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BAKELITE SYNTHETICS

Quick Summary

  • Released 56,919 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
6200 CAMPGROUND RD.
LOUISVILLE, KY 40216
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County
JEFFERSON County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325211
Inspections
9 · last Nov 20, 2025
Total Penalties
$0 · last Oct 16, 2019
Registry ID
110000378467

How This Compares

#65 of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#1,557 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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) +13% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 52,917
2016 50,589 -4%
2017 56,919 +13%
2018 50,104 -12%
2019 3,979 -92%
2020 51,859 +1203%
2021 68,910 +33%
2022 62,887 -9%
2023 64,467 +3%
2024 59,660 -7%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Naphthalene ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Methyl isobutyl ketone ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 34,490 5,698 28,792 159,365
Formaldehyde 12,998 659 12,339 5,529 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 6,364 3,707 2,657 171,381
Ammonia 4,450 1,363 3,087 1,293
Zinc compounds 740 616 124 55,682
n-Butyl alcohol 547 10 537
Triethylamine 32 32
Cresol (mixed isomers) 18 14 4 190
Diisocyanates 17 17
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 4 4

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
Naphthalene ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Ethylene glycol
Methyl isobutyl ketone ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 37,159 6,854 30,305 124,146
Formaldehyde 14,448 1,460 12,988 9,261 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 6,444 3,647 2,797 169,549
Ammonia 5,041 1,792 3,249 1,683
Zinc compounds 848 676 172 33,419
n-Butyl alcohol 502 10 492
Diisocyanates 11 11
Cresol (mixed isomers) 11 7 4 185
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 3 3

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Formic acid
Ethylene glycol
Naphthalene ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 35,806 8,707 27,099 135,275
Formaldehyde 13,415 1,801 11,614 8,733 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 5,735 3,234 2,501 172,446
Ammonia 4,708 1,803 2,905 1,865
n-Butyl alcohol 1,905 1,506 399
Zinc compounds 1,193 848 345 37,793
Cresol (mixed isomers) 92 88 4 208
Triethylamine 12 12
Diisocyanates 11 11
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 10 10

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Formic acid
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Naphthalene ♦ Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
Methanol 38,011 9,057 28,954 127,257
Formaldehyde 14,885 2,476 12,409 4,251 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 8,041 5,369 2,672 155,308
Ammonia 4,789 1,685 3,104 1,823
n-Butyl alcohol 1,829 1,472 357
Zinc compounds 1,158 848 310 47,034
Cresol (mixed isomers) 121 117 4 211
Triethylamine 49 49
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 16 16
Diisocyanates 11 11

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
n-Butyl alcohol
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Ethylene glycol
Naphthalene ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 29,026 7,615 21,411 63,766
Formaldehyde 11,470 2,294 9,176 4,630 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 6,407 4,431 1,976 116,737
Ammonia 3,759 1,464 2,295 1,567
Zinc compounds 1,058 699 359 58,404
Cresol (mixed isomers) 76 73 3 218
Triethylamine 36 36
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 16 16
Diisocyanates 11 11 2,951

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ammonia 3,969 1,565 2,404 1,575
Naphthalene 10 3 7 242 ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Certain glycol ethers
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone
n-Butyl alcohol
Ethylene glycol
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2,500
Formic acid
Methanol 26,384 6,781 19,603 239,955
Formaldehyde 9,798 1,397 8,401 6,925 ♦ Carcinogen
Phenol 8,687 6,878 1,809 118,409
Ammonia 3,702 1,600 2,102 1,659
Zinc compounds 1,252 958 294 80,889
Cresol (mixed isomers) 121 121 72,234
Triethylamine 89 89
Naphthalene 34 29 5 89 ♦ Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 24 24
Diisocyanates 13 13 3,689

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Certain glycol ethers
Formic acid
Ethylene glycol
n-Butyl alcohol
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Methanol 30,097 10,704 19,393 317,653
Phenol 10,970 9,180 1,790 170,820
Formaldehyde 10,710 2,399 8,311 6,209 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 3,417 1,338 2,079 1,654
Zinc compounds 1,136 945 191 92,182
Cresol (mixed isomers) 192 192 179,298
Diisocyanates 162 162 9,959
Naphthalene 122 116 6 3,065 ♦ Carcinogen
Triethylamine 83 83
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 31 31
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 0 0

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formic acid
n-Butyl alcohol
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Ethylene glycol
Certain glycol ethers
Methanol 26,592 8,839 17,753 451,972
Phenol 9,963 8,321 1,642 147,384
Formaldehyde 9,360 1,713 7,647 11,030 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 3,222 1,318 1,904 1,643
Zinc compounds 1,053 910 143 93,399
Cresol (mixed isomers) 146 146 177,552
Triethylamine 111 111
Diisocyanates 82 82 20,287
Naphthalene 30 25 5 238 ♦ Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 29 29
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 0 0

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Ethylene glycol
Formic acid
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
Certain glycol ethers
n-Butyl alcohol
Methanol 26,976 8,032 18,944 362,019
Phenol 11,946 10,198 1,748 152,716
Formaldehyde 9,267 1,148 8,119 18,302 ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 3,300 1,269 2,031 1,681
Zinc compounds 1,046 801 245 104,354
Triethylamine 195 195
Cresol (mixed isomers) 100 100 74,070
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 36 36
Naphthalene 30 25 5 14,979 ♦ Carcinogen
Diisocyanates 23 23 41,016
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 0 0

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
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 141 5
Cresol (mixed isomers) 171,550
Phenol 2,236,801 14,662 62,627
Methanol 445,325 197,668 124,752
Formaldehyde 7,964 85,198
n-Butyl alcohol 3,076
Ammonia 30 93,588
Triethylamine 1,534 5

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
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Phenol 9,040
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Phenol 3,380
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
Phenol 126,127
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Formaldehyde 1,048
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Formaldehyde 507
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
Formaldehyde 3,153
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
Zinc compounds 55,682
DERBY CITY ENVIRONMENTAL
LOUISVILLE, KY
Ammonia 1,293
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
Cresol (mixed isomers) 190
GREENCASTLE ALT FUELS
GREENCASTLE, IN
Methanol 159,132
CLEAN EARTH OF CALVERT CITY
CALVERT CITY, KY
Methanol 233

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 Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Sep 12, 2025 Oct 15, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 12, 2025 Sep 12, 2025 Resolved
cwa Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) Apr 9, 2025 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Jan 29, 2025 Open
cwa Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment Aug 17, 2022 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Dec 9, 2021 Mar 10, 2022 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Dec 9, 2021 Mar 10, 2022 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Dec 9, 2021 Mar 10, 2022 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Dec 9, 2021 Mar 10, 2022 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Dec 9, 2021 Mar 10, 2022 Resolved
caa FRV Jun 6, 2019 Open
caa FRV Dec 3, 2018 Open
caa FRV Nov 19, 2018 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Sep 11, 2017 Jan 3, 2018 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 11, 2017 Jan 3, 2018 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 11, 2017 Jan 3, 2018 Resolved
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Feb 20, 2017 Open
cwa Reporting Violations - Failure to Notify Feb 20, 2017 Open
cwa Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation Feb 20, 2017 Open
cwa Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample Sep 5, 2013 Open
cwa Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements Feb 1, 2011 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Nov 17, 2009 Sep 19, 2011 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Feb 19, 2008 Mar 15, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 27, 2005 Nov 15, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 27, 2005 Nov 15, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 31, 2001 Nov 15, 2001 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Oct 31, 2001 Jun 27, 2002 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 19, 2000 Oct 19, 2000 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 19, 2000 Oct 19, 2000 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Feb 12, 1998 Feb 12, 1998 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 8, 1997 Apr 25, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 8, 1997 Apr 8, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 8, 1997 Apr 14, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jan 22, 1996 Jan 26, 1996 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Mar 17, 1992 Apr 20, 1993 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
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 52.21 kg/d 43.13 +21% Sep 2021 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 171.61 kg/d 138.92 +24% Sep 2021 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.

WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-KYD055832091-001 · Dec 29, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3602027493 · Oct 16, 2019
$102,750
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601893987 · Jun 27, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601893975 · Feb 20, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601893981 · Feb 20, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2011-4007 · Sep 13, 2011
$89,100
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-1525 · Aug 26, 2004
$7,700
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case KY-N00001568 · Jul 1, 2004
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act · Case KY-N00002335 · Jul 1, 2004
REFERRAL TO ENFORCEMENT
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-KYD055832091-000 · Feb 13, 1998
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case KY-N00000140 · Nov 30, 1990
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case KY-N00000018 · Mar 29, 1985
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case KY-N00000017 · Mar 5, 1984

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