Chloroethane

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CAS Number: 75-00-3

Chloroethane (CAS 75-00-3) 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, 52 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Chloroethane, with a cumulative reported release volume of 858.0K lbs. The chemical is not flagged as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS GP in VA at 353.5K 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.

Release Summary

Total Releases
858.0K lbs
Number of Facilities
52
Carcinogen
No
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Ashland Specialty Ingredients Gp 353.5K lbs
2 Eastman Chemical Co Texas Operations 142.9K lbs
3 The Dow Chemical Co - Louisiana Operations 60.4K lbs
4 Westlake US 2 LLC 59.8K lbs
5 Valtris Specialty Chemicals-Delaware River Plant 59.1K lbs
6 Mpm Silicones LLC 18.7K lbs
7 Occidental Chemical Holding Corp - Geismar Plant 17.4K lbs
8 Ineos Oxide Bayport Eo Plant 16.6K lbs
9 Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP Borger Plant 15.5K lbs
10 Lanxess Corp 12.2K lbs
11 Westlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC 11.7K lbs
12 Formosa Plastics Corp Louisiana 10.9K lbs
13 The Dow Chemical Co 10.1K lbs
14 Ketjen Pasadena Plant 10.1K lbs
15 Lacc LLC Us/lotte Chemical Louisiana LLC 9.1K lbs
16 Shac Catalyst Plant 6.9K lbs
17 Westlake Vinyls Co 6.1K lbs
18 Nouryon Functional Chemicals LLC 4.9K lbs
19 Westlake Chemicals & Vinyls LLC 4.1K lbs
20 Shintech Plaquemine Plant 3.6K lbs
21 Evonik Corp 3.2K lbs
22 Freeport_olin Bc 3.1K lbs
23 Basf Corp - Hannibal Site 2.7K lbs
24 Basf Corp 2.7K lbs
25 Formosa Plastics Corp Texas 1.8K lbs
26 Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1 LLC Midland 1.6K lbs
27 Shintech Louisiana LLC - Addis Plant A 1.6K lbs
28 Sachem Inc 1.6K lbs
29 Occidental Chemical Holding Corp 1.0K lbs
30 Ddp Specialty Electronic Materials US LLC 964 lbs
31 Solvay USA LLC 554 lbs
32 Meglobal Oyster Creek 538 lbs
33 Westlake Vinyls Inc 524 lbs
34 Oxy Vinyls LP la Porte Vcm Plant 472 lbs
35 Shell Chemical LP 445 lbs
36 Occidental Chemical Corp 359 lbs
37 Sasol Chemicals (usa) Llc-Lake Charles Chemical Complex 343 lbs
38 Huntsman Petrochemical LLC Port Neches Facility 275 lbs
39 3M Chemical Operations' Cordova Facility 271 lbs
40 Gulf Coast Growth Ventures LLC 137 lbs
41 Oxy Vinyls LP Deer Park-Vcm Plant 128 lbs
42 Basf Corp 109 lbs
43 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC Port Arthur Facility 34 lbs
44 Futurefuel Chemical Co 30 lbs
45 Bayer Cropscience LP 18 lbs
46 Mpm Silicones LLC 15 lbs
47 Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility 6 lbs
48 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC 6 lbs
49 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC 3 lbs
50 Eco Services Operations Corp. 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chloroethane?
Chloroethane (CAS Number: 75-00-3) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. 52 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Chloroethane is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 858.0K lbs of Chloroethane releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 52 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Chloroethane harmful to health?
Chloroethane is not classified as a carcinogen in the EPA TRI database. 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 Chloroethane?
The largest reported releasers of Chloroethane include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 52 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Chloroethane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Chloroethane is 75-00-3. 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

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.