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Clean Air Act
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BASF CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,794 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
-
2120 POLYMER DRIVE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000752766
How This Compares
#253
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#6,351
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+15% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,522 | — |
| 2016 | 1,990 | +31% |
| 2017 | 1,794 | -10% |
| 2018 | 2,725 | +52% |
| 2019 | 2,649 | -3% |
| 2020 | 2,663 | +1% |
| 2021 | 2,609 | -2% |
| 2022 | 1,783 | -32% |
| 2023 | 2,723 | +53% |
| 2024 | 1,747 | -36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 18,558 | |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | 1,489 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 356 | |
| Styrene | 1,459 | 1,459 | — | — | 38,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 285 | 285 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 629 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,319 | 1,319 | — | — | 226,098 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 6,223 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 630 | 630 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,461 | 1,461 | — | — | 100,011 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 279 | 279 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,236 | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,532 | 1,532 | — | — | 90,892 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 7,590 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 293 | 293 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,388 | 1,388 | — | — | 206,073 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 750 | 750 | — | — | 6,600 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 100 | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,749 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,449 | 1,449 | — | — | 162,253 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 837 | 837 | — | — | 33,128 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 342 | 342 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21,500 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | 6,795 | |
| Styrene | 1,322 | 1,322 | — | — | 905,404 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 880 | 880 | — | — | 57,440 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 505 | 505 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 19 | 19 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,497 | 1,497 | — | — | 142,428 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 297 | 297 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,743 | 1,743 | — | — | 198,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 247 | 247 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,327 | 1,327 | — | — | 159,450 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 196 | 196 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | — | — | 214 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 345,209 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | 629 | 0 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | 1,487 | 1 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 18,553 | 6 |
| Styrene | — | — | 38,080 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 0 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | 483 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | 146 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 371 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 1,117 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 14,252 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 4,301 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 6 |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 29,252 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 8,828 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 356 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 12, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2018 | Aug 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2004 | Feb 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 23, 2004 | Feb 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2004 | Mar 8, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2004 | Feb 23, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 25, 2003 | Apr 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 7, 1988 | Aug 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 7, 1988 | Aug 2, 1988 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982118093-001 · Nov 22, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982118093-120 · Apr 15, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND982118093-003 · Aug 2, 1988
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