Emery Oleochemicals LLC Cincinnati Plant – Emissions Trend

Cincinnati, OH · 2019–2023

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Emery Oleochemicals LLC Cincinnati 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 41.2K in 2019 and closed at 293.3K in 2023 – a increase of 612.1% 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 Manganese compounds at 305.3K, followed by Nickel compounds at 184.5K.

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
↑ Increasing (+612.1%)
2019 Total
41.2K lbs
2023 Total
293.3K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
077.1K154.3K231.4K308.5K385.7K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 41.2K lbs 11 -
2020 157.5K lbs 11 +282.4%
2021 145.2K lbs 11 -7.8%
2022 385.7K lbs 11 +165.6%
2023 293.3K lbs 11 -24.0%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Manganese compounds - - 98.0K 100.9K 106.4K 305.3K
Nickel compounds - - 36.6K 82.4K 65.5K 184.5K
Ethylene glycol 452 459 465 42.9K 112.9K 157.2K
Formic acid 10 10 12 143.3K 8 143.4K
Manganese And Manganese Compounds 5.7K 119.3K - - - 125.0K
Nickel And Nickel Compounds 21.6K 26.5K - - - 48.1K
Methanol 7.7K 8.0K 6.5K 6.1K 5.8K 34.1K
Ammonia 4.4K 1.9K 2.1K 1.2K 1.1K 10.7K
Butyraldehyde 4 4 5 3.8K 3 3.8K
Phthalic anhydride 463 468 470 1.5K 836 3.7K
Acetaldehyde 513 530 605 1.4K 389 3.4K
Propionaldehyde 244 252 288 2.1K 185 3.1K
Ozone 65 63 66 57 54 305

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 Emery Oleochemicals LLC Cincinnati Plant getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Emery Oleochemicals LLC Cincinnati Plant's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 612%.
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.