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EPA TRI Chemical

Picric Acid

CAS Number: 88-89-1

Total releases
2.2M lbs
Number of facilities
8
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Picric Acid (CAS 88-89-1) is disclosed by 8 Form R facilities totaling 2.2M lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Picric Acid (CAS 88-89-1) 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 THE DOW CHEMICAL CO - BEAUMONT ANILINE in TX 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.

LAND pathway mix

Picric Acid: how the 2.2M lbs splits

2.2M lbs across all reported pathways

  • Land Disposal2.2M lbs100.0%
  • Off-site Transfers89 lbs<0.1%
  • Air Releases1 lbs<0.1%

Picric Acid's 2.2M lbs Form-R total is LAND, with land disposal making up 100.0% of the bar. Next segment: off-site transfers at <0.1%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Picric Acid releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 90% (786.2K lbs → 79.7K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Picric Acid is highly concentrated: Texas accounts for 72.9% of the reported total (2 facilities). Next: Florida.

  • Texas 1.6M lbs
  • Florida 370.9K lbs
  • Indiana 226.8K lbs
  • Mississippi 89 lbs
  • Arkansas 1 lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Picric Acid is highly concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 89.7% of the reported total (5 facilities). Next: Other.

  • Chemicals 2.0M lbs
  • Other 226.8K lbs
  • Hazardous Waste 1 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 The Dow Chemical Co - Beaumont Aniline
1.6M lbs
2 Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
370.9K lbs
3 US Navy Nswc Crane Div Installation Activity-Installation
226.8K lbs
4 First Chemical Corp
89 lbs
5 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
1 lbs
6 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC
0 lbs
7 Rubicon LLC
0 lbs
8 Basf Corp
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Picric Acid in the EPA TRI? ▼
Picric Acid (CAS Number: 88-89-1) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 8 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Picric Acid is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 2.2M lbs of Picric Acid releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 8 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 Picric Acid? ▼
Picric Acid 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 Picric Acid? ▼
The Dow Chemical Co - Beaumont Aniline in TX reports the largest disclosed release of Picric Acid in this dataset, at 1.6M 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 8 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Picric Acid? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Picric Acid is 88-89-1. 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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Health Information

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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