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SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA - RYTON FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 63,047 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 $31,205 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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600 SPUR 119 E
BORGER, TX 79007
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- HUTCHINSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 5 · last Sep 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $31,205 · last Aug 11, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110041990646
How This Compares
#199
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,450
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.
2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-40% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 90,722 | — |
| 2016 | 81,888 | -10% |
| 2017 | 63,046 | -23% |
| 2018 | 67,490 | +7% |
| 2019 | 36,852 | -45% |
| 2020 | 64,987 | +76% |
| 2021 | 61,697 | -5% |
| 2022 | 55,999 | -9% |
| 2023 | 55,736 | -0% |
| 2024 | 54,646 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 167,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,055 | 32,055 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 15,832 | 15,832 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 6,194 | 6,194 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 295 | 295 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 270 | 270 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 132,076 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,766 | 32,766 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 16,025 | 16,025 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 6,126 | 6,126 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 521 | 521 | 1 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 286 | 286 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 221,976 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,529 | 33,529 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 16,089 | 16,089 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 4,728 | 4,728 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,286 | 1,286 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene | 306 | 306 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 387,660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,240 | 25,240 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23,832 | 23,832 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,003 | 9,003 | — | — | 2 | |
| Propylene | 2,066 | 2,066 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,556 | 1,556 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 70 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 433,832 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 26,252 | 26,252 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 24,268 | 24,268 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 9,036 | 9,036 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,053 | 2,053 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,822 | 1,822 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,556 | 1,556 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 265,244 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 25 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 23,825 | 23,825 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,132 | 9,132 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,048 | 2,048 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,847 | 1,847 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 50 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 329,196 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,590 | 30,590 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 22,314 | 22,314 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,146 | 9,146 | — | — | 2 | |
| Propylene | 2,047 | 2,047 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,853 | 1,853 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,541 | 1,541 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 201,204 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,379 | 27,379 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 20,462 | 20,462 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 9,059 | 9,059 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 2,012 | 2,012 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,799 | 1,799 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,530 | 1,530 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 806 | 806 | — | — | 8 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 231,276 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 58,982 | 58,982 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 8,650 | 8,650 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,591 | 7,591 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 2,905 | 2,905 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,605 | 1,605 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,391 | 1,391 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 764 | 764 | — | — | 9 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 400 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 251,532 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 63,550 | 63,550 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 14,623 | 14,623 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 7,246 | 7,240 | 6 | — | 26 | |
| Propylene | 2,365 | 2,365 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,317 | 1,317 | — | — | 400 | |
| Chloroethane | 1,033 | 1,033 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 587 | 587 | — | — | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | 3,680 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 167,455 | — | — |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 353,190 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 50,220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 167,455 | — | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 9, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 22, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 29, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 2, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Oct 15, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2021 | Jan 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Oct 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 15, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 28, 2019 | Dec 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 5, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 10, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Characteristics of HW | Aug 10, 2017 | Jan 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 21, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 9, 2012 | Aug 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 9, 2012 | Aug 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 9, 2012 | Aug 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 3, 2010 | Mar 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 12, 2007 | Dec 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 5, 2007 | Dec 12, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 3, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +106% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Naphthalene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +14% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +370% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.60 mg/L | 11.00 | +205% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Naphthalene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.00 | +5,690% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Ethylbenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +358% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,980% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +122% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.50 mg/L | 11.00 | +14% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +59% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.70 mg/L | 11.00 | +206% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.00 | +8,600% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| 1,1-Dichloroethylene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +10% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Benzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +300% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223.00 mg/L | 100.00 | +123% | May 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 136.00 mg/L | 11.00 | +1,136% | May 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2001-0243
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603278006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-16 · Oct 21, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-15 · Aug 17, 2022
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-14 · Aug 11, 2021
$31,205
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD041516709-17 · Jul 20, 2020
$8,100
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601982319 · Mar 24, 2020
$4,163
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-13 · Mar 5, 2020
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-12 · Dec 20, 2019
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-11 · Dec 11, 2019
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-10 · Dec 9, 2019
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD041516709-16 · Dec 6, 2019
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-9 · Nov 25, 2019
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD041516709-15 · Aug 28, 2019
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD041516709-14 · Aug 13, 2019
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-8 · Oct 24, 2018
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761088 · Mar 7, 2018
$12,638
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-7 · Dec 4, 2017
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-6 · Sep 6, 2017
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000082165-5 · Aug 28, 2017
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