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EPA TRI Chemical

Methanol

CAS Number: 67-56-1

Total releases
645.0M lbs
Number of facilities
2,732
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Methanol (CAS 67-56-1) is disclosed by 2,732 Form R facilities totaling 645.0M lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Methanol (CAS 67-56-1) 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 INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO in OK at 23.2M 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.

AIR pathway mix

Methanol: how the 645.0M lbs splits

645.0M lbs across all reported pathways

  • Air Releases472.2M lbs73.2%
  • Land Disposal81.9M lbs12.7%
  • Off-site Transfers69.9M lbs10.8%
  • Water Discharges21.0M lbs3.3%

Methanol's 645.0M lbs Form-R total is AIR, with air releases making up 73.2% of the bar. Next segment: land disposal at 12.7%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Methanol releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 16% (138.5M lbs → 116.4M lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Methanol is dispersed: Texas accounts for 14.6% of the reported total (411 facilities). Next: Louisiana.

  • Texas 94.0M lbs
  • Louisiana 70.0M lbs
  • Alabama 63.8M lbs
  • Georgia 52.6M lbs
  • North Carolina 34.1M lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Methanol is highly concentrated by industry: Paper facilities account for 62.1% of the reported total (158 facilities). Next: Chemicals.

  • Paper 400.6M lbs
  • Chemicals 138.1M lbs
  • Wood Products 31.5M lbs
  • Hazardous Waste 18.4M lbs
  • Food 16.8M lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 International Paper Co
23.2M lbs
2 Alabama River Cellulose LLC
18.2M lbs
3 International Paper Co - Mansfield Mill
17.1M lbs
4 Rayonier Performance Fibers Jesup Mill
15.6M lbs
5 Tm Deer Park Services LP
13.1M lbs
6 Graphic Packaging International LLC
12.5M lbs
7 Suzano Packaging
10.7M lbs
8 Georgia Pacific Leaf River Cellulose LLC
10.6M lbs
9 Darling Ingredients Inc.- Linkwood Facility
10.0M lbs
10 International Paper Riegelwood Mill
9.9M lbs
11 Graphic Packaging International LLC
9.2M lbs
12 International Paper Bogalusa Mill
8.7M lbs
13 Lyondell Chemical Co
8.2M lbs
14 International Paper
8.2M lbs
15 Beaumont Gas-To Gasoline Plant
7.5M lbs
16 International Paper-Vicksburg Mill
7.0M lbs
17 New-Indy Catawba LLC
6.9M lbs
18 Domtar A.w. LLC Ashdown Mill
6.9M lbs
19 Westrock Coated Board LLC
6.8M lbs
20 Westrock Virginia Corp
6.6M lbs
21 Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant
6.6M lbs
22 Foley Cellulose LLC
6.6M lbs
23 International Paper Georgetown Mill
6.4M lbs
24 Oci Beaumont LLC
6.3M lbs
25 International Paper Rome Linerboard Mill
6.3M lbs
26 Cornerstone Chemical Co LLC
6.1M lbs
27 Roehm America LLC
5.8M lbs
28 Packaging Corp of America
5.8M lbs
29 Blue Ridge Paper Products LLC
5.7M lbs
30 Georgia-Pacific Brewton LLC
5.5M lbs
31 Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC
5.3M lbs
32 Oneok Hydrocarbon LP - Bushton Complex
5.2M lbs
33 Columbus Cellulose Fibers
4.9M lbs
34 Westrock Mill Co LLC
4.9M lbs
35 Clearwater Paper - Augusta Mill
4.7M lbs
36 Kuraray America Inc
4.5M lbs
37 Rubicon LLC
4.3M lbs
38 International Paper Franklin Mill
4.2M lbs
39 Georgia-Pacific Naheola LLC
4.1M lbs
40 Mitsubishi Chemical la Porte
4.0M lbs
41 International Paper-Pine Hill Mill
4.0M lbs
42 Sappi Cloquet LLC
3.9M lbs
43 Georgia-Pacific Monticello LLC
3.9M lbs
44 Westrock Cp LLC
3.7M lbs
45 Westrock Cp LLC
3.7M lbs
46 Packaging Corp of America Counce Mill
3.6M lbs
47 Westrock
3.6M lbs
48 Clearwater Paper Corp
3.6M lbs
49 Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
3.6M lbs
50 Sekisui Specialty Chemicals America LLC
3.5M lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Methanol in the EPA TRI? ▼
Methanol (CAS Number: 67-56-1) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 2,732 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Methanol is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 645.0M lbs of Methanol releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 2,732 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 Methanol? ▼
Methanol 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 Methanol? ▼
International Paper Co in OK reports the largest disclosed release of Methanol in this dataset, at 23.2M lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under paper. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 2,732 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Methanol? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Methanol is 67-56-1. 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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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.

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