TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,353 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
-
3930 GLENWOOD DR.
CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
View on map ↗ - County
- MECKLENBURG County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 23, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 13, 2006
- Registry ID
- 110000349329
How This Compares
#223
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#108
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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)
-58% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8,492 | — |
| 2016 | 8,248 | -3% |
| 2017 | 5,353 | -35% |
| 2018 | 1,409 | -74% |
| 2019 | 1,063 | -25% |
| 2020 | 85 | -92% |
| 2021 | 963 | +1031% |
| 2022 | 2,854 | +197% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100% |
| 2024 | 3,555 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,038 | 1,038 | — | — | 10,563 | |
| n-Hexane | 872 | 872 | — | — | 2,109 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 639 | 639 | — | — | 2,109 | |
| Methanol | 426 | 426 | — | — | 5,700 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 217 | 217 | — | — | 5,273 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 194 | 194 | — | — | 2,109 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 105 | 105 | — | — | 35,150 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 63 | 63 | — | — | 703 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 1,321,142 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 25,592 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 599,853 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 207,425 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 4,071 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 59,561 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 6,634 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 258,280 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 96 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 737 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 843 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 243,394 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,252 | 1,252 | — | — | 630 | |
| Methanol | 607 | 607 | — | — | 315 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 526 | 526 | — | — | 315 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 470 | 470 | — | — | 126 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 503 | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 1,096,625 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 166,390 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 688 | |
| Methanol | 573 | 573 | — | — | 48 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 338 | 338 | — | — | 48 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 30 | 30 | — | — | 48 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 48 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 199,950 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 1,244,842 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 742 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 267,095 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 525,876 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 899 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 73 | 73 | — | — | 190 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 190 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 8,495 | |
| Methanol | 1,063 | 1,063 | — | — | 207 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 16,411 | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | 123,555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | 14,253 | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 1,446,112 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 376,678 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 80,892 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 924 | 924 | — | — | 787 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 485 | 485 | — | — | 349 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 251,214 | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 916 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 4,388 | 4,388 | — | — | 532 | |
| Methanol | 784 | 784 | — | — | 26 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 181 | 181 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 255 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 5,155 | |
| Toluene | 5,483 | 5,478 | — | 5 | 2,415 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 1,255 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 260 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | |
| Diethanolamine | 250 | 250 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | 505 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 223,271 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 42,467 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 324,053 | |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | 26,937 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 6,232 | 6,232 | — | — | 15,144 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 255 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 250 | |
| n-Hexane | 255 | 255 | — | — | 255 | |
| Diethanolamine | 250 | 250 | — | — | 250 |
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 | — | 2,800 | 8,538 | 333 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 52 | 1,155 |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | 72 |
| Methanol | — | 1,400 | 135 | 173 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 533 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 19 | 758 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
Toluene | 27,173 | — | — | — |
|
FIELDING CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
Toluene | 53,780 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | 75 | — | — | — |
|
FIELDING CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 371 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 533 |
|
FIELDING CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
Methanol | 28,421 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
n-Hexane | 80 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8,655 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | 13,162 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF OHIO - OHD980568992
CANTON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 41 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | 20,471 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | 20,109 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | 22,030 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | 3,242 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | 193,574 | — | — | — |
|
ENVIRITE OF PENNSYLVANIA, INC.- PAD010154045
YORK, PA
|
Methanol | 32 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
Methanol | 136 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 58 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 563 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 48,439 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 383 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
n-Hexane | 36,258 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Hexane | 674 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 65,164 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 837 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 48,928 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | 100 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 1,155 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 52 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 153 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC- OHD048415665
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 72,609 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 70,666 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 55,500 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 247,511 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 25,091 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | 153 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | 283,069 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY LL- KYD985073196
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Toluene | 34,798 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SCD036275626
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | 755,271 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN- A220143
MISSISSAUGA
|
Toluene | 2,888 | — | — | — |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 27, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Jun 11, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 11, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 13, 2017 | Jul 13, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jul 13, 2017 | Jul 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Nov 24, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 17, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jul 25, 2014 | Jul 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 21, 2014 | Apr 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 18, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Mar 18, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 19, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 3, 2009 | Mar 9, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 28, 2008 | Mar 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 2008 | Mar 4, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 2, 2007 | Nov 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 2, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 2, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 2, 2005 | Feb 6, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 16, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 2, 2005 | May 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | May 2, 2005 | May 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 2, 2005 | May 16, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2005 | Jun 9, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 26, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 9, 2003 | Sep 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 28, 2002 | Aug 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Mar 7, 2002 | Apr 2, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 14, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 8, 1998 | Jan 14, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 25, 1996 | Mar 25, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 7, 1992 | Jan 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Dec 7, 1992 | Jan 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 30, 1991 | Apr 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 30, 1991 | Apr 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Aug 30, 1991 | Apr 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 20, 1990 | Apr 1, 1992 | 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-NCD061263315-140 · Aug 29, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-137 · Aug 12, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-001 · Aug 8, 2019
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-054 · Jul 19, 2017
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-50A · Dec 4, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-49A · Sep 28, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-48B · Aug 7, 2014
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-051 · May 21, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-48A · Apr 8, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-47A · Jan 17, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-043 · Feb 23, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-042 · Nov 9, 2007
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-041 · Jun 5, 2006
$12,100
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-040 · May 16, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-037 · Sep 9, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-026 · Mar 7, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-024 · Aug 14, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-015 · Dec 7, 1992
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD061263315-011 · Aug 30, 1991
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