EPA TRI Facility · Wood Products

Decorative Panels International

Alpena, MI · Parent: American Standard Brands Co

Total releases
534.7K lbs
Chemicals reported
4
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Decorative Panels International has reported 534.7K lbs of toxic releases across 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 2 are classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Wood Products sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 100% 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.

#1,867 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 7.2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Decorative Panels International files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 321219 (Wood Products). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 534.7K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 4 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (50%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 534.7K lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 51% - from 132.9K lbs to 65.1K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company American Standard Brands Co.

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 Decorative Panels International has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Wood Products
NAICS Code
321219
Total Releases
534.7K lbs
Chemicals Reported
4
Latest Report Year
2023

Compare this facility

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Total reported releases
Decorative Panels International
534.7K lbs
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Chemicals reported
Decorative Panels International
4
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17

76% 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 Decorative Panels International releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 534.7K lbs.

Air Releases 534.7K lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 51% (132.9K lbs to 65.1K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Decorative Panels International - 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 132.9K lbs 4
2020 135.0K lbs 4
2021 123.2K lbs 3
2022 78.6K lbs 4
2023 65.1K lbs 4

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 4 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Methanol 397.2K lbs -
Formaldehyde 65.5K lbs Carcinogen
Acetaldehyde 50.1K lbs Carcinogen
Propionaldehyde 21.9K lbs -

Location

Coordinates
45.0636, -83.4281
ZIP Code
49707
EPA Facility ID
49707BTBPR416FO

About TRI Data

Data as of 2023 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 Decorative Panels International release?
Decorative Panels International has reported releases of 4 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 534.7K lbs. 2 of these (50%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Decorative Panels International in?
Decorative Panels International is classified under the "Wood Products" industry (NAICS code 321219), located in Alpena, MI.
How long has Decorative Panels International reported to the TRI?
Decorative Panels International has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Decorative Panels International release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Decorative Panels International is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (534.7K lbs).
Are emissions from Decorative Panels International increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 51%, from 132.9K lbs to 65.1K lbs.
Is Decorative Panels International 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 Decorative Panels International release carcinogens?
Yes, Decorative Panels International reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 50% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #1,867 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 7.2% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Decorative Panels International. 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.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Toxics Release Inventory has required annual industrial disclosure since its creation under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act in October 1986, and this facility's record is drawn from PlainEnviro's database of more than 25,000 EPA-tracked facilities through the 2023 reporting year; see our methodology for full source citations and refresh cadence.