HENKEL US OPERATIONS CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,620 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 $1,173 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
825 CEDAR SPRINGS ROAD
SALISBURY, NC 28147
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- ROWAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jul 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,173 · last Oct 27, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110056525835
How This Compares
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.
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11,192 | — |
| 2016 | 10,379 | -7% |
| 2017 | 10,620 | +2% |
| 2018 | 10,620 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2,240 | -79% |
| 2020 | 13,734 | +513% |
| 2021 | 12,503 | -9% |
| 2022 | 15,550 | +24% |
| 2023 | 9,547 | -39% |
| 2024 | 12,372 | +30% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc (fume or dust) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzoyl peroxide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 4,455 | 4,455 | — | — | 545,220 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,254 | 2,254 | — | — | 19,638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 2,029 | 2,029 | — | — | 25,363 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,370 | 1,370 | — | — | 38,996 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 1,182 | 1,182 | — | — | 61,095 | |
| Acrylic acid | 392 | 392 | — | — | 36,220 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 261 | 261 | — | — | 6,668 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 164 | 164 | — | — | 3,446 | |
| Methanol | 108 | 108 | — | — | 155,343 | |
| Dichloromethane | 64 | 64 | — | — | 57,800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 58 | 58 | — | — | 91,338 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 23 | 23 | — | — | 2,698 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 670 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 4,147 | 4,147 | — | — | 1,150,546 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,618 | 1,618 | — | — | 2,742 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,248 | 1,248 | — | — | 79,927 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 697 | 697 | — | — | 86,264 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 544 | 544 | — | — | 27,602 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 369 | 369 | — | — | 7,990 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 278 | 278 | — | — | 847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 258 | 258 | — | — | 3,085 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 173 | 173 | — | — | 16,546 | |
| Methanol | 116 | 116 | — | — | 409,572 | |
| Dichloromethane | 74 | 74 | — | — | 57,009 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13 | 13 | — | — | 709 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 212 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 547 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,146 | 7,146 | — | — | 986,907 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2,482 | 2,482 | — | — | 92,186 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,188 | 2,188 | — | — | 4,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,428 | 1,428 | — | — | 62,610 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 532 | 532 | — | — | 5,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 479 | 479 | — | — | 2,455 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 360 | 360 | — | — | 8,795 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 325 | 325 | — | — | 1,753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 321 | 321 | — | — | 311,185 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 177 | 177 | — | — | 1,963 | |
| Dichloromethane | 54 | 54 | — | — | 252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 32 | 32 | — | — | 1,059 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 26 | 26 | — | — | 384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,572 | 3,572 | — | — | 144,838 | |
| Toluene | 3,296 | 3,296 | — | — | 840,203 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,770 | 1,770 | — | — | 8,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 1,129 | 1,129 | — | — | 10,696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,102 | 1,102 | — | — | 144,061 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 463 | 463 | — | — | 14,810 | |
| Acrylic acid | 451 | 451 | — | — | 4,196 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 433 | 433 | — | — | 4,224 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 108 | 108 | — | — | 1,195 | |
| Dichloromethane | 74 | 74 | — | — | 373 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 36 | 36 | — | — | 29,051 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,609 | |
| Methanol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 147,061 | |
| Diisocyanates | 15 | 15 | — | — | 13,775 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,338 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 7,237 | 7,237 | — | — | 1,024,869 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,907 | 1,907 | — | — | 3,520 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 1,077 | 1,077 | — | — | 58,657 | |
| Cyclohexane | 881 | 881 | — | — | 19,971 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 756 | 756 | — | — | 4,021 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 403 | 403 | — | — | 1,588 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 376 | 376 | — | — | 1,664 | |
| Methanol | 362 | 362 | — | — | 908 | |
| Diisocyanates | 273 | 273 | — | — | 55,735 | |
| Butyl acrylate | 266 | 266 | — | — | 5,765 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 128 | 128 | — | — | 10,754 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 677 | |
| Dichloromethane | 19 | 19 | — | — | 65,245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 252 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,455 | 1,455 | — | — | 2,108 | |
| Cumene | 750 | 750 | — | — | 1,477 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 35 | 35 | — | — | 1,211 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 96,192 | |
| Toluene | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | 777,324 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,518 | 1,518 | — | — | 1,750 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 755 | 755 | — | — | 34,258 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 512 | 512 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 450 | 450 | — | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 260 | 260 | — | — | 3,000 | |
| Methanol | 215 | 215 | — | — | 30,173 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 115 | 115 | — | — | 12,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 20 | 20 | — | — | 34,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,250 | 3,250 | — | — | 95,900 | |
| Toluene | 2,950 | 2,950 | — | — | 778,100 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,518 | 1,518 | — | — | 1,800 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 755 | 755 | — | — | 35,000 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 512 | 512 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 450 | 450 | — | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 260 | 260 | — | — | 44,750 | |
| Methanol | 215 | 215 | — | — | 15,000 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 115 | 115 | — | — | 11,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 20 | 20 | — | — | 30,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,090 | 3,090 | — | — | 96,192 | |
| Toluene | 2,887 | 2,887 | — | — | 777,402 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,518 | 1,518 | — | — | 1,759 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 755 | 755 | — | — | 34,258 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 512 | 512 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 442 | 442 | — | — | 70 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 258 | 258 | — | — | 44,602 | |
| Methanol | 213 | 213 | — | — | 30,173 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 112 | 112 | — | — | 12,855 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 20 | 20 | — | — | 34,648 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Lead | — | — | — | — | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,464 | 3,464 | — | — | 770,146 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 2,864 | 2,864 | — | — | 63,801 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,148 | 1,148 | — | — | 3,164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 959 | 959 | — | — | 12,744 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 755 | 755 | — | — | 19,091 | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 749 | 749 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 273 | 273 | — | — | 52,272 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 188 | 188 | — | — | 13,094 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 173 | 173 | — | — | 42,601 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 73 | 73 | — | — | 1,650 | |
| Dichloromethane | 46 | 46 | — | — | 34,566 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 545,220 | — |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 2,250 |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 87,757 | — |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 36,220 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 2,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 154,040 | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 28,914 | — |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 57,450 | — |
| Lead | — | 670 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Ethylbenzene | 1,110 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Methyl methacrylate | 1,196 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 2,250 |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Dichloromethane | 350 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 57,450 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 36,220 |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Butyl acrylate | 59,095 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 2,000 |
|
GANNON AND SCOTT INC.
CRANSTON, RI
|
Lead | — | 670 | — | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Methanol | 1,303 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Methanol | — | — | 154,040 | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Methyl acrylate | 25,363 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,698 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Vinyl acetate | 19,638 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
n-Hexane | 10,082 | — | — | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 28,914 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 264,282 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | 280,938 | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Ethyl acrylate | 6,668 | — | — | — |
|
CAROLINA METAL GROUP (CMG)
DALLAS, NC
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | 3,581 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 56,532 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC.
CHARLOTTE, NC
|
Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | — | 31,225 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Methanol | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Ethylbenzene | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| n-Hexane | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Acrylic acid | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Vinyl acetate | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Butyl acrylate | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Lead | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Methyl acrylate | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Dichloromethane | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | CITY OF SALISBURY WWTP, SALISBURY |
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 | Sep 4, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 2, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Nov 2, 2021 | Apr 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Nov 2, 2021 | Apr 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 2021 | Feb 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 12, 2021 | Jul 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 12, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 18, 2020 | Jul 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 11, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 18, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 11, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | 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.