EPA TRI Facility · Paper

Knowlton Technologies LLC

Watertown, NY · Parent: Eastman Chemical Co

Total releases
13.7K lbs
Chemicals reported
3
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Knowlton Technologies LLC has reported 13.7K lbs of toxic releases across 3 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 1 is classified as carcinogen, representing 33% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Paper 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.

#9,113 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Knowlton Technologies LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 322121 (Paper). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 13.7K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 3 distinct chemicals, 1 of which (33%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 13.7K lbs (100.0% of total volume). Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 14% - from 2.8K lbs to 2.4K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Eastman 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 Knowlton Technologies LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Paper
NAICS Code
322121
Total Releases
13.7K lbs
Chemicals Reported
3
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Knowlton Technologies LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 13.7K lbs.

Air Releases 13.7K lbs (100.0%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 14% (2.8K lbs to 2.4K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Knowlton Technologies LLC - 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 2.8K lbs 3
2020 2.3K lbs 3
2021 3.0K lbs 3
2022 3.2K lbs 3
2023 2.4K lbs 3

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 1 of 3 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Methanol 11.3K lbs -
Phenol 2.1K lbs -
Formaldehyde 255 lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
43.9755, -75.9061
ZIP Code
13601
EPA Facility ID
13601KNWLT213FA

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 Knowlton Technologies LLC release?
Knowlton Technologies LLC has reported releases of 3 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 13.7K lbs. 1 of these (33%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Knowlton Technologies LLC in?
Knowlton Technologies LLC is classified under the "Paper" industry (NAICS code 322121), located in Watertown, NY.
How long has Knowlton Technologies LLC reported to the TRI?
Knowlton Technologies LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Knowlton Technologies LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Knowlton Technologies LLC is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (13.7K lbs).
Are emissions from Knowlton Technologies LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 14%, from 2.8K lbs to 2.4K lbs.
Is Knowlton Technologies LLC 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 Knowlton Technologies LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Knowlton Technologies LLC reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 33% 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 Knowlton Technologies LLC. 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.