AKZO NOBEL POLYMER CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 400 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12900 BAY PARK ROAD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 24, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110044232773
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 993 | — |
| 2016 | 738 | -26% |
| 2017 | 400 | -46% |
| 2018 | 771 | +93% |
| 2020 | 305 | — |
| 2021 | 557 | +83% |
| 2022 | 614 | +10% |
| 2023 | 651 | +6% |
| 2024 | 500 | -23% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 5,071 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 6,239 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 467 | 467 | — | — | 166,845 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 33 | 33 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 9,182 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 20,662 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 614 | 614 | — | — | 191,765 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 504 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 17,919 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 6,924 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 543 | 543 | — | — | 205,950 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 71 | 71 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 5,235 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 7,105 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 8,498 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 476 | 476 | — | — | 193,658 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 81 | 81 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 14,172 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 7,557 | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 4,196 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 279 | 279 | — | — | 222,541 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 745 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 13,703 | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 31,029 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 770 | 770 | — | — | 173,098 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 13,387 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 399 | 399 | — | — | 136,657 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 381 | 381 | — | — | 141,891 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 272 | 272 | — | — | 61,012 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 5,058 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 23,553 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | 19,609 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 559 | 559 | — | — | 31,715 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 303 | 303 | — | — | 172,300 | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 120 | 120 | — | — | 11,765 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29,738 | |
| Cumene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,769 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | 63,812 | — | 74,904 |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | 7 |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | 4,679 |
| Dimethyl phthalate | — | — | — | 4,665 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl phthalate | 5,071 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 6,239 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 166,845 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
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 25, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 29, 2013 | 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.