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EPA TRI Chemical

Sec-Butyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 78-92-2

Total releases
976.5K lbs
Number of facilities
103
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Sec-Butyl Alcohol (CAS 78-92-2) is disclosed by 103 Form R facilities totaling 976.5K lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Sec-Butyl Alcohol (CAS 78-92-2) 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.

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 SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS INC in KS at 85.0K 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.

AIR pathway mix

Sec-Butyl Alcohol: how the 976.5K lbs splits

976.5K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Air Releases842.6K lbs86.3%
  • Off-site Transfers97.1K lbs9.9%
  • Land Disposal30.1K lbs3.1%
  • Water Discharges6.7K lbs0.7%

Sec-Butyl Alcohol's 976.5K lbs Form-R total is AIR, with air releases making up 86.3% of the bar. Next segment: off-site transfers at 9.9%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Sec-Butyl Alcohol releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 15% (227.6K lbs → 193.7K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Sec-Butyl Alcohol is dispersed: Ohio accounts for 13.4% of the reported total (9 facilities). Next: Illinois.

  • Ohio 131.0K lbs
  • Illinois 112.5K lbs
  • Kansas 85.1K lbs
  • Wisconsin 78.4K lbs
  • Iowa 70.0K lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Sec-Butyl Alcohol is concentrated by industry: Chemicals facilities account for 28.6% of the reported total (52 facilities). Next: Fabricated Metals.

  • Chemicals 279.0K lbs
  • Fabricated Metals 268.9K lbs
  • Transportation Equipment 232.8K lbs
  • Machinery 69.9K lbs
  • Primary Metals 61.4K lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

Facilities with the largest reported releases of Sec-Butyl Alcohol. Up to 50 shown.

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Spirit Aerosystems Inc
85.0K lbs
2 Schlage Lock Co LLC
80.3K lbs
3 John Deere Ottumwa Works
69.9K lbs
4 Driv Automotive Inc.
69.1K lbs
5 Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin LLC
58.0K lbs
6 Infineum USA Lp-Bayway Chemical Plant
49.4K lbs
7 Mauser - Mason
46.5K lbs
8 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC
37.9K lbs
9 Franklin Investment Corp.
36.8K lbs
10 Signode Industrial Group LLC
34.9K lbs
11 Usaf Plant 42 Site 4 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
33.5K lbs
12 Sheboygan Paint Co
31.8K lbs
13 Republic Conduit Manufacturing
31.6K lbs
14 Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC
30.1K lbs
15 National Coatings Inc
26.8K lbs
16 Edsal Manufacturing Co Inc
21.2K lbs
17 Sheboygan Paint Co
19.8K lbs
18 Marelli Tennessee USA Llc.
18.1K lbs
19 Northrop Grumman el Segundo
18.0K lbs
20 Emerald Services Inc
17.0K lbs
21 Mauser USA LLC - Woodbridge (nj)
13.7K lbs
22 Chevron Oronite Co LLC - Oak Point Plant
12.1K lbs
23 Greif Packaging LLC
11.5K lbs
24 Bluescope Buildings Na
10.2K lbs
25 Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co Inc
10.1K lbs
26 Altivia Specialty Chemicals LLC
9.7K lbs
27 Sherwin-Williams Co
9.7K lbs
28 Rq Resins LLC
9.5K lbs
29 Century Industrial Coatings I Nc.
9.4K lbs
30 Boeing Co of Portland
9.1K lbs
31 Accurate Dispersions
8.2K lbs
32 W.r. Grace & Co.
7.5K lbs
33 Finishes Unlimited Inc
7.0K lbs
34 Protech Powder Coatings Inc
7.0K lbs
35 Polynt Composites USA Inc.
6.5K lbs
36 Ppg Brazil Liquid
5.1K lbs
37 Deer Park Refining LP
4.9K lbs
38 Allnex USA Inc.
3.4K lbs
39 Prc-Desoto International Inc.
3.1K lbs
40 Polynt Composites USA Inc. (formerly Pccr Usa)
2.5K lbs
41 Evonik Corp Tippecanoe Laboratories
2.4K lbs
42 Keystone Cement Co
2.2K lbs
43 Arkema Inc
2.1K lbs
44 Vanguard Paints & Finishes Inc
2.0K lbs
45 Chattem Chemicals Inc.
1.8K lbs
46 Enviro Tech International Inc.
1.8K lbs
47 Nouryon Surface Chemistry LLC
1.6K lbs
48 Rg Dispersants USA LLC
1.5K lbs
49 Tci Coatings LLC
1.3K lbs
50 Basf Corp
1.1K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sec-Butyl Alcohol in the EPA TRI? ▼
Sec-Butyl Alcohol (CAS Number: 78-92-2) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 103 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Sec-Butyl Alcohol is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 976.5K lbs of Sec-Butyl Alcohol releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 103 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 Sec-Butyl Alcohol? ▼
Sec-Butyl Alcohol 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 Sec-Butyl Alcohol? ▼
Spirit Aerosystems Inc in KS reports the largest disclosed release of Sec-Butyl Alcohol in this dataset, at 85.0K 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 103 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Sec-Butyl Alcohol? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Sec-Butyl Alcohol is 78-92-2. 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.

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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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