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VISKASE COMPANIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,559,522 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 $3,650 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2221 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 198
OSCEOLA, AR 72370
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- MISSISSIPPI County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326121
- Inspections
- 5 · last Apr 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $3,650 · last Mar 14, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000452331
How This Compares
#4
of 316 TRI reporters in AR
#128
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.
5
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,803,217 | — |
| 2016 | 1,787,731 | -1% |
| 2017 | 1,559,522 | -13% |
| 2018 | 1,810,313 | +16% |
| 2019 | 1,807,360 | -0% |
| 2020 | 1,784,937 | -1% |
| 2021 | 1,637,045 | -8% |
| 2022 | 1,617,007 | -1% |
| 2023 | 1,750,296 | +8% |
| 2024 | 1,855,334 | +6% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,387,837 | 1,387,456 | 381 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 254,007 | 254,007 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 213,485 | 198,111 | 15,374 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,346,176 | 1,345,783 | 393 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 343,556 | 343,556 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 60,559 | 37,478 | 23,081 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,203,820 | 1,203,438 | 382 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 306,622 | 306,622 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 106,560 | 79,885 | 26,675 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,270,301 | 1,269,941 | 360 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 322,393 | 322,393 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 44,346 | 23,296 | 21,050 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,378,011 | 1,377,623 | 388 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 356,968 | 356,968 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,953 | 27,914 | 22,039 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,375,316 | 1,374,945 | 371 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 354,500 | 354,500 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 77,539 | 60,340 | 17,199 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,381,619 | 1,381,265 | 354 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 355,727 | 355,727 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 72,962 | 52,106 | 20,856 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,188,096 | 1,187,767 | 329 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 305,928 | 305,928 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 65,493 | 48,443 | 17,050 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,358,851 | 1,358,499 | 352 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 350,085 | 350,085 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 78,790 | 61,419 | 17,371 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,373,635 | 1,373,269 | 366 | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 352,256 | 352,256 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 77,321 | 58,208 | 19,113 | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 565,910 |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 20,826 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 199,363 |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 20, 2024 | Jan 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 20, 2024 | Jan 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 15, 2023 | Aug 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Jun 30, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 22, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | May 5, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | May 5, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jul 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 1, 1999 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | May 31, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 27, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 8, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 18, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 21, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 5, 1990 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 1985 | Apr 17, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 2, 1985 | Jan 10, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 22, 1984 | Oct 29, 1984 | 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 | 184.73 kg/d | 181.60 | +2% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 306.51 kg/d | 295.10 | +4% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 443.82 kg/d | 363.20 | +22% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 393.93 kg/d | 285.11 | +38% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.56 kg/d | 142.56 | +13% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 596.35 kg/d | 590.20 | +1% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 516.84 kg/d | 285.11 | +81% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 259.19 kg/d | 142.56 | +82% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 722.44 kg/d | 590.20 | +22% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 425.95 kg/d | 285.11 | +49% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 183.01 kg/d | 142.56 | +28% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 198.43 kg/d | 142.56 | +39% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 605.67 kg/d | 590.20 | +3% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 313.51 kg/d | 285.11 | +10% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 149.73 kg/d | 142.56 | +5% | Nov 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 333.43 kg/d | 285.11 | +17% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 691.13 kg/d | 590.20 | +17% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 195.52 kg/d | 142.56 | +37% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 310.68 kg/d | 295.10 | +5% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 175.70 kg/d | 142.56 | +23% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.58 kg/d | 142.56 | +1% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 391.36 kg/d | 285.11 | +37% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 321.27 kg/d | 295.10 | +9% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 355.50 kg/d | 295.10 | +20% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 161.55 kg/d | 142.56 | +13% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 225.87 kg/d | 181.60 | +24% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.18 mg/L | 2.00 | +91% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 292.38 kg/d | 284.66 | +3% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 315.10 kg/d | 284.66 | +11% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 166.17 kg/d | 142.56 | +17% | May 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 455.28 kg/d | 363.20 | +25% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.37 kg/d | 181.60 | +24% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 627.75 kg/d | 363.20 | +73% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 2.00 | +30% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.09 kg/d | 142.56 | +5% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 149.91 kg/d | 142.56 | +5% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.57 kg/d | 181.60 | +13% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,059.77 kg/d | 284.66 | +272% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 430.16 kg/d | 142.56 | +202% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 250.09 kg/d | 181.60 | +38% | Dec 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 617.03 kg/d | 363.20 | +70% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 207.61 kg/d | 181.60 | +14% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.98 kg/d | 142.56 | +44% | Nov 2020 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 401.93 kg/d | 284.66 | +41% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 206.98 kg/d | 181.60 | +14% | Sep 2020 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 313.76 kg/d | 295.10 | +6% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 479.88 kg/d | 363.20 | +32% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 331.78 kg/d | 295.10 | +12% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 287.93 kg/d | 284.66 | +1% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 428.17 kg/d | 363.20 | +18% | Dec 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604328033 · Mar 14, 2025
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2025-3324 · Mar 14, 2025
$2,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603978383 · May 7, 2024
$1,650
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603718466 · Sep 15, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD078582301-003 · Mar 10, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD078582301-004 · Jan 16, 1986
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD078582301-002 · Jan 2, 1985
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ARD078582301-001 · Aug 27, 1984
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