OLIN CORP. MCINTOSH, ALABAMA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 974 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $80,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1638 INDUSTRIAL RD.
MCINTOSH, AL 36553
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 13 · last Mar 19, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $80,000 · last Sep 16, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110037311263
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 | 291 | — |
| 2016 | 243 | -16% |
| 2017 | 974 | +301% |
| 2018 | 212 | -78% |
| 2019 | 200 | -6% |
| 2020 | 10,883 | +5333% |
| 2021 | 15,635 | +44% |
| 2022 | 24,444 | +56% |
| 2023 | 6,555 | -73% |
| 2024 | 7,764 | +18% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 7,673 | 7,673 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 65 | 65 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 26 | 26 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 6,431 | 6,431 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 24,307 | 24,307 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 128 | 128 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9 | 9 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 15,140 | 15,140 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 296 | 296 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22) | 10,680 | 10,680 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 179 | 179 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 24 | 24 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 200 | 200 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 182 | 182 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 30 | 30 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 953 | 953 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 21 | 21 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 43 | 43 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (friable) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 275 | 275 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 15 | 15 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 79,443 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 1,001 |
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 | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 27, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 21, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 22, 2021 | Jan 5, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 21, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 16, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 16, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 16, 2014 | Aug 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 20, 2009 | Dec 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 28, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 26, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 2003 | Sep 17, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 8, 2003 | Sep 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 2, 2003 | Oct 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 10, 2000 | Apr 13, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 16, 1996 | Aug 23, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 9, 1995 | Dec 13, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 13, 1992 | Apr 9, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 19, 1990 | May 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Sep 19, 1990 | May 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 19, 1990 | May 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 2, 1988 | Jun 2, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 12, 1984 | Aug 25, 1987 | 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.