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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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RCRA
W. R. GRACE & CO. - CONN.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,165 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
4000 NORTH HAWTHORNE STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 8 · last May 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 7, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000371927
How This Compares
#277
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#6,920
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+27% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 727 | — |
| 2016 | 788 | +8% |
| 2017 | 1,165 | +48% |
| 2018 | 1,210 | +4% |
| 2019 | 384 | -68% |
| 2020 | 651 | +69% |
| 2021 | 936 | +44% |
| 2022 | 1,026 | +10% |
| 2023 | 1,207 | +18% |
| 2024 | 921 | -24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 43 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 313 | 313 | — | — | 478,710 | |
| Ammonia | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 269 | 269 | — | — | 232,626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 26 | 26 | — | — | 26,444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 230 | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 54 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 459 | 459 | — | — | 196,874 | |
| Ammonia | 392 | 392 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 323 | 323 | — | — | 179,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 24 | 24 | — | — | 12,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 364 | |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
| Ammonia | 445 | 445 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 389 | 389 | — | — | 217,774 | |
| Nickel | 154 | 154 | — | — | 189,419 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 29 | 29 | — | — | 51,861 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 568 | |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 346 | 346 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 289 | 289 | — | — | 94,368 | |
| Nickel | 263 | 263 | — | — | 95,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 29 | 29 | — | — | 14,274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 596 | |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 134 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 318 | 318 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 152 | 152 | — | — | 172,440 | |
| Nickel | 148 | 148 | — | — | 107,205 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 25 | 25 | — | — | 41,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 172 | |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,140 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 384 | 384 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 366 | 366 | — | — | 285 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 223 | 223 | — | — | 119,615 | |
| Nickel | 187 | 187 | — | — | 120,469 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 48 | 48 | — | — | 11,517 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,180 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 367 | 367 | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | 350 | 350 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 218 | 218 | — | — | 106,819 | |
| Nickel | 203 | 203 | — | — | 111,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 25 | 25 | — | — | 15,368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,240 | |
| Ammonia | 357 | 357 | — | — | — | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 193 | 193 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 167 | 167 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 44 | 44 | — | — | 53 | |
| Cobalt | 26 | 26 | — | — | 149 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | 345 | 345 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 226 | 226 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | 140 | 140 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt | 11 | 11 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 337 | |
| Formic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel | — | 366,059 | — | — |
| Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 1,251,990 | — | — |
| Cobalt | — | 31,469 | — | — |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 30 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 398,653 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 506,245 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AMLON METALS
NEW YORK, NY
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 21,709 | — | — |
|
METCHEM RECYCLING
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 308,560 | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Aluminum (fume or dust) | — | 148,441 | — | — |
|
AMLON METALS
NEW YORK, NY
|
Cobalt | — | — | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 4,109 | — | — |
|
METCHEM RECYCLING
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Cobalt | — | 22,335 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Lead compounds | 43 | — | — | — |
|
AMLON METALS
NEW YORK, NY
|
Nickel | — | 19,742 | — | — |
|
CRONIMET SPECIALTY METALS USA INC
GREENVILLE, PA
|
Nickel | — | 74,084 | — | — |
|
METCHEM RECYCLING
WEST ALEXANDER, PA
|
Nickel | — | 138,778 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
|
Vanadium compounds | 230 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Nitric acid | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Cobalt | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Vanadium compounds | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Nickel | 22 | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Lead compounds | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
| Formic acid | — | MOCCASIN BEND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, CHATTANOOGA |
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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 25, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 25, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 3, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 14, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 14, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 14, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 14, 2015 | May 14, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 2012 | May 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 16, 2012 | May 1, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 16, 2012 | May 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 16, 2012 | May 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2012 | Apr 16, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 25, 2009 | Sep 25, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2000 | Sep 28, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2000 | Oct 12, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 29, 1986 | Feb 14, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 6, 1985 | Sep 24, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 25, 1984 | Apr 17, 1985 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND034575308-001 · Sep 14, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND034575308-006 · Feb 3, 1986
Judicial
· Case 04-1975-0022 · Nov 19, 1975
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