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MORFLEX CHEMICAL CO INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 9,513 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.
- Address
-
2110 HIGH POINT RD.
GREENSBORO, NC 27403
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- GUILFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 18, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 14, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000346527
How This Compares
#186
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#4,089
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
+197% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,369 | — |
| 2016 | 2,497 | -53% |
| 2017 | 9,513 | +281% |
| 2018 | 10,258 | +8% |
| 2019 | 5,869 | -43% |
| 2020 | 8,259 | +41% |
| 2021 | 7,758 | -6% |
| 2022 | 6,175 | -20% |
| 2023 | 6,076 | -2% |
| 2024 | 15,948 | +162% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 3,429 | |
| Methanol | 13,401 | 13,401 | — | — | 91,016 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,369 | 1,369 | — | — | 25,197 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,178 | 1,178 | — | — | 49,383 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,326 | |
| Methanol | 2,554 | 2,554 | — | — | 37,730 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,422 | 2,422 | — | — | 44,574 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 46,126 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 57,101 | |
| Methanol | 2,662 | 2,662 | — | — | 46,310 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,414 | 2,414 | — | — | 46,157 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,099 | 1,099 | — | — | 10,429 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 19,850 | |
| Methanol | 3,862 | 3,862 | — | — | 56,496 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,529 | 2,529 | — | — | 56,333 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 34,211 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 267 | 267 | — | — | 28,777 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 73,320 | |
| Methanol | 4,346 | 4,346 | — | — | 60,292 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,536 | 2,536 | — | — | 57,612 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | 54,656 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 276 | 276 | — | — | 11,521 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,587 | 5,587 | — | — | 76,878 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 282 | 282 | — | — | 15,337 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 24 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12,144 | |
| Methanol | 6,369 | 6,369 | — | — | 57,287 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,508 | 2,508 | — | — | 62,376 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,098 | 1,098 | — | — | 2 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 283 | 283 | — | — | 11,397 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dipropyl isocinchomeronate | — | — | — | — | 156 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 8,243 | |
| Methanol | 5,477 | 5,477 | — | — | 109,397 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,654 | 2,654 | — | — | 109,138 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,098 | 1,098 | — | — | 8 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 284 | 284 | — | — | 21,828 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,246 | 1,246 | — | — | 605 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,207 | 1,207 | — | — | 11,339 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 273 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15,346 | |
| Dipropyl isocinchomeronate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 113 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 26 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 3,542 | 3,542 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,476 | 1,476 | — | — | 1,108 | |
| Cyclohexanol | 306 | 306 | — | — | 325 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,105 | |
| Dipropyl isocinchomeronate | 10 | 10 | — | — | 281 | |
| Diisocyanates | 10 | 10 | — | — | 25,533 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 45,432 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 207,161 | 25,194 | 3 |
| Methanol | — | 28,081 | 90,464 | 473 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAUSER USA LLC
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Diisocyanates | 3,429 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 65,319 | — |
|
MAUSER USA LLC
HARRISBURG, NC
|
Methanol | 38 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 25,145 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 7,037 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 18,157 | — |
|
MAUSER USA LLC
HARRISBURG, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3 | CITY OF GREENSBORO, GREENSBORO |
| Methanol | 514 | CITY OF GREENSBORO, GREENSBORO |
| Ethylene glycol | 49,383 | CITY OF GREENSBORO, GREENSBORO |
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: General | Jun 5, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 14, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 13, 2018 | Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 13, 2018 | Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Dec 13, 2018 | Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Dec 13, 2018 | Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Nov 14, 2008 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 27, 1998 | Oct 8, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 26, 1993 | May 26, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 30, 1991 | Jun 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 2, 1985 | Dec 12, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 1984 | Mar 26, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 10, 1983 | Dec 12, 1983 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-035 · Aug 12, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-034 · Nov 29, 2021
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-310 · Oct 14, 2019
$7,335
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-033 · Jun 11, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2015-5014 · May 22, 2015
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-1803 · Jun 17, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-023 · Jun 25, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-022 · Jul 27, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-019 · May 26, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-017 · Apr 30, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-004 · Dec 5, 1985
$7,425
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-003 · Dec 5, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-001 · Feb 24, 1984
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD071572036-002 · Dec 2, 1983
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