EPA TRI Facility · Computers and Electronic Products

Spectrum Controlinc

State College, PA

Total releases
21.3K lbs
Chemicals reported
1
Carcinogens
1
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Spectrum Controlinc has reported 21.3K lbs of toxic releases across 1 chemical 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 100% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Computers and Electronic Products 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.

#8,097 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Spectrum Controlinc files annual Form R disclosures to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory under EPCRA Section 313, classified under NAICS 334419 (Computers and Electronic Products). Across 5 years of records spanning 2019–2023, the site has disclosed 21.3K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 1 distinct chemical, 1 of which (100%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 21.3K lbs (100.0% of total volume), followed by land disposal at 0.0%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals increased by 801% - from 840 lbs to 7.6K 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 Spectrum Controlinc has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Computers and Electronic Products
NAICS Code
334419
Total Releases
21.3K lbs
Chemicals Reported
1
Latest Report Year
2023

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Total reported releases
Spectrum Controlinc
21.3K lbs
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Chemicals reported
Spectrum Controlinc
1
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18

94% less than the comparison

Comparison reflects reported pounds and chemical counts, not toxicity or health risk. Averages cover facilities reporting any release.

How does this facility release toxic chemicals?

How Spectrum Controlinc releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 21.3K lbs.

Air Releases 21.3K lbs (100.0%)
Land Disposal 0 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 801% (840 lbs to 7.6K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Spectrum Controlinc - 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 840 lbs 1
2020 849 lbs 1
2021 6.0K lbs 1
2022 6.1K lbs 1
2023 7.6K lbs 1

Chemical Releases

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

Chemical Total Flags
Methyl isobutyl ketone 21.3K lbs Carcinogen

Location

Coordinates
40.7750, -77.8864
ZIP Code
16801
EPA Facility ID
16801MRTRN1900W

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 Spectrum Controlinc release?
Spectrum Controlinc has reported releases of 1 chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 21.3K lbs. 1 of these (100%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Spectrum Controlinc in?
Spectrum Controlinc is classified under the "Computers and Electronic Products" industry (NAICS code 334419), located in State College, PA.
How long has Spectrum Controlinc reported to the TRI?
Spectrum Controlinc has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Spectrum Controlinc release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Spectrum Controlinc is air releases, accounting for 100.0% of total releases (21.3K lbs). Secondary pathway: land disposal (0.0%).
Are emissions from Spectrum Controlinc increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases increased by 801%, from 840 lbs to 7.6K lbs.
Is Spectrum Controlinc 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 Spectrum Controlinc release carcinogens?
Yes, Spectrum Controlinc reports 1 chemical classified as carcinogens, representing 100% of all chemicals reported by this facility. Carcinogen classification is based on EPA and IARC assessments.

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  • This facility ranks #8,097 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk. See the full rankings
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TRI release totals are self-reported estimates submitted to the EPA, not independently measured stack emissions; a high rank reflects reported volume, not necessarily local health risk.

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Sources & how this page was built

Every figure on this page traces to public, federal-government data on Spectrum Controlinc. 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.