TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
PATHEON WEST FLORENCE (WAS IRIX PHARMACEUTICALS)
Quick Summary
- •Released 6,340 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
-
101 TECHNOLOGY PL
FLORENCE, SC 29501
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- FLORENCE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jan 5, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110001675722
How This Compares
#166
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#4,722
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)
-77% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,829 | — |
| 2016 | 2,773 | -2% |
| 2017 | 6,340 | +129% |
| 2018 | 2,396 | -62% |
| 2019 | 1,493 | -38% |
| 2020 | 2,619 | +75% |
| 2021 | 2,924 | +12% |
| 2022 | 3,000 | +3% |
| 2023 | 1,444 | -52% |
| 2024 | 639 | -56% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 451 | 451 | — | — | 44,637 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 188 | 188 | — | — | 18,610 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 479 | 479 | — | — | 47,379 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 303 | 303 | — | — | 30,049 | |
| Toluene | 217 | 217 | — | — | 21,532 | |
| Dichloromethane | 211 | 211 | — | — | 20,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 124 | 124 | — | — | 12,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 110 | 110 | — | — | 10,915 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetonitrile | 500 | 500 | — | — | 14,235 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 10,349 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 500 | 500 | — | — | 68,520 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 9,900 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 500 | 500 | — | — | 41,906 | |
| Dichloromethane | 500 | 500 | — | — | 10,657 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 933 | 933 | — | — | 92,318 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 790 | 790 | — | — | 78,184 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 687 | 687 | — | — | 68,026 | |
| Toluene | 219 | 219 | — | — | 21,681 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 190 | 190 | — | — | 18,844 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 105 | 105 | — | — | 10,434 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,210 | 1,210 | — | — | 119,814 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 558 | 558 | — | — | 55,246 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 408 | 408 | — | — | 40,388 | |
| Acetonitrile | 223 | 223 | — | — | 22,050 | |
| Toluene | 220 | 220 | — | — | 21,742 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 825 | 825 | — | — | 81,657 | |
| Dichloromethane | 554 | 554 | — | — | 54,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 114 | 114 | — | — | 11,280 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,452 | 1,452 | — | — | 143,766 | |
| Acetonitrile | 330 | 330 | — | — | 32,647 | |
| Dichloromethane | 266 | 266 | — | — | 26,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 206 | 206 | — | — | 20,382 | |
| Toluene | 142 | 142 | — | — | 14,048 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 3,490 | 3,490 | — | — | 350,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,630 | 1,630 | — | — | 160,000 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 560 | 560 | — | — | 55,000 | |
| Acetonitrile | 360 | 360 | — | — | 36,000 | |
| n-Hexane | 150 | 150 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| Toluene | 150 | 150 | — | — | 15,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 1,130 | 1,130 | — | — | 111,869 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 675 | 675 | — | — | 66,830 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 507 | 507 | — | — | 50,214 | |
| Acetonitrile | 325 | 325 | — | — | 32,195 | |
| n-Hexane | 136 | 136 | — | — | 13,516 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | 16,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 829 | 829 | — | — | 29,691 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 649 | 649 | — | — | 124,674 | |
| Methanol | 469 | 469 | — | — | 38,621 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 459 | 459 | — | — | 36,152 | |
| Acetonitrile | 289 | 289 | — | — | 32,602 | |
| Toluene | 134 | 134 | — | — | 14,212 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 44,637 | — |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 18,610 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 44,637 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 18,610 | — |
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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jan 5, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 7, 2019 | May 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 19, 2014 | Dec 9, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 28, 2006 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 28, 2006 | Dec 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 28, 2006 | Sep 28, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 2000 | Jun 8, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 8, 1999 | Apr 21, 1999 | 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.
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000006429-001 · Jan 3, 2007
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000006429-000 · Mar 2, 1999
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