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Chlorophenols

EPA TRI Category Code: N084

Total releases
1.1M lbs
Number of facilities
12
Carcinogen
Yes
PBT substance
No
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Carcinogen

According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Chlorophenols (EPA TRI Category Code N084) is disclosed by 12 Form R facilities totaling 1.1M lbs of reported releases. The TRI extract marks this chemical with a carcinogen classification flag. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Chlorophenols (EPA TRI Category Code N084) 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.

The carcinogen flag above reflects an assessment from EPA, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the National Toxicology Program, not a TRI-specific determination. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from BASF CORP - BEAUMONT in TX at 789.6K 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.

LAND pathway mix

Chlorophenols: how the 1.1M lbs splits

1.1M lbs across all reported pathways

  • Land Disposal789.6K lbs70.6%
  • Off-site Transfers325.7K lbs29.1%
  • Air Releases2.7K lbs0.2%

Chlorophenols's 1.1M lbs Form-R total is LAND, with land disposal making up 70.6% of the bar. Next segment: off-site transfers at 29.1%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Chlorophenols releases across all reporting facilities increased by 2606% (7.9K lbs → 213.1K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Chlorophenols is highly concentrated: Texas accounts for 70.8% of the reported total (4 facilities). Next: Wisconsin.

  • Texas 791.4K lbs
  • Wisconsin 326.5K lbs
  • Nebraska 50 lbs
  • Arkansas 2 lbs
  • Utah 2 lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Chlorophenols is highly concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 99.8% of the reported total (4 facilities). Next: Hazardous Waste.

  • Chemicals 1.1M lbs
  • Hazardous Waste 1.9K lbs
  • Petroleum 1 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Basf Corp - Beaumont
789.6K lbs
2 Henkel US Operations Corp
326.5K lbs
3 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC Port Arthur Facility
1.8K lbs
4 Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc
50 lbs
5 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC
4 lbs
6 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
2 lbs
7 Clean Harbors Aragonite LLC
2 lbs
8 Heritage Thermal Services
1 lbs
9 Demennokerdoon DBA World Oil Recycling
1 lbs
10 Arcwood Environmental - Orange LLC
0 lbs
11 Hacco Inc
0 lbs
12 Corteva Agriscience LLC - Midland
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chlorophenols in the EPA TRI? ▼
Chlorophenols (EPA TRI Category Code: N084) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. The TRI extract marks it with a carcinogen classification flag based on EPA/IARC/NTP listings. 12 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Chlorophenols is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 1.1M lbs of Chlorophenols releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 12 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 Chlorophenols? ▼
Chlorophenols carries a carcinogen classification flag in the TRI database (drawn from EPA, IARC, or NTP listings). 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 Chlorophenols? ▼
Basf Corp - Beaumont in TX reports the largest disclosed release of Chlorophenols in this dataset, at 789.6K 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 12 facilities on this page.
Why is Chlorophenols listed under code N084 instead of a CAS number? ▼
N084 is an EPA TRI Category Code, not a CAS Registry Number. EPA assigns category codes (N-prefix and K-prefix) to chemical groups that share reporting requirements, for example, "Chlorophenols" covers many distinct compounds aggregated for TRI reporting. Individual constituents may have their own CAS Registry Numbers (e.g., elemental Lead is CAS 7439-92-1), but the group is reported under the single TRI Category Code.

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Health Information

Carcinogen Classification: This chemical is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen by the EPA under the Toxic Release Inventory program. This classification is based on evaluations by agencies including the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the National Toxicology Program (NTP), and the EPA itself.

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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