Basf Corp — Emissions Trend

Wyandotte, MI · 2019–2023 · Parent: Basf Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Basf Corp, 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 24.8K in 2019 and closed at 42.2K in 2023 - a increasing of +69.8% 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 Zinc compounds at 63.6K, followed by Styrene at 24.0K.

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 (+69.8%)
2019 Total
24.8K lbs
2023 Total
42.2K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
08.4K16.9K25.3K33.8K42.2K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 24.8K lbs 24
2020 31.7K lbs 25 +27.7%
2021 30.7K lbs 23 -3.1%
2022 29.7K lbs 24 -3.4%
2023 42.2K lbs 24 +42.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 10.3K 9.5K 11.9K 12.0K 19.8K 63.6K
Styrene 2.6K 6.2K 5.4K 5.1K 4.7K 24.0K
Acrylic acid 1.7K 4.0K 3.2K 2.8K 2.0K 13.7K
Ammonia 1.8K 2.4K 2.5K 2.8K 2.7K 12.2K
Methyl methacrylate 1.2K 1.5K 1.3K 1.6K 1.7K 7.3K
Propylene oxide 1.1K 1.3K 1.7K 1.6K 1.4K 7.3K
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 1.4K 2.1K 1.1K 1.3K 1.2K 7.2K
Certain glycol ethers 14 756 25 68 3.1K 3.9K
n-Hexane 1.1K 649 726 473 825 3.8K
Acrylonitrile 570 523 526 434 448 2.5K
Diisocyanates 176 220 165 148 1.6K 2.3K
Ethylene oxide 189 433 475 500 477 2.1K
Nickel compounds 610 1.1K 1.7K
Ethyl acrylate 350 233 242 231 187 1.2K
Butyl acrylate 214 242 192 309 220 1.2K

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 Basf Corp getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Basf Corp's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 70%.
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.