Molybdenum Trioxide

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 1313-27-5

Molybdenum Trioxide (CAS 1313-27-5) 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.

Across the United States, 222 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Molybdenum Trioxide, with a cumulative reported release volume of 11.0M 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 CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT - LA KE CHARLES FACILITY in LA at 1.6M 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
11.0M lbs
Number of Facilities
222
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Chemical Waste Management - la Ke Charles Facility 1.6M lbs
2 W R Grace & Co-Conn Grace 1.2M lbs
3 Eurecat US 731.4K lbs
4 Haldor Topsoe Inc 718.2K lbs
5 Ineos Nitriles USA LLC Green Lake Plant 538.5K lbs
6 Cornerstone Chemical Co LLC 514.1K lbs
7 Climax Molybdenum Co 447.1K lbs
8 Shell Catalysts & Technologies - Pittsburg 438.0K lbs
9 Eurecat US 374.3K lbs
10 US Ecology Texas Inc 335.7K lbs
11 Heritage-Crystal Clean LLC - Re-Refinery 300.7K lbs
12 Uss Gary Works 292.4K lbs
13 Ketjen LLC - Bayport Plant 284.5K lbs
14 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. 277.2K lbs
15 W R Grace & Co 241.5K lbs
16 Ineos Nitriles USA LLC 213.0K lbs
17 Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Corp /butler Works 184.7K lbs
18 Walleye Power LLC - Bay Shore Plant 154.0K lbs
19 Amlon Port Allen LLC 149.3K lbs
20 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. 142.2K lbs
21 Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC 116.7K lbs
22 Shell Chemical LP 111.2K lbs
23 Gladieux Metals Recycling LLC 109.4K lbs
24 Cos-Mar Co 81.2K lbs
25 Basf Corp - Freeport Site 76.1K lbs
26 Clean Harbors San Leon Inc 71.4K lbs
27 Phillips 66 Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex 71.1K lbs
28 Cleveland-Cliffs Riverdale LLC 68.5K lbs
29 Freeport-McMoran Sierrita Inc 66.5K lbs
30 Uop-Shreveport Plant 63.4K lbs
31 Honeywell - Uop LLC 59.4K lbs
32 Esco Group LLC 58.5K lbs
33 Placid Refining Co LLC 56.6K lbs
34 Sivyer Steel Casting LLC 51.4K lbs
35 Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertilizers LLC 48.0K lbs
36 Shell Catalyst & Technologies 45.2K lbs
37 Hollyfrontier Navajo Refining LLC - Artesia Refinery 45.0K lbs
38 Evonik Corp 36.0K lbs
39 Freeport-McMoran Bagdad Inc 30.9K lbs
40 Lyondell Chemical Co Bayport Facility 30.3K lbs
41 US Ecology Nevada Inc. 29.7K lbs
42 Chemical Waste Management Inc 29.4K lbs
43 Hunt Refining Co a Corp 29.3K lbs
44 Convent Refinery 29.0K lbs
45 CHEM32 LLC 27.0K lbs
46 US Ecology Idaho Inc. 21.9K lbs
47 Veolia N.a. Inc. 21.4K lbs
48 US Ecology Tulsa Inc 19.5K lbs
49 Chevron Products Co Richmond Refinery 16.8K lbs
50 Deer Park Refining LP 15.0K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molybdenum Trioxide?
Molybdenum Trioxide (CAS Number: 1313-27-5) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 222 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Molybdenum Trioxide is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 11.0M lbs of Molybdenum Trioxide releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 222 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Molybdenum Trioxide harmful to health?
Molybdenum Trioxide 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 Molybdenum Trioxide?
The largest reported releasers of Molybdenum Trioxide include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 222 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Molybdenum Trioxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Molybdenum Trioxide is 1313-27-5. 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.

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.