Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ADVANSIX INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 149,241 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 $102,031 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4700 BERMUDA ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19137
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- PHILADELPHIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 13 · last Sep 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $102,031 · last Apr 20, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110038495768
How This Compares
#32
of 920 TRI reporters in PA
#851
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-7% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 143,106 | — |
| 2016 | 153,992 | +8% |
| 2017 | 149,241 | -3% |
| 2018 | 141,886 | -5% |
| 2020 | 143,239 | — |
| 2021 | 152,785 | +7% |
| 2022 | 144,781 | -5% |
| 2023 | 133,389 | -8% |
| 2024 | 132,916 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | 60,309 | 60,309 | — | — | 34,251 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 58,175 | 58,175 | — | — | 995,935 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,467 | 5,467 | — | — | 167,739 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,245 | 3,245 | — | — | 146,244 | |
| Methanol | 2,422 | 2,422 | — | — | 233,703 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,783 | 1,783 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,507 | 1,507 | — | — | 11,963 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 6 | 6 | — | — | 2,078 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 178 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 59,623 | 59,623 | — | — | 58,593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 58,205 | 58,205 | — | — | 943,813 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,843 | 5,843 | — | — | 115,430 | |
| Acetophenone | 3,478 | 3,478 | — | — | 169,034 | |
| Methanol | 2,406 | 2,406 | — | — | 269,364 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 2,159 | 2,159 | — | — | 15,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,656 | 1,656 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1,877 | |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 64,174 | 64,174 | — | — | 42,019 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 61,928 | 61,928 | — | — | 415,433 | |
| Acetophenone | 6,663 | 6,663 | — | — | 164,858 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,689 | 5,689 | — | — | 131,786 | |
| Methanol | 4,074 | 4,074 | — | — | 348,057 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,554 | 1,554 | — | — | 23,693 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 682 | 682 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 17 | 17 | — | — | 4,549 | |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 158 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 71,132 | 71,132 | — | — | 26,341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 64,527 | 64,527 | — | — | 606,530 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,869 | 5,869 | — | — | 220,072 | |
| Acetophenone | 5,837 | 5,837 | — | — | 125,639 | |
| Methanol | 2,743 | 2,743 | — | — | 481,874 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,483 | 1,483 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1,188 | 1,188 | — | — | 9,615 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,131 | |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 63,562 | 63,562 | — | — | 407,812 | |
| Cumene | 63,117 | 63,117 | — | — | 36,424 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetophenone | 7,505 | 7,505 | — | — | 109,894 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,582 | 5,582 | — | — | 119,894 | |
| Methanol | 1,488 | 1,488 | — | — | 425,359 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,080 | 1,080 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 901 | 901 | — | — | 6,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 4 | 4 | — | — | 3,449 | |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | 127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 64,908 | 64,908 | — | — | 300,099 | |
| Cumene | 61,609 | 61,609 | — | — | 41,748 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetophenone | 6,485 | 6,485 | — | — | 80,548 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 6,069 | 6,069 | — | — | 278,626 | |
| Methanol | 1,588 | 1,588 | — | — | 503,536 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 810 | 810 | — | — | 2,993 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 412 | 412 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 3 | 3 | — | — | 169 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 67,510 | 67,510 | — | — | 254,474 | |
| Cumene | 66,376 | 66,376 | — | — | 26,899 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetophenone | 6,375 | 6,375 | — | — | 87,374 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 6,069 | 6,069 | — | — | 51,921 | |
| Methanol | 1,867 | 1,867 | — | — | 474,655 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 619 | 619 | — | — | 3,069 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 423 | 423 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 199 | |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | 71,588 | 71,588 | — | — | 9,941 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 66,521 | 66,521 | — | — | 519,152 | |
| Acetophenone | 6,599 | 6,599 | — | — | 124,036 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,758 | 5,758 | — | — | 58,247 | |
| Methanol | 2,114 | 2,114 | — | — | 467,627 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 976 | 976 | — | — | 10,393 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 431 | 431 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 5 | 5 | — | — | 444 | |
| Formic acid | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 65,385 | 65,385 | — | — | 486,359 | |
| Cumene | 61,929 | 61,929 | — | — | 24,546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetophenone | 6,621 | 6,621 | — | — | 88,762 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 5,937 | 5,937 | — | — | 100,003 | |
| Methanol | 2,023 | 2,023 | — | — | 473,928 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 919 | 919 | — | — | 1,194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 248 | 248 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 138 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propionaldehyde | 4 | 4 | — | — | 543 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | 2,725,006,343 | — | 305,082 |
| Phenol | — | — | 1,701,501 | 921,102 |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | 126,084 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 33,039 |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,891 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 624,078 |
| Acetophenone | — | — | 5,585,497 | 172,106 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 10,886 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 92 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 235,049 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | 9 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | 1,233 |
|
VLS LANCASTER LLC
LANCASTER, PA
|
Cumene hydroperoxide | 41 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 60 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 45 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 15,978 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 44,545 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 2,229 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 65 |
|
VLS LANCASTER LLC
LANCASTER, PA
|
Phenol | 205 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA
CORUNNA
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 9 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acetophenone | — | — | — | 1,510 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Acetophenone | — | — | — | 92,516 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA
CORUNNA
|
Acetophenone | — | — | — | 101 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 45 |
|
VLS LANCASTER LLC
LANCASTER, PA
|
Cumene | 666 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA
CORUNNA
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 708 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Cumene | — | — | — | 15,598 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | 2,078 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Ethylbenzene | 178 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 166,456 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Cumene | 17,234 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Phenol | 932,860 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Methanol | 233,643 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,963 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
| Acetophenone | 52,118 | NORTHEAST WPCP, PHILADELPHIA |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 9, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 9, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 9, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 22, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Oct 19, 2021 | Sep 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 21, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 16, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 8, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 12, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 28, 2010 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 28, 2010 | Sep 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 3, 2008 | Jun 5, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 17, 1999 | Sep 28, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 23, 1995 | Nov 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 23, 1995 | Nov 16, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1994 | Dec 20, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Nov 3, 1993 | Sep 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jun 11, 1992 | Sep 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 20, 1991 | Apr 2, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Dec 8, 1988 | Jan 25, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 10, 1987 | Jan 25, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 6, 1986 | Apr 2, 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1981-0224
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-PAD002312791-001 · Feb 9, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603816168 · Apr 20, 2023
$62,031
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603555292 · Sep 26, 2022
$40,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603095232 · Apr 22, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602868362 · Oct 19, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602868358 · Oct 19, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602770319 · Jul 21, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602709923 · May 17, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602491865 · Apr 16, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602437295 · Mar 9, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602250693 · Aug 4, 2020
$1,500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602233932 · Jul 8, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602060358 · Dec 6, 2019
$2,421
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601968121 · Sep 12, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600829800 · Sep 26, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2012-0281 · Sep 15, 2012
$117,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0151 · Jun 16, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2008-0150 · Jun 16, 2008
$200,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2001-0139 · Dec 3, 2002
$8,144
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