BASF CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 677 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3805 AMNICOLA HIGHWAY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 22, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000371865
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 472 | — |
| 2016 | 588 | +25% |
| 2017 | 677 | +15% |
| 2018 | 366 | -46% |
| 2019 | 482 | +32% |
| 2020 | 10,373 | +2051% |
| 2021 | 1,000 | -90% |
| 2022 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2023 | 680 | -32% |
| 2024 | 604 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 322 | 322 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 141 | 141 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 141 | 141 | — | — | 199 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 390 | 390 | — | — | 32 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 290 | 290 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 9,373 | 9,373 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 247 | 247 | — | — | 582 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 235 | 235 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 198 | 198 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 168 | 168 | — | — | 2,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 465 | 465 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 212 | 212 | — | — | 89,195 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 381 | 381 | — | — | 28,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 207 | 207 | — | — | 148,480 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 248 | 248 | — | — | 121,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 193 | 193 | — | — | 47,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 31 | 31 | — | — | 27,416 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | 13 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 120 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 90,789 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRADLEY COUNTY LANDFILL
MCDONALD, TN
|
Styrene | 51 | — | — | — |
|
RHEA COUNTY LANDFILL
DAYTON, TN
|
Styrene | 74 | — | — | — |
|
CITY OF CHATTANOOGA BIRCHWOOD LANDFILL
HARRISON, TN
|
Styrene | 170 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT CO
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Styrene | — | — | 88,300 | — |
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.
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 9, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 6, 2017 | 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.