TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,825,566 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
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1050 CHEMSTRAND AVE
DECATUR, AL 35601
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- MORGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 15 · last Dec 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 29, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110007235269
How This Compares
#8
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#112
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)
-67% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,935,329 | — |
| 2016 | 1,982,955 | +2% |
| 2017 | 1,825,566 | -8% |
| 2018 | 1,799,146 | -1% |
| 2019 | 1,724 | -100% |
| 2020 | 940,163 | +54434% |
| 2021 | 952,360 | +1% |
| 2022 | 902,347 | -5% |
| 2023 | 983,647 | +9% |
| 2024 | 635,741 | -35% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 27,630 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 476,926 | — | 476,926 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 101,497 | 96,037 | 5,460 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 52,808 | 52,801 | 7 | — | 1,198 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 2,759 | 4 | 2,755 | — | 42,788 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 791 | 26 | 765 | — | 36,675 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 483 | 483 | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 477 | 477 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 17,167 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 805,645 | — | 805,645 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 119,255 | 113,179 | 6,076 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 56,877 | 56,868 | 9 | — | 552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 788 | 20 | 768 | — | 53,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 514 | 514 | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 412 | 412 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 156 | 4 | 152 | — | 61,698 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 12,302 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 739,099 | — | 739,099 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 107,492 | 107,484 | 8 | — | 7,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 48,863 | 41,180 | 7,683 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,533 | — | 3,533 | — | 20,691 | |
| Nickel compounds | 2,412 | 14 | 2,398 | — | 68,766 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 480 | 480 | — | — | 8 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 411 | 411 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 57 | 4 | 53 | — | 52,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 12,979 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 717,555 | — | 717,555 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 106,341 | 106,319 | 22 | — | 541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 73,939 | 73,939 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 45,027 | 37,122 | 7,905 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,488 | 30 | 7,458 | — | 1,100 | |
| Nickel compounds | 992 | 28 | 964 | — | 76,408 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 492 | 492 | — | — | 35,270 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 432 | 432 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 60 | 7 | 53 | — | 78,070 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 30 | 18 | 12 | — | 620 | |
| Mercury compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 10,260 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 714,995 | — | 714,995 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 95,912 | 95,892 | 20 | — | 4,966 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 90,899 | 90,899 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 28,716 | 21,052 | 7,664 | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,316 | 33 | 7,283 | — | 1,362 | |
| Nickel compounds | 950 | 191 | 759 | — | 139,889 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 455 | 455 | — | — | 16 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 431 | 431 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Arsenic compounds | 317 | 5 | 312 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 94 | 15 | 79 | — | 74,416 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 71 | 22 | 49 | — | 407 | |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,724 | 891 | 833 | — | 106,268 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 11,621 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,300,109 | — | 1,300,109 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 181,261 | 181,261 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 156,152 | 149,397 | 6,755 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 119,434 | 119,415 | 19 | — | 25,027 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,185 | 40,185 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 951 | 223 | 728 | — | 111,031 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 478 | 478 | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 430 | 430 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 84 | 11 | 73 | — | 68,773 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 53 | 42 | 11 | — | 454 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 4 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,293,219 | — | 1,293,219 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 194,401 | 194,401 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 174,501 | 168,568 | 5,933 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 110,185 | 110,183 | 2 | — | 7,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 43,293 | 43,293 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,639 | 39 | 7,600 | — | 1,596 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,228 | 504 | 724 | — | 201,168 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 470 | 470 | — | — | 5 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 427 | 427 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 145 | 9 | 136 | — | 52,954 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 49 | 45 | 4 | — | 492 | |
| Mercury compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 28 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 11,981 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,400,721 | — | 1,400,721 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 246,844 | 246,844 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 139,337 | 133,058 | 6,279 | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 98,330 | 98,328 | 2 | — | 34,128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 52,385 | 52,385 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 34,415 | 34,415 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 7,805 | 101 | 7,704 | — | 4,245 | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,479 | 347 | 1,132 | — | 48,563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyraldehyde | 980 | 980 | — | — | 90 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 428 | 428 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 139 | 11 | 128 | — | 102,129 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 79 | 64 | 15 | — | 1,729 | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 13 | — | — | 26 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 10,552 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,436,658 | — | 1,436,658 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 230,141 | 230,141 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 79,180 | 79,174 | 6 | — | 4,017 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 73,668 | 73,668 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 58,920 | 58,474 | 446 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 48,014 | 48,014 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 6,846 | 311 | 6,535 | — | 6,512 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 789 | 789 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 454 | 61 | 393 | — | 77,471 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | 428 | 428 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cadmium compounds | 122 | 12 | 110 | — | 90,720 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 92 | 88 | 4 | — | 1,142 | |
| Mercury compounds | 17 | 17 | — | — | 16 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 125,199 |
| Nickel compounds | — | 35,814 | — | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 27,630 | — |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | 9,426 | 7,425 |
| Cadmium compounds | — | 31,042 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 11,390 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 12 | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | 356 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 1 | — | — |
|
SA RECYCLING
DECATUR, AL
|
Cadmium compounds | — | 31,029 | — | — |
|
ECO-SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 27,630 | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 778 | — | — | — |
|
MORRIS FARM LANDFILL
HILLSBORO, AL
|
Nickel compounds | 83 | — | — | — |
|
THE INTL METALS RECLAMATION CO INC
ELLWOOD CITY, PA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 35,814 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.
EMELLE, AL
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 3 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 22 |
|
ECO-SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | 1,173 | — |
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 | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 6, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 18, 2016 | Apr 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 19, 2003 | Jun 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 19, 2003 | Jun 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 22, 1999 | Jul 2, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 25, 1999 | May 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 25, 1999 | May 3, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 1998 | Oct 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1993 | Jul 27, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 1992 | Oct 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 1988 | Jun 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 1985 | Jan 21, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 828.55 kg/d | 776.79 | +7% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 350.94 kg/d | 257.87 | +36% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,640.07 kg/d | 424.04 | +287% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.60 mg/L | 35.00 | +22% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.84 mg/L | 7.00 | +12% | May 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 94.50 mg/L | 70.00 | +35% | May 2016 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2017-4016 · Sep 29, 2017
$25,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601135495 · Jun 26, 2017
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD006320774-001 · Mar 1, 2017
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2014-1512 · Nov 25, 2014
$3,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-2008 · Dec 27, 2010
$49,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-2013 · Apr 25, 2006
$5,281
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-9967 · Jun 26, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD006320774-SFQ · Nov 25, 1992
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AL-N00000606 · Nov 19, 1992
$4,700
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD006320774-005 · May 10, 1988
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD006320774-002 · Mar 26, 1986
$1,000
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