Chroma Color Corp – Emissions Trend

Salisbury, NC · 2019–2023 · Parent: Chroma Color Corp

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Chroma Color Corp, 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 15.4K in 2019 and closed at 95.7K in 2023 – a increase of 521.5% 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 Zinc compounds at 191.7K, followed by Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) at 86.7K.

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 plastics and rubber facility.

Overall Trend
↑ Increasing (+521.5%)
2019 Total
15.4K lbs
2023 Total
95.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
032.2K64.5K96.7K128.9K161.2K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 15.4K lbs 4 -
2020 16.7K lbs 4 +8.7%
2021 148.8K lbs 5 +788.9%
2022 161.2K lbs 4 +8.3%
2023 95.7K lbs 4 -40.6%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Zinc compounds 7.1K 7.2K 68.8K 70.9K 37.7K 191.7K
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) 4.8K - - 49.5K 32.3K 86.7K
Antimony compounds 2.5K - - 30.8K 19.9K 53.2K
Chromium and Chromium Compounds(except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) - 5.6K 42.7K - - 48.3K
Antimony And Antimony Compounds - 2.6K 26.1K - - 28.8K
Lead compounds 906 - - 9.9K 5.8K 16.6K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds - - 6.4K - - 6.4K
Lead And Lead Compounds - 1.3K 4.8K - - 6.1K

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 Chroma Color Corp getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Chroma Color Corp's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 522%.
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.