Tetrafluoroethylene

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 116-14-3

Tetrafluoroethylene (CAS 116-14-3) 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.

Across the United States, 10 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Tetrafluoroethylene, with a cumulative reported release volume of 697.2K 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 CHEMOURS CO - FAYETTEVILLE WORKS in NC at 1.2M 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
697.2K lbs
Number of Facilities
10
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 CHEMOURS CO - FAYETTEVILLE WORKS 77.9K lbs
2 DAIKIN AMERICA INC 54.9K lbs
3 CHEMOURS WASHINGTON WORKS 52.2K lbs
4 DAIKIN AMERICA INC 51.1K lbs
5 DAIKIN AMERICA INC 48.2K lbs
6 DAIKIN AMERICA INC 48.1K lbs
7 DAIKIN AMERICA INC 46.2K lbs
8 CHEMOURS WASHINGTON WORKS 39.9K lbs
9 CHEMOURS WASHINGTON WORKS 23.8K lbs
10 CHEMOURS CHAMBERS WORKS 22.5K lbs
11 BURLINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL LLC 21.9K lbs
12 CHEMOURS CHAMBERS WORKS 20.1K lbs
13 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY 20.1K lbs
14 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY 19.8K lbs
15 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY 18.0K lbs
16 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY 16.8K lbs
17 3M CHEMICAL OPERATIONS' DECATUR FACILITY 16.3K lbs
18 CHEMOURS WASHINGTON WORKS 13.7K lbs
19 CHEMOURS CHAMBERS WORKS 13.3K lbs
20 CHEMOURS CHAMBERS WORKS 12.0K lbs
21 CHEMOURS CHAMBERS WORKS 11.8K lbs
22 CHEMOURS WASHINGTON WORKS 11.5K lbs
23 DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC - CHAMBERS WORKS 4.8K lbs
24 DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC - CHAMBERS WORKS 4.4K lbs
25 DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC - CHAMBERS WORKS 3.7K lbs
26 DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC - CHAMBERS WORKS 3.0K lbs
27 COOK COMPRESSION LLC 2.6K lbs
28 MDA MANUFACTURING INC 2.6K lbs
29 MDA MANUFACTURING INC 2.6K lbs
30 MDA MANUFACTURING INC 2.5K lbs
31 DUPONT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS USA LLC - CHAMBERS WORKS 2.2K lbs
32 CHEMOURS CO - FAYETTEVILLE WORKS 1.2K lbs
33 COOK COMPRESSION LLC 1.2K lbs
34 CHEMOURS CO - FAYETTEVILLE WORKS 1.1K lbs
35 CHEMOURS CO - FAYETTEVILLE WORKS 997 lbs
36 CHEMOURS CO - FAYETTEVILLE WORKS 955 lbs
37 COOK COMPRESSION LLC 906 lbs
38 COOK COMPRESSION LLC 755 lbs
39 COOK COMPRESSION LLC 586 lbs
40 MDA MANUFACTURING INC 429 lbs
41 MDA MANUFACTURING INC 429 lbs
42 CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC 0 lbs
43 CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO LLC 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tetrafluoroethylene?
Tetrafluoroethylene (CAS Number: 116-14-3) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 10 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Tetrafluoroethylene is released in the U.S.?
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 697.2K lbs of Tetrafluoroethylene releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 10 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Tetrafluoroethylene harmful to health?
Tetrafluoroethylene 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 Tetrafluoroethylene?
The largest reported releasers of Tetrafluoroethylene include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 10 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Tetrafluoroethylene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Tetrafluoroethylene is 116-14-3. 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.

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.