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PENN SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,714 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 $279,660 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3324 CHELSEA AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38108
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 8 · last Feb 18, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $279,660 · last Jan 9, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110009446643
How This Compares
#121
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#2,710
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.
4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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)
+191% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,509 | — |
| 2016 | 9,890 | +4% |
| 2017 | 21,714 | +120% |
| 2018 | 24,009 | +11% |
| 2019 | 6,434 | -73% |
| 2020 | 56,727 | +782% |
| 2021 | 17,826 | -69% |
| 2022 | 25,213 | +41% |
| 2023 | 19,829 | -21% |
| 2024 | 27,649 | +39% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | 600 | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 41,073 | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Furan | 26,777 | 26,777 | — | — | 223,142 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 793 | 793 | — | — | 242,091 | |
| Triethylamine | 41 | 41 | — | — | 61,920 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 38 | 38 | — | — | 13,972 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 980 | |
| Furan | 18,804 | 18,804 | — | — | 322,802 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 987 | 987 | — | — | 547,341 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 38 | 38 | — | — | 1,612 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 972 | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Furan | 24,081 | 24,081 | — | — | 742,680 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 1,094 | 1,094 | — | — | 664,484 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 38 | 38 | — | — | 3,315 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 607 | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Furan | 12,696 | 12,696 | — | — | 1,093,902 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,558 | 3,558 | — | — | 6,712 | |
| Methanol | 1,389 | 1,389 | — | — | 392,121 | |
| Ammonia | 145 | 24 | 121 | — | 1,593 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 38 | 38 | — | — | 10,283 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Furan | 38,085 | 38,085 | — | — | 1,553,843 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,129 | 13,129 | — | — | 154,140 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2,814 | 2,814 | — | — | 15,613 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,425 | 1,425 | — | — | 77 | |
| Triethylamine | 608 | 608 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 410 | 410 | — | — | 473 | |
| Ammonia | 256 | 94 | 162 | — | 2,980 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 6,434 | 6,434 | — | — | 1,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyridine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | 6,400 | |
| Cyclohexanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8,330 | 8,330 | — | — | 405,000 | |
| Furan | 8,100 | 8,100 | — | — | 1,073,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 5,656 | 5,656 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Ammonia | 687 | 87 | 600 | — | 2,900 | |
| Copper compounds | 410 | 410 | — | — | 500 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 366 | 366 | — | — | 250 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 350 | 350 | — | — | 6,300 | |
| Triethylamine | 110 | 110 | — | — | 11,000 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dipotassium endothall | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Furan | 9,100 | 9,100 | — | — | 1,122,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,300 | 8,300 | — | — | 940,000 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 4,040 | 4,040 | — | — | 3,300 | |
| Ammonia | 183 | 100 | 83 | — | 5,500 | |
| Triethylamine | 91 | 91 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furan | 3,869 | 3,869 | — | — | 56,683 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,323 | 3,323 | — | — | 14,777 | |
| Methanol | 1,379 | 1,379 | — | — | 79,177 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 464 | 464 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 450 | 450 | — | — | 38,863 | |
| Copper compounds | 405 | 405 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furan | 3,937 | 3,937 | — | — | 55,760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2,819 | 2,819 | — | — | 13,675 | |
| Methanol | 1,449 | 1,449 | — | — | 90,722 | |
| Copper compounds | 455 | 455 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 454 | 454 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 395 | 395 | — | — | 43,388 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | 61,920 | — |
| Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | 600 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 13,972 |
| Copper compounds | — | 39,805 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 52,000 | 234,701 | 6,799 |
| Furan | — | — | 210,150 | 12,992 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EXCEL TSD OF TN, LLC
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Triethylamine | — | — | 61,920 | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 39,805 | — | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Furan | — | — | 129,851 | — |
|
EXCEL TSD OF TN, LLC
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Furan | — | — | 54,885 | — |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
Furan | — | — | 25,414 | — |
|
EXCEL TSD OF TN, LLC
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | 234,701 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 11,100 |
|
EXCEL TSD OF TN, LLC
MEMPHIS, TN
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 2,872 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzoyl chloride | — | — | — | 600 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 1,268 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Furan | 12,992 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Methanol | 7,390 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 21, 2026 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 21, 2026 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 9, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 9, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jan 3, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 5, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 7, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 15, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 14, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Nov 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 12, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 16, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 16, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 16, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 16, 2019 | Apr 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 27, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 27, 2018 | May 7, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 8, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 23, 2015 | Feb 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2015 | May 8, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 23, 2015 | May 8, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 23, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 23, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 23, 2015 | May 8, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 23, 2015 | May 8, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 2006 | Mar 24, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 17, 2005 | Aug 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 17, 2005 | Aug 8, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 20, 2003 | Aug 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 20, 2003 | Aug 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2002 | Jan 21, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 31, 2000 | Sep 12, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 19, 1990 | Jun 14, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 1990 | Jun 14, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 19, 1990 | May 2, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 1990 | Jun 14, 1990 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.50 mg/L | 20.00 | +43% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +130% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 85.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +25% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Chrpimephales | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.09 % | 2.80 | +25% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.40 mg/L | 10.00 | +74% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +298% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +83% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 88.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +28% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +3% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +90% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Ceriodaphnia dubia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.79 % | 1.80 | +56% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +133% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +40% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +99,999% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +93% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +35% | Jan 2020 | Open |
| IC25 Static Renewal 7 Day Chronic Chrpimephales | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.91 % | 1.80 | +49% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +60% | Nov 2018 | 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TN-WPC24-0088 · Jan 9, 2025
$3,320
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604063200 · Aug 13, 2024
$28,970
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604010551 · Jun 17, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND120603170-001 · May 24, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603894596 · Mar 1, 2024
$22,855
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603831424 · Jan 3, 2024
Warning Letter
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603814715 · Dec 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603790168 · Nov 17, 2023
$96,255
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603747281 · Oct 5, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2023-3005 · Aug 29, 2023
$90,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603683543 · Aug 15, 2023
$17,010
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603653853 · Jul 7, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603447440 · Dec 7, 2022
$6,000
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603437695 · Nov 15, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603377721 · Sep 21, 2022
$9,750
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603305361 · Jul 14, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603198840 · May 18, 2022
$5,500
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603070776 · Mar 31, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602150533 · Mar 18, 2020
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602150539 · Mar 18, 2020
$8,350
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