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Zip Code 70601

📍 Lake Charles, LA

Toxic Air Emissions Report (2024)

10,441.17 lbs
Total Air Pollution

In 2024, industrial facilities in Lake Charles, LA released over 10,441.17 lbs of pollutants. The primary source was CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC., which emitted Xylene (mixed isomers) into the local air. Residents of 70601 face significantly higher exposure risks than the national average.

Top Polluting Facilities

  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Xylene (mixed isomers) released to air
    3,418.50 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Toluene released to air
    3,006.00 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Methanol released to air
    2,600.00 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    n-Butyl alcohol released to air
    849.00 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC. Cancer Risk
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Ethylbenzene released to air
    338.50 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Certain glycol ethers released to air
    160.75 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) released to air
    50.9 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Aluminum (fume or dust) released to air
    14 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Zinc compounds released to air
    2.4 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Mercury compounds released to air
    0.56 lbs
    LBS
  • CARBOLINE GLOBAL INC.
    Owned by: RPM INTERNATIONAL INC
    Lead compounds released to air
    0.56 lbs
    LBS
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Protect Your Lungs

Because toxic gases and VOCs were detected in this area (likely from the Toluene), standard filters are not enough. We strongly recommend an Activated Carbon purifier to adsorb these fumes.

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