EPA TRI Chemical

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether

Q: What is Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether in the EPA TRI?

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether (CAS Number: 108-60-1) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 2 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.

Q: How much Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings?

U.S. facilities have reported a total of 7.8K lbs of Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 2 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates covering air, water, land, and off-site transfers. They are disclosure totals, not toxicity-weighted harm scores.

Q: How does EPA TRI classify Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether?

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether 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.

Q: Which facilities disclose the most Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether?

Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility in TX reports the largest disclosed release of Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether in this dataset, at 7.5K lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under chemicals. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 2 facilities on this page.

Q: What is the CAS number for Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether is 108-60-1. 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.

CAS Number: 108-60-1

Total releases: 7.8K lbs
Number of facilities: 2
Carcinogen: No
PBT substance: No

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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether (CAS 108-60-1) is disclosed by 2 Form R facilities totaling 7.8K lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether (CAS 108-60-1) 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 DOW CHEMICAL CO FREEPORT FACILITY in TX at 7.5K 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.

AIR pathway mix

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether: how the 7.8K lbs splits

7.8K lbs across all reported pathways

Air Releases6.7K lbs86.3%
Water Discharges1.1K lbs13.6%
Land Disposal4 lbs0.1%
Off-site Transfers1 lbs<0.1%

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether's 7.8K lbs Form-R total is AIR, with air releases making up 86.3% of the bar. Next segment: water discharges at 13.6%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether releases across all reporting facilities increased by 69% (1.3K lbs → 2.2K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether is highly concentrated: Texas accounts for 96.5% of the reported total (1 facility). Next: Louisiana.

Texas 7.5K lbs
Louisiana 273 lbs

Industry Sources

Reporting for Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether is highly concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 100.0% of the reported total (2 facilities).

Chemicals 7.8K lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether. Up to 50 shown.

#	Facility	Location	Release (lbs)	Year
1	Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility	Freeport, TX	7.5K lbs	2023
2	The Dow Chemical Co - Louisiana Operations	Plaquemine, LA	273 lbs	2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether in the EPA TRI? ▼

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether (CAS Number: 108-60-1) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 2 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.

How much Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼

U.S. facilities have reported a total of 7.8K lbs of Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 2 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 Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether? ▼

Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether 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 Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether? ▼

Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility in TX reports the largest disclosed release of Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether in this dataset, at 7.5K lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under chemicals. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 2 facilities on this page.

What is the CAS number for Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether? ▼

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Bis(2-Chloro-1-Methylethyl) Ether is 108-60-1. 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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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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