Sodium nitrite
CAS # 7632-00-0
39,622,065 lbs total reported releases across all facilities and years.
Facilities listed below reported releases of this chemical to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI). Quantities are self-reported annual totals in pounds, broken out by release pathway. Click any facility name for its full compliance profile.
National Release Trend (2015–2024)
-50% overall
| Year | Total Released (lbs) | Reporting Facilities | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,172,528 | 380 | — |
| 2016 | 6,112,230 | 387 | -1% |
| 2017 | 4,950,837 | 395 | -19% |
| 2018 | 6,350,227 | 385 | +28% |
| 2019 | 580,971 | 210 | -91% |
| 2020 | 3,038,969 | 383 | +423% |
| 2021 | 3,434,950 | 369 | +13% |
| 2022 | 3,253,539 | 375 | -5% |
| 2023 | 2,662,983 | 367 | -18% |
| 2024 | 3,064,832 | 348 | +15% |
Top Releasing Industries
| Industry Sector | Total Released (lbs) | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Other Services | 0 | 1 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 0 | 1 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 0 | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 36,873,573 | 547 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management | 2,641,627 | 25 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 54,268 | 9 |
| Utilities | 42,585 | 2 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 5,681 | 1 |