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Bromine

CAS Number: 7726-95-6

Total releases
498.6K lbs
Number of facilities
33
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Bromine (CAS 7726-95-6) is disclosed by 33 Form R facilities totaling 498.6K lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Bromine (CAS 7726-95-6) 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.

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 EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO TENNESSEE OPERATIONS in TN at 157.8K 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

Bromine: how the 498.6K lbs splits

498.6K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Air Releases378.6K lbs75.9%
  • Land Disposal118.9K lbs23.9%
  • Off-site Transfers1.0K lbs0.2%
  • Water Discharges45 lbs<0.1%

Bromine's 498.6K lbs Form-R total is AIR, with air releases making up 75.9% of the bar. Next segment: land disposal at 23.9%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Bromine releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 38% (108.6K lbs → 67.0K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Bromine is concentrated: Arkansas accounts for 48.2% of the reported total (8 facilities). Next: Tennessee.

  • Arkansas 240.5K lbs
  • Tennessee 157.8K lbs
  • Texas 36.2K lbs
  • Illinois 33.4K lbs
  • Oklahoma 13.5K lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Bromine is highly concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 91.4% of the reported total (26 facilities). Next: Hazardous Waste.

  • Chemicals 455.7K lbs
  • Hazardous Waste 36.1K lbs
  • Paper 5.7K lbs
  • Electric Utilities 975 lbs
  • Nonmetallic Mineral Product 74 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Eastman Chemical Co Tennessee Operations
157.8K lbs
2 Lanxess - Central
80.5K lbs
3 Lanxess - South Plant
61.3K lbs
4 Albemarle Corp South Plant
54.3K lbs
5 Waste Control Specialists LLC
36.1K lbs
6 Tetra Chemicals
35.4K lbs
7 Ineos Joliet LLC
33.4K lbs
8 3M Technical Ceramics Inc.
13.5K lbs
9 Lanxess - West Plant
6.0K lbs
10 Ox Paperboard LLC
5.7K lbs
11 Albemarle Corp
3.5K lbs
12 Albemarle Corp West Plant
2.8K lbs
13 Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant (part)
2.8K lbs
14 McPp - Bellevue
2.0K lbs
15 Brandon Shores & Wagner Complex
904 lbs
16 Basf Corp - Hannibal Site
656 lbs
17 Ddp Specialty Electronic Materials US 5 LLC
539 lbs
18 Amvac Chemical Co
513 lbs
19 Acs Technical Products Inc.
390 lbs
20 Far Research Inc. (dba Far Chemical Inc.)
170 lbs
21 Futurefuel Chemical Co
162 lbs
22 Buzzi Unicem Usa-Cape Girardeau
74 lbs
23 Westlake US 2 LLC
71 lbs
24 Winchester Interconnect Cm Corp
41 lbs
25 Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility
25 lbs
26 Exxonmobil Baytown Chemical Plant (part)
1 lbs
27 Covestro LLC
0 lbs
28 Enviro Tech Chemical Services-Plant 6
0 lbs
29 Westlake Petrochemicals Ethylene
0 lbs
30 Colstrip Steam Electric Station
0 lbs
31 Dover Chemical Corp
0 lbs
32 Albemarle Amendments LLC
0 lbs
33 Parker Lord Corp
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bromine in the EPA TRI? ▼
Bromine (CAS Number: 7726-95-6) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 33 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Bromine is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 498.6K lbs of Bromine releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 33 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 Bromine? ▼
Bromine 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 Bromine? ▼
Eastman Chemical Co Tennessee Operations in TN reports the largest disclosed release of Bromine in this dataset, at 157.8K 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 33 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Bromine? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Bromine is 7726-95-6. 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

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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