CAMO CHEMICAL
Quick Summary
- •Released 219 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $12,875 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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16950 WALLISVILLE RD.
HOUSTON, TX 77049
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Total Penalties
- $12,875 · last Aug 22, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000497775
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 311 | — |
| 2016 | 219 | -29% |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 188 | 188 | — | — | 30,600 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3,375 | |
| Methanol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 4,748 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 4,133 | |
| Acetophenone | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,039 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 9 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,600 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 162 | 162 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 77 | 77 | — | — | 129 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 40 | 40 | — | — | 280 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 936 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 281 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetophenone | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1,189 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 486 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | 1,860 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 4,725 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 9 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,845 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,968 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 30,533 | — |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 3,596 | — |
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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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 3,968 | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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Methanol | — | — | 4,725 | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 9 | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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Toluene | — | — | 30,533 | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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Naphthalene | 179 | — | — | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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Ethylene glycol | 4 | — | — | — |
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RINECO CHEMICAL
HASKELL, AR
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Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,845 | — |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 10, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 13, 2005 | Jul 13, 2005 | 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.