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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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County
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.

Chemical Transferred (lbs) POTW
Methanol 388 NEORSD WESTERLY WWT COMPLEX, CLEVELAND
Phenol 70 NEORSD WESTERLY WWT COMPLEX, CLEVELAND

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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