Carboline Global Inc. – Emissions Trend

Lake Charles, LA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Rpm International Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Carboline Global Inc., 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 741.8K in 2019 and closed at 60.5K in 2023 – a decrease of 91.8% 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 Methanol at 419.2K, followed by Methyl isobutyl ketone at 295.3K.

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 (-91.8%)
2019 Total
741.8K lbs
2023 Total
60.5K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
0148.4K296.7K445.1K593.4K741.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 741.8K lbs 15 -
2020 560.7K lbs 14 -24.4%
2021 24.0K lbs 14 -95.7%
2022 51.1K lbs 14 +112.9%
2023 60.5K lbs 14 +18.3%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 225.9K 186.2K 2.0K 2.2K 2.9K 419.2K
Methyl isobutyl ketone 161.1K 134.2K - - - 295.3K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 121.4K 89.2K 3.2K 3.6K 2.7K 220.1K
Zinc compounds 82.4K 40.6K 13.6K 36.0K 41.1K 213.7K
Toluene 100.6K 69.9K 3.2K 3.7K 2.2K 179.6K
Certain glycol ethers 18.3K 10.2K 178 115 4.4K 33.2K
n-Butyl alcohol 11.3K 19.1K 693 772 1.0K 33.0K
Ethylbenzene 11.2K 6.4K 508 561 566 19.2K
Aluminum (fume or dust) 3.8K 2.0K - 2.9K 2.8K 11.5K
Nonylphenol 1.6K 1.2K 10 10 1.2K 4.0K
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 1.7K 827 332 437 594 3.9K
Lead compounds 999 444 141 374 432 2.4K
Mercury compounds 999 444 141 374 432 2.4K
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 533 - - - - 533
Ammonia - - 34 30 76 140

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 Carboline Global Inc. getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Carboline Global Inc.'s total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 92%.
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.