BASF
Quick Summary
- •Released 86,838 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $4,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
111 W IRENE RD
ZACHARY, LA 70791
View on map ↗ - County
- EAST BATON ROUGE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 24, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $4,000 · last Sep 27, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000449934
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 95,671 | — |
| 2016 | 98,274 | +3% |
| 2017 | 86,838 | -12% |
| 2018 | 54,784 | -37% |
| 2019 | 11,867 | -78% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 8,554 | 5,559 | 2,995 | — | 251,618 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,112 | 1,443 | 669 | — | 28,017 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 742 | 741 | 1 | — | 26 | |
| Formaldehyde | 183 | 125 | 58 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 147 | 146 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 109 | 108 | 1 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 2,023 | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 11,523 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 29,131 | 13,770 | 15,361 | — | 183,543 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,761 | — | 18,761 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 3,285 | 1,918 | 1,367 | — | 64,461 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,052 | 2,051 | 1 | — | 1,063 | |
| Chloromethane | 858 | 855 | 3 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 413 | 294 | 119 | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 134 | 119 | 15 | — | 35,829 | |
| Chloroethane | 124 | 121 | 3 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 17,915 | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 23,886 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 55,750 | — | 55,750 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 20,938 | 14,664 | 6,274 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 7,172 | 2,065 | 5,107 | — | 63,412 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,022 | 2,021 | 1 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 370 | 254 | 116 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 158 | 155 | 3 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 153 | 119 | 34 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 114 | 111 | 3 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Paraldehyde | 55 | 52 | 3 | — | 47,765 | |
| Acetonitrile | 25 | 24 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 64,473 | — | 64,473 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 21,994 | 15,163 | 6,831 | — | 8,606 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 8,886 | 2,055 | 6,831 | — | 92,888 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,022 | 2,021 | 1 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 317 | 246 | 71 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 157 | 155 | 2 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 150 | 138 | 12 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 113 | 111 | 2 | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 73 | 72 | 1 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Paraldehyde | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | 53,720 | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 105 | |
| Formic acid | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47,219 | — | 47,219 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 31,522 | 14,680 | 16,842 | — | 4,931 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 13,862 | 2,042 | 11,820 | — | 57,254 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,016 | 2,015 | 1 | — | 21 | |
| Formaldehyde | 345 | 282 | 63 | — | 808 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 167 | 143 | 24 | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 154 | 154 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 138 | 137 | 1 | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 112 | 111 | 1 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Acetonitrile | 52 | 51 | 1 | — | — | |
| Paraldehyde | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | 30,650 | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 35,829 | 518 |
| Formaldehyde | — | 25 | — | 1,771 |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | — | — | 23,886 | — |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | — | — | 17,915 | 170 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 78,399 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 3,282 |
| Chloroethane | — | — | — | 50 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 54,001 |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 48,300 | 95,126 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 179,145 | 24,453 |
| Chloromethane | — | — | — | 4,840 |
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 DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 19,200 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 6,000 |
|
ECO SERVICES SULFURIC ACID REGENERATION
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 38,212 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES SULFURIC ACID REGENERATION
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Paraldehyde | — | — | 47,765 | — |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 4, 2019 | Apr 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Sep 30, 2017 | Mar 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Aug 31, 2017 | Mar 17, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 21, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 31, 2012 | Nov 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 30, 2012 | Nov 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 18, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 18, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2011 | Dec 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2011 | May 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 13, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 13, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 13, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Sep 13, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Oct 31, 2008 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Aug 31, 2008 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 10, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 10, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 10, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 10, 2007 | Aug 14, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Jan 15, 2007 | Nov 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Industrial Spill | Jan 15, 2007 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Oct 31, 2006 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Dec 31, 2005 | Nov 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 1, 2005 | Nov 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Jan 31, 2005 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Oct 6, 2004 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 6, 2004 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 30, 2004 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | Jun 15, 2004 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jun 15, 2004 | Nov 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 31, 2003 | Apr 27, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Oct 31, 1997 | May 31, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 2, 1997 | Nov 5, 1998 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 26, 1990 | Dec 19, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 21, 1989 | Mar 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 | 129.84 kg/d | 39.95 | +225% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.22 kg/d | 15.44 | +206% | Sep 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.65 kg/d | 39.95 | +255% | Aug 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.22 kg/d | 15.44 | +206% | Aug 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.42 kg/d | 20.43 | +24% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.06 kg/d | 20.43 | +18% | Jan 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.