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Clean Air Act
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ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,104 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 $129,244 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1700 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66105
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- WYANDOTTE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 10 · last Feb 26, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $129,244 · last Sep 9, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110009967125
How This Compares
#93
of 261 TRI reporters in KS
#5,018
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
+456% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18,082 | — |
| 2016 | 20,937 | +16% |
| 2017 | 5,104 | -76% |
| 2018 | 5,470 | +7% |
| 2019 | 1 | -100% |
| 2020 | 6,850 | +1268437% |
| 2021 | 5,424 | -21% |
| 2022 | 93,631 | +1626% |
| 2023 | 92,276 | -1% |
| 2024 | 100,519 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 81 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,535,048 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 1,112 | |
| Ammonia | 99,264 | 99,264 | — | — | 61,023 | |
| Methanol | 1,241 | 1,241 | — | — | 105,419 | |
| Nitric acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 46,747 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,190,862 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 203 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 392 | |
| Ammonia | 88,644 | 88,644 | — | — | 77,725 | |
| Methanol | 3,615 | 3,615 | — | — | 30,205 | |
| Nitric acid | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 74,990 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 253 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 375 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 4,000,148 | |
| Ammonia | 90,075 | 90,075 | — | — | 82,118 | |
| Methanol | 3,528 | 3,528 | — | — | 79,138 | |
| Triethylamine | 14 | 14 | — | — | 220,351 | |
| Nitric acid | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 283 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 2,521,541 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 430 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 80,175 | |
| Methanol | 5,412 | 5,412 | — | — | 890 | |
| Triethylamine | 12 | 12 | — | — | 185,044 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 154 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 5,034,232 | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | 116,563 | |
| Methanol | 6,833 | 6,833 | — | — | 460 | |
| Nitric acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 8 | 8 | — | — | 126,846 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 195 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 438 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 370 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,094,000 | |
| Methanol | 5,111 | 5,111 | — | — | 482,160 | |
| Ammonia | 339 | 339 | — | — | 84,900 | |
| Nitric acid | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 9 | 9 | — | — | 137,852 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 306 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | 540 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 7,148,995 | |
| Methanol | 4,829 | 4,829 | — | — | 273,877 | |
| Ammonia | 230 | 230 | — | — | 181,305 | |
| Triethylamine | 35 | 35 | — | — | 54,192 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 3,763,864 | |
| Pyridine | — | — | — | — | 17,641 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 322 | |
| Methanol | 20,916 | 20,916 | — | — | 944,052 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 81,953 | |
| Ammonia | 5 | 5 | — | — | 129,030 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,709 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 501,785 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 178 | |
| Methanol | 18,030 | 18,030 | — | — | 385,778 | |
| Ammonia | 23 | 23 | — | — | 4,910,151 | |
| Triethylamine | 19 | 19 | — | — | 138,319 | |
| Nitric acid | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,144 |
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 | — | — | — | 46,668 |
| Methanol | — | — | 104,959 | 460 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 61,023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - JOHNSON COUNTY LANDFILL
SHAWNEE, KS
|
Copper compounds | 81 | — | — | — |
|
SOLVENT RECOVERY LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Triethylamine | 79 | — | — | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 46,268 |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Methanol | — | — | 47 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | 33,020 | — |
|
GREEN AMERICA RECYCLING LLC
HANNIBAL, MO
|
Methanol | — | — | 71,892 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER TRAIL LLC
DEER TRAIL, CO
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 850 | — | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 3 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 254 | — | — | — |
|
SOLVENT RECOVERY LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | 400 | KCK WWTP #1-KP WWTP, KANSAS CITY |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,535,048 | KCK WWTP #1-KP WWTP, KANSAS CITY |
| Methanol | 460 | KCK WWTP #1-KP WWTP, KANSAS CITY |
| Copper compounds | 0 | KCK WWTP #1-KP WWTP, KANSAS CITY |
| Ammonia | 61,023 | KCK WWTP #1-KP WWTP, KANSAS CITY |
| Nitric acid | — | KCK WWTP #1-KP WWTP, KANSAS CITY |
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 for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 23, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 25, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 23, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 30, 2009 | Apr 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 14, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 14, 2007 | Oct 23, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 14, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a Federal or State Statute | Aug 14, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 4, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 11, 1999 | Aug 11, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 16, 1995 | Mar 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 16, 1995 | Mar 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 16, 1995 | Mar 29, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 1991 | Nov 26, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 1991 | Nov 26, 1991 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2025-0207 · Sep 9, 2025
$64,622
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2018-0224 · Sep 21, 2018
$83,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000203711-001 · Feb 18, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KSD000203711-000 · Nov 26, 1991
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