SEKISUI SPECIALTY CHEMICALS AMERICA LLC. - PASADENA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,908 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 $84,430 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1423 PASADENA FREEWAY
PASADENA, TX 77506
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Feb 6, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $84,430 · last Jun 6, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110070736926
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,774 | — |
| 2016 | 24,704 | +25% |
| 2017 | 9,908 | -60% |
| 2018 | 23,231 | +134% |
| 2019 | 11,200 | -52% |
| 2020 | 8,730 | -22% |
| 2021 | 59,173 | +578% |
| 2022 | 29,172 | -51% |
| 2023 | 23,597 | -19% |
| 2024 | 8,466 | -64% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 5,850 | 5,850 | — | — | 699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 26,456 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 8,919 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 60,043 | |
| Formaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 26,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 258 | |
| Propylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 191 | 191 | — | — | 1,886 | |
| Formic acid | 189 | 189 | — | — | 22,239 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 45 | 45 | — | — | 63 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 43,932 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14,477 | |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 11,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 15,219 | 15,219 | — | — | 353,446 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 6,023 | 6,023 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 27,772 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 9,358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 13,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 386 | |
| Ammonia | 191 | 191 | — | — | 4,267 | |
| Formic acid | 189 | 189 | — | — | 22,239 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 39 | 39 | — | — | 1,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 46,125 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 12,661 | 12,661 | — | — | 32 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 6,913 | 6,913 | — | — | 7,339 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,769 | 6,769 | — | — | 135 | |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 27,015 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 704 | 704 | — | — | 638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 9,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 6,280 | |
| Propylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 17,759 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 189 | 189 | — | — | 22,239 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 81,025 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 49,171 | 49,171 | — | — | 464,192 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 7,485 | 7,485 | — | — | 54,014 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 22,832 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 446 | 446 | — | — | 4,118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 7,711 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 128,873 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 191 | 191 | — | — | 2,973 | |
| Formic acid | 189 | 189 | — | — | 22,239 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 37,872 | |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 293 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 4,225 | 4,225 | — | — | 3,637 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,118 | 2,118 | — | — | 3,462 | |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 22,359 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 7,553 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 99,331 | |
| Formaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 26,822 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 252 | 252 | — | — | 1,195 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 189 | 189 | — | — | 22,289 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 22,363 | |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 302 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 7,143 | 7,143 | — | — | 31 | |
| Methanol | 3,370 | 3,370 | — | — | 143 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 5,792 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 27,391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 154 | 154 | — | — | 10,606 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 25,146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17,901 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,237 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,149 | 14,149 | — | — | 1,405,941 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,883 | 4,883 | — | — | 31,475 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,075 | 2,075 | — | — | 2,120 | |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 248 | |
| Formaldehyde | 377 | 377 | — | — | 51,768 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 182 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 239 | 239 | — | — | 14,435 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 148 | 148 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 146 | 146 | — | — | 22,229 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 62 | 62 | — | — | 252 | |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 76 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 5,281 | 5,281 | — | — | 49,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,075 | 2,075 | — | — | 499 | |
| Dimethylamine | 864 | 864 | — | — | 226 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 412 | 412 | — | — | 22,896 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 377 | 377 | — | — | 6,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 278 | 278 | — | — | 166 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 29,489 | |
| Propylene oxide | 148 | 148 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 146 | 146 | — | — | 20,229 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 62 | 62 | — | — | 229 | |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,214 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,674 | 11,674 | — | — | 1,098,438 | |
| Ammonia | 7,998 | 7,998 | — | — | 1,199 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,585 | 4,585 | — | — | 117,522 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 447 | 447 | — | — | 16,747 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 10,306 | 10,306 | — | — | 10,739 | |
| Ammonia | 5,242 | 5,242 | — | — | 1,534 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 4,147 | 4,147 | — | — | 320,218 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 24,167 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 20,508 |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 27,276 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 46,152 |
| Ammonia | — | — | 43,188 | 83 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 12,153 |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 14,477 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 11,455 | — | — |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 23,857 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 40 |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 8,903 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 237 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 138 |
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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EVONIK CORPORATION
PASADENA, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 138 |
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EVONIK CORPORATION
PASADENA, TX
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 83 |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 14,477 | — | — |
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ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 11,455 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
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Methanol | — | — | — | 11,611 |
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CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
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Methanol | — | — | — | 4,183 |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | 317 | — |
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CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
LA PORTE, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 697 |
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SEABREEZE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ANGLETON, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | 2 | — | — | — |
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EVONIK CORPORATION TIPPECANOE LABS
LAFAYETTE, IN
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Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 8,736 |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION TIPPECANOE LABS
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 26,208 |
|
EVONIK CORPORATION TIPPECANOE LABS
LAFAYETTE, IN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 43,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 26,160 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Ammonia | 1,886 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 60,043 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Acrylonitrile | 183 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Ethylene glycol | 252 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Propylene oxide | 1 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Acetaldehyde | 63 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY, PASADENA |
| Phenol | 258 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Dimethylamine | 248 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
| Formic acid | 22,239 | GULF COAST AUTHORITY - WASHBURN TUNNEL FACILITY, PASADENA |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 27, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 23, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 2, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 30, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 26, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 26, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 28, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Feb 28, 2018 | Oct 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 28, 2018 | Sep 12, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 28, 2018 | Mar 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 28, 2018 | Sep 25, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 10, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 10, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 10, 2013 | Oct 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 26, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 10, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Oct 10, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Used in a Manner Constituting Disposal | Apr 18, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 18, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 18, 2006 | Dec 1, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 15, 2005 | Mar 4, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 15, 2005 | Mar 4, 2005 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.50 mg/L | 75.00 | +50% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.20 mg/L | 75.00 | +12% | Feb 2021 | Open |
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.