TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
CLARIANT CORPORATION, LOUISVILLE SOUTH PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 213,278 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $481,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4900 CRITTENDEN DRIVE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40209
View on map ↗ - County
- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $481,500 · last Feb 16, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000378378
How This Compares
#39
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#677
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-28% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 224,325 | — |
| 2016 | 149,715 | -33% |
| 2017 | 213,278 | +42% |
| 2018 | 233,989 | +10% |
| 2019 | 168,259 | -28% |
| 2020 | 118,802 | -29% |
| 2021 | 200,007 | +68% |
| 2022 | 192,471 | -4% |
| 2023 | 106,820 | -45% |
| 2024 | 162,628 | +52% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 314,024 | |
| Ammonia | 162,421 | 162,421 | — | — | 2,186 | |
| Nitric acid | 165 | 165 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 22 | 22 | — | — | 57,288 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 104 | |
| Zinc compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3,267 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 33,169 | |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 355,119 | |
| Ammonia | 106,647 | 106,647 | — | — | 437 | |
| Nitric acid | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 21,615 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 12,331 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 63 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,419 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 10,885 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,597 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 192,275 | 192,275 | — | — | 4,488 | |
| Nitric acid | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 23 | 23 | — | — | 37,037 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 14,660 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 390,562 | |
| Zinc compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,986 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 97 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,057 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,442 | |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 199,808 | 199,808 | — | — | 1,540 | |
| Nitric acid | 111 | 111 | — | — | 2,253 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 26 | 26 | — | — | 815 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | 35,603 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 16 | — | — | 19,243 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 533,062 | |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9,487 | |
| Silver compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,823 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 612 | |
| Antimony compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 732 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 118,523 | 118,518 | — | 5 | 2,155 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 121 | — | 5 | — | |
| Silver compounds | 27 | 22 | — | 5 | 13 | |
| Nickel compounds | 25 | 20 | — | 5 | 11,915 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 23 | 18 | — | 5 | 811 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 23 | 18 | — | 5 | 1,916 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 11 | — | 5 | 5,142 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 1,216,533 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 8 | — | 5 | 33 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 5,211 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 6,022 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 164,750 | 164,745 | — | 5 | 4,439 | |
| Nitric acid | 3,465 | 3,460 | — | 5 | — | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 26 | 21 | — | 5 | 1,293 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 8 | — | 5 | 260 | |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 2,341 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 228,246 | 228,241 | — | 5 | 6,730 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,630 | 2,625 | — | 5 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,099 | 2,094 | — | 5 | 26,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 962 | 957 | — | 5 | 2,283 | |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 11 | — | 5 | 2,182 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 1,179,101 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 5,296 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 5,247 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 82 | |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 208,933 | 208,928 | — | 5 | 8,299 | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,478 | 1,473 | — | 5 | 10,641 | |
| Nitric acid | 1,478 | 1,473 | — | 5 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 958 | 953 | — | 5 | 15,922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 383 | 378 | — | 5 | 1,847 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 17 | 12 | — | 5 | 804 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 598,848 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 124 | |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 10,212 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 3,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Silver compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 4 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Ammonia | 141,023 | 141,018 | — | 5 | 5,185 | |
| Zinc compounds | 2,898 | 2,893 | — | 5 | 2,718 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,784 | 2,779 | — | 5 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,290 | 2,285 | — | 5 | 5,252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 676 | 671 | — | 5 | 558 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 17 | 12 | — | 5 | 146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 1,227,847 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | 78 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 2,541 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 217,558 | 217,553 | — | 5 | 5,127 | |
| Nitric acid | 2,747 | 2,742 | — | 5 | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,495 | 2,490 | — | 5 | 13,081 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 812 | 807 | — | 5 | 1,162 | |
| Copper compounds | 676 | 671 | — | 5 | 2,541 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 10 | — | 5 | 1,117,343 | |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 10 | 5 | — | 5 | 155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | 239 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 5 | 0 | — | 5 | 8,679 |
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 | — | 49,827 | — | 1,312 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 282,622 |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 542 | — | — |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 34,583 |
| Copper compounds | — | 10,457 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 21,983 | — | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 45 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Cobalt compounds | — | 542 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Cobalt compounds | 4,930 | — | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Molybdenum trioxide | 33 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Molybdenum trioxide | 1,053 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Silver compounds | 0 | — | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Nickel compounds | — | 10,457 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Nickel compounds | 35,237 | — | — | — |
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AMLON RESOURCES GROUP LLC
NEW YORK, NY
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Nickel compounds | — | 11,526 | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Zinc compounds | 10 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Zinc compounds | 3,251 | — | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Copper compounds | — | 10,457 | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Copper compounds | 22,698 | — | — | — |
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AGMET METALS
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 45 | — | — |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 20 | — | — | — |
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WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KENTUCKY LLC- OUTER LOOP RECYCLING AND D
LOUISVILLE, KY
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 35 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Cobalt compounds | 14 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Copper compounds | 14 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Nickel compounds | 68 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Nitric acid | — | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Ammonia | 2,186 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Molybdenum trioxide | 19 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 314,024 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Silver compounds | 1 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
| Zinc compounds | 7 | MORRIS FORMAN WQTC MSD, LOUISVILLE |
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 | Dec 18, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 25, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 9, 2019 | Aug 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 9, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 30, 2010 | Sep 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 18, 2008 | Jul 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 2008 | Jul 14, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2002 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2002 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 27, 2002 | May 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1997 | Nov 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1997 | Sep 30, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1997 | Nov 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 30, 1997 | Nov 7, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 1995 | May 11, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 1993 | Oct 14, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 4, 1993 | Nov 4, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Aug 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 27, 1993 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Aug 16, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Aug 16, 1993 | 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 3603008111 · Feb 16, 2022
$481,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602975665 · Jan 10, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602202155 · May 20, 2020
$45,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602050643 · Nov 15, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089226815-001 · Jun 18, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2001-9107 · Mar 10, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2000-0512 · Sep 18, 2000
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD089226815-000 · Oct 5, 1993
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