AKZO NOBEL COATINGS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 12,789 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1431 PROGRESS AVENUE
HIGH POINT, NC 27260
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- GUILFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jul 22, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 22, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000345840
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 | 18,854 | — |
| 2016 | 15,181 | -19% |
| 2017 | 12,789 | -16% |
| 2018 | 14,100 | +10% |
| 2019 | 447 | -97% |
| 2020 | 3,011 | +574% |
| 2021 | 2,872 | -5% |
| 2022 | 3,005 | +5% |
| 2023 | 2,817 | -6% |
| 2024 | 2,334 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 642 | 642 | — | — | 31,212 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 642 | 642 | — | — | 20,224 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 480 | 480 | — | — | 23,888 | |
| Toluene | 343 | 343 | — | — | 23,888 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 2,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 76 | 76 | — | — | 1,465 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 812 | 812 | — | — | 32,974 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 709 | 709 | — | — | 37,838 | |
| Methanol | 608 | 608 | — | — | 47,565 | |
| Toluene | 491 | 491 | — | — | 37,838 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 118 | 118 | — | — | 5,407 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 79 | 79 | — | — | 1,945 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 904 | 904 | — | — | 21,600 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 639 | 639 | — | — | 18,436 | |
| Methanol | 632 | 632 | — | — | 26,952 | |
| Toluene | 475 | 475 | — | — | 21,600 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 282 | 282 | — | — | 11,152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 72 | 72 | — | — | 1,187 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 784 | 784 | — | — | 15,124 | |
| Methanol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 24,060 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 738 | 738 | — | — | 18,483 | |
| Toluene | 364 | 364 | — | — | 15,419 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 231 | 231 | — | — | 9,965 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,143 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 882 | 882 | — | — | 14,725 | |
| Methanol | 859 | 859 | — | — | 15,805 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 713 | 713 | — | — | 15,015 | |
| Toluene | 369 | 369 | — | — | 15,805 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 181 | 181 | — | — | 8,466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 6 | — | — | 405 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 107 | 107 | — | — | 35,557 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 103 | 103 | — | — | 34,479 | |
| Methanol | 92 | 92 | — | — | 42,275 | |
| Toluene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 34,569 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 57 | 57 | — | — | 15,614 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 16,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 8,619 | 8,619 | — | — | 54,508 | |
| Methanol | 4,122 | 4,122 | — | — | 65,506 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 594 | 594 | — | — | 52,540 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 478 | 478 | — | — | 52,104 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 179 | 179 | — | — | 18,308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 107 | 107 | — | — | 20,208 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 8,165 | 8,165 | — | — | 34,140 | |
| Methanol | 3,338 | 3,338 | — | — | 47,269 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 562 | 562 | — | — | 59,383 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 454 | 454 | — | — | 59,817 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 169 | 169 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 101 | 101 | — | — | 13,938 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,275 | 9,275 | — | — | 38,796 | |
| Methanol | 3,791 | 3,791 | — | — | 53,714 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 639 | 639 | — | — | 67,481 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 611 | 611 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 515 | 515 | — | — | 67,974 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 192 | 192 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 115 | 115 | — | — | 15,838 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 9,876 | 9,876 | — | — | 34,949 | |
| Methanol | 6,224 | 6,224 | — | — | 48,389 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 997 | 997 | — | — | 61,236 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 678 | 678 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 575 | 575 | — | — | 60,791 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 232 | 232 | — | — | 14,268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 151 | 151 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 91 | 91 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | 883 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 19,904 | 320 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 2,103 | 126 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,465 | 0 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 23,566 | 322 |
| Toluene | — | — | 23,566 | 321 |
| Methanol | — | — | 30,889 | 323 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 230 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 566 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 46 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 323 | — |
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 260 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 126 |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 230 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 8,704 | — |
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 9,739 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 6 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 315 |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Toluene | — | — | 4 | — |
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 633 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 8,704 | — |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 4 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 315 |
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 9,739 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 6 |
|
REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 3 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 315 |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 808 | — |
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 2,906 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 5 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 7,289 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 11,534 | — |
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REPUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (PA) LLC
HATFIELD, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 5 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 315 |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 808 | — |
|
ALLWORTH, LLC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
|
Methanol | — | — | 12,904 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | CITY OF HIGH POINT, THOMASVILLE |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | CITY OF HIGH POINT, THOMASVILLE |
| Toluene | 1 | CITY OF HIGH POINT, THOMASVILLE |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 0 | CITY OF HIGH POINT, THOMASVILLE |
| Methanol | 0 | CITY OF HIGH POINT, THOMASVILLE |
| Ethylbenzene | 0 | CITY OF HIGH POINT, THOMASVILLE |
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 | FRV | Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 23, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 23, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 13, 2000 | Feb 22, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 26, 1991 | Mar 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 4, 1989 | Jan 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Apr 4, 1989 | Jan 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Apr 3, 1989 | Jul 23, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 3, 1989 | Jan 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 2, 1989 | Jan 10, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 14, 1988 | Apr 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 1985 | May 28, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 1984 | Apr 12, 1984 | 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.