MEXICHEM SPECIALTY COMPOUNDS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 5 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
-
9635 INDUSTRIAL DR
PINEVILLE, NC 28134
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- MECKLENBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325991
- Inspections
- 6 · last Mar 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000348801
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 | 6 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | -17% |
| 2017 | 5 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | -20% |
| 2020 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | -11% |
| 2022 | 3 | -13% |
| 2023 | 2 | -23% |
| 2024 | 2 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 57 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 69 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 348 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 4 | 4 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 5 | 5 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 6 | 6 | — | — | 25 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | 0 | — | — |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | 1,100 | — | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA INC
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Lead compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CENTURION CONTAINER - CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 43 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | 14 | MCALPINE CREEK WWTP, CHARLOTTE |
| Lead compounds | 0 | MCALPINE CREEK WWTP, CHARLOTTE |
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 | May 1, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | 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.