Braskem America Inc
5 facilities · 3 states · 2.3M lbs total releases
Braskem America Inc operates 5 facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory, with combined releases of 2.3M lbs. 12 chemicals reported, none classified as carcinogens.
Braskem America Inc appears in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory as the parent or reported corporate owner of 5 individual facilities filing Form R disclosures under EPCRA Section 313. Operations span 3 states, and across all sites the company has disclosed a cumulative release total of 2.3M lbs.
The aggregated chemical footprint covers 12 distinct substances, of which 0 carry a carcinogen classification in the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. The heaviest-reporting state by release volume is Texas (3 facilities, 1.5M lbs), followed by West Virginia at 550.0K lbs. The single largest facility disclosure is BRASKEM AMERICA INC-LAPORTE SITE in TX at 793.4K lbs.
Parent-company aggregation uses the company name as reported by each facility on its annual TRI filing; mergers, divestitures, or reporting variations across subsidiaries can produce inconsistent attribution year over year. All values are self-reported estimates under federal community right-to-know law and are not weighted by toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI does not establish a health risk to the public, it documents the regulatory disclosure record.
Where does this company operate?
| State | Facilities | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | 1.5M lbs |
| West Virginia | 1 | 550.0K lbs |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 305.6K lbs |
Facilities (5)
| Facility | Releases |
|---|---|
| Braskem America Inc-Laporte Site La Porte, TX | 793.4K lbs |
| Braskem America Inc Neal Plant Kenova, WV | 550.0K lbs |
| Braskem America Inc. Oyster Creek Plant Freeport, TX | 398.7K lbs |
| Braskem America Inc Marcus Hook, PA | 305.6K lbs |
| Braskem America Inc Seadrift Plant Seadrift, TX | 302.2K lbs |
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About This Data
Parent company data comes from the EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). Release totals include all media (air, water, land, off-site transfers). Company names are reported as-is by facilities; some variations may refer to the same corporate entity.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TRI Basic Data Files
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