Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INVISTA WILMINGTON
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,708 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
-
4600 US HWY 421 N
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
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- NEW HANOVER County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 11 · last May 14, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 14, 2013
- Registry ID
- 110007116101
How This Compares
#150
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#3,440
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
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
+3% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,597 | — |
| 2016 | 49,788 | +142% |
| 2017 | 13,708 | -72% |
| 2018 | 21,993 | +60% |
| 2019 | 22,750 | +3% |
| 2020 | 14,103 | -38% |
| 2021 | 16,228 | +15% |
| 2022 | 24,262 | +50% |
| 2023 | 15,838 | -35% |
| 2024 | 21,136 | +33% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 17,220 | — | 17,220 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,802 | 1,800 | 2 | — | 240,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,302 | — | 1,302 | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 812 | 812 | — | — | 1,400 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,610 | — | 11,610 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,111 | 2,110 | 1 | — | 180,712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,502 | — | 1,502 | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 615 | 615 | — | — | 2,756 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 20,012 | — | 20,012 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,104 | 2,100 | 4 | — | 280,008 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 1,212 | 1,212 | — | — | 14,100 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 934 | — | 934 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 13,160 | — | 13,160 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,128 | 2,120 | 8 | — | 130,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 940 | 940 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 11,590 | — | 11,590 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,131 | 2,120 | 11 | — | 250,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 382 | 382 | — | — | 360 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 16,710 | — | 16,710 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,694 | — | 5,694 | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 346 | 346 | — | — | 200 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 12,900 | — | 12,900 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 7,734 | 7,700 | 34 | — | 244,220 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 1,057 | — | 1,057 | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 302 | 302 | — | — | 1,100 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,700 | — | 7,700 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 5,428 | 3,220 | 2,208 | — | 260,320 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 580 | 580 | — | — | 260 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | 47,200 | 200 | 47,000 | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,338 | 2,250 | 88 | — | 210,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 250 | 250 | — | — | 2,400 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,280 | — | 18,280 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,399 | 1,180 | 219 | — | 130,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 918 | 918 | — | — | 16,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 240,140 | 63,000 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 26,000 |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 1,400 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 30,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 50 | — |
|
EAGLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
DORCHESTER, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 80 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 10 | — |
|
GIANT CEMENT COMPANY
HARLEYVILLE, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | 240,000 | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Phthalic anhydride | — | — | — | 1,400 |
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 | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 12, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 12, 2014 | Aug 4, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 9, 2006 | Dec 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 2006 | Dec 8, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2005 | Dec 16, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2002 | Jan 9, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 23, 1998 | Dec 25, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 10, 1991 | Aug 8, 1991 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.52 kg/d | 45.67 | +33% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 90.75 kg/d | 89.80 | +1% | Feb 2015 | 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-NCD990734055-024 · Jul 17, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2012-8001 · Oct 21, 2011
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-1785 · Jul 9, 2009
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2008-2007 · Dec 17, 2007
$10,479
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-9130 · Feb 5, 2007
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD990734055-018 · Nov 9, 2006
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD990734055-017 · Nov 15, 2005
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-9912 · Aug 29, 2005
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD990734055-015 · Nov 21, 2002
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00003585 · Sep 26, 2002
$1,033
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00004392 · Feb 19, 2002
$291
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD990734055-013 · Nov 23, 1998
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000909 · Sep 9, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD990734055-006 · Jul 10, 1991
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