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
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13000 BAYPARK RD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- 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
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
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Cobalt compounds | 307 | — | — | — |
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
|
Lead compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
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Nickel compounds | 11,870 | — | — | — |
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BFI MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL
HOUSTON, TX
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Nickel compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
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BFI MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250 | — | — | — |
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 250 | — | — | — |
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
|
Nitric acid | 5 | — | — | — |
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BFI MCCARTY ROAD LANDFILL
HOUSTON, TX
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Ammonia | 5 | — | — | — |
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
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Ammonia | 5 | — | — | — |
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BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
FRESNO, TX
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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.