CLARIANT CORP - BROUSSARD FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,161 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 $4,211 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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304 IDA RD
BROUSSARD, LA 70518
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- LAFAYETTE County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 2, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $4,211 · last Aug 8, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110016747412
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 | 12,131 | — |
| 2016 | 7,421 | -39% |
| 2017 | 7,161 | -4% |
| 2018 | 8,486 | +19% |
| 2019 | 5,593 | -34% |
| 2020 | 4,535 | -19% |
| 2021 | 4,643 | +2% |
| 2022 | 6,303 | +36% |
| 2023 | 7,870 | +25% |
| 2024 | 8,912 | +13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,072 | 7,072 | — | — | 144,595 | |
| Toluene | 1,393 | 1,393 | — | — | 15,474 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 379 | 379 | — | — | 72,897 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 7,926 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 5,664 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nabam | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,030 | 6,030 | — | — | 141,040 | |
| Toluene | 1,393 | 1,393 | — | — | 15,155 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 379 | 379 | — | — | 71,140 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 7,773 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6,630 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 6,085 | 6,085 | — | — | 160,084 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 174 | 174 | — | — | 80,391 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 44 | 44 | — | — | 8,410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,573 | 4,573 | — | — | 117,650 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 56 | 56 | — | — | 102,702 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 10,230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,464 | 4,464 | — | — | 84,117 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 50 | 50 | — | — | 69,438 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 6,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 517 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,540 | 5,540 | — | — | 98,128 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 53 | 53 | — | — | 86,189 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 7,681 | 7,681 | — | — | 143,909 | |
| Toluene | 452 | 452 | — | — | 20,799 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 213 | 213 | — | — | 54,643 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 71 | 71 | — | — | 3,501 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 49 | 49 | — | — | 8,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,087 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 544 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,441 | 6,441 | — | — | 139,142 | |
| Toluene | 456 | 456 | — | — | 31,964 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 227 | 227 | — | — | 47,550 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 4,784 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 6,484 | 6,484 | — | — | 65,889 | |
| Toluene | 548 | 548 | — | — | 18,217 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 273 | 273 | — | — | 46,384 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 106 | 106 | — | — | 11,220 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 552 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 8,599 | 8,599 | — | — | 87,057 | |
| Toluene | 2,024 | 2,024 | — | — | 50,592 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,158 | 1,158 | — | — | 67,936 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 314 | 314 | — | — | 15,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 3,312 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,334 |
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 | — | 1,134 | 14,340 | — |
| Methanol | — | 1,197 | 143,398 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 1,197 | 71,700 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 756 | 7,170 | — |
| Naphthalene | — | 126 | 5,538 | — |
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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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | 20 | — |
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
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Ethylbenzene | — | — | 7,150 | — |
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
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Methanol | — | — | 142,993 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Methanol | — | — | 405 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
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Naphthalene | — | 126 | — | — |
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
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Naphthalene | — | — | 5,522 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | — | 1,134 | — | — |
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
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Toluene | — | — | 14,299 | — |
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ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 71,497 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 203 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 10, 2023 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Feb 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 10, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Feb 10, 2023 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Implement SPCC Plan | May 2, 2022 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Discharge from an industrial stormwater outfall to waters of the U.S. without NPDES permit coverage | May 2, 2022 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2021 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2017 | Aug 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 29, 2014 | Feb 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 29, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | 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 | 1,160.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2,220% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.50 mg/L | 50.00 | +49% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 0.10 | +960% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BTEX | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.35 mg/L | 0.25 | +2,040% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Ethylbenzene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.57 mg/L | 0.10 | +471% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +57% | Nov 2023 | 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.