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EMERALD CAROLINA CHEMICAL, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,339 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 $17,730 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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8309 WILKINSON BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28214
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- MECKLENBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 9 · last Apr 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $17,730 · last Nov 9, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000349436
How This Compares
#293
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#6,740
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-99% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,464 | — |
| 2016 | 1,348 | -8% |
| 2017 | 1,339 | -1% |
| 2018 | 879 | -34% |
| 2019 | 288 | -67% |
| 2020 | 346 | +20% |
| 2021 | 272 | -21% |
| 2022 | 10 | -96% |
| 2023 | 15 | +44% |
| 2024 | 15 | 0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 174 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 167 | 167 | — | — | 0 | |
| Formaldehyde | 105 | 105 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 189 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 168 | 168 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 165 | 165 | — | — | 131 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 230 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 288 | 288 | — | — | 10,594 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 674 | 674 | — | — | 7,507 | |
| Formaldehyde | 193 | 193 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 995 | 995 | — | — | 158,100 | |
| Formaldehyde | 295 | 295 | — | — | 12 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 30 | 30 | — | — | 146 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 19 | 19 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,042 | 1,042 | — | — | 38 | |
| Formaldehyde | 265 | 265 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 24 | 24 | — | — | 193 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 16 | 16 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,161 | 1,161 | — | — | 0 | |
| Formaldehyde | 235 | 235 | — | — | 21 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 202 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 19 | 19 | — | — | 0 | ♦ 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORP
AVON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 158,100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diethyl sulfate | 0 | MCALPINE CREEK WWTP, PINEVILLE |
| Ethylene glycol | 146 | MCALPINE CREEK WWTP, PINEVILLE |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | MCALPINE CREEK WWTP, PINEVILLE |
| Methanol | 0 | MCALPINE CREEK WWTP, PINEVILLE |
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 | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Apr 7, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Apr 7, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 7, 2022 | Nov 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 31, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 18, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 26, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 26, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 2013 | Jun 3, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 7, 2006 | Jan 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 7, 2006 | Jan 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 15, 2005 | Sep 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 23, 1993 | Apr 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 20, 1991 | Jan 14, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1991 | Apr 24, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 26, 1990 | Aug 30, 1990 | 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.
FACILITY ENFORCEMENT MEETING 3008(a) (COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-63B · Apr 4, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-63A · Feb 14, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-057 · Jun 5, 2018
FACILITY ENFORCEMENT MEETING 3008(a) (COMPLIANCE SETTLEMENT)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-044 · Mar 6, 2014
Judicial
· Case 04-2008-9015 · Oct 25, 2012
$125,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-033 · Dec 8, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-032 · Sep 19, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-9927 · Jun 19, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-015 · Mar 23, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-012 · Sep 20, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-000 · Feb 27, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003168168-001 · Mar 13, 1990
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