TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
TRECORA WAX LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,407 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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12500 BAY AREA BLVD.
PASADENA, TX 77507
View on map ↗ - County
- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jun 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 10, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000462990
How This Compares
#464
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#3,750
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-76% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,335 | — |
| 2016 | 10,420 | +64% |
| 2017 | 11,407 | +9% |
| 2018 | 2,796 | -75% |
| 2019 | 2,500 | -11% |
| 2020 | 979 | -61% |
| 2021 | 289 | -70% |
| 2022 | 484 | +67% |
| 2023 | 907 | +88% |
| 2024 | 1,493 | +65% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 370 | 370 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 361 | 361 | — | — | 45,588 | |
| Toluene | 196 | 196 | — | — | 358,825 | |
| Styrene | 156 | 156 | — | — | 21,433 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 97 | 97 | — | — | 21,669 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 96 | 96 | — | — | 329,339 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 88 | 88 | — | — | 45,814 | |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 21,433 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 31,615 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 324 | 324 | — | — | 168,525 | |
| n-Hexane | 323 | 323 | — | — | 20,018 | |
| Propylene oxide | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 26,102 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 20 | 20 | — | — | 398,339 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15,640 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 26,102 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 3 | 3 | — | — | 22,713 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29,914 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | 183,415 | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | 198,121 | |
| n-Hexane | 429 | 429 | — | — | 47,108 | |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 450,464 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 6 | 6 | — | — | 30,957 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 29,376 | |
| Styrene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36,420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 204 | 204 | — | — | 69,434 | |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 40 | 40 | — | — | 1,377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 212,333 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 416,909 | |
| n-Hexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | 40,389 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26,866 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 48,056 | |
| Styrene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 26,866 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 0 | 0 | — | — | 842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 532 | 532 | — | — | 31,288 | |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 173 | 173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 111 | 111 | — | — | 207,235 | |
| Propylene oxide | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 18 | 18 | — | — | 76,181 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 17 | 17 | — | — | 368,025 | |
| Styrene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 23,704 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 26,822 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 23,704 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 2,471 | 2,471 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 25 | 25 | — | — | 520,878 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 36,110 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 47,662 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 988 | 988 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 898 | 898 | — | — | 185,899 | |
| n-Hexane | 413 | 413 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 361 | 361 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 63 | 63 | — | — | 20,703 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 28 | 28 | — | — | 156,126 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 226,314 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,200 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 14,863 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,545 | 4,545 | — | — | 24,121 | |
| Propylene oxide | 4,094 | 4,094 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 818 | 818 | — | — | 81,512 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 2,072 | |
| Toluene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 175,227 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 382 | 382 | — | — | 25,818 | |
| Styrene | 310 | 310 | — | — | 25,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 46 | 46 | — | — | 389,628 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,750 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 33,994 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,490 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 5,083 | 5,083 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,859 | 2,859 | — | — | 260,454 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 600 | 600 | — | — | 637,862 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 5,532 | |
| Styrene | 423 | 423 | — | — | 42,283 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 365 | 365 | — | — | 42,283 | |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 240 | 240 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 200 | 200 | — | — | 54,230 | |
| Toluene | 83 | 83 | — | — | 117,883 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 45 | 45 | — | — | 21,446 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 28,590 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,576 | 2,576 | — | — | 55,013 | |
| Propylene oxide | 2,270 | 2,270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 533 | 533 | — | — | 497,044 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 342 | 342 | — | — | 32,842 | |
| Styrene | 316 | 316 | — | — | 32,842 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Butylene oxide | 199 | 199 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 122,293 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 38 | 38 | — | — | 38,700 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,125 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 29,050 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | 92,838 | 3,175 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 1,653 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 14,215 | 141 |
| Styrene | — | — | 6,003 | 144 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 6,003 | 8 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 20,533 | 118 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 30,175 | 15,641 |
| Toluene | — | — | 146,876 | 138,832 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 31,530 | 52 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | 90,045 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Allyl alcohol | 231,450 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | 2,208 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | 585 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 2,633 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 1,645 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 9,937 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | 6,003 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Styrene | 15,430 | — | — | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 6,003 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
tert-Butyl alcohol | 15,430 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16,557 | — | — | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,803 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 2,376 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 85 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 31,530 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | 6,003 | — | — | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,803 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Toluene | 15,430 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 128,596 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | 2,421 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TENNESSEE, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 20,400 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
n-Hexane | 8,400 | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 6,375 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 37 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Toluene | 179,408 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Allyl alcohol | 3,271 | 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 | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 16, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 21, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 21, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 21, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 21, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 21, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 14, 2008 | 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-TXD988071643-4 · Aug 29, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2012-3606 · Oct 10, 2012
$3,900
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988071643-Y · Jun 13, 2012
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988071643-3 · May 22, 2012
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988071643-2 · Feb 21, 2012
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD988071643-1 · Jul 1, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-3515 · Apr 22, 2004
$1,260
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