MALLINCKRODT-RALEIGH PHARMACEUTICAL PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 51,126 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
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8801 CAPITAL BOULEVARD
RALEIGH, NC 27616
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- WAKE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325411
- Inspections
- 12 · last Aug 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 21, 1994
- Registry ID
- 110000347214
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 70,479 | — |
| 2016 | 44,453 | -37% |
| 2017 | 51,126 | +15% |
| 2018 | 61,502 | +20% |
| 2019 | 9,348 | -85% |
| 2020 | 87,868 | +840% |
| 2021 | 45,429 | -48% |
| 2022 | 64,125 | +41% |
| 2023 | 56,598 | -12% |
| 2024 | 50,647 | -11% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34,435 | — | 24,723 | 9,712 | 374,873 | |
| Aniline | 7,777 | 7,655 | — | 122 | 617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 5,114 | 5,112 | — | 2 | 2,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,321 | 2,991 | 77 | 253 | 454 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40,822 | — | 23,398 | 17,424 | 308,472 | |
| Aniline | 7,296 | 7,296 | — | — | 5,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 5,042 | 5,040 | — | 2 | 162,585 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,438 | 3,061 | 79 | 298 | 458 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 46,652 | — | 28,655 | 17,997 | 209,320 | |
| Aniline | 8,237 | 8,237 | — | — | 9,363 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 6,115 | 6,099 | — | 16 | 6,689 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,121 | 2,943 | 110 | 68 | 179 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,876 | — | 24,625 | 2,251 | 176,505 | |
| Aniline | 10,012 | 10,012 | — | — | 4,265 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 4,959 | 4,959 | — | — | 6,235 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,582 | 3,030 | 94 | 458 | 257 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 69,026 | — | 32,825 | 36,201 | 460,644 | |
| Aniline | 9,565 | 9,565 | — | — | 20,819 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 4,967 | 4,967 | — | — | 1,686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,310 | 3,189 | 137 | 984 | 7,381 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrobenzene | 5,367 | 5,367 | — | — | 24,331 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,981 | 2,706 | 116 | 1,159 | 1,107 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 44,218 | — | 28,076 | 16,142 | 142,303 | |
| Aniline | 7,352 | 7,352 | — | — | 9,106 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 5,410 | 5,410 | — | — | 7,473 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 4,522 | 2,760 | 141 | 1,621 | 977 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 33,302 | — | 21,410 | 11,892 | 46,349 | |
| Aniline | 7,614 | 7,614 | — | — | 10,769 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 6,746 | 6,746 | — | — | 22,835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,464 | 2,771 | 93 | 600 | 6,028 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 28,248 | — | 21,400 | 6,848 | 139,007 | |
| Aniline | 7,538 | 7,538 | — | — | 2,228 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 5,504 | 5,504 | — | — | 16,292 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,163 | 2,531 | 120 | 512 | 2,807 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 53,336 | — | 20,301 | 33,035 | 216,103 | |
| Aniline | 7,607 | 7,607 | — | — | 14,455 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 5,845 | 5,845 | — | — | 31,319 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,691 | 2,717 | 138 | 836 | 1,508 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 892,175 |
| Aniline | — | — | 1,195,608 | 230,353 |
| Ammonia | — | 238 | — | 23,707 |
| Nitrobenzene | — | 19,338 | 66,423 | 3,824 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GREAT OAK LANDFILL
RANDLEMAN, NC
|
Aniline | 2 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Aniline | — | — | — | 602 |
|
SOUTHERN LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Aniline | 11 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Nitrobenzene | — | — | — | 228 |
|
BASF METALS LLC
SENECA, SC
|
Nitrobenzene | — | — | — | 1,310 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Nitrobenzene | — | — | — | 554 |
|
SOUTHERN LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Ammonia | 11 | — | — | — |
|
EASTERN COMPOST LLC
BATTLEBORO, NC
|
Ammonia | — | 238 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrobenzene | 1 | CITY OF RALEIGH PUBLIC UTILI, RALEIGH |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 374,873 | CITY OF RALEIGH PUBLIC UTILI, RALEIGH |
| Ammonia | 205 | CITY OF RALEIGH PUBLIC UTILI, RALEIGH |
| Aniline | 2 | CITY OF RALEIGH PUBLIC UTILI, RALEIGH |
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: General | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 21, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 2, 2018 | Aug 30, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 14, 2004 | Oct 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 14, 2004 | Oct 11, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2001 | Oct 17, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 13, 2001 | Oct 17, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 11, 1998 | Mar 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 11, 1998 | Mar 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 1998 | Mar 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 11, 1998 | Mar 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 11, 1998 | Sep 11, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 1997 | May 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 19, 1997 | May 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 27, 1994 | Oct 31, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Apr 13, 1994 | Sep 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Sep 8, 1993 | Sep 27, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Feb 28, 1993 | Mar 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 28, 1993 | Mar 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 1993 | Mar 28, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 9, 1993 | Mar 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 9, 1993 | Mar 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Feb 9, 1993 | Mar 8, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 17, 1992 | Sep 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 18, 1991 | Sep 5, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 28, 1991 | Mar 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 28, 1991 | Mar 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1991 | Mar 6, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 19, 1988 | Oct 31, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Sep 1, 1988 | Oct 18, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 28, 1988 | Aug 31, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 28, 1988 | Aug 31, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 28, 1988 | Aug 31, 1988 | 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.