N,n-Dimethylformamide

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 68-12-2

N,n-Dimethylformamide (CAS 68-12-2) 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, 196 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for N,n-Dimethylformamide, with a cumulative reported release volume of 8.3M 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 UNION PROCESSING SYSTEMS LLC in TX at 1.8M 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
8.3M lbs
Number of Facilities
196
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of N,n-Dimethylformamide. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Union Processing Systems LLC 1.8M lbs
2 Filmtec Corp 1.2M lbs
3 Veolia Wts Solutions USA Inc. 1.1M lbs
4 Linde Gas & Equipment 774.2K lbs
5 Uop-Shreveport Plant 505.1K lbs
6 Pharmacia & Upjohn Co LLC a Subsidiary of Pfizer Inc 427.0K lbs
7 Industrial Laminates/norplex LLC 378.1K lbs
8 Csbio 191.1K lbs
9 Equistar Chemicals LP 178.5K lbs
10 Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant (part) 133.2K lbs
11 Bostik Inc. 131.2K lbs
12 Cytiva US LLC 122.4K lbs
13 Dupont Electronic Materials Cmp LLC B2 B3 B8 93.4K lbs
14 Gentex Corp Automotive Div 87.9K lbs
15 Kovalus Separation Solutions Inc. 85.9K lbs
16 Cytec Engineered Materials Inc. 82.8K lbs
17 US Ecology Nevada Inc. 72.5K lbs
18 Curia Rensselaer Inc. 56.5K lbs
19 Kaneka North America LLC 55.5K lbs
20 Tm Deer Park Services LP 53.4K lbs
21 Hydranautics 51.2K lbs
22 Lycus Ltd 49.0K lbs
23 US Ecology Texas Inc 32.8K lbs
24 Bradford Industries 31.5K lbs
25 Allnex USA Inc 30.8K lbs
26 Polypeptide Laboratories San Diego 29.4K lbs
27 Brookwood Laminating Inc 26.9K lbs
28 Western International Gas & Cylinders Inc. 26.1K lbs
29 Univar Solutions-Denver West 20.1K lbs
30 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC 20.0K lbs
31 Arclin Amines 19.7K lbs
32 Trelleborg Coated Systems US Inc. 19.6K lbs
33 Majilite Manufacturing Inc 18.4K lbs
34 Solecta Inc. 17.8K lbs
35 Berg Lacquer Co 15.9K lbs
36 Cytec Industries Inc 15.9K lbs
37 Trelleborg Coated Systems US Inc 15.5K lbs
38 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Bridgeport LLC 13.6K lbs
39 Csbio 13.2K lbs
40 Emerald Services Inc 12.7K lbs
41 3M Chemical Operations' Decatur Facility 10.0K lbs
42 Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP 9.4K lbs
43 Okamoto Sandusky Manufacturing LLC 9.3K lbs
44 Hexcel Corp 9.2K lbs
45 Corden Pharma Colorado Inc 9.1K lbs
46 Tex-Tech Coatings LLC 8.3K lbs
47 Exxonmobil Chemical Co Baytown Olefins Plant (part) 8.1K lbs
48 Polypeptide Laboratories Inc. 7.6K lbs
49 Tpc Group LLC 7.3K lbs
50 Univar Solutions USA - Tewksbury Ma 7.1K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is N,n-Dimethylformamide?
N,n-Dimethylformamide (CAS Number: 68-12-2) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 196 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much N,n-Dimethylformamide is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 8.3M lbs of N,n-Dimethylformamide releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 196 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is N,n-Dimethylformamide harmful to health?
N,n-Dimethylformamide 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 N,n-Dimethylformamide?
The largest reported releasers of N,n-Dimethylformamide include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 196 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for N,n-Dimethylformamide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for N,n-Dimethylformamide is 68-12-2. 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.