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KETJEN

Quick Summary

  • •Released 45,684 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
  • •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
  • •Assessed $8,510 in total penalties since records began.
  • •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
13000 BAYPARK RD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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County
HARRIS County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325180
Inspections
1 · last Aug 27, 2021
Total Penalties
$8,510 · last Jan 30, 2023
Registry ID
110022810573

How This Compares

#240 of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,780 of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing

Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.

Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)

Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.

2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant

TRI Toxic Chemical Releases

Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.

Emissions Trend (2015–2024) -66% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 151,900 —
2016 110,610 -27%
2017 45,684 -59%
2018 50,048 +10%
2019 47,095 -6%
2020 55,031 +17%
2021 49,981 -9%
2022 55,788 +12%
2023 56,902 +2%
2024 51,468 -10%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 40,990 40,985 5 — 17,467
Nitric acid 9,493 9,488 5 — 5
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 622 — 622 — 63,867
Molybdenum trioxide 166 158 8 — 46,542 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 90 82 8 — 12,600 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 90 82 8 — 827 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 17 16 1 — 51

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 44,468 44,463 5 — 22,479
Nitric acid 9,331 9,326 5 — 5
Molybdenum trioxide 1,424 1,420 4 — 40,178 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 718 714 4 — 10,209 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 718 714 4 — 690 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 198 — 198 — 64,920
Lead compounds 45 44 1 — 34

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 43,072 43,067 5 — 20,783
Nitric acid 9,812 9,807 5 — 5
Molybdenum trioxide 1,164 1,160 4 — 29,309 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 664 660 4 — 343 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 589 585 4 — 11,321 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 449 — 449 — 64,914
Lead compounds 38 37 1 — 28

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 37,855 37,850 5 — 17,162
Nitric acid 8,847 8,842 5 — 5
Molybdenum trioxide 1,302 1,300 2 — 50,342 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 657 655 2 — 2,136 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 657 655 2 — 2,305 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 623 — 623 — 57,210
Lead compounds 40 39 1 — 31

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 41,842 41,837 5 — 20,761
Nitric acid 10,479 10,474 5 — 15
Molybdenum trioxide 986 982 4 — 56,981 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 685 — 685 — 93,454
Nickel compounds 499 495 4 — 2,339 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 499 495 4 — 2,546 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 41 40 1 — 45

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 30,139 30,134 5 — 14,872
Nitric acid 11,302 11,297 5 — 15
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 2,317 — 2,317 — 138,886
Molybdenum trioxide 1,658 1,648 10 — 101,131 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 838 828 10 — 6,483 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 838 828 10 — 5,888 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 3 1 2 — 49

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 32,562 32,557 5 — 23,823
Nitric acid 12,479 12,469 5 5 15
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 1,686 — 1,686 — 76,628
Molybdenum trioxide 1,636 1,627 9 — 170,210 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 826 817 9 — 43,557 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 822 817 5 — 3,257 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 37 34 3 — 51

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 31,110 31,100 5 5 15,010
Nitric acid 12,510 12,500 5 5 15
Nickel compounds 651 645 6 — 31,510 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 650 645 5 — 3,261 ♦ Carcinogen
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 400 — 400 — 70,500
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) 175 145 30 — 1,715
Molybdenum trioxide 151 145 6 — 127,025 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 37 33 4 — 45

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid 80,260 80,250 5 5 15
Ammonia 27,310 27,300 5 5 21,000
Molybdenum trioxide 1,215 1,205 5 5 15 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 1,010 755 250 5 16,450 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 765 755 5 5 8,855 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 30 30 0 0 94
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 20 10 5 5 32,010

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitric acid 121,210 121,200 5 5 15
Ammonia 27,510 27,500 5 5 44,000
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 1,615 10 1,600 5 32,010
Molybdenum trioxide 765 755 5 5 15 ♦ Carcinogen
Nickel compounds 510 255 250 5 39,650 ♦ Carcinogen
Cobalt compounds 265 255 5 5 2,044 ♦ Carcinogen
Lead compounds 25 25 0 0 272

Waste Management & Recycling

How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Chemical Released Recycled Energy Recovery Treated
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) — — — 63,367
Ammonia — 17,657,935 — 17,457
Nitric acid — — — 184,453

Off-Site Transfer Destinations

Facilities to which toxic chemicals were transferred for disposal, recycling, energy recovery, or treatment during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Destination Chemical Disposal Recycling Energy Rec. Treatment
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Cobalt compounds 307 — — —
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Lead compounds 1 — — —
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Nickel compounds 11,870 — — —
BFI MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL
HOUSTON, TX
Nickel compounds 1 — — —
BFI MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL
HOUSTON, TX
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 250 — — —
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 250 — — —
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Nitric acid 5 — — —
BFI MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL
HOUSTON, TX
Ammonia 5 — — —
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Ammonia 5 — — —
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
Molybdenum trioxide 36,105 — — —

Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)

Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.

Chemical Transferred (lbs) POTW
Lead compounds 50 GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA
Molybdenum trioxide 10,437 GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA
Cobalt compounds 520 GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA
Ammonia 17,457 GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA
Nickel compounds 729 GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 63,367 GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA

Compliance Violations

Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.

Program Type Violation Date Return to Compliance Status
caa Linked to Viol. Below — — Open
caa HPV Aug 27, 2021 Sep 27, 2023 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Mar 11, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Resolved
caa FRV Jan 11, 2019 — Open
caa FRV Jul 31, 2018 — Open
caa HPV Aug 15, 2016 Aug 22, 2018 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 14, 2013 Jun 19, 2013 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements May 14, 2013 Jun 19, 2013 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures May 14, 2013 Jun 19, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW May 14, 2013 Jun 19, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards May 2, 2006 May 11, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 2, 2006 May 11, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 2, 2006 May 10, 2006 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information May 2, 2006 May 16, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators May 2, 2006 May 11, 2006 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements May 2, 2006 May 11, 2006 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Nov 21, 2003 Dec 22, 2003 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Nov 21, 2003 Jan 15, 2004 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions Nov 21, 2003 Jan 15, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 21, 2003 Dec 22, 2003 Resolved

Enforcement Actions

Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.

Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602860391 · Jan 30, 2023
$8,510
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD073920399-5 · Apr 9, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601760862 · Mar 24, 2020
$3,075
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3600899901 · Jun 27, 2018
$25,941
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD073920399-4 · Jun 28, 2013
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD073920399-3 · May 24, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD073920399-2 · May 3, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-0056 · Mar 1, 2005
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXD073920399-1 · Nov 26, 2003

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