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EPA TRI Chemical

Trifluralin

CAS Number: 1582-09-8

Total releases
173.7K lbs
Number of facilities
69
Carcinogen
No
PBT substance
Yes
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According to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, Trifluralin (CAS 1582-09-8) is disclosed by 69 Form R facilities totaling 173.7K lbs of reported releases. It is also listed as a persistent bioaccumulative toxicant (PBT) in the TRI extract. TRI pounds are self-reported disclosure totals, not a measured public-health risk score.

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Trifluralin (CAS 1582-09-8) 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 PBT (persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic) status above carries a lower TRI reporting threshold than most listed chemicals, reflecting elevated regulatory concern about long-term environmental buildup. The largest individual disclosure in the current dataset comes from TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN in TN at 99.6K 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

Trifluralin: how the 173.7K lbs splits

173.7K lbs across all reported pathways

  • Off-site Transfers162.1K lbs93.4%
  • Land Disposal7.4K lbs4.3%
  • Air Releases4.1K lbs2.4%
  • Water Discharges1 lbs<0.1%

Trifluralin's 173.7K lbs Form-R total is OFFSITE, with off-site transfers making up 93.4% of the bar. Next segment: land disposal at 4.3%.

Trend & Where It's Reported

Reported Release Trend

Between 2019 and 2023, cumulative annual Trifluralin releases across all reporting facilities decreased by 22% (45.3K lbs → 35.4K lbs). Year-to-year swings reflect facility openings/closures and reporting changes as much as underlying activity.

Geographic Concentration

Reporting for Trifluralin is highly concentrated: Tennessee accounts for 72.8% of the reported total (2 facilities). Next: Indiana.

  • Tennessee 126.4K lbs
  • Indiana 25.1K lbs
  • Mississippi 4.9K lbs
  • Michigan 4.2K lbs
  • Ohio 4.1K lbs
Industry Sources

Reporting for Trifluralin is highly concentrated by industry: Hazardous Waste facilities account for 76.1% of the reported total (14 facilities). Next: Textiles.

  • Hazardous Waste 132.2K lbs
  • Textiles 26.8K lbs
  • Chemicals 10.3K lbs
  • Other 4.2K lbs
  • Miscellaneous Manufacturing 99 lbs

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn
99.6K lbs
2 Fiberweb Inc.
26.8K lbs
3 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC
25.1K lbs
4 Platte Chemical Co
4.9K lbs
5 Eq Detroit Inc
4.2K lbs
6 US Ecology Idaho Inc.
4.0K lbs
7 Turf Care Supply Llc.
4.0K lbs
8 US Ecology Texas Inc
3.0K lbs
9 Hje - a Central Garden & Pet Co
684 lbs
10 US Ecology Nevada Inc.
289 lbs
11 Adell Polymers
259 lbs
12 Helena Industries LLC
246 lbs
13 Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
117 lbs
14 Andersons Lawn Products Group
99 lbs
15 Drexel Chemical Gw Warehouse Facility
96 lbs
16 Lebanon Seaboard Corp
96 lbs
17 Veolia N.a. Inc.
52 lbs
18 Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc
39 lbs
19 Lebanon Seaboard Corp
34 lbs
20 Albaugh Inc.
26 lbs
21 Buddy's Plant Plus Corp
8 lbs
22 Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest Inc.
4 lbs
23 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC
1 lbs
24 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC
0 lbs
25 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC Port Arthur Facility
0 lbs
26 Nufarm Americas Inc (dba Riverdale Chemical)
0 lbs
27 Clean Harbors Aragonite LLC
0 lbs
28 Elemental Environmental Solutions LLC
0 lbs
29 Harrells Inc.
0 lbs
30 Wilbur Ellis Woodburn
0 lbs
31 Wilbur Ellis Co LLC Rio Linda Hub
0 lbs
32 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
33 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
34 Control Solutions Inc.
0 lbs
35 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
36 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
37 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
38 Oldcastle Lawn & Gardn
0 lbs
39 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
40 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
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41 Oldcastle & Garden
0 lbs
42 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
43 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
44 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
45 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
0 lbs
46 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
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47 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
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48 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
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49 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
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50 Oldcastle Lawn & Garden
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trifluralin in the EPA TRI? ▼
Trifluralin (CAS Number: 1582-09-8) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. It is classified as a persistent bioaccumulative toxicant (PBT) in the TRI extract. 69 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Trifluralin is disclosed in U.S. TRI filings? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 173.7K lbs of Trifluralin releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 69 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 Trifluralin? ▼
Trifluralin is not marked as a carcinogen in the TRI classification set. It is also listed as a persistent bioaccumulative toxicant (PBT), which uses lower TRI reporting thresholds. 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 Trifluralin? ▼
Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn in TN reports the largest disclosed release of Trifluralin in this dataset, at 99.6K 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 69 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Trifluralin? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Trifluralin is 1582-09-8. 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

Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant (PBT): This chemical is classified as a PBT by the EPA. PBT chemicals are toxic, persist in the environment, and bioaccumulate in food chains. Because of these properties, even relatively small releases can pose a significant threat to human health and the environment over time.

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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