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EPA TRI Chemical

Nitrilotriacetic Acid

CAS Number: 139-13-9

Total releases
7.2K lbs
Number of facilities
7
Carcinogen
Yes
PBT substance
No
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Carcinogen

According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Nitrilotriacetic Acid (CAS 139-13-9) is disclosed by 7 Form R facilities totaling 7.2K lbs of reported releases. The TRI extract marks this chemical with a carcinogen classification flag. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Nitrilotriacetic Acid (CAS 139-13-9) 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.

The carcinogen flag above reflects an assessment from EPA, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or the National Toxicology Program, not a TRI-specific determination. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP in LA at 7.2K 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.

LAND pathway mix

Nitrilotriacetic Acid: how the 7.2K lbs splits

7.2K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Land Disposal7.2K lbs99.7%
  • Off-site Transfers18 lbs0.3%
  • Air Releases3 lbs<0.1%

Nitrilotriacetic Acid's 7.2K lbs Form-R total is LAND, with land disposal making up 99.7% of the bar. Next segment: off-site transfers at 0.3%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Nitrilotriacetic Acid releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 99% (2.5K lbs → 19 lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Nitrilotriacetic Acid is highly concentrated: Louisiana accounts for 99.7% of the reported total (1 facility). Next: Missouri.

  • Louisiana 7.2K lbs
  • Missouri 19 lbs
  • Texas 2 lbs
  • Michigan 0 lbs
  • Indiana 0 lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Nitrilotriacetic Acid is highly concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 100.0% of the reported total (6 facilities). Next: Chemical Wholesalers.

  • Chemicals 7.2K lbs
  • Chemical Wholesalers 0 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Bayer Cropscience LP
7.2K lbs
2 Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
19 lbs
3 Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant
2 lbs
4 Dow Chemical Co Freeport Facility
0 lbs
5 Kop-Coat Inc
0 lbs
6 Hydro-Chem Systems
0 lbs
7 Warsaw Chemical Holdings Llc.
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nitrilotriacetic Acid in the EPA TRI? ▼
Nitrilotriacetic Acid (CAS Number: 139-13-9) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. The TRI extract marks it with a carcinogen classification flag based on EPA/IARC/NTP listings. 7 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Nitrilotriacetic Acid is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 7.2K lbs of Nitrilotriacetic Acid releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 7 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 Nitrilotriacetic Acid? ▼
Nitrilotriacetic Acid carries a carcinogen classification flag in the TRI database (drawn from EPA, IARC, or NTP listings). 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 Nitrilotriacetic Acid? ▼
Bayer Cropscience LP in LA reports the largest disclosed release of Nitrilotriacetic Acid in this dataset, at 7.2K lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under chemicals. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 7 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Nitrilotriacetic Acid? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Nitrilotriacetic Acid is 139-13-9. 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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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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