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EPA TRI Chemical

Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate

CAS Number: 29420-49-3

Total releases
561 lbs
Number of facilities
8
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (CAS 29420-49-3) is disclosed by 8 Form R facilities totaling 561 lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (CAS 29420-49-3) 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 COVESTRO NEWARK COMPOUNDING FACILITY in OH at 493 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.

OFFSITE pathway mix

Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate: how the 561 lbs splits

561 lbs across all reported pathways

  • Off-site Transfers508 lbs90.5%
  • Air Releases43 lbs7.7%
  • Land Disposal10 lbs1.8%

Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate's 561 lbs Form-R total is OFFSITE, with off-site transfers making up 90.5% of the bar. Next segment: air releases at 7.7%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2022 and 2023, cumulative annual Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 1% (282 lbs → 279 lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate is highly concentrated: Ohio accounts for 87.8% of the reported total (1 facility). Next: Alabama.

  • Ohio 493 lbs
  • Alabama 60 lbs
  • Minnesota 8 lbs
  • South Carolina 0 lbs
  • Arkansas 0 lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate is highly concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 99.8% of the reported total (4 facilities). Next: Hazardous Waste.

  • Chemicals 560 lbs
  • Hazardous Waste 1 lbs
  • Computers and Electronic Products 0 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Covestro Newark Compounding Facility
493 lbs
2 3M Chemical Operations' Decatur Facility
60 lbs
3 3M Chemical Operations' Cottage Grove Facility
8 lbs
4 St Jude Medical Cardiology Div. Inc.
0 lbs
5 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
0 lbs
6 Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc
0 lbs
7 Clean Harbors Aragonite LLC
0 lbs
8 Islechem LLC D.b.a. Actylis Buffalo
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate in the EPA TRI? ▼
Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate (CAS Number: 29420-49-3) 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 Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 561 lbs of Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate 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 Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate? ▼
Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate 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 Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate? ▼
Covestro Newark Compounding Facility in OH reports the largest disclosed release of Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate in this dataset, at 493 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 Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Potassium Perfluorobutane Sulfonate is 29420-49-3. 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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