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TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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BAKELITE SYNTHETICS
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,811 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
-
333 NEILS EDDY RD
RIEGELWOOD, NC 28456
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- COLUMBUS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 22 · last Mar 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 27, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110000350352
How This Compares
#162
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,681
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+103% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,871 | — |
| 2016 | 10,709 | -65% |
| 2017 | 11,811 | +10% |
| 2018 | 92,744 | +685% |
| 2019 | 76,696 | -17% |
| 2020 | 25,008 | -67% |
| 2021 | 107,182 | +329% |
| 2022 | 49,304 | -54% |
| 2023 | 60,327 | +22% |
| 2024 | 62,565 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 50,776 | 50,760 | 16 | — | 22 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,724 | 9,660 | 64 | — | 69 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,885 | 1,863 | 22 | — | 34,346 | |
| Methanol | 106 | 105 | 1 | — | 279,755 | |
| Toluene | 74 | 73 | 1 | — | 60,283 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,989 | 49,967 | 22 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,087 | 9,023 | 64 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,212 | 1,190 | 22 | — | 21,938 | |
| Methanol | 21 | 20 | 1 | — | 53,715 | |
| Toluene | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 13,861 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 38,256 | 38,231 | 25 | — | 182 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,144 | 9,135 | 9 | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,857 | 1,834 | 22 | — | 33,827 | |
| Methanol | 33 | 32 | 1 | — | 84,194 | |
| Toluene | 15 | 14 | 1 | — | 11,334 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 52,611 | 52,602 | 9 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 45,371 | 45,349 | 22 | — | 236 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,197 | 7,187 | 10 | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,981 | 1,959 | 22 | — | 36,118 | |
| Toluene | 22 | 21 | 1 | — | 17,217 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 13,205 | 13,179 | 26 | — | 88 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,052 | 8,985 | 67 | — | 96 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,680 | 2,655 | 24 | — | 48,967 | |
| Toluene | 39 | 38 | 1 | — | 31,236 | |
| Methanol | 32 | 31 | 1 | — | 83,169 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 48,463 | 48,458 | 5 | — | 51 | |
| Ammonia | 16,603 | 16,572 | 31 | — | 5 | |
| Formaldehyde | 9,332 | 9,316 | 16 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,262 | 2,240 | 22 | — | 41,304 | |
| Toluene | 36 | 35 | 1 | — | 29,114 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 59,240 | 59,226 | 14 | — | 7 | |
| Ammonia | 20,092 | 20,047 | 45 | — | 246 | |
| Formaldehyde | 11,735 | 11,724 | 11 | — | 91 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,646 | 1,638 | 9 | — | 30,202 | |
| Toluene | 31 | 30 | 1 | — | 24,828 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,622 | 5,615 | 7 | — | 28,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,322 | 4,286 | 36 | — | 7,651 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,812 | 1,803 | 9 | — | 33,251 | |
| Methanol | 30 | 29 | 1 | — | 77,134 | |
| Toluene | 26 | 25 | 1 | — | 20,260 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,628 | 5,616 | 12 | — | 28,076 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,189 | 4,110 | 79 | — | 10,176 | |
| n-Hexane | 862 | 853 | 9 | — | 15,737 | |
| Toluene | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 13,677 | |
| Methanol | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 32,316 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19,703 | 19,664 | 39 | — | 46,997 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,721 | 5,711 | 10 | — | 28,118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,051 | 4,020 | 31 | — | 10,611 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,371 | 1,358 | 13 | — | 25,050 | |
| Toluene | 25 | 24 | 1 | — | 20,085 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 17,898 | 42,385 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 10,197 | 24,149 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 46 |
| Methanol | — | — | 83,057 | 196,698 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 196,698 |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 75,953 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 7,104 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 24,149 |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 9,325 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 872 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 42,385 |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 16,367 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,531 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA THE WOODLANDS
THE WOODLANDS, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 46 |
|
SR&R
WILMINGTON, NC
|
Formaldehyde | 24 | — | — | — |
|
SR&R
WILMINGTON, NC
|
Ammonia | 22 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 347 | COLUMBUS COUNTY WWTP, DELCO |
| Formaldehyde | 27,986 | COLUMBUS COUNTY WWTP, DELCO |
| Methanol | 46,977 | COLUMBUS COUNTY WWTP, DELCO |
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 | FRV | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Aug 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 18, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 18, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 18, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 2, 2010 | Aug 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 15, 2008 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2007 | May 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 2007 | May 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 19, 2007 | May 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2002 | Jan 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 4, 2002 | Jan 15, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1998 | Mar 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1998 | Mar 12, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 1995 | Mar 20, 1996 | Resolved |
| cwa | Water Quality (Handled By Judge) | Aug 7, 1991 | — | Open |
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-NCD024766719-023 · Aug 5, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD024766719-021 · Mar 14, 2014
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000143545-002 · Aug 18, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-4006 · Jul 27, 2010
$84,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCR000143545-001 · Jun 29, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD024766719-017 · Apr 24, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-2664 · Sep 19, 2006
$6,614
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD024766719-016 · Apr 25, 2006
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003985 · May 1, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD024766719-013 · Dec 4, 2002
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005834 · Sep 15, 2000
$1,290
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001969 · Mar 3, 2000
$1,293
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD024766719-010 · Mar 5, 1998
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001968 · Feb 20, 1998
$4,777
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-1997-0032 · Feb 20, 1998
$4,777
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD024766719-008 · Nov 2, 1995
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000746 · Aug 7, 1991
$35,933
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