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DOW CHEMICAL CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,048 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
-
305 CRENSHAW BOULEVARD
TORRANCE, CA 90503
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jun 11, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 30, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000475138
How This Compares
#169
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#5,030
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)
-20% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,390 | — |
| 2016 | 6,040 | +12% |
| 2017 | 5,048 | -16% |
| 2018 | 5,481 | +9% |
| 2019 | 5,169 | -6% |
| 2020 | 4,096 | -21% |
| 2021 | 4,026 | -2% |
| 2022 | 4,654 | +16% |
| 2023 | 4,393 | -6% |
| 2024 | 4,304 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 3,373 | 3,373 | — | — | 266,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 900 | 900 | — | — | 93,957 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 31 | — | 31 | — | 11,893 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 3,495 | 3,495 | — | — | 307,219 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 853 | 853 | — | — | 106,077 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 45 | — | 45 | — | 12,041 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 3,599 | 3,599 | — | — | 311,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,044 | 1,044 | — | — | 109,385 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | — | 11 | — | 8,192 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 2,834 | 2,834 | — | — | 345,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,161 | 1,161 | — | — | 125,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 31 | — | 31 | — | 7,937 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 3,027 | 3,027 | — | — | 289,259 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,045 | 1,045 | — | — | 102,371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 24 | — | 24 | — | 9,832 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 4,138 | 4,138 | — | — | 449,488 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 991 | 991 | — | — | 143,537 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 40 | — | 40 | — | 23,911 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 4,331 | 4,330 | — | 1 | 650,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,108 | 1,107 | — | 1 | 221,030 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 42 | — | 19 | 23 | 24,025 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 3,951 | 3,947 | — | 4 | 579,298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,043 | 1,042 | — | 1 | 200,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | — | 32 | 22 | 22,672 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 4,859 | 4,858 | — | 1 | 593,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,127 | 1,126 | — | 1 | 263,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 54 | — | 23 | 31 | 30,891 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 4,258 | 4,257 | — | 1 | 540,789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,066 | 1,065 | — | 1 | 239,757 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 66 | — | 42 | 24 | 24,111 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 93,935 | 1,771 |
| Styrene | — | — | 266,149 | 3,132 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 22 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 251 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Zinc compounds | 10,757 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | 882 | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Styrene | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
| Ethylbenzene | — | JOINT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, CARSON |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 17, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Nov 22, 2011 | Jan 13, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 19, 2008 | Jul 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 19, 2008 | Jul 10, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 23, 2007 | Feb 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Feb 28, 2006 | Apr 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 24, 2006 | Jan 25, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 24, 2006 | Feb 15, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 13, 2004 | Apr 13, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 13, 2003 | Sep 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 13, 2003 | Sep 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 13, 2003 | Sep 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 23, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 22, 1994 | Jan 25, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 9, 1992 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 9, 1992 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Oct 9, 1992 | Dec 29, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 1, 1991 | Jun 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 25, 1990 | Jun 12, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 16, 1989 | Jul 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 16, 1989 | Jul 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 16, 1989 | Jul 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 17, 1988 | Jul 10, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 17, 1988 | Jun 22, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 13, 1987 | Feb 23, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 13, 1987 | Feb 23, 1988 | 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-CAR000193433-001 · Oct 28, 2021
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-514 · Jan 5, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-201 · Nov 22, 2011
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-510 · Aug 13, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-200 · Jun 24, 2008
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-509 · Mar 8, 2007
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-508 · Mar 3, 2006
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-507 · Feb 22, 2006
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-506 · Sep 14, 2004
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-503 · Sep 17, 2003
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-501 · Dec 13, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-006 · Nov 22, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-001 · Oct 16, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-005 · Jul 9, 1990
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-004 · Jun 30, 1989
$117,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-003 · Mar 31, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD009547050-002 · Mar 16, 1988
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