TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ATOTECH USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 296 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $46,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1750 OVERVIEW DR
ROCK HILL, SC 29730
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- YORK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jan 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $46,000 · last Aug 10, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110000355348
How This Compares
#283
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#8,544
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)
+156% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 251 | — |
| 2016 | 130 | -48% |
| 2017 | 296 | +128% |
| 2018 | 438 | +48% |
| 2019 | 17 | -96% |
| 2020 | 285 | +1576% |
| 2021 | 400 | +40% |
| 2022 | 493 | +23% |
| 2023 | 296 | -40% |
| 2024 | 643 | +117% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 606 | 5 | 601 | — | 1,468 | |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 18,065 | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,827 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,398 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 551 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,856 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,180 | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 31,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 33 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 243 | 5 | 238 | — | 442 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 30,203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 15,954 | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,431 | |
| Ammonia | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 706 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 18,132 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 589 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9,224 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,472 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 268 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 438 | 5 | 433 | — | 120 | |
| Formic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,900 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 743 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 113 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,254 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 703 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 6,066 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 565 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 349 | 5 | 344 | — | 3,053 | |
| Formic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 10,603 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,710 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,807 | |
| Manganese compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 86 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,551 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 816 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 242 | 5 | 237 | — | 115 | |
| Nickel compounds | 10 | 10 | — | — | 27,160 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | 15,557 | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,650 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,290 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 53,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 392 | 5 | 387 | — | 1,626 | |
| Nickel compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 35,924 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | 42,172 | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,087 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4,160 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 250 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,462 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 247 | 5 | 242 | — | 4,395 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 41,203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 66,575 | |
| Formic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 255 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 10,081 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,763 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,225 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 79 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 74 | 5 | 69 | — | 236 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3,144 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 9,911 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 37,568 | |
| Formic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 405 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,443 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,115 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | 496 | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 190 | 5 | 185 | — | 502 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,865 | |
| Nickel compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 7,062 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | |
| Nitric acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 27,986 | |
| Formic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 952 | |
| Copper compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,013 |
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 compounds | — | 22,986 | — | — |
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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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Copper compounds | 9,856 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Manganese compounds | 551 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Nitric acid | 18,065 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Zinc compounds | 1,180 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 10,398 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Formic acid | 2,827 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Nickel compounds | 8,486 | — | — | — |
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UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
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Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,468 | — | — | — |
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 | 0 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
| Nickel compounds | 0 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
| Copper compounds | 0 | ROCK HILL MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL |
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: General | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 12, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 12, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 12, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 12, 2017 | Aug 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 12, 2017 | Jan 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 6, 2008 | Aug 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2008 | Aug 20, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 9, 2001 | Apr 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 1998 | Apr 16, 1998 | 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 04-2023-3002 · Jul 18, 2023
$46,000
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000003806-002 · Jan 13, 2021
ENFORCEMENT REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000003806-001 · Jul 17, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2003-5099 · Dec 26, 2002
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000003806-000 · Mar 6, 1998
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