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Solutia Inc Anniston Plant

Anniston, AL · Parent: Eastman Chemical Co

Total releases
142.4K lbs
Chemicals reported
3
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Solutia Inc Anniston Plant has reported 142.4K lbs of toxic releases across 3 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2024. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 67% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 75% of total releases. All release data shown below is self-reported to the EPA under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section 313.

#3,846 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Solutia Inc Anniston Plant files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 325199 (Chemicals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 142.4K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 3 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (67%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 106.7K lbs (74.9% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 25.1%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 20% - from 18.4K lbs to 14.7K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Eastman Chemical Co.

TRI Form R values are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions, and treat every pound of reported chemical equally regardless of toxicity. Inclusion in the TRI database does not establish a health risk to nearby residents; it documents the annual reporting record that Solutia Inc Anniston Plant has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325199
Total Releases
142.4K lbs
Chemicals Reported
3
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Solutia Inc Anniston Plant stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Solutia Inc Anniston Plant
142.4K lbs
Chemical Waste Management
95.7M lbs

100% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Solutia Inc Anniston Plant
3
Chemical Waste Management
98

97% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Solutia Inc Anniston Plant releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 142.4K lbs.

Air Releases 106.7K lbs (74.9%)
Off-site Transfers 35.7K lbs (25.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 20% (18.4K lbs to 14.7K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Solutia Inc Anniston Plant - annual TRI totals

million lbs

What this shows Year-over-year reported totals. TRI figures are self-reported estimates and can swing with production levels, waste-rock handling and reporting changes, not only with emissions controls.

Source EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
Year Total Chemicals
2019 18.4K lbs 3
2020 27.4K lbs 3
2021 40.4K lbs 3
2022 41.5K lbs 3
2023 14.7K lbs 3

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 3 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Benzene 74.1K lbs Carcinogen
Biphenyl 39.5K lbs -
Cumene 28.9K lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
33.6561, -85.8524
ZIP Code
36201
EPA Facility ID
36201MNSNT300BI

About TRI Data

Data as of 2024 reporting year. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory.

Data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use listed toxic chemicals above threshold amounts are required to report annually to the EPA.

Release quantities are self-reported by the facility and may represent estimates rather than exact measurements. "Total releases" includes releases to air, water, land, and off-site transfers for disposal. Quantities shown here are aggregated across all available reporting years.

PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing. The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chemicals does Solutia Inc Anniston Plant release?
Solutia Inc Anniston Plant has reported releases of 3 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 142.4K lbs. 2 of these (67%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Solutia Inc Anniston Plant in?
Solutia Inc Anniston Plant is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325199), located in Anniston, AL.
How long has Solutia Inc Anniston Plant reported to the TRI?
Solutia Inc Anniston Plant has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Solutia Inc Anniston Plant release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Solutia Inc Anniston Plant is air releases, accounting for 74.9% of total releases (106.7K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (25.1%).
Are emissions from Solutia Inc Anniston Plant increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 20%, from 18.4K lbs to 14.7K lbs.
Is Solutia Inc Anniston Plant a health risk?
The presence of a facility in the TRI database does not by itself indicate a health risk. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. For site-specific health questions, consult your local environmental or health agency.
Does Solutia Inc Anniston Plant release carcinogens?
Yes, Solutia Inc Anniston Plant reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 67% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Solutia Inc Anniston Plant. The records below are the primary sources; our methodology explains how they are joined, computed, and verified.

Retrieved and formatted by PlainEnviro Editorial. TRI release totals are self-reported estimates, not measured stack emissions.