MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA INC — Emissions Trend

Memphis, TN · 2019–2023 · Parent: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA INC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA INC, 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 101.5K in 2019 and closed at 99.7K in 2023 — a stable of -1.8% 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 Methyl methacrylate at 458.8K, followed by Methanol at 70.8K.

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
→ Stable (-1.8%)
2019 Total
101.5K lbs
2023 Total
99.7K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
025.2K50.4K75.6K100.8K126.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 101.5K lbs 7
2020 126.0K lbs 5 +24.1%
2021 100.7K lbs 6 -20.1%
2022 107.3K lbs 7 +6.6%
2023 99.7K lbs 7 -7.1%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methyl methacrylate 89.3K 115.2K 83.6K 85.6K 85.2K 458.8K
Methanol 11.3K 9.8K 15.3K 20.7K 13.7K 70.8K
Hydrogen cyanide 625 625 627 715 504 3.1K
2-Methyllactonitrile 400 400 1.2K 250 255 2.5K
Chromium 27 10 37
1,2-Phenylenediamine 0
Diisocyanates 0
Hydroquinone 0
Butyl acrylate 0

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 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA INC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA INC's total toxic releases have remained relatively stable.
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.