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ASHLAND SPECIALTY INGREDIENTS GP
Quick Summary
- •Released 575,270 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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1111 HERCULES RD
HOPEWELL, VA 23860
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- HOPEWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 20, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000342665
How This Compares
#11
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#338
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
3
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-49% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 667,362 | — |
| 2016 | 542,509 | -19% |
| 2017 | 575,270 | +6% |
| 2018 | 386,860 | -33% |
| 2019 | 153,964 | -60% |
| 2020 | 494,538 | +221% |
| 2021 | 232,157 | -53% |
| 2022 | 475,277 | +105% |
| 2023 | 156,731 | -67% |
| 2024 | 339,480 | +117% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,104,712 | |
| Methanol | 155,093 | 155,093 | — | — | 182,070 | |
| Chloroethane | 76,379 | 76,379 | — | — | 4 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 60,912 | 60,912 | — | — | 167,538 | |
| Ethylene | 40,684 | 40,684 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,773 | 2,773 | — | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,286 | 2,286 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,005 | 1,005 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 234 | 234 | — | — | 5,958 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 101 | 101 | — | — | 1,238,519 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 153,180 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,596,027 | |
| Chloroethane | 47,398 | 47,398 | — | — | 44 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 38,457 | 38,457 | — | — | 54,106 | |
| Ethylene | 33,655 | 33,655 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 31,129 | 31,129 | — | — | 216,553 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,692 | 2,692 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 1,444 | 1,444 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 923 | 923 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 824 | 824 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 186 | 186 | — | — | 1,499,781 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 23 | 23 | — | — | 185,493 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,759,016 | |
| Methanol | 230,761 | 230,761 | — | — | 178,944 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 88,621 | 88,621 | — | — | 56,181 | |
| Chloroethane | 81,281 | 81,281 | — | — | 941 | |
| Ethylene | 67,550 | 67,550 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,754 | 2,754 | — | — | 972 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,327 | 2,327 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 998 | 998 | — | — | 131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 830 | 830 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 138 | 138 | — | — | 1,931,326 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17 | 17 | — | — | 238,851 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,433,097 | |
| Chloroethane | 81,476 | 81,476 | — | — | 843 | |
| Ethylene | 72,674 | 72,674 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 44,764 | 44,764 | — | — | 199,677 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 26,321 | 26,321 | — | — | 56,917 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,736 | 2,736 | — | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,295 | 2,295 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 997 | 997 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 830 | 830 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 57 | 57 | — | — | 1,896,740 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 234,357 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,040,129 | |
| Methanol | 335,292 | 335,292 | — | — | 306,910 | |
| Chloroethane | 63,321 | 63,321 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylene | 45,828 | 45,828 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 43,210 | 43,210 | — | — | 80,028 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,696 | 2,696 | — | — | 276 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,294 | 2,294 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 999 | 999 | — | — | 433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 832 | 832 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 59 | 59 | — | — | 2,018,779 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 7 | 7 | — | — | 249,684 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,751,516 | |
| Chloroethane | 79,977 | 79,977 | — | — | 16 | |
| Ethylene | 67,089 | 67,089 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,673 | 2,673 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,316 | 2,316 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 998 | 998 | — | — | 16 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 830 | 830 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 72 | 72 | — | — | 2,298,660 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 284,300 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 6,261,096 | |
| Methanol | 131,755 | 131,755 | — | — | 440,902 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 100,067 | 100,067 | — | — | 113,619 | |
| Chloroethane | 82,692 | 82,692 | — | — | 4 | |
| Ethylene | 65,007 | 65,007 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,903 | 2,903 | — | — | 493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,402 | 2,402 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | 1,189 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 860 | 860 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 94 | 94 | — | — | 2,306,165 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12 | 12 | — | — | 285,127 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 6,316,845 | |
| Methanol | 333,624 | 333,624 | — | — | 332,198 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 96,554 | 96,554 | — | — | 57,322 | |
| Chloroethane | 75,243 | 75,243 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ethylene | 63,084 | 63,084 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | 18 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,128 | 2,128 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | 274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 862 | 862 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 95 | 95 | — | — | 2,353,896 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12 | 12 | — | — | 291,131 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,680,078 | |
| Methanol | 338,667 | 338,667 | — | — | 373,233 | |
| Chloroethane | 73,571 | 73,571 | — | — | 6 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 62,048 | 62,048 | — | — | 141,670 | |
| Ethylene | 61,704 | 61,704 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,310 | 2,310 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,158 | 2,158 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | 572 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 848 | 848 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 120 | 120 | — | — | 1,971,931 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 15 | — | — | 221,627 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,823,144 | |
| Methanol | 300,402 | 300,402 | — | — | 460,169 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 212,674 | 212,674 | — | — | 99,558 | |
| Chloroethane | 80,731 | 80,731 | — | — | 12 | |
| Ethylene | 67,029 | 67,029 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,380 | 2,380 | — | — | 405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2,133 | 2,133 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,068 | 1,068 | — | — | 1,679 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 848 | 848 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 86 | 86 | — | — | 1,967,015 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11 | 11 | — | — | 243,282 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 2,187,017 |
| Methanol | — | — | 5,124 | 175,736 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 5,396 | 149,672 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 140,926 |
| Chloroethane | — | — | — | 1 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,056,175 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 75 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 149 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 5,396 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Chloroacetic acid | 5,958 | — | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 5,124 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chloroacetic acid | — | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Chloroethane | 4 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Certain glycol ethers | 153,180 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Nitric acid | — | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Ethylene oxide | 31 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Methanol | 176,946 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,238,519 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 162,142 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,104,712 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
| Propylene oxide | 76 | HOPEWELL WWTP, HOPEWELL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jul 13, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 14, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jul 20, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jul 12, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 2, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 22, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 20, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Aug 17, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jul 26, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 25, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 13, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Mar 19, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 7, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 2, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jul 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 19, 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 22, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 25, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 28, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 8, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | May 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jan 20, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Sep 28, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Aug 27, 2011 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 28, 2009 | Mar 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2000 | Jul 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 10, 1992 | Dec 17, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 15, 1991 | Mar 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Mar 15, 1991 | Mar 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 15, 1991 | Mar 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Feb 13, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 13, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 22, 1989 | Sep 28, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Aug 26, 1988 | Oct 20, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Oct 5, 1987 | Jun 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 5, 1987 | Jun 8, 1988 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003121928-001 · Mar 18, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2005-0112 · Dec 2, 2005
$20,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case VA-N00002118 · Dec 3, 2004
$13,200
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2003-0023 · Sep 5, 2003
$12,500
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-2003-N048 · Sep 5, 2003
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-2003-N050 · Sep 5, 2003
$33,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003121928-008 · May 7, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003121928-006 · Mar 13, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003121928-005 · Apr 18, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003121928-004 · Sep 28, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD003121928-002 · Nov 4, 1987
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