Diisocyanates

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EPA TRI Category Code: N120

Diisocyanates (EPA TRI Category Code N120) 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, 1,748 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Diisocyanates, with a cumulative reported release volume of 17.7M lbs. The chemical is not flagged as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from GAF KEYSTONE LLC/NEW COLUMBIA FACILITY in PA at 1.4M 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
17.7M lbs
Number of Facilities
1,748
Carcinogen
No
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Gaf Keystone Llc/new Columbia Facility 1.4M lbs
2 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn 1.1M lbs
3 US Ecology Texas Inc 1.0M lbs
4 Bmca Cedar City LLC (bmca) 786.3K lbs
5 Bostik Inc 672.2K lbs
6 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC 647.6K lbs
7 Rubicon LLC 571.0K lbs
8 Cycle Chem Inc 562.9K lbs
9 Ifs Industries Inc 496.5K lbs
10 Elemental Environmental Solutions LLC 444.1K lbs
11 Covestro 421.7K lbs
12 Ppg Industries Inc-Oak Creek 414.8K lbs
13 Basf 412.2K lbs
14 La Porte_the Dow Chemical Co 358.7K lbs
15 Tse Industries Inc. 318.3K lbs
16 US Ecology Nevada Inc. 308.3K lbs
17 Red Wing Shoe Plant 2 230.8K lbs
18 American Howa Kentucky Inc. 215.1K lbs
19 US Ecology Idaho Inc. 209.7K lbs
20 Chemical Waste Management - la Ke Charles Facility 180.0K lbs
21 Versaflex 176.1K lbs
22 Garmin International Miramar 166.5K lbs
23 Aurorium LLC - Greensboro 162.7K lbs
24 Kasai N.a. Inc. 156.6K lbs
25 Scientific Developments Inc 145.1K lbs
26 Caterpillar Inc Mapleton Plant 138.8K lbs
27 Coim USA Inc 136.6K lbs
28 Westmoreland San Juan Mining LLC - San Juan Mine 132.9K lbs
29 Sa Automotive 130.3K lbs
30 Bostik Inc. 118.9K lbs
31 Carlisle Polyurethane Systems 117.7K lbs
32 Electric Boat Corp 116.5K lbs
33 Lear Corp Farwell Plant 111.6K lbs
34 Advanced Polymer Technology 111.1K lbs
35 Bailey-Parks Urethane Inc 110.6K lbs
36 Valley Enterprises Inc. 106.0K lbs
37 Ludwig Inc 105.4K lbs
38 Clopay Coporation - Troy 103.9K lbs
39 Chemline Inc 88.3K lbs
40 Alliant Castings 82.6K lbs
41 US Doe Idaho National Laboratory Site 81.6K lbs
42 The Lycra Co LLC 78.6K lbs
43 Ddp Specialty Electronic Materials US LLC 76.2K lbs
44 Natural Polymers LLC 75.7K lbs
45 Essex Specialty Products LLC - Hillsdale Site 75.1K lbs
46 Hunter Panels a Div of Carlisle Construction Materials 74.3K lbs
47 Basf Corp 62.3K lbs
48 Grupo Antolin Kentucky 62.0K lbs
49 Yellow Creek Coating Services 56.8K lbs
50 Tesla Inc 56.4K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diisocyanates?
Diisocyanates (EPA TRI Category Code: N120) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. 1,748 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Diisocyanates is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 17.7M lbs of Diisocyanates releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 1,748 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Diisocyanates harmful to health?
Diisocyanates 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 Diisocyanates?
The largest reported releasers of Diisocyanates include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 1,748 facilities on this page.
Why is Diisocyanates listed under code N120 instead of a CAS number?
N120 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, "Diisocyanates" 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.

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.