THE LUBRIZOL CORPORATION, BAYPORT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 86,921 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
-
12801 BAY AREA BOULEVARD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 6, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000462936
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 | 87,308 | — |
| 2016 | 84,670 | -3% |
| 2017 | 86,921 | +3% |
| 2018 | 77,914 | -10% |
| 2019 | 10,950 | -86% |
| 2020 | 66,287 | +505% |
| 2021 | 67,255 | +1% |
| 2022 | 47,517 | -29% |
| 2023 | 53,311 | +12% |
| 2024 | 19,661 | -63% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 14,047 | 14,047 | — | — | 54,914 | |
| Phenol | 1,875 | 1,875 | — | — | 5,116 | |
| Methanol | 1,045 | 1,045 | — | — | 107,274 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 932 | 932 | — | — | 13,463 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 596 | 596 | — | — | 547 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 271 | 271 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 258 | 258 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 228 | 228 | — | — | 93,013 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 178 | 178 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 151 | 151 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrazine | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 16 | |
| Naphthalene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 50,416 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 40,957 | 40,957 | — | — | 32,637 | |
| Methanol | 3,623 | 3,623 | — | — | 105,105 | |
| Phenol | 3,163 | 3,163 | — | — | 3,031 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,233 | 2,233 | — | — | 9,084 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,452 | 1,452 | — | — | 64,826 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 516 | 516 | — | — | 4,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 495 | 495 | — | — | 1,153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 349 | 349 | — | — | 74,089 | |
| Formaldehyde | 272 | 272 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 123 | 123 | — | — | 13,778 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 9 | |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 374 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 34,608 | 34,608 | — | — | 205,698 | |
| Methanol | 4,312 | 4,312 | — | — | 167,000 | |
| Phenol | 3,277 | 3,277 | — | — | 30,164 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,475 | 1,475 | — | — | 8,910 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,472 | 1,472 | — | — | 92,410 | |
| Formaldehyde | 665 | 665 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 539 | 539 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 521 | 521 | — | — | 1,792 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 379 | 379 | — | — | 137,726 | |
| Diphenylamine | 123 | 123 | — | — | 65,517 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 89 | 89 | — | — | 2,979 | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | 4 | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 43,074 | 43,074 | — | — | 81,862 | |
| Methanol | 9,633 | 9,633 | — | — | 141,755 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,323 | 7,323 | — | — | 3,593 | |
| Phenol | 3,239 | 3,239 | — | — | 6,285 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,571 | 1,571 | — | — | 32,434 | |
| Formaldehyde | 684 | 684 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 557 | 557 | — | — | 4,115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 527 | 527 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 384 | 384 | — | — | 119,901 | |
| Diphenylamine | 122 | 122 | — | — | 26,035 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 84 | 84 | — | — | 3,552 | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3 | |
| Nitric acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 3 | 3 | — | — | 493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 42,980 | 42,980 | — | — | 71,484 | |
| Methanol | 9,345 | 9,345 | — | — | 146,029 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,038 | 7,038 | — | — | 6,756 | |
| Phenol | 3,271 | 3,271 | — | — | 10,555 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,582 | 1,582 | — | — | 32,780 | |
| Styrene | 575 | 575 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 559 | 559 | — | — | 4,159 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 350 | 350 | — | — | 121,937 | |
| Formaldehyde | 326 | 326 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 122 | 122 | — | — | 31,723 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | 2 | |
| Naphthalene | 4 | 4 | — | — | 482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9,087 | 9,087 | — | — | 158,451 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,544 | 1,544 | — | — | 54,084 | |
| Dimethylamine | 319 | 319 | — | — | 128,779 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 46,502 | 46,502 | — | — | 143,855 | |
| Methanol | 12,002 | 12,002 | — | — | 101,749 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,931 | 7,931 | — | — | 9,751 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 5,271 | 5,271 | — | — | 124,961 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,112 | 3,112 | — | — | 12,322 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,597 | 1,597 | — | — | 83,819 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 574 | 574 | — | — | 10,731 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 538 | 538 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 148 | 148 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 121 | 121 | — | — | 1,368,291 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | 3,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 507 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 44,688 | 44,688 | — | — | 260,680 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 17,798 | 17,798 | — | — | 490 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,396 | 11,396 | — | — | 137,208 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,845 | 6,845 | — | — | 14,998 | |
| Phenol | 3,097 | 3,097 | — | — | 59,283 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,547 | 1,547 | — | — | 370 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 556 | 556 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 528 | 528 | — | — | 2,798 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 148 | 148 | — | — | 13,143 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 121 | 121 | — | — | 640,306 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 81 | 81 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Hydrazine | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 89,530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 42,970 | 42,970 | — | — | 691,946 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 17,571 | 17,571 | — | — | 2,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,460 | 11,460 | — | — | 3,536,931 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,733 | 6,733 | — | — | 26,167 | |
| Phenol | 3,093 | 3,093 | — | — | 215,144 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,537 | 1,537 | — | — | 10 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 551 | 551 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 518 | 518 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | 1,905 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boron trifluoride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 45,744 | 45,744 | — | — | 492,337 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 18,364 | 18,364 | — | — | 2,074 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,061 | 10,061 | — | — | 3,831,963 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 6,955 | 6,955 | — | — | 26,167 | |
| Phenol | 3,142 | 3,142 | — | — | 181,334 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,600 | 1,600 | — | — | 7,114 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 554 | 554 | — | — | 2,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 472 | 472 | — | — | 34 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 147 | 147 | — | — | 1,974 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diphenylamine | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 113 | 113 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrazine | 35 | 35 | — | — | 2,399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 20,162 |
| Diphenylamine | — | — | 1,790 | 410 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 861 |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 7,330 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 16 | 227 |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | 1,256 | 10,801 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 139,190 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 3,394 |
| Toluene | — | — | 39,982 | 574,821 |
| Methanol | — | — | 204 | 38,826 |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 1,345 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 4,352 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | 106 | 66 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ABILENE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ABILENE, TX
|
Formaldehyde | 3 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 15 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 0 | — |
|
ABILENE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ABILENE, TX
|
Dimethylamine | 90,868 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Dimethylamine | — | — | 1,225 | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Dimethylamine | 889 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Dimethylamine | — | — | 31 | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Diphenylamine | — | — | 1,746 | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Diphenylamine | 10,146 | — | — | — |
|
GULF WEST LANDFILL TEXAS
ANAHUAC, TX
|
Diphenylamine | 32,480 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Diphenylamine | — | — | 44 | — |
|
BFI GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Diphenylamine | 6,000 | — | — | — |
|
ABILENE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ABILENE, TX
|
Methanol | 100,781 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 199 | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Methanol | 1,517 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | 5 | — |
|
BFI GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Phenol | 841 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 17 |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Phenol | 3,463 | — | — | — |
|
GULF WEST LANDFILL TEXAS
ANAHUAC, TX
|
Phenol | 286 | — | — | — |
|
ABILENE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ABILENE, TX
|
Toluene | 25 | — | — | — |
|
BFI GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Toluene | 3,661 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,133 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 25 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 720 |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Toluene | 7,426 | — | — | — |
|
GULF WEST LANDFILL TEXAS
ANAHUAC, TX
|
Toluene | 1,246 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Toluene | — | — | 38,849 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 32 |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | 12 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 25 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 440 |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 82 | — | — | — |
|
BFI GOLDEN TRIANGLE LANDFILL
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Naphthalene | 267 | — | — | — |
|
GULF WEST LANDFILL TEXAS
ANAHUAC, TX
|
Naphthalene | 91 | — | — | — |
|
ABILENE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ABILENE, TX
|
Naphthalene | — | — | 106 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,829 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 4,772 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Phenol | 509 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 13,463 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 26, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 27, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 26, 2019 | Oct 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 25, 2014 | Jul 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 25, 2014 | Jul 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 25, 2014 | Jul 7, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 25, 2014 | Jun 25, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 2, 2006 | May 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 2, 2006 | May 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 2, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 | 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.