facility 8.3K lbs
10 Valero Refining-Texas LP 8.0K lbs
11 Century Aluminum of Kentucky 7.5K lbs
12 Ergon Refining Inc 6.9K lbs
13 Allied Waste Niagara Falls Landfill 6.1K lbs
14 Sgl Carbon LLC 5.4K lbs
15 Intalco Aluminum LLC 5.1K lbs
16 Building Materials Manufacturing LLC 4.6K lbs
17 Wayne Disposal Inc 3.8K lbs
18 Building Materials Manufacturing LLC 3.5K lbs
19 Alcoa Wenatchee LLC 3.3K lbs
20 Tokai Carbon Ge LLC 2.8K lbs
21 Koppers Follansbee Tar Plant 2.4K lbs
22 Uss-Clairton Plant 2.3K lbs
23 Chemical Waste Management 2.1K lbs
24 Building Materials Manufacturing LLC 2.0K lbs
25 Big West Oil LLC 1.7K lbs
26 Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor LLC 1.7K lbs
27 Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co LLC 1.6K lbs
28 Airbus US Manufacturing Facility 1.5K lbs
29 US Ecology Texas Inc 1.5K lbs
30 Morgan Advanced Materials St Marys Site 1.3K lbs
31 Birla Carbon USA Inc 1.3K lbs
32 Vance Brothers LLC 1.3K lbs
33 Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc 1.3K lbs
34 Amsted Graphite Materials 1.2K lbs
35 Tokai Carbon Ge LLC 1.2K lbs
36 Mississippi Silicon LLC 1.1K lbs
37 Phillips 66 Lake Charles Refinery 1.0K lbs
38 Chevron Products Co. Div of Chevron USA Inc. 931 lbs
39 National Electrical Carbon Products Inc 873 lbs
40 Diamond Shamrock Refining Co LP 810 lbs
41 Century Aluminum of South Carolina 766 lbs
42 Calgon Carbon Corp 695 lbs
43 Elk Co of Texas LLC 693 lbs
44 Alcoa USA Corp. 690 lbs
45 Skyline Steel Llc-Armorel 561 lbs
46 Bp Cherry Point Refinery 530 lbs
47 Elk Co of Texas LLC 483 lbs
48 Exxonmobil Chemical Co Baytown Olefins Plant (part) 470 lbs
49 Chemical Waste Management - la Ke Charles Facility 465 lbs
50 Ferroglobe USA Metallurgical Inc 439 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benzo[g,h,i]perylene?
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene (CAS Number: 191-24-2) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a persistent bioaccumulative toxicant (PBT). 1,323 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Benzo[g,h,i]perylene is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 289.7K lbs of Benzo[g,h,i]perylene releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 1,323 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Benzo[g,h,i]perylene harmful to health?
Benzo[g,h,i]perylene is not classified as a carcinogen in the EPA TRI database. It is classified as a persistent bioaccumulative toxicant (PBT), meaning it persists in the environment and accumulates in food chains. 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 Benzo[g,h,i]perylene?
The largest reported releasers of Benzo[g,h,i]perylene include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 1,323 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Benzo[g,h,i]perylene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Benzo[g,h,i]perylene is 191-24-2. 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

Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant (PBT): This chemical is classified as a PBT by the EPA. PBT chemicals are toxic, persist in the environment, and bioaccumulate in food chains. Because of these properties, even relatively small releases can pose a significant threat to human health and the environment over time.

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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Data sourced from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial

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.