AMERICAN SYNTHETIC RUBBER
Quick Summary
- •Released 388,245 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 $78,750 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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4500 CAMPGROUND ROAD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40216
View on map ↗ - County
- JEFFERSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 9 · last Nov 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $78,750 · last Aug 10, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000378546
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 | 518,472 | — |
| 2016 | 386,840 | -25% |
| 2017 | 388,245 | 0% |
| 2018 | 276,890 | -29% |
| 2019 | 18,490 | -93% |
| 2020 | 338,743 | +1732% |
| 2021 | 431,674 | +27% |
| 2022 | 355,223 | -18% |
| 2023 | 321,758 | -9% |
| 2024 | 294,303 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 162,205 | 162,205 | — | — | 80,426 | |
| Cyclohexane | 107,313 | 107,313 | — | — | 133,836 | |
| Styrene | 15,213 | 15,213 | — | — | 17,781 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,223 | 4,223 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,647 | 1,647 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 407 | 407 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 206 | 206 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,445 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 192,806 | 192,806 | — | — | 89,489 | |
| Cyclohexane | 104,075 | 104,075 | — | — | 60,519 | |
| Styrene | 12,429 | 12,429 | — | — | 28,809 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,860 | 5,860 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,621 | 3,621 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,062 | 2,062 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 510 | 510 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 258 | 258 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 84 | 84 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 46 | 46 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,690 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 14 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 219,355 | 219,355 | — | — | 87,774 | |
| Cyclohexane | 109,687 | 109,687 | — | — | 212,917 | |
| Styrene | 13,073 | 13,073 | — | — | 84,444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 5,538 | 3,414 | 2,124 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,626 | 3,626 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,671 | 2,671 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 660 | 660 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 334 | 334 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 166 | 166 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 105 | 98 | 7 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1,959 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 293,593 | 293,593 | — | — | 170,991 | |
| Cyclohexane | 110,159 | 110,159 | — | — | 381,103 | |
| Styrene | 15,455 | 15,455 | — | — | 61,332 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,786 | 4,786 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,347 | 3,263 | 1,084 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,249 | 2,249 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 603 | 603 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 281 | 281 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 96 | 89 | 7 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 94 | 94 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,146 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 25 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 235,396 | 235,396 | — | — | 132,508 | |
| Cyclohexane | 84,905 | 84,905 | — | — | 116,140 | |
| Styrene | 10,435 | 10,435 | — | — | 631,437 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,685 | 2,685 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,015 | 1,242 | 773 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,880 | 1,880 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 700 | 700 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 336 | 336 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 265 | 77 | 188 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 117 | 117 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3,065 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 24 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 11,897 | 11,897 | — | — | 309,439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,231 | 3,231 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,052 | 1,460 | 592 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,259 | 1,259 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 51 | 10 | 41 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 135,157 | 135,157 | — | — | 145,290 | |
| Cyclohexane | 117,632 | 117,632 | — | — | 402,695 | |
| Styrene | 11,049 | 11,049 | — | — | 210,887 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,706 | 4,706 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,629 | 3,629 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,390 | 1,530 | 860 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,225 | 1,225 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 586 | 586 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 472 | 265 | 207 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 4,099 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 32 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 211,755 | 211,755 | — | — | 115,016 | |
| Cyclohexane | 145,782 | 145,782 | — | — | 549,360 | |
| Styrene | 15,304 | 15,304 | — | — | 108,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 5,751 | 5,751 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,604 | 5,604 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,817 | 1,547 | 270 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,442 | 1,442 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 699 | 699 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 61 | 39 | 22 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,583 | |
| Acrylic acid | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 182,842 | 182,842 | — | — | 5,563 | |
| Cyclohexane | 168,446 | 168,446 | — | — | 5,512 | |
| Styrene | 18,942 | 18,942 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 6,996 | 6,996 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,957 | 5,957 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,516 | 1,516 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,293 | 1,293 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 745 | 745 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 63 | 56 | 7 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 3,463 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 358,112 | 358,112 | — | — | 23,559 | |
| Cyclohexane | 124,109 | 124,109 | — | — | 4,148 | |
| Styrene | 16,763 | 16,763 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,210 | 7,210 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 6,830 | 6,830 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,241 | 2,241 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,145 | 5 | 2,140 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 901 | 901 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 93 | 93 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 4,203 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen fluoride | — | — | — | 4,368 |
| Lead compounds | — | 1,011 | — | — |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 3,974 |
| Toluene | — | — | 24,784 | 1,338,693 |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 8,641 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 34,947 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 1,000,987 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 77,745 | 1,595,593 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 22,720 |
| Styrene | — | — | 17,781 | 103,298 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 26,550 |
| Mercury compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LARK-FLOYD LANDFILL, LLC RECYLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY
BORDEN, IN
|
Mercury compounds | — | 8 | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Mercury compounds | 4 | — | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 77,745 | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Cyclohexane | 531 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 50,000 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 5,560 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Toluene | 142 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC
DOLTON, IL
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 50,000 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 24,784 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 5,500 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF KY INC
LOUISVILLE, KY
|
Lead compounds | 434 | — | — | — |
|
LARK-FLOYD LANDFILL, LLC RECYLING AND DISPOSAL FACILITY
BORDEN, IN
|
Lead compounds | — | 1,011 | — | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Styrene | — | — | 17,781 | — |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Nov 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 6, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Aug 19, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Dec 7, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 7, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 5, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 7, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 19, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2013 | Jun 19, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 19, 2011 | May 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2010 | May 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2005 | Dec 13, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2004 | May 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 5, 2004 | May 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 4, 2004 | May 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 2, 2003 | Apr 2, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2002 | Jun 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 11, 2002 | Jun 11, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 13, 1999 | May 27, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 13, 1999 | May 13, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 14, 1997 | Mar 31, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 1997 | Jun 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 15, 1996 | Nov 27, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 21, 1996 | May 21, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jul 28, 1995 | Sep 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 28, 1995 | Sep 20, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 12, 1993 | Mar 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 21, 1993 | Sep 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 13, 1992 | Apr 16, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 13, 1992 | May 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Special Provisions for Cleanup | Apr 13, 1992 | Apr 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 1992 | Apr 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 20, 1990 | Apr 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 20, 1990 | Apr 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 20, 1990 | Apr 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 1990 | Apr 4, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 20, 1990 | Apr 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | May 15, 1990 | May 25, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Mar 26, 1987 | Apr 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | Jul 1, 1986 | Apr 28, 1995 | 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.