ISP CHEMICALS LLC — Emissions Trend

Calvert City, KY · 2019–2023 · Parent: ASHLAND LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for ISP CHEMICALS LLC, 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 262.8K in 2019 and closed at 376.7K in 2023 — a increasing of +43.3% 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 Ammonia at 441.5K, followed by Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) at 391.8K.

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
↑ Increasing (+43.3%)
2019 Total
262.8K lbs
2023 Total
376.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
075.3K150.7K226.0K301.4K376.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 262.8K lbs 15
2020 205.8K lbs 15 -21.7%
2021 245.4K lbs 15 +19.3%
2022 291.8K lbs 15 +18.9%
2023 376.7K lbs 16 +29.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ammonia 160.9K 76.9K 68.9K 70.2K 64.5K 441.5K
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 33.8K 57.3K 57.3K 41.8K 201.5K 391.8K
Acetaldehyde 14.3K 14.5K 19.8K 90.7K 20.5K 159.7K
Methanol 20.5K 20.6K 22.1K 18.6K 18.0K 99.8K
Benzene 10.2K 10.3K 15.5K 15.9K 16.2K 68.1K
Toluene 423 424 18.5K 18.0K 18.2K 55.5K
Styrene 773 1.1K 17.8K 17.0K 17.3K 54.1K
Copper 5.6K 7.1K 3.4K 3.3K 4.2K 23.5K
Formic acid 3.6K 5.0K 6.3K 4.4K 3.3K 22.6K
Diethyl sulfate 4.5K 4.5K 4.5K 4.6K 3.2K 21.3K
n-Butyl alcohol 2.5K 2.5K 6.5K 2.5K 2.9K 17.0K
Ethylene glycol 2.3K 2.3K 2.4K 2.3K 2.3K 11.6K
Maleic anhydride 2.7K 2.7K 821 749 784 7.7K
Vinyl acetate 260 167 1.2K 1.3K 1.3K 4.3K
Cyclohexane 2.2K 2.2K

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 ISP CHEMICALS LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, ISP CHEMICALS LLC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 43%.
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.