Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
AVANTI POLAR LIPIDS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,700 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 $35,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
700 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR.
ALABASTER, AL 35007
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 7 · last Feb 11, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $35,000 · last Jul 14, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000365989
How This Compares
#205
of 523 TRI reporters in AL
#5,436
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
1
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)
-35% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,147 | — |
| 2016 | 3,387 | -18% |
| 2017 | 3,700 | +9% |
| 2018 | 4,331 | +17% |
| 2019 | 1,707 | -61% |
| 2020 | 6,040 | +254% |
| 2021 | 6,514 | +8% |
| 2022 | 5,096 | -22% |
| 2023 | 3,896 | -24% |
| 2024 | 2,677 | -31% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 1,733 | 1,733 | — | — | 250,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 841 | 841 | — | — | 235,343 | |
| Toluene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 16,870 | |
| n-Hexane | 51 | 51 | — | — | 70,768 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 2,522 | 2,522 | — | — | 352,295 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,224 | 1,224 | — | — | 331,357 | |
| Toluene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 23,683 | |
| n-Hexane | 74 | 74 | — | — | 99,662 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 3,431 | 3,431 | — | — | 624,596 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,665 | 1,665 | — | — | 569,707 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 4,386 | 4,386 | — | — | 561,786 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,128 | 2,128 | — | — | 511,409 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 4,260 | 4,260 | — | — | 536,664 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,780 | 1,780 | — | — | 223,861 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,707 | 1,707 | — | — | 179,253 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 2,901 | 2,901 | — | — | 302,642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 149,162 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 2,409 | 2,409 | — | — | 295,105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,291 | 1,291 | — | — | 158,121 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 2,301 | 2,301 | — | — | 272,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,086 | 1,086 | — | — | 129,909 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | 3,047 | 3,047 | — | — | 325,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | 116,875 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | 70,768 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 16,870 | — |
| Chloroform | — | — | 250,210 | — |
| Methanol | — | — | 235,343 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | 16,870 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Chloroform | — | — | 250,210 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | 235,343 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 70,768 | — |
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 | Feb 11, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | May 6, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 28, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 28, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 28, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 28, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 22, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 22, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 22, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 22, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 14, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 14, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 15, 2000 | Jun 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 2000 | Jun 9, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 1997 | Oct 31, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 17, 1995 | Jan 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 17, 1995 | Jan 19, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 28, 1994 | Apr 18, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 30, 1992 | Apr 10, 1992 | 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-ALD983168097-001 · Jul 29, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603318648 · Jul 14, 2022
$35,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-2045 · Jul 2, 2010
$8,852
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ALD983168097-SFQ · May 15, 2000
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