INEOS STYROLUTION AMERICA BAYPORT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,706 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 $121,688 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12222 PORT RD
PASADENA, TX 77501
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $121,688 · last Nov 13, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000462909
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 | 30,036 | — |
| 2016 | 29,420 | -2% |
| 2017 | 27,706 | -6% |
| 2018 | 26,701 | -4% |
| 2019 | 5,830 | -78% |
| 2020 | 18,732 | +221% |
| 2021 | 15,639 | -17% |
| 2022 | 23,138 | +48% |
| 2023 | 17,888 | -23% |
| 2024 | 19,967 | +12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 85 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 8,393 | 8,393 | — | — | 1,796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,948 | 3,948 | — | — | 5,043 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,330 | 3,330 | — | — | 2,072 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 1,303 | 1,303 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 879 | 879 | — | — | 150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 848 | 848 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 741 | 741 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 525 | 525 | — | — | 1,151 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid | — | — | — | — | 749 | ♦ Carcinogen PFAS |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 17,100 | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 16 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 4,573 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 58 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 6,158 | 6,158 | — | — | 5,052 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,536 | 3,536 | — | — | 11,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2,754 | 2,754 | — | — | 3,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,236 | 2,236 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 1,098 | 1,098 | — | — | 1,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,091 | 1,091 | — | — | 837 | |
| Toluene | 523 | 523 | — | — | 3,285 | |
| Propylene | 492 | 492 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 8,503 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 3,886 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 11,411 | |
| Benzene | 11,016 | 11,016 | — | — | 1,446 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 4,998 | 4,998 | — | — | 5,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,219 | 3,219 | — | — | 26,600 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 2,375 | 2,375 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 837 | 837 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 693 | 693 | — | — | 2,363 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 1,042 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,140 | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | 154 | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 1,281 | |
| Benzene | 6,946 | 6,946 | — | — | 1,245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,976 | 3,976 | — | — | 3,570 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 2,749 | 2,749 | — | — | 2,070 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 890 | 890 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 566 | 566 | — | — | 886 | |
| Propylene | 512 | 512 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | 300 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 2,280 | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | 600 | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 242 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 5,849 | 5,849 | — | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,655 | 5,655 | — | — | 483 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,877 | 4,877 | — | — | 819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 984 | 984 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 819 | 819 | — | — | 133 | |
| Propylene | 548 | 548 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 24 | |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 4,892 | 4,892 | — | — | 4,414 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 938 | 938 | — | — | 6,910 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 518 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 1,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 13,179 | 13,179 | — | — | 37,127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,731 | 6,731 | — | — | 59,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,064 | 3,064 | — | — | 42,741 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 1,288 | 1,288 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,039 | 1,039 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 908 | 908 | — | — | 33,747 | |
| Propylene | 492 | 492 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
| Benzene | 10,553 | 10,553 | — | — | 23,329 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 5,930 | 5,930 | — | — | 25,130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,312 | 4,312 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 4,179 | 4,179 | — | — | 23,190 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 924 | 924 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 850 | 850 | — | — | 22,878 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 460 | 460 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 68 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 12,369 | 12,369 | — | — | 5,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 6,267 | 6,267 | — | — | 15,674 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,854 | 4,854 | — | — | 4,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,336 | 3,336 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 891 | 891 | — | — | 3,660 | |
| Ethylene | 794 | 794 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 465 | 465 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 444 | 444 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 11,755 | 11,755 | — | — | 2,174 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 7,207 | 7,207 | — | — | 5,651 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,155 | 5,155 | — | — | 1,543 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,016 | 4,016 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 985 | 985 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 472 | 472 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 446 | 446 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | 2,460 | 3,276 | 25,735 |
| Propylene | — | — | 130,052 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 490,433 | — |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | 323 | — |
| Biphenyl | — | — | 218,850 | — |
| Dinitrobutyl phenol | — | — | 343,188 | — |
| Styrene | — | 568 | 723,525 | 18,112 |
| Phenanthrene | — | — | 32,387 | — |
| Benzene | — | 946 | 465,425 | 120,663 |
| Toluene | — | 568 | 2,213 | 6,399 |
| Ethylene | — | — | 3,822,206 | 21,761 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 1 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - BAYTOWN LANDFILL
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 250 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Benzene | 4 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Acrylonitrile | 150 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | 85 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 2,460 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 650 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Styrene | 309 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 150 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 150 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | — | 568 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS INC - COASTAL PLAINS RECYCLING & D
ALVIN, TX
|
Toluene | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - BAYTOWN LANDFILL
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Toluene | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 43 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Toluene | 1 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Ethylbenzene | 160 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Styrene | 700 | 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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 30, 2023 | Mar 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 5, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 20, 2020 | Mar 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 14, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 18, 2017 | Nov 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 2, 2009 | Dec 16, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 5, 2006 | Jun 5, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 20, 2004 | Oct 18, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 20, 2004 | Jul 20, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2004 | Aug 5, 2004 | 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.