EPA TRI Facility · Chemicals

Ask Chemicals LLC

Cleveland, OH

Total releases
60.0K lbs
Chemicals reported
8
Carcinogens
2
Primary pathway
Off-site Transfers
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Ask Chemicals LLC has reported 60.0K lbs of toxic releases across 8 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 25% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is off-site transfers, accounting for 75% 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.

#5,718 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Ask Chemicals LLC files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 325211 (Chemicals). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 60.0K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 8 distinct chemicals, 2 of which (25%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is off-site transfers at 45.1K lbs (75.3% of total volume), followed by air releases at 24.7%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 93% - from 48.4K lbs to 3.2K lbs.

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 Ask Chemicals LLC has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325211
Total Releases
60.0K lbs
Chemicals Reported
8
Latest Report Year
2023

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Chemicals reported
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How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Ask Chemicals LLC releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 60.0K lbs.

Off-site Transfers 45.1K lbs (75.3%)
Air Releases 14.8K lbs (24.7%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 93% (48.4K lbs to 3.2K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Ask Chemicals 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 48.4K lbs 8
2020 2.6K lbs 8
2021 2.8K lbs 8
2022 2.9K lbs 8
2023 3.2K lbs 8

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 2 of 8 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Diisocyanates 45.0K lbs -
Methanol 10.0K lbs -
Phenol 2.5K lbs -
Formaldehyde 2.3K lbs Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 157 lbs -
Naphthalene 41 lbs Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 2 lbs -
Triethylamine 0 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
41.4722, -81.7627
ZIP Code
44102
EPA Facility ID
44102SHLND2191W

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 Ask Chemicals LLC release?
Ask Chemicals LLC has reported releases of 8 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 60.0K lbs. 2 of these (25%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Ask Chemicals LLC in?
Ask Chemicals LLC is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325211), located in Cleveland, OH.
How long has Ask Chemicals LLC reported to the TRI?
Ask Chemicals LLC has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Ask Chemicals LLC release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Ask Chemicals LLC is off-site transfers, accounting for 75.3% of total releases (45.1K lbs). Secondary pathway: air releases (24.7%).
Are emissions from Ask Chemicals LLC increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 93%, from 48.4K lbs to 3.2K lbs.
Is Ask Chemicals 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 Ask Chemicals LLC release carcinogens?
Yes, Ask Chemicals LLC reports 2 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 25% 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 Ask Chemicals 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.