Valtris Specialty Chemicals-Delaware River Plant – Emissions Trend

Bridgeport, NJ · 2019–2023 · Parent: Polymer Additives Inc

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Valtris Specialty Chemicals-Delaware River Plant, 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 44.8K in 2019 and closed at 32.7K in 2023 – a decrease of 27.1% 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 Toluene at 61.7K, followed by Chloroethane at 59.1K.

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 (-27.1%)
2019 Total
44.8K lbs
2023 Total
32.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
013.3K26.6K40.0K53.3K66.6K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 44.8K lbs 13 -
2020 39.0K lbs 13 -12.9%
2021 40.8K lbs 13 +4.5%
2022 66.6K lbs 13 +63.4%
2023 32.7K lbs 13 -51.0%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Toluene 12.5K 12.5K 12.5K 13.2K 11.1K 61.7K
Chloroethane 15.1K 11.0K 12.2K 11.3K 9.5K 59.1K
Phenol 2.4K 3.1K 2.3K 28.8K 1.3K 37.9K
n-Butyl alcohol 5.0K 3.1K 4.3K 4.0K 2.7K 19.1K
Phthalic anhydride 3.6K 2.9K 3.3K 3.3K 3.1K 16.2K
Triethylamine 3.2K 2.7K 3.0K 2.8K 2.2K 13.9K
Ammonia 1.3K 1.1K 1.2K 1.1K 1.1K 5.8K
Benzyl chloride 856 1.6K 1.0K 1.1K 820 5.4K
Peracetic acid 424 413 413 420 420 2.1K
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 278 270 273 275 259 1.4K
Benzal chloride 157 169 169 159 119 773
Propylene oxide 82 142 4 4 4 236
Chlorine 27 27 26 28 21 129

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 Valtris Specialty Chemicals-Delaware River Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Valtris Specialty Chemicals-Delaware River Plant's total toxic releases have decreased by approximately 27%.
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.