Lanxess Corp Kalama Site – Emissions Trend

Kalama, WA · 2019–2023 · Parent: Emerald Performance Materials LLC

This page assembles 5 consecutive years of EPA Toxics Release Inventory Form R filings for Lanxess Corp Kalama Site, 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 19.0K in 2019 and closed at 41.2K in 2023 – a increase of 117.6% 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 Toluene at 89.4K, followed by Benzene at 19.5K.

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 (+117.6%)
2019 Total
19.0K lbs
2023 Total
41.2K lbs

Total Releases by Category

Air
Water
Land
Offsite Transfer
011.0K22.0K33.0K44.0K54.9K 20192020202120222023 Pounds Released

Year-over-Year Comparison

Year Total Chemicals YoY Change
2019 19.0K lbs 8 -
2020 22.9K lbs 8 +20.7%
2021 20.1K lbs 8 -12.0%
2022 54.9K lbs 9 +173.0%
2023 41.2K lbs 8 -25.0%

Top Chemicals by Year

Chemical 20192020202120222023 Total
Toluene 8.4K 10.9K 10.3K 32.8K 27.1K 89.4K
Benzene 1.4K 2.5K 3.0K 8.8K 3.8K 19.5K
Copper compounds - 6.1K - 2.8K 2.7K 11.6K
Methanol 12 12 75 5.9K 2.1K 8.1K
Copper And Copper Compounds 5.5K - 2.5K - - 8.0K
Cobalt compounds - 2.1K - 1.5K 3.4K 7.0K
Cobalt And Cobalt Compounds 2.2K - 2.4K - - 4.6K
Formic acid 1.1K 911 1.1K 1 0 3.1K
Ammonia - - - 2.8K - 2.8K
Biphenyl 124 144 368 161 1.3K 2.1K
Acetaldehyde 261 249 296 175 725 1.7K

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 Lanxess Corp Kalama Site getting cleaner or dirtier?
Based on EPA TRI data from 2019–2023, Lanxess Corp Kalama Site's total toxic releases have increased by approximately 118%.
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.