SIGMA-ALDRICH MANUFACTURING LLC — Emissions Trend

Saint Louis, MO · 2019–2023 · Parent: SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for SIGMA-ALDRICH MANUFACTURING 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 158.8K in 2019 and closed at 27.9K in 2023 — a decreasing of -82.4% 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 127.5K, followed by Ethylene glycol at 113.8K.

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
↓ Decreasing (-82.4%)
2019 Total
158.8K lbs
2023 Total
27.9K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
031.8K63.5K95.3K127.1K158.8K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 158.8K lbs 7
2020 35.0K lbs 6 -78.0%
2021 46.3K lbs 7 +32.2%
2022 32.5K lbs 6 -29.8%
2023 27.9K lbs 6 -14.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Ammonia 53.4K 20.0K 22.7K 16.2K 15.1K 127.5K
Ethylene glycol 84.7K 6.2K 12.5K 8.1K 2.3K 113.8K
Methanol 19.3K 7.8K 8.8K 6.1K 7.8K 49.8K
Chloroform 855 890 867 1.4K 1.9K 6.0K
Dichloromethane 505 1.3K 505 510 2.8K
Triethylamine 99 43 74 190 266 672
Mercury And Mercury Compounds 1 23 2 26

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 SIGMA-ALDRICH MANUFACTURING LLC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, SIGMA-ALDRICH MANUFACTURING LLC's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 82%.
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.