DIXIE CHEMICAL CO INC — Emissions Trend

Pasadena, TX · 2019–2023 · Parent: DIXIE HOLDINGS INC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for DIXIE CHEMICAL CO 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 24.5K in 2019 and closed at 182.8K in 2023 — a increasing of +644.9% 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 Methanol at 404.8K, followed by Toluene at 108.7K.

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 (+644.9%)
2019 Total
24.5K lbs
2023 Total
182.8K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
069.2K138.4K207.6K276.8K346.0K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 24.5K lbs 14
2020 36.0K lbs 14 +46.6%
2021 36.8K lbs 11 +2.2%
2022 346.0K lbs 11 +841.0%
2023 182.8K lbs 12 -47.2%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Methanol 9.5K 10.8K 10.8K 331.8K 41.8K 404.8K
Toluene 294 1.5K 1.5K 1.5K 104.0K 108.7K
1,3-Butadiene 4.6K 16.2K 16.3K 5.5K 10.1K 52.7K
tert-Butyl alcohol 207 208 213 245 15.8K 16.7K
Isoprene 1.7K 2.4K 2.5K 2.8K 5.3K 14.7K
Xylene (mixed isomers) 151 3.8K 4.5K 2.9K 1.2K 12.5K
Dimethylamine 5.8K 5.8K
Maleic anhydride 1.6K 359 370 440 2.9K 5.7K
Propyleneimine 30 555 551 552 815 2.5K
Epichlorohydrin 612 92 95 205 897 1.9K
Dicyclopentadiene 22 36 34 44 2 138
Formaldehyde 17 17 17 26 77
n-Butyl alcohol 0
Ethylene glycol 0
Iron pentacarbonyl 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 DIXIE CHEMICAL CO INC getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, DIXIE CHEMICAL CO INC's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 645%.
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.