POLYCHEMIE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,543 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 $12,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3080 PORT AND HARBOR DRIVE
PEARLINGTON, MS 39572
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- HANCOCK County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $12,000 · last Dec 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000879675
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,368 | — |
| 2016 | 7,394 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7,543 | +2% |
| 2018 | 7,629 | +1% |
| 2019 | 3,862 | -49% |
| 2020 | 9,835 | +155% |
| 2021 | 13,216 | +34% |
| 2022 | 14,190 | +7% |
| 2023 | 12,370 | -13% |
| 2024 | 12,620 | +2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,420 | 220 | 5,200 | — | 10 | |
| Allyl chloride | 3,930 | 3,930 | — | — | 13,226 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,620 | 1,620 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 780 | 780 | — | — | 53,000 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,120 | 220 | 4,900 | — | 7 | |
| Allyl chloride | 3,950 | 3,950 | — | — | 45,401 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,620 | 1,620 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 810 | 810 | — | — | 66,001 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 6,700 | 200 | 6,500 | — | 30 | |
| Allyl chloride | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | 31,007 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,620 | 1,620 | — | — | 6,800 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 870 | 870 | — | — | 19,003 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 630 | 630 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,700 | 200 | 5,500 | — | 14 | |
| Allyl chloride | 4,010 | 4,010 | — | — | 19,318 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,725 | 1,725 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 910 | 910 | — | — | 95,008 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 271 | 271 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | 4,450 | 4,450 | — | — | 10,394 | |
| Ammonia | 1,880 | 180 | 1,700 | — | 75 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,621 | 1,621 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 840 | 840 | — | — | 17,400 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 171 | 171 | — | — | 744 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethylamine | 1,627 | 1,627 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 940 | 940 | — | — | 27,500 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 420 | 240 | 180 | — | 197 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 275 | 275 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | 3,860 | 3,860 | — | — | 12,015 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,627 | 1,627 | — | — | 8,140 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 950 | 950 | — | — | 21,000 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 320 | 210 | 110 | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 272 | 272 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | 3,830 | 3,830 | — | — | 8,867 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,626 | 1,626 | — | — | 410 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 920 | 920 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 294 | 220 | 74 | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | 3,780 | 3,780 | — | — | 6,900 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,621 | 1,621 | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 840 | 840 | — | — | 12,100 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 278 | 210 | 68 | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 275 | 275 | — | — | 780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | 3,760 | 3,760 | — | — | 3,500 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,620 | 1,620 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 820 | 820 | — | — | 6,200 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 293 | 220 | 73 | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 275 | 275 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyl chloride | — | — | 9,000 | 15,000 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 550 |
| Ammonia | — | 58,000 | — | 43 |
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | 17,000 | 386,000 |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 830 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PECAN GROVE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
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1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | — |
|
ECO-SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | 9,000 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 2,100 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 26 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 2,100 |
|
PECAN GROVE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 10 |
|
ECO-SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | 17,000 | — |
|
PECAN GROVE LANDFILL AND RECYCLING CENTER
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-WTI INC.
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | 36,000 |
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 Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 15, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 15, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 23, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 16, 2008 | Jun 3, 2010 | 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 | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.03 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.07 kg/d | 10.81 | +2% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +48% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +10% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.20 mg/L | 60.00 | +37% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +67% | Sep 2015 | 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.