Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BASF CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,228 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 $10,600 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
100 BRIDGEPORT ROAD
WEST MEMPHIS, AR 72301
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- CRITTENDEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 20, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $10,600 · last Jun 20, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000452082
How This Compares
#149
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#5,627
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2021)
-88% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28,971 | — |
| 2016 | 25,737 | -11% |
| 2017 | 3,228 | -87% |
| 2018 | 3,347 | +4% |
| 2019 | 5 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,945 | +58800% |
| 2021 | 3,438 | +17% |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 3,415 | 3,415 | — | — | 337,000 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14,185 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,921 | 2,921 | — | — | 447,344 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 17,691 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8,330 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epichlorohydrin | 5 | 5 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,320 | 3,320 | — | — | 268,611 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 7,700 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,200 | 3,200 | — | — | 327,587 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 6,200 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 11,889 | 9,000 | 2,889 | — | 1,290,307 | |
| Cyclohexane | 4,011 | 4,011 | — | — | 93,341 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3,600 | 3,600 | — | — | 386,468 | |
| Chloromethane | 1,800 | 1,800 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | 238,107 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,140 | 1,139 | 1 | — | 400,789 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 890 | 890 | — | — | 32,780 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 430 | 430 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 365 | 365 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 12,500 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 9,810 | 9,560 | 250 | — | 1,317,663 | |
| Cyclohexane | 6,685 | 6,685 | — | — | 85,167 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | 358,340 | |
| Chloromethane | 3,401 | 3,400 | 1 | — | — | |
| Allyl chloride | 1,265 | 1,260 | 5 | — | 87 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,242 | 1,242 | — | — | 362,551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 609 | 609 | — | — | 14 | |
| Toluene | 514 | 514 | — | — | 81,395 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 432 | 432 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,648 | |
| Diisocyanates | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | 268,611 | 100 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 7,700 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - CAPE GIRARDEAU
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 6,200 | — |
|
BUZZI UNICEM USA - CAPE GIRARDEAU
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Toluene | — | — | 272,117 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 55,470 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 14, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 14, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 12, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jan 1, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 18, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Nov 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 29, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify | Apr 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 3, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 6, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 2, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 24, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 10, 2015 | Jul 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 7, 2011 | Feb 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 7, 2011 | Feb 3, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 27, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 27, 2007 | Oct 27, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 27, 2007 | Oct 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Conduct Inspections | May 16, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 16, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 19, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 25, 2003 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 27, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Oct 31, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 15, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 1, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 30, 2000 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 26, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 1999 | — | Open |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +308% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 816.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +104% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.32 kg/d | 0.01 | +5,377% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 kg/d | 0.01 | +5,377% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.32 kg/d | 0.02 | +1,680% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.32 kg/d | 0.02 | +1,680% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.60 kg/d | 10.21 | +190% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 99.38 kg/d | 27.24 | +265% | May 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.53 kg/d | 10.21 | +52% | Apr 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.01 kg/d | 27.24 | +14% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.29 kg/d | 15.50 | +24% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Acrylonitrile | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.03 | +52% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Toluene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 kg/d | 0.01 | +33% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.13 kg/d | 15.50 | +191% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 145.05 kg/d | 41.35 | +99,999% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.79 kg/d | 15.50 | +41% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.67 kg/d | 41.35 | +99,999% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 579.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +190% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 579.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +45% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 249.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +25% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +117% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +333% | Aug 2015 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-10133 · Jun 20, 2023
$10,600
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602158652 · Mar 10, 2020
$2,880
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601931402 · Aug 9, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2018-3309 · Apr 24, 2018
$4,650
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601419341 · Apr 24, 2018
$4,650
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD093792067-001 · Jun 10, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD093792067-002 · Sep 27, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2002-4125 · Aug 27, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD093792067-000 · Apr 26, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0852 · Jan 12, 1999
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00008215 · Aug 10, 1996
$85,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00008211 · Dec 27, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case AR-N00002942 · Jun 24, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N017 · Oct 15, 1992
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N160 · May 1, 1992
Judicial
· Case 06-1988-0131 · Apr 29, 1992
$1,000,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1988-N083 · Dec 10, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1987-N045 · Feb 27, 1987
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N059 · Aug 29, 1986
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1986-N058 · Feb 28, 1986
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