TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ARKEMA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,760 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
-
601 TIGHTSQUEEZE INDUSTRIAL RD
CHATHAM, VA 24531
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- PITTSYLVANIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Jul 21, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000343959
How This Compares
#142
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#4,872
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)
-22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,910 | — |
| 2016 | 7,670 | +11% |
| 2017 | 5,760 | -25% |
| 2018 | 5,965 | +4% |
| 2019 | 6,145 | +3% |
| 2020 | 5,920 | -4% |
| 2021 | 5,975 | +1% |
| 2022 | 5,020 | -16% |
| 2023 | 5,040 | 0% |
| 2024 | 5,390 | +7% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,960 | 2,960 | — | — | 310,002 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,272 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 380 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,618 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,450 | 2,450 | — | — | 262,010 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,250 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,350 | 2,350 | — | — | 298,250 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,500 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 10,550 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | 568,750 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 13,780 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,750 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 3,300 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 19,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 750 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,450 | 2,450 | — | — | 474,750 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,950 | 1,950 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 500 | 500 | — | — | 3,300 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,250 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 16,670 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | 529,585 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,930 | 1,930 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 4,125 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 2,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 485,750 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,850 | 1,850 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 750 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,350 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,750 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,850 | 2,850 | — | — | 382,750 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,650 | 1,650 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 750 | 750 | — | — | 250 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,750 | 2,750 | — | — | 511,750 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,960 | 1,960 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,950 | 1,950 | — | — | 500 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 750 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,255 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene diisocyanate (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 3,900 | 3,900 | — | — | 614,700 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 38,150 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 9,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 500 | 500 | — | — | 250 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 340 | 10,468 |
| Toluene | — | 725,000 | 309,998 | 21,000 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 309,000 |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 600 | 832 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | 380 | 230 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | 380 | — |
|
WARRING, JAMES T SONS INC
CHEVERLY, MD
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 672 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | 600 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 361 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 309,637 | — |
|
WARRING, JAMES T SONS INC
CHEVERLY, MD
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 128 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 340 | — |
|
SHAMROCK ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
BROWNS SUMMIT, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 240 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | — | CITY OF DANVILLE NORTHSIDE WWTP, DANVILLE |
| Toluene | — | CITY OF DANVILLE NORTHSIDE WWTP, DANVILLE |
| Certain glycol ethers | 910 | CITY OF DANVILLE NORTHSIDE WWTP, DANVILLE |
| Butyl acrylate | — | CITY OF DANVILLE NORTHSIDE WWTP, DANVILLE |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | CITY OF DANVILLE NORTHSIDE WWTP, DANVILLE |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Aug 29, 2018 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 29, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 29, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 29, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 29, 2018 | Jun 27, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 2, 2009 | Sep 11, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 2, 2009 | Jun 8, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 3, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 29, 2002 | Oct 15, 2002 | 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.
INSPECTOR FACT FINDING LETTER - Warning letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAR000004481-001 · Aug 11, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2020-0129 · Aug 28, 2020
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