♦ Carcinogen
Polycyclic aromatic compounds
CAS # N590
5,873,166 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)
+105% overall
| Year | Total Released (lbs) | Reporting Facilities | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 528,477 | 1,712 | — |
| 2016 | 689,771 | 1,653 | +31% |
| 2017 | 485,613 | 1,655 | -30% |
| 2018 | 490,216 | 1,662 | +1% |
| 2019 | 195,875 | 897 | -60% |
| 2020 | 424,722 | 1,584 | +117% |
| 2021 | 423,013 | 1,577 | -0% |
| 2022 | 1,105,386 | 1,609 | +161% |
| 2023 | 446,896 | 1,561 | -60% |
| 2024 | 1,083,197 | 1,565 | +142% |
Top Releasing Industries
| Industry Sector | Total Released (lbs) | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management | 3,151,623 | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 2,602,906 | 1,502 |
| Utilities | 82,610 | 321 |
| Wholesale Trade | 14,214 | 425 |
| Public Administration | 9,849 | 11 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 4,027 | 51 |
| Construction | 2,088 | 11 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,001 | 23 |