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Urethane

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Carcinogen

CAS Number: 51-79-6

Urethane (CAS 51-79-6) 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, 12 facilities have filed TRI Form R disclosures for Urethane, with a cumulative reported release volume of 898.2K 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 TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC in IN at 767.0K 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.

Release Summary

Total Releases
898.2K lbs
Number of Facilities
12
Carcinogen
Yes
Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxicant
No

Which facilities release the most of this chemical?

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

# Facility Release (lbs)
1 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling LLC 767.0K lbs
2 Chemical Waste Management 83.2K lbs
3 Allied Waste Niagara Falls Landfill 15.7K lbs
4 Ross Incineration Services Inc 15.5K lbs
5 Tradebe Treatment & Recycling of Tn 14.3K lbs
6 Elemental Environmental Solutions LLC 2.2K lbs
7 Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc 235 lbs
8 Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC Port Arthur Facility 25 lbs
9 Clean Harbors Aragonite LLC 14 lbs
10 Clean Harbors Deer Park LLC 1 lbs
11 Clean Harbors el Dorado LLC 1 lbs
12 Heritage Thermal Services 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urethane? ▼
Urethane (CAS Number: 51-79-6) is a chemical tracked by the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. It is classified as a known or suspected carcinogen. 12 facilities in the United States report releasing this chemical to the EPA.
How much Urethane is released in the U.S.? ▼
U.S. facilities have reported a total of 898.2K lbs of Urethane releases to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory across 12 facilities. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. This includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers.
Is Urethane harmful to health? ▼
Urethane 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 Urethane? ▼
The largest reported releasers of Urethane include facilities across multiple states. Release data is self-reported annually to the EPA under the TRI program. View the full list of 12 facilities on this page.
What is the CAS number for Urethane? ▼
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) Registry Number for Urethane is 51-79-6. 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

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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