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Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site

Knoxville, TN · Parent: Dow Inc

Total releases
297.5K lbs
Chemicals reported
14
Carcinogens
4
Primary pathway
Air Releases
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Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site has reported 297.5K lbs of toxic releases across 14 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, based on annual facility disclosures from 2019 through 2023. Of the chemicals reported, 4 are classified as carcinogens, representing 29% of the facility's chemical profile. The facility operates in the Chemicals sector. The primary release pathway is air releases, accounting for 65% 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.

#2,599 of 25,902 TRI facilities nationwide by total reported releases - among the top 10% of reporting sites by volume. Ranking reflects reported pounds, not toxicity or health risk.

Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site 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 297.5K lbs in cumulative toxic releases across 14 distinct chemicals, 4 of which (29%) carry a carcinogenic classification.

The dominant release pathway is air releases at 193.9K lbs (65.2% of total volume), followed by off-site transfers at 34.8%. Between 2019 and 2023, reported totals decreased by 18% - from 62.9K lbs to 51.8K lbs. The facility is operated under parent company Dow Inc.

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 Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site has filed with the EPA under federal community right-to-know requirements.

Quick Facts

Industry
Chemicals
NAICS Code
325211
Total Releases
297.5K lbs
Chemicals Reported
14
Latest Report Year
2023

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Total reported releases
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site
297.5K lbs
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72.9M lbs

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Chemicals reported
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site
14
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13

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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 Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site releases toxic chemicals into the environment. Total: 297.5K lbs.

Air Releases 193.9K lbs (65.2%)
Off-site Transfers 103.6K lbs (34.8%)
Water Discharges 5 lbs (<0.1%)
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Emissions Trend Summary

From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 18% (62.9K lbs to 51.8K lbs).

Reported total releases by year

Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site - 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 62.9K lbs 13
2020 59.7K lbs 13
2021 60.7K lbs 13
2022 62.3K lbs 13
2023 51.8K lbs 13

Chemical Releases

Aggregated across all reporting years (2019–2023). 4 of 14 chemicals are carcinogens. Sorted by total release volume.

Chemical Total Flags
Acrylic acid 83.6K lbs -
Ammonia 65.6K lbs -
m-Xylene 64.2K lbs -
Methyl methacrylate 23.3K lbs -
Ethyl acrylate 17.1K lbs Carcinogen
Butyl acrylate 14.8K lbs -
Styrene 11.3K lbs Carcinogen
Maleic anhydride 5.6K lbs -
Toluene 5.3K lbs -
Acrylonitrile 3.5K lbs Carcinogen
N-Methylolacrylamide 2.8K lbs -
Acrylamide 330 lbs Carcinogen
Lead compounds 19 lbs -
Lead And Lead Compounds 15 lbs -

Location

Coordinates
35.9620, -83.9411
ZIP Code
37921
EPA Facility ID
37921RHMND730DA

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 Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site release?
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site has reported releases of 14 chemicals to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, totaling 297.5K lbs. 4 of these (29%) are classified as carcinogens.
What industry is Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site in?
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site is classified under the "Chemicals" industry (NAICS code 325211), located in Knoxville, TN.
How long has Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site reported to the TRI?
Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site has EPA Toxic Release Inventory data spanning 5 years, from 2019 to 2023.
How does Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site release toxic chemicals?
The primary release pathway for Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site is air releases, accounting for 65.2% of total releases (193.9K lbs). Secondary pathway: off-site transfers (34.8%).
Are emissions from Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site increasing or decreasing?
From 2019 to 2023, total releases decreased by 18%, from 62.9K lbs to 51.8K lbs.
Is Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site 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 Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site release carcinogens?
Yes, Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site reports 4 chemicals classified as carcinogens, representing 29% 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 Rohm & Haas Chemicals LLC - Knoxville Site. 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.