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INV NYLON CHEMICALS AMERICAS - ORANGE SITE

Quick Summary

  • Released 586,060 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 $243,352 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
3055A
ORANGE, TX 77630
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County
ORANGE County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325199
Inspections
3 · last Apr 7, 2025
Total Penalties
$243,352 · last Jan 21, 2026
Registry ID
110022523982

How This Compares

#63 of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#332 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.

12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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) -81% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 605,765
2016 2,319,486 +283%
2017 586,060 -75%
2018 790,073 +35%
2019 114,356 -86%
2020 508,441 +345%
2021 1,115,040 +119%
2022 561,155 -50%
2023 353,894 -37%
2024 115,200 -67%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 77,900 52,900 25,000 46,300
Cyclohexane 37,300 34,000 3,300 841,610

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 94,600 44,400 50,200 98,051
Formic acid 82,000 82,000
Hydrogen cyanide 67,830 8,830 59,000 18,290
Cyclohexane 56,900 53,000 3,900 383,430
1,3-Butadiene 19,000 19,000 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyanide compounds 13,000 13,000 219,402
Methanol 11,190 1,150 10,040
Acetonitrile 5,438 418 5,020
Nickel compounds 3,019 16 3,003 563,222 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 917 107 810 427,380

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 123,400
Hydrogen cyanide 137,680 17,680 120,000 27,994
Ammonia 121,100 58,100 63,000 324,703
Cyanide compounds 104,000 104,000 583,837
Formic acid 82,000 82,000
Cyclohexane 49,400 48,900 500 637,841
1,3-Butadiene 23,500 23,500 20,427 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 15,027 27 15,000 2,684
Cresol (mixed isomers) 10,939 139 10,800 13,803
Acetonitrile 7,078 478 6,600
Zinc compounds 6,702 102 6,600 606,398
Methanol 2,140 840 1,300
Copper compounds 801 11 790 1,446
Nickel compounds 788 38 750 859,279 ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Cyanide compounds 510,000 510,000 414,675
Hydrogen cyanide 192,100 32,100 160,000 26,549
Ammonia 122,200 51,200 71,000 530,210
Formic acid 82,001 1 82,000
Cyclohexane 62,440 62,000 440 1,290,304
Acetonitrile 41,244 844 40,400
Benzene 30,410 29,700 710 372,535 ♦ Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 29,400 29,400 6,623 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 27,043 43 27,000 19,307
Cresol (mixed isomers) 11,194 194 11,000 18,825
Methanol 2,949 999 1,950 54,400
Nickel compounds 1,450 150 1,300 649,484 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 1,377 77 1,300 435,902
Copper compounds 1,218 18 1,200 218
Biphenyl 14 14 217,000

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acetonitrile 110,473 473 110,000
Ammonia 109,000 56,000 53,000 103,666
Formic acid 82,000 82,000 9,270
Cyclohexane 67,500 57,000 10,500 575,360
Hydrogen cyanide 53,400 9,400 44,000 25,956
Benzene 31,600 29,700 1,900 349,790 ♦ Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 23,100 23,100 268 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 11,140 940 10,200 125,010
Phenol 5,948 48 5,900 3,277
Cyanide compounds 5,300 5,300 221,860
Cresol (mixed isomers) 4,890 90 4,800 27,968
Nickel compounds 1,430 130 1,300 370,632 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds 1,266 66 1,200 473,680
Copper compounds 894 4 890 176
Chlorobenzene 500 500 42,259

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid 82,000 82,000 14,400
1,3-Butadiene 20,700 20,700 47 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 8,863 63 8,800 6,899
Methanol 2,793 760 2,033 127,800

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 193,800 73,800 120,000 99,090
Acetonitrile 180,483 483 180,000
Hydrogen cyanide 95,100 9,100 86,000 29,730
Formic acid 82,001 1 82,000
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 68,000 68,000
Cyclohexane 63,000 47,000 16,000 704,930
Cyanide compounds 31,000 31,000 413,581
Benzene 30,800 29,500 1,300 215,648 ♦ Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 21,800 21,800 60 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 7,381 81 7,300 41,625
Methanol 7,153 753 6,400 176,000
Copper compounds 3,018 18 3,000 2,020
Phenol 2,925 1,525 1,400 8,303
Zinc compounds 1,672 72 1,600 890,760
Nickel compounds 1,440 140 1,300 473,447 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorobenzene 488 488 23,081
Biphenyl 12 12 86,000

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese 11,613
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 160,000 160,000
Hydrogen cyanide 96,780 17,780 79,000 23,356
Cyclohexane 96,200 46,200 50,000 543,610
Formic acid 82,001 1 82,000 3,110
Ammonia 80,700 24,700 56,000 124,132
Benzene 29,500 28,200 1,300 480,524 ♦ Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 16,400 16,400 22 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyanide compounds 7,500 7,500 239,491
Acetonitrile 5,280 480 4,800
Zinc compounds 2,552 52 2,500 371,760
Copper compounds 2,008 8 2,000 1,781
Methanol 1,930 830 1,100 172,500
Chlorine 1,740 1,740 55
Nickel compounds 1,650 150 1,500 372,423 ♦ Carcinogen
Cresol (mixed isomers) 661 81 580 59,912
Phenol 617 37 580 5,516
Chlorobenzene 365 365 25,804
Chromium 152 2 150 39,207
Toluene 24 24 610

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese 15,503
Acetonitrile 1,700,540 540 1,700,000
Ammonia 115,000 49,000 66,000 68,112
Cyclohexane 105,300 46,300 59,000 767,485
Cyanide compounds 100,000 100,000 484,495
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 89,000 89,000 60,000
Formic acid 82,001 1 82,000 1,550
Hydrogen cyanide 56,890 11,890 45,000 14,039
Benzene 30,100 28,300 1,800 641,807 ♦ Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 19,500 19,500 57 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 13,860 860 13,000 67,000
Zinc compounds 2,347 47 2,300 751,433
Nickel compounds 1,850 150 1,700 411,452 ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine 1,740 1,740
Cresol (mixed isomers) 788 98 690 74,576
Chlorobenzene 395 395 22,208
Phenol 109 41 68 8,607
Chromium 57 3 54 49,669
Copper compounds 9 9

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Manganese 28,200
n-Butyl alcohol 66,250
tert-Butyl alcohol 66,000
Ammonia 166,250 97,000 250 69,000 498,000
Cyclohexane 141,700 139,000 2,700 1,087,950
Formic acid 82,005 5 82,000 1,300,000
Hydrogen cyanide 81,100 19,100 62,000 15,650
Benzene 36,350 35,600 750 638,150 ♦ Carcinogen
1,3-Butadiene 28,000 28,000 250 ♦ Carcinogen
Acetonitrile 16,500 500 16,000
Cresol (mixed isomers) 14,000 1,000 13,000 310,500
Methanol 10,800 9,400 1,400 530,000
Zinc compounds 6,700 250 250 6,200 770,750
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) 4,900 4,900 21,000,000
Cyclohexanol 3,750 3,750 470,005
Cyanide compounds 3,700 3,700 500,750
Nickel compounds 2,450 250 2,200 683,605 ♦ Carcinogen
Copper compounds 1,900 500 1,400 6,605
Phenol 1,700 500 1,200 42,300
Chlorine 1,450 1,450 500
Chlorobenzene 1,000 1,000 19,150
Chromium 500 250 250 45,510
Nitric acid 250 250 94,250
Biphenyl 250 250 38,500
Ethylene 250 250 96,000
Cobalt compounds 250 250 3,905 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 10 10 2,900

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
Ammonia 640,000 204,300
Cyclohexane 180,000 184,589 1,781,480

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
SABINE RIVER OPERATIONS
ORANGE, TX
Ammonia 41,000
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
Cyclohexane 480
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
Cyclohexane 280,000
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
Cyclohexane 180,000
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
Cyclohexane 201,000
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
Cyclohexane 130
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
Ammonia 5,300

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 Linked to Viol. Below Open
caa Linked to Viol. Below Open
caa Linked to Viol. Below Open
caa HPV Jun 14, 2024 Feb 5, 2026 Resolved
caa HPV Jul 15, 2022 May 25, 2024 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jun 16, 2022 Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 27, 2021 Jun 16, 2022 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Sep 27, 2021 Open
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Sep 27, 2021 Jun 16, 2022 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Sep 27, 2021 Jun 16, 2022 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Sep 27, 2021 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 27, 2021 Jun 16, 2022 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Sep 27, 2021 Jun 16, 2022 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jan 12, 2021 Apr 29, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure Jan 12, 2021 Apr 29, 2021 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Jan 12, 2021 Apr 29, 2021 Resolved
caa FRV Apr 16, 2020 Open
caa FRV Feb 26, 2020 Open
caa FRV May 17, 2019 Open
caa FRV Jun 28, 2018 Open
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Jun 13, 2018 Jun 13, 2018 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jun 12, 2018 Sep 5, 2018 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Aug 30, 2016 Aug 30, 2016 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: General May 31, 2016 Jul 8, 2016 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information May 31, 2016 Jul 8, 2016 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements May 31, 2016 Jul 14, 2016 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Apr 14, 2014 Apr 16, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 14, 2014 May 1, 2014 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information Apr 14, 2014 May 1, 2014 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Apr 14, 2014 May 1, 2014 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 18, 2012 Jul 18, 2012 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Jul 18, 2012 Jul 18, 2012 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Jan 20, 2011 Aug 30, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 20, 2010 Aug 31, 2011 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Sep 20, 2010 Jun 29, 2011 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 20, 2010 Aug 19, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators May 5, 2010 May 7, 2010 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage May 5, 2010 May 7, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces May 11, 2006 Jun 14, 2017 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements May 11, 2006 Jun 14, 2017 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage Apr 13, 2005 Apr 18, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Apr 13, 2005 Jun 14, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 13, 2005 Jul 13, 2005 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Apr 13, 2005 Jul 13, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 13, 2005 Jun 14, 2005 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 3603706261 · Jan 21, 2026
$148,400
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603016950 · Oct 16, 2023
$94,952
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-14 · Aug 18, 2022
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-13 · Aug 5, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-12 · Dec 3, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-11 · Mar 15, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602182968 · Dec 21, 2020
$14,925
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602160190 · Oct 12, 2020
$14,850
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601869300 · Aug 4, 2020
$39,359
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3601761502 · Mar 5, 2020
$15,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-10 · Aug 8, 2018
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-9 · Jul 29, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-3348 · Mar 17, 2016
$30,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-3349 · Mar 17, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-8 · Jun 13, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-3310 · Sep 11, 2013
$63,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-7 · Sep 18, 2012
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-8001 · Oct 21, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-TXR000057752-6 · Jul 15, 2010
Judicial
· Case HQ-2006-6007 · Jul 29, 2009

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