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Drexel Chemical Co

Tunica, MS · Parent: Drexel Chemical Co

Total releases
716 lbs
Chemicals reported
13
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Drexel Chemical Co has reported 716 lbs of toxic releases across 13 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 15% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 87% 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.

#14,333 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Drexel Chemical Co files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 325320 (Chemicals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 716 lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 13 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (15%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 625 lbs (87.4% of total volume), followed by water discharges at 12.6%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 97% - from 229 lbs to 7 lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Drexel Chemical 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 Drexel Chemical Co has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325320
Total Releases
716 lbs
Chemicals Reported
13
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Drexel Chemical Co releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 716 lbs.

Air Releases 625 lbs (87.4%)
Water Discharges 90 lbs (12.6%)
Off-site Transfers 0 lbs (<0.1%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 97% (229 lbs to 7 lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Drexel Chemical Co - 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 229 lbs 9
2020 219 lbs 12
2021 197 lbs 13
2022 64 lbs 8
2023 7 lbs 5

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 13 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Methanol 207 lbs -
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates 122 lbs -
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 85 lbs -
Atrazine 66 lbs -
Simazine 47 lbs -
Diuron 46 lbs -
Ethylene glycol 45 lbs -
Linuron 30 lbs -
Ametryn 30 lbs -
Arsenic And Arsenic Compounds 19 lbs Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 10 lbs -
Naphthalene 7 lbs Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
34.6912, -90.3736
ZIP Code
38676
EPA Facility ID
38676DRXLCTUNIC

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 Drexel Chemical Co release?
Drexel Chemical Co has reported releases of 13 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 716 lbs. 2 of these (15%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Drexel Chemical Co in?
Drexel Chemical Co is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325320), located in Tunica, MS.
How long has Drexel Chemical Co reported to the TRI?
Drexel Chemical Co has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Drexel Chemical Co release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Drexel Chemical Co is air releases, accounting for 87.4% of total releases (625 lbs). Secondary pathway: water discharges (12.6%).
Are emissions from Drexel Chemical Co increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 97%, from 229 lbs to 7 lbs.
Is Drexel Chemical Co 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 Drexel Chemical Co release carcinogens?
Yes, Drexel Chemical Co reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 15% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Drexel Chemical Co. 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.