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INCHEM CORPORATION

Quick Summary

  • Released 920 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
800 CELRIVER RD
ROCK HILL, SC 29730
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County
YORK County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325211
Inspections
6 · last Apr 16, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Apr 16, 2013
Registry ID
110070752579

How This Compares

#247 of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#7,199 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) -82% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 10,622
2016 410 -96%
2017 920 +124%
2018 1,180 +28%
2019 1,275 +8%
2020 1,825 +43%
2021 2,380 +30%
2022 1,886 -21%
2023 1,397 -26%
2024 1,920 +37%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Diethanolamine
Diisocyanates
Maleic anhydride
Xylene (mixed isomers) 505 500 5 184,430
Methyl isobutyl ketone 505 500 5 19,924 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 505 500 5 19,915
Phthalic anhydride 260 255 5 10
Ethylbenzene 85 80 5 32,577 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 35 25 10 2,363
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 15 10 5 5,516
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 10 5 5 5

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates
Toluene 505 500 5 16,332
Xylene (mixed isomers) 505 500 5 243,185
Phthalic anhydride 260 255 5 10
Ethylbenzene 82 77 5 42,914 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 35 25 10 4,006
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 10 5 5 5

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diphenylamine
Diisocyanates
Xylene (mixed isomers) 781 776 5 430,119
Toluene 505 500 5 28,548
Ethylbenzene 505 500 5 143,371 ♦ Carcinogen
Phthalic anhydride 60 55 5 50
Methanol 35 25 10 16,758

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methyl methacrylate
Diphenylamine
Phthalic anhydride
Diisocyanates
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,005 1,000 5 177,846
Ethylbenzene 505 500 5 59,253 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 505 500 5 27,776
n-Butyl alcohol 260 255 5 9,327
Methanol 105 100 5 20,153

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diphenylamine
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,005 1,000 5 116,207
Toluene 505 500 5 22,124
Ethylbenzene 260 255 5 20,514 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 55 55 24,100

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diphenylamine
Ethylbenzene 755 755 39,044 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 260 255 5 25,933
Xylene (mixed isomers) 260 255 5 156,408

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acrylic acid
Diisocyanates
Hydrogen sulfide
Diphenylamine
n-Butyl alcohol
Formaldehyde ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 660 410 250 10,750
Xylene (mixed isomers) 505 500 5 10,005
Toluene 15 10 5 10,005

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acrylic acid
Diisocyanates
Formaldehyde ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol
Hydrogen sulfide
Dicyclopentadiene
Diphenylamine
Xylene (mixed isomers) 500 500 15,000
Methanol 410 410 10,000
Toluene 10 10 10,000

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Acrylic acid
Diphenylamine
Formaldehyde ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 410 410 85,720
Xylene (mixed isomers) 0 0 695

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diphenylamine 750
Toluene 8,027 8,027 75,000
n-Butyl alcohol 1,417 1,417 55,005
Methanol 399 399 11,030
Methyl methacrylate 383 383 402
Acrylic acid 260 260 1,255
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 75 75 2,090
Epichlorohydrin 50 50 5 ♦ Carcinogen
Formaldehyde 11 11 250 ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 0 0 3,000

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
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 5,516
Methyl isobutyl ketone 19,914 9
Ethylbenzene 38 32,538 0
Toluene 19,914 1
Xylene (mixed isomers) 38 184,382 8
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 4
Phthalic anhydride 10
Methanol 2,263 92

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
Ethylbenzene 4,689
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
Ethylbenzene 27,803
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
Ethylbenzene 46
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
Ethylbenzene 38
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Toluene 19,914
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Xylene (mixed isomers) 26,570
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
Xylene (mixed isomers) 263
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
Xylene (mixed isomers) 157,549
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
Xylene (mixed isomers) 38
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Methanol 2,263
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Methyl isobutyl ketone 19,914
AES ASSET ACQUISITION CORP. DBA CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 5,516

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
Ethylbenzene 1 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL
Methanol 100 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 5 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL
Methyl isobutyl ketone 10 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL
Phthalic anhydride 10 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL
Xylene (mixed isomers) 10 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL
Toluene 1 ROCK HILL/MANCHESTER CREEK, ROCK HILL

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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 13, 2021 Apr 21, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 13, 2021 Jun 3, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Apr 13, 2021 Apr 27, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Oct 16, 2018 Dec 20, 2018 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Oct 16, 2018 Dec 20, 2018 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Oct 16, 2018 Dec 20, 2018 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Oct 16, 2018 Oct 23, 2018 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Nov 19, 2015 Jan 4, 2016 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Nov 19, 2015 Dec 30, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 19, 2015 Nov 19, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 19, 2015 Jan 4, 2016 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 4, 2012 Apr 16, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 4, 2012 Apr 16, 2013 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 4, 2012 Mar 14, 2013 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Sep 4, 2012 Mar 14, 2013 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Sep 4, 2012 Mar 14, 2013 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Aug 27, 2008 Jan 21, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 27, 2008 Oct 30, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 27, 2008 Oct 30, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jul 10, 2002 Jul 10, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 10, 2002 Oct 6, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 10, 2002 Jul 10, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 10, 2002 Oct 6, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 14, 2001 Nov 11, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 26, 1996 Feb 10, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 26, 1996 Feb 10, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Dec 13, 1994 Feb 1, 1995 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Dec 13, 1994 Feb 1, 1995 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.

WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD981014780-001 · Jun 3, 2021
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD981014780-002 · Dec 11, 2018
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case SC-N00018153 · Apr 20, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-2065 · Aug 3, 2010
$26,300
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case SC-N00006164 · Feb 18, 1997
$3,500
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD981014780-000 · Aug 8, 1996

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