Ppg Brazil Liquid – Emissions Trend

Brazil, IN · 2019–2023 · Parent: Ppg Industries Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Ppg Brazil Liquid, spanning 2019–2023. Each annual total aggregates on-site air emissions, surface-water discharges, land disposal, and off-site transfers reported by the facility under EPCRA Section 313, which requires disclosure whenever a listed chemical is manufactured, processed, or otherwise used above threshold quantities.

Reported releases opened at 55.6K in 2019 and closed at 29.6K in 2023 – a decrease of 46.7% over the window. The chart below stacks the four TRI release media (air, water, land, off-site) and overlays the yearly total. The top contributor by cumulative mass is Zinc compounds at 126.2K, followed by Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) at 74.5K.

Because TRI figures are estimated, not metered, year-over-year deltas can reflect methodology revisions, ownership changes, or shifts in what a facility classifies as reportable, not only physical emission changes. Treat the trajectory as a disclosure record, and cross-reference with the EPA Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) system for the fuller regulatory picture on this chemicals facility.

Overall Trend
↓ Decreasing (-46.7%)
2019 Total
55.6K lbs
2023 Total
29.6K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
048.0K96.0K144.0K192.0K240.1K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 55.6K lbs 15 -
2020 88.6K lbs 13 +59.2%
2021 31.5K lbs 10 -64.5%
2022 240.1K lbs 13 +663.0%
2023 29.6K lbs 10 -87.7%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 5.9K 8.7K 12.0K 87.2K 12.4K 126.2K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 6.6K 14.2K - 53.7K - 74.5K
Copper compounds 6.1K 11.9K - 43.3K - 61.4K
Antimony compounds 4.4K 6.1K - 24.9K - 35.4K
Certain glycol ethers 8.5K 14.5K 798 4.1K 2.6K 30.4K
Nickel compounds 3.5K 4.5K - 16.1K - 24.1K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 4.0K 5.8K 1.5K 6.1K 3.7K 21.1K
Toluene 6.5K 7.7K 341 941 1.4K 17.0K
Copper And Copper Compounds - - 15.7K - - 15.7K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 4.3K 6.2K 221 800 1.3K 12.7K
n-Butyl alcohol 2.4K 3.3K 244 734 3.7K 10.4K
sec-Butyl alcohol 1.2K 2.2K 223 359 1.0K 5.1K
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1.1K 2.1K 172 586 1.0K 5.1K
Ethylbenzene 510 1.3K 285 1.3K 1.5K 4.9K
Triethylamine 413 - - - 879 1.3K

About This Data

Trend data is sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Facilities report annually. Release quantities are self-reported estimates. Year-over-year changes may reflect changes in production, pollution control measures, reporting methodology, or chemical thresholds.

A decrease in reported releases does not necessarily indicate improved environmental performance, as it may reflect production cutbacks, facility closures, or changes in reporting requirements. Similarly, increases may reflect expanded production rather than degraded environmental practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ppg Brazil Liquid getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Ppg Brazil Liquid's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 47%.
What time period does this trend data cover?
This page shows 5 years of EPA Toxic Release Inventory data from 2019–2023. Release quantities are self-reported estimates filed annually by the facility.