Epichlorohydrin

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 106-89-8

Epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8) 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, 80 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Epichlorohydrin, with a cumulative reported release volume of 1.1M lbs. The chemical carries a carcinogen classification in the TRI database, based on assessments from EPA, IARC, or the National Toxicology Program. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC in IN at 194.3K 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
1.1M lbs
Number of Facilities
80
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC 194.3K lbs
2 Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC 153.9K lbs
3 Tm Deer Park Services LP 110.7K lbs
4 Chemical Waste Management 84.0K lbs
5 Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Inc. - Beaumont 66.1K lbs
6 Multi-Chem Group Bayport Tx Facility 63.5K lbs
7 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn 58.3K lbs
8 Freeport_olin Bc 40.1K lbs
9 Westlake Epoxy Inc.- Deer Park Site 39.5K lbs
10 Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility 35.6K lbs
11 Usalco Centreville Plant 32.4K lbs
12 Reworld Tron Corp 26.7K lbs
13 Solenis LLC 20.5K lbs
14 Arnette Polymers LLC 20.3K lbs
15 Archroma US Inc 19.7K lbs
16 Solenis LLC 17.0K lbs
17 Southern Chemical & Textiles Inc 15.2K lbs
18 Shell Chemical LP 14.2K lbs
19 The Dow Chemical Co - Louisiana Operations 10.8K lbs
20 Bakelite Chemicals LLC 6.9K lbs
21 Solenis LLC 6.7K lbs
22 Sterling Specialty Chemicals USA LLC 6.2K lbs
23 Dynachem Inc 5.7K lbs
24 Solvay USA LLC 5.3K lbs
25 Elemental Environmental Solutions LLC 5.0K lbs
26 Cargill Inc 4.5K lbs
27 Solenis LLC 4.0K lbs
28 United Paint & Chemical 3.8K lbs
29 Grace -Pasadena Catalyst Site 3.3K lbs
30 Polychemie Inc 3.0K lbs
31 McGean-Rohco Inc 2.1K lbs
32 Dixie Chemical Co Inc 1.9K lbs
33 Icl-Ip America Inc 1.6K lbs
34 Zeon Chemicals LP Mississippi Plant 1.6K lbs
35 Deer Park Refining LP 1.2K lbs
36 Harcros Chemicals Inc 1.1K lbs
37 Colonial Chemical Inc 1.1K lbs
38 Georgia-Pacific Crossett Paper Operations 862 lbs
39 Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas 826 lbs
40 Bakelite Chemicals LLC - Crossett Ar 760 lbs
41 Skw Quab Chemicals 716 lbs
42 Championx-Sugar Land 608 lbs
43 Nalco Co 321 lbs
44 Huntsman Advanced Materials Americas LLC 227 lbs
45 Hydrite Chemical Co. 207 lbs
46 Huntsman 200 lbs
47 Evonik Corp Tippecanoe Laboratories 198 lbs
48 Pci Synthesis 152 lbs
49 Verdant Specialty Solutions US LLC 132 lbs
50 3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility 132 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epichlorohydrin?
Epichlorohydrin (CAS Number: 106-89-8) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 80 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Epichlorohydrin is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 1.1M lbs of Epichlorohydrin releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 80 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Epichlorohydrin harmful to health?
Epichlorohydrin is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen by the EPA, based on evaluations from IARC, NTP, or EPA itself. 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 Epichlorohydrin?
The largest reported releasers of Epichlorohydrin include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 80 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Epichlorohydrin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Epichlorohydrin is 106-89-8. 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

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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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.