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EPA TRI Chemical

Sodium Azide

CAS Number: 26628-22-8

Total releases
73.4K lbs
Number of facilities
7
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
No
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Sodium Azide (CAS 26628-22-8) is disclosed by 7 Form R facilities totaling 73.4K lbs of reported releases. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Sodium Azide (CAS 26628-22-8) 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 US ECOLOGY NEVADA INC. in NV at 51.3K 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.

MIXED pathway mix

Sodium Azide: how the 73.4K lbs splits

73.4K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Land Disposal51.3K lbs69.8%
  • Off-site Transfers22.1K lbs30.1%
  • Air Releases20 lbs<0.1%

Sodium Azide's 73.4K lbs Form-R total is MIXED, with land disposal making up 69.8% of the bar. Next segment: off-site transfers at 30.1%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Sodium Azide releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 100% (14.4K lbs → 10 lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Sodium Azide is highly concentrated: Nevada accounts for 69.8% of the reported total (1 facility). Next: Utah.

  • Nevada 51.3K lbs
  • Utah 22.1K lbs
  • Texas 18 lbs
  • Illinois 9 lbs
  • Arkansas 8 lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Sodium Azide is highly concentrated by industry: Hazardous Waste facilities account for 69.9% of the reported total (4 facilities). Next: Chemicals.

  • Hazardous Waste 51.3K lbs
  • Chemicals 22.1K lbs
  • Other 3 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 US Ecology Nevada Inc.
51.3K lbs
2 American Pacific Corp Utah Operations
22.1K lbs
3 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC Port Arthur Facility
18 lbs
4 Veolia N.a. Inc.
9 lbs
5 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
8 lbs
6 US Army Picatinny Arsenal
3 lbs
7 Quidelortho
0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Azide in the EPA TRI? ▼
Sodium Azide (CAS Number: 26628-22-8) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. 7 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Sodium Azide is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 73.4K lbs of Sodium Azide 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 Sodium Azide? ▼
Sodium Azide 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 Sodium Azide? ▼
US Ecology Nevada Inc. in NV reports the largest disclosed release of Sodium Azide in this dataset, at 51.3K lbs. Most reporting facilities for this chemical fall under hazardous waste. 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 Sodium Azide? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Sodium Azide is 26628-22-8. 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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