Pyridine

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 110-86-1

Pyridine (CAS 110-86-1) 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.

Across the United States, 72 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Pyridine, with a cumulative reported release volume of 2.3M 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 CORNERSTONE CHEMICAL CO LLC in LA at 736.4K 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
2.3M lbs
Number of Facilities
72
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Cornerstone Chemical Co LLC 736.4K lbs
2 Ineos Nitriles USA LLC Green Lake Plant 497.8K lbs
3 Ineos Nitriles USA LLC 469.0K lbs
4 Ascend Performance Materials-Chocolate Bayou Plant 285.4K lbs
5 1500 South Tibbs LLC 97.3K lbs
6 Aurorium Zeeland LLC 87.7K lbs
7 Cleveland-Cliffs Burns Harbor LLC 57.9K lbs
8 Emd Millipore Corp 25.1K lbs
9 Dupont Circleville Plant 22.1K lbs
10 Integrated Dna Technologies 17.7K lbs
11 Emerald Services Inc 17.1K lbs
12 Pharmacia & Upjohn Co LLC a Subsidiary of Pfizer Inc 6.7K lbs
13 Elemental Environmental Solutions LLC 3.4K lbs
14 Thermo Fisher Scientific Milwaukee LLC 3.1K lbs
15 Keystone Cement Co 2.1K lbs
16 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC 1.7K lbs
17 Buzzi Unicem Usa-Greencastle Plant 1.3K lbs
18 Ross Incineration Services Inc 1.2K lbs
19 Arch Chemicals Inc 1.1K lbs
20 Arkema Inc 1.0K lbs
21 Tedia Co LLC 953 lbs
22 Agilent Technologies Inc 595 lbs
23 Evonik Corp Tippecanoe Laboratories 584 lbs
24 Eastman Kodak Co Eastman Business Park 579 lbs
25 Reworld Tron Corp 576 lbs
26 Corteva Agriscience LLC - Midland 534 lbs
27 Veolia N.a. Inc. 520 lbs
28 Honeywell Burdick & Jackson 510 lbs
29 Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. 465 lbs
30 Buzzi Unicem Usa-Cape Girardeau 455 lbs
31 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC 409 lbs
32 Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc 327 lbs
33 Norlite LLC 313 lbs
34 Uss-Clairton Plant 302 lbs
35 Aldrich Chemical Co LLC 209 lbs
36 Nitto Denko Avecia Inc. 205 lbs
37 Agilent Apothecary 128 lbs
38 Patheon Api Inc. 119 lbs
39 Safety-Kleen Systems Inc. 118 lbs
40 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC Port Arthur Facility 116 lbs
41 Novastar LP 108 lbs
42 Veolia N.a. Inc. 101 lbs
43 Boulder Scientific Co LLC - Mead Facility 76 lbs
44 Clean Harbors Aragonite LLC 62 lbs
45 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC 61 lbs
46 Proviron Inc 55 lbs
47 Alnylam Pharmaceuticals 42 lbs
48 Lgc Biosearch Technologies Inc 41 lbs
49 Agilent Technologies Boulder Co 41 lbs
50 W.r. Grace & Co. 33 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pyridine?
Pyridine (CAS Number: 110-86-1) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 72 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Pyridine is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 2.3M lbs of Pyridine releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 72 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Pyridine harmful to health?
Pyridine 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 Pyridine?
The largest reported releasers of Pyridine include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 72 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Pyridine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Pyridine is 110-86-1. 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.

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.