KANEKA NORTH AMERICA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 50,126 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $145,712 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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6161 UNDERWOOD RD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $145,712 · last Sep 17, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000462918
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 64,862 | — |
| 2016 | 56,530 | -13% |
| 2017 | 50,126 | -11% |
| 2018 | 50,042 | -0% |
| 2019 | 25,411 | -49% |
| 2020 | 45,586 | +79% |
| 2021 | 43,858 | -4% |
| 2022 | 45,424 | +4% |
| 2023 | 46,229 | +2% |
| 2024 | 27,668 | -40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 7,763 | 7,763 | — | — | 71,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 6,109 | 6,109 | — | — | 10,011 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,871 | 3,871 | — | — | 217,731 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 3,592 | 3,592 | — | — | 6,836 | |
| Methanol | 1,403 | 1,403 | — | — | 39,627 | |
| Chlorine | 1,293 | 1,293 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 1,292 | 1,292 | — | — | 2,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,172 | 1,172 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 771 | 771 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 206 | 206 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 165 | 165 | — | — | 2,773 | |
| Propylene oxide | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | — | 44,840 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 13,074 | 13,074 | — | — | 8,502 | |
| n-Hexane | 7,254 | 7,254 | — | — | 575,106 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 7,226 | 7,226 | — | — | 96,658 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,896 | 4,896 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,549 | 4,549 | — | — | 4,327 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3,934 | 3,934 | — | — | 13,029 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 2,107 | 2,107 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,343 | 1,343 | — | — | 411,775 | |
| Chlorine | 1,299 | 1,299 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 318 | 318 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 183 | 183 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 12,293 | 12,293 | — | — | 5,546 | |
| n-Hexane | 10,034 | 10,034 | — | — | 548,299 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 6,958 | 6,958 | — | — | 79,444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,970 | 3,970 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,927 | 3,927 | — | — | 2,795 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3,229 | 3,229 | — | — | 8,533 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 2,033 | 2,033 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,280 | 1,280 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,098 | 1,098 | — | — | 718,256 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 275 | 275 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 182 | 182 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 104 | 104 | — | — | 78,530 | |
| Propylene oxide | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 11,546 | 11,546 | — | — | 308,812 | |
| Styrene | 6,140 | 6,140 | — | — | 2,021 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 6,013 | 6,013 | — | — | 51,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 5,867 | 5,867 | — | — | 5,380 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,946 | 4,946 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 4,200 | 4,200 | — | — | 6,175 | |
| Chlorine | 1,407 | 1,407 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,235 | 1,235 | — | — | 689,211 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 742 | 742 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 482 | 482 | — | — | 482 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 113 | 113 | — | — | 51,357 | |
| Propylene oxide | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | — | 115 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 11,531 | |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 10,911 | 10,911 | — | — | 224,142 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8,978 | 8,978 | — | — | 65,279 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,760 | 5,760 | — | — | 3,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 5,127 | 5,127 | — | — | 8,504 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,988 | 4,988 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 4,485 | 4,485 | — | — | 10,840 | |
| Chlorine | 1,383 | 1,383 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,372 | 1,372 | — | — | 424,825 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,174 | 1,174 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 738 | 738 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 464 | 464 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 130 | 130 | — | — | 31,656 | |
| Propylene oxide | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 11,146 | 11,146 | — | — | 233,642 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 8,134 | 8,134 | — | — | 105,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 6,131 | 6,131 | — | — | 8,742 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 11,603 | 11,603 | — | — | 283,281 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 9,030 | 9,030 | — | — | 105,968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 7,321 | 7,321 | — | — | 4,301 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 6,108 | 6,108 | — | — | 9,547 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 5,300 | 5,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 4,772 | 4,772 | — | — | 12,137 | |
| Methanol | 1,587 | 1,587 | — | — | 726,425 | |
| Chlorine | 1,422 | 1,422 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,279 | 1,279 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 825 | 825 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 545 | 545 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 162 | 162 | — | — | 54,130 | |
| Propylene oxide | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 8 | 8 | — | — | 41,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | 834 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 11,559 | 11,559 | — | — | 262,140 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 7,961 | 7,961 | — | — | 79,359 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 7,923 | 7,923 | — | — | 5,490 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,334 | 7,334 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 5,024 | 5,024 | — | — | 12,025 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 4,537 | 4,537 | — | — | 15,085 | |
| Methanol | 1,548 | 1,548 | — | — | 609,885 | |
| Chlorine | 1,448 | 1,448 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,257 | 1,257 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 727 | 727 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 550 | 550 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 154 | 154 | — | — | 45,446 | |
| Propylene oxide | 86 | 86 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 8 | 8 | — | — | 44 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 16,432 | 16,432 | — | — | 283,805 | |
| Styrene | 8,949 | 8,949 | — | — | 9,025 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,264 | 7,264 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 6,292 | 6,292 | — | — | 18,602 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 6,125 | 6,125 | — | — | 128,131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 5,263 | 5,263 | — | — | 19,546 | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,499 | 1,499 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,412 | 1,412 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,221 | 1,221 | — | — | 671,443 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 914 | 914 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 725 | 725 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 253 | 253 | — | — | 380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 107 | 107 | — | — | 50,033 | |
| Propylene oxide | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 20,552 | 20,552 | — | — | 241,074 | |
| Styrene | 9,919 | 9,919 | — | — | 6,818 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 9,141 | 9,141 | — | — | 95,041 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 7,081 | 7,081 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 6,225 | 6,225 | — | — | 18,673 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 5,917 | 5,917 | — | — | 14,911 | |
| Chlorine | 1,445 | 1,445 | — | — | — | |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | 1,425 | 1,425 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,168 | 1,168 | — | — | 556,420 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 789 | 789 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 777 | 777 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 249 | 249 | — | — | 347 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 100 | 100 | — | — | 41,462 | |
| Propylene oxide | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene hydroperoxide | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | 1 | 1 | — | — | 188 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | 899 |
| Styrene | — | — | 1,904 | 76,459 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 8,330 | 3,277 |
| Methanol | — | — | 39,627 | 21,270 |
| n-Hexane | — | 216,864 | — | 256 |
| tert-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 9,532 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 2,638 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 1,000,167 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 10 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 26,160 |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | — | — | — | 3 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | 5,950 | 3,037 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 4,632,740 | 13,999 |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | 3,896 |
| Allyl chloride | — | — | 2,773 | 5,220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 5,950 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | 112 | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | 88 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | 2,573 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | 1,904 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
n-Hexane | 144 | — | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | 141,363 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
n-Hexane | — | 75,501 | — | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
n-Hexane | 315 | — | — | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 163 |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 16,640 | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 38,100 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 2,000 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 11,900 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | — | — | 25,732 | — |
|
VLS HOUSTON
HOCKLEY, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 875 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 1,120 | — |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 8,330 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 196 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| 4,4'-Diaminodiphenyl ether | 4 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,681 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Butyl acrylate | 886 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| n-Hexane | 245 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 15,216 | 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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 18, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 14, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 14, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 14, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jan 14, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 18, 2020 | Mar 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 5, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 9, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 9, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 23, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 4, 1997 | Apr 14, 2000 | 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.