TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ASHLAND INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,122 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
2191 WEST 110TH STREET
CLEVELAND, OH 44102
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- CUYAHOGA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 12, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110004622597
How This Compares
#385
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#5,679
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+30% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,527 | — |
| 2016 | 2,747 | +9% |
| 2017 | 3,122 | +14% |
| 2018 | 3,104 | -1% |
| 2019 | 2,188 | -30% |
| 2020 | 2,618 | +20% |
| 2021 | 2,815 | +8% |
| 2022 | 2,831 | +1% |
| 2023 | 3,134 | +11% |
| 2024 | 3,294 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,100 | |
| Methanol | 2,277 | 2,277 | — | — | 523 | |
| Phenol | 497 | 497 | — | — | 8,829 | |
| Formaldehyde | 484 | 484 | — | — | 1,337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 173 | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 220 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13,675 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,018 | 2,018 | — | — | 612 | |
| Phenol | 548 | 548 | — | — | 6,982 | |
| Formaldehyde | 529 | 529 | — | — | 703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 116 | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 556 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 590 | |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5,438 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,937 | 1,937 | — | — | 1,614 | |
| Phenol | 431 | 431 | — | — | 12,344 | |
| Formaldehyde | 428 | 428 | — | — | 7,762 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 1,241 | |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 8,645 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,902 | 1,902 | — | — | 4,263 | |
| Phenol | 435 | 435 | — | — | 13,606 | |
| Formaldehyde | 433 | 433 | — | — | 17,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 1,831 | |
| Naphthalene | 9 | 9 | — | — | 206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,534 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,818 | 1,818 | — | — | 532 | |
| Phenol | 385 | 385 | — | — | 6,232 | |
| Formaldehyde | 379 | 379 | — | — | 1,870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 28 | 28 | — | — | 2,526 | |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 626 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18,734 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 2,187 | 2,187 | — | — | 673 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 540 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 12,402 | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,992 | 1,992 | — | — | 517 | |
| Formaldehyde | 543 | 543 | — | — | 3,738 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 531 | 531 | — | — | 13,665 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 27 | 27 | — | — | 1,949 | |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 649 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,632 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 25,652 | |
| Methanol | 1,972 | 1,972 | — | — | 601 | |
| Formaldehyde | 559 | 559 | — | — | 1,204 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 549 | 549 | — | — | 8,145 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31 | 31 | — | — | 1,454 | |
| Naphthalene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 699 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 684 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 48,619 | |
| Methanol | 1,651 | 1,651 | — | — | 10,621 | |
| Formaldehyde | 534 | 534 | — | — | 37,324 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 516 | 516 | — | — | 51,616 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 37 | 37 | — | — | 2,557 | |
| Naphthalene | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,472 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,129 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 4,529 | |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,482 | 1,482 | — | — | 443 | |
| Formaldehyde | 505 | 505 | — | — | 2,025 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 499 | 499 | — | — | 3,261 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 40 | 40 | — | — | 3,027 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,334 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 456,634 | 1,698 |
| Methanol | — | 743,340 | 217,445 | 492 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 399 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 13,675 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 173 |
| Phenol | — | — | 391,401 | 8,823 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 12,000 | — | — | — |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MONROE, OH
|
Zinc compounds | 100 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 613 |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 3,221 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 41 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MONROE, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 9,800 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 41 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 320 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 33 |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 930 |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 7 |
|
SQS INC DBA ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING GROUP
LIVONIA, MI
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 4 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 51 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORP
PITTSBURGH, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 69 |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 15 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 220 |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 130 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 36 |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 174 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 59 |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 23 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 30 |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 120 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 170 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CANADA
CORUNNA
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 150 |
|
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 6,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 68 |
|
VALICOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LLC
MONROE, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1,200 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA, LLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 33 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES LLC
GAHANNA, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 49 |
|
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS LLC
CLEVELAND, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 461 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORP
PITTSBURGH, PA
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 628 |
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.
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 | FRV | May 18, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 17, 2016 | Jun 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 14, 2015 | Dec 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 9, 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 9, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2011 | Aug 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 9, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 28, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Apr 28, 2006 | Mar 12, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Apr 28, 2006 | Apr 28, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2001 | Dec 10, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 12, 1996 | Apr 12, 1996 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601385027 · Mar 19, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601345234 · Feb 21, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-009 · Jul 15, 2016
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600453494 · Dec 4, 2015
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-007 · Mar 12, 2012
$30,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-006 · Jul 22, 2011
Director-Division Warning Letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-005 · Sep 8, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-004 · May 5, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-003 · Sep 27, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-002 · Aug 6, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD076751320-001 · Apr 30, 1996
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