DIXIE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 20,130 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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10601 BAY AREA BLVD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Feb 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110031409973
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 | 21,214 | — |
| 2016 | 17,386 | -18% |
| 2017 | 20,130 | +16% |
| 2018 | 17,427 | -13% |
| 2019 | 4,642 | -73% |
| 2020 | 35,892 | +673% |
| 2021 | 36,010 | 0% |
| 2022 | 25,574 | -29% |
| 2023 | 57,183 | +124% |
| 2024 | 19,397 | -66% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | — | 115 | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Iron pentacarbonyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 10,184 | 10,184 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,243 | 3,243 | — | — | 282,933 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,455 | 2,455 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,153 | 1,153 | — | — | 140,246 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,147 | 1,147 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 960 | 960 | — | — | 53,115 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 223 | 223 | — | — | 5,662 | |
| Propyleneimine | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 22,331 | 22,331 | — | — | 256,347 | |
| Methanol | 15,345 | 15,345 | — | — | 434,927 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 10,098 | 10,098 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 5,290 | 5,290 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 952 | 952 | — | — | 78,430 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 897 | 897 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propyleneimine | 815 | 815 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 326 | 326 | — | — | 4,648 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 141 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,818 | 11,818 | — | — | 320,000 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 5,283 | 5,283 | — | — | 235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,874 | 2,874 | — | — | 5 | |
| Isoprene | 2,805 | 2,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | 85,025 | |
| Propyleneimine | 552 | 552 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 425 | 425 | — | — | 940 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 245 | 245 | — | — | 800 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 52 | 52 | — | — | 153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 16,250 | 16,250 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,805 | 10,805 | — | — | 319,876 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,810 | 3,810 | — | — | 780 | |
| Isoprene | 2,455 | 2,455 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,490 | 1,490 | — | — | 94,000 | |
| Propyleneimine | 551 | 551 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 370 | 370 | — | — | 1,900 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 213 | 213 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 80 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Iron pentacarbonyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 16,211 | 16,211 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,791 | 10,791 | — | — | 319,876 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3,784 | 3,784 | — | — | 5,924 | |
| Isoprene | 2,443 | 2,443 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,474 | 1,474 | — | — | 103,655 | |
| Propyleneimine | 555 | 555 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 359 | 359 | — | — | 1,884 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 208 | 208 | — | — | 3,129 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 14 | 14 | — | — | 78 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,620 | 4,620 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron pentacarbonyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,386 | 10,386 | — | — | 314,875 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,329 | 4,329 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 1,662 | 1,662 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 259 | 259 | — | — | 118,355 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 235 | 235 | — | — | 90,629 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 191 | 191 | — | — | 3,257 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 176 | 176 | — | — | 6,069 | |
| Propyleneimine | 161 | 161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 5 | 5 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 750 | |
| Dimethylamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron pentacarbonyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,392 | 10,392 | — | — | 331,706 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 6,805 | 6,805 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 1,727 | 1,727 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 454 | 454 | — | — | 105,578 | |
| Propyleneimine | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 200 | 200 | — | — | 1,696 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 198 | 198 | — | — | 103,776 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 115 | 115 | — | — | 13,014 | |
| Formaldehyde | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 5 | 5 | — | — | 42 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 750 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron pentacarbonyl | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 12,717 | 12,717 | — | — | 424,910 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,231 | 2,231 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 1,240 | 1,240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 388 | 388 | — | — | 63,234 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 290 | 290 | — | — | 46,108 | |
| Propyleneimine | 262 | 262 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 199 | 199 | — | — | 887 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 19 | 19 | — | — | 63,075 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 4 | 4 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron pentacarbonyl | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 405 | |
| Methanol | 14,408 | 14,408 | — | — | 405,847 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,983 | 3,983 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 1,138 | 1,138 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 828 | 828 | — | — | 95,257 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 328 | 328 | — | — | 45,268 | |
| Propyleneimine | 318 | 318 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 191 | 191 | — | — | 21,760 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 41,342 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 1 | 1 | — | — | 148 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 86,226 | 170,804 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 113,004 |
| Toluene | — | — | 95,179 | 9,004 |
| Isoprene | — | — | — | 50,539 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 81 | — |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 30,486 | 36,812 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 1,303 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 300 | 14,872 |
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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LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
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Dicyclopentadiene | 34 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 24 | — |
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 57 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 60,523 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 18,561 | — |
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LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Methanol | 25,511 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | 7,142 | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 21,544 | — |
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HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
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tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,942 | — |
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LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | 12,755 | — | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 67,262 | — |
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HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | 27,917 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Toluene | 39,822 | — | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 212 | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 88 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 125 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 5,245 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 9,874 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,237 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 169,636 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |