EPA TRI Facility · Transportation Equipment

Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc

El Cajon, CA · Parent: Gkn Aerospace US Holdings LLC (delaware Llc)

Total releases
351.0K lbs
Chemicals reported
10
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc has reported 351.0K lbs of toxic releases across 10 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 20% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Transportation Equipment sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 90% 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.

#2,381 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 9.2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 336412 (Transportation Equipment). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 351.0K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 10 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (20%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 317.0K lbs (90.3% of total volume), followed by air releases at 9.7%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 38% - from 80.8K lbs to 50.4K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Gkn Aerospace US Holdings LLC (delaware Llc).

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 Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Transportation Equipment
NAICS Code
336412
Total Releases
351.0K lbs
Chemicals Reported
10
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

See how Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc stacks up against nearby facilities and the typical reporter.

Total reported releases
Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc
351.0K lbs
Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
50.4M lbs

99% less than the comparison

Chemicals reported
Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc
10
Clean Harbors Buttonwillow LLC
45

78% 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 Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 351.0K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 317.0K lbs (90.3%)
Air Releases 34.0K lbs (9.7%)
Water Discharges 1 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 38% (80.8K lbs to 50.4K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc - 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 80.8K lbs 7
2020 71.1K lbs 7
2021 70.9K lbs 7
2022 77.8K lbs 7
2023 50.4K lbs 7

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 10 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 278.5K lbs -
Hydrogen fluoride 19.2K lbs -
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 16.3K lbs Carcinogen
Copper And Copper Compounds 10.2K lbs -
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 8.8K lbs -
Nitric acid 6.0K lbs -
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 6.0K lbs -
Nickel compounds 2.7K lbs Carcinogen
Copper compounds 2.0K lbs -
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 1.5K lbs -

Location

Coordinates
32.8169, -116.9774
ZIP Code
92020
EPA Facility ID
92020CHMTR1150W

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 Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc release?
Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc has reported releases of 10 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 351.0K lbs. 2 of these (20%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc in?
Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc is classified under the "Transportation Equipment" industry (NAICS code 336412), located in El Cajon, CA.
How long has Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc reported to the TRI?
Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc is off-site transfers, accounting for 90.3% of total releases (317.0K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (9.7%).
Are emissions from Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 38%, from 80.8K lbs to 50.4K lbs.
Is Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc 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 Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc release carcinogens?
Yes, Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 20% 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 Gkn Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc. 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.