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EPA TRI Chemical

Decabromodiphenyl Oxide

CAS Number: 1163-19-5

Total releases
200.9K lbs
Number of facilities
15
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (CAS 1163-19-5) is disclosed by 15 Form R facilities totaling 200.9K lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (CAS 1163-19-5) 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 MIDWEST ELASTOMERS INC in OH at 151.2K 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.

OFFSITE pathway mix

Decabromodiphenyl Oxide: how the 200.9K lbs splits

200.9K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Off-site Transfers195.8K lbs97.5%
  • Air Releases5.1K lbs2.5%

Decabromodiphenyl Oxide's 200.9K lbs Form-R total is OFFSITE, with off-site transfers making up 97.5% of the bar. Next segment: air releases at 2.5%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Decabromodiphenyl Oxide releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 30% (52.7K lbs → 36.7K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Decabromodiphenyl Oxide is highly concentrated: Ohio accounts for 76.6% of the reported total (3 facilities). Next: Georgia.

  • Ohio 153.9K lbs
  • Georgia 35.5K lbs
  • Mississippi 7.4K lbs
  • South Carolina 1.9K lbs
  • Pennsylvania 1.5K lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Decabromodiphenyl Oxide is highly concentrated by industry: Plastics and Rubber facilities account for 77.7% of the reported total (5 facilities). Next: Primary Metals.

  • Plastics and Rubber 156.1K lbs
  • Primary Metals 35.5K lbs
  • Electrical Equipment 7.4K lbs
  • Textiles 1.9K lbs
  • Chemicals 0 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Midwest Elastomers Inc
151.2K lbs
2 Southwire Co
35.5K lbs
3 Southwire Co
7.4K lbs
4 Schneller LLC
2.7K lbs
5 Rockland-Bamberg Industries
1.9K lbs
6 Bedford Reinforced Plastics Inc
1.8K lbs
7 Chemelex LLC
725 lbs
8 Danfoss Power Solutions II LLC
1 lbs
9 Champlain Cable Texas Corp
0 lbs
10 Champlain Cable Texas Corp
0 lbs
11 Jones-Blair Co
0 lbs
12 Benvic Trinity LLC
0 lbs
13 Apexical Inc
0 lbs
14 Tietex International Ltd
0 lbs
15 Champlain Cable Corp
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Decabromodiphenyl Oxide in the EPA TRI? ▼
Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (CAS Number: 1163-19-5) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 15 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Decabromodiphenyl Oxide is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 200.9K lbs of Decabromodiphenyl Oxide releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 15 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 Decabromodiphenyl Oxide? ▼
Decabromodiphenyl Oxide 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 Decabromodiphenyl Oxide? ▼
Midwest Elastomers Inc in OH reports the largest disclosed release of Decabromodiphenyl Oxide in this dataset, at 151.2K lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under plastics and rubber. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 15 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Decabromodiphenyl Oxide? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Decabromodiphenyl Oxide is 1163-19-5. 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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