Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
COGNIS CORPORATION/MAULDIN, SC MANUFACTURING PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,589 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
-
1520 OLD STAGE ROAD
MAULDIN, SC 29662
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- GREENVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jan 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110056523230
How This Compares
#128
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#3,455
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-79% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13,049 | — |
| 2016 | 12,942 | -1% |
| 2017 | 13,589 | +5% |
| 2018 | 13,366 | -2% |
| 2019 | 6,040 | -55% |
| 2020 | 9,701 | +61% |
| 2021 | 8,916 | -8% |
| 2022 | 9,103 | +2% |
| 2023 | 2,629 | -71% |
| 2024 | 2,757 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,920 | 1,920 | — | — | 159,927 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 533 | 533 | — | — | 1,871 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 233 | 233 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 28 | 28 | — | — | 709 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,900 | 1,900 | — | — | 257,980 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 477 | 477 | — | — | 1,142 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14 | 14 | — | — | 154 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,447 | 6,447 | — | — | 5,520 | |
| Methanol | 2,370 | 2,370 | — | — | 266,647 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 220 | 220 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 42 | 42 | — | — | 153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 24 | 24 | — | — | 494 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 6,345 | 6,345 | — | — | 4,255 | |
| Methanol | 2,073 | 2,073 | — | — | 225,961 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 242 | 242 | — | — | 74 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 115 | 115 | — | — | 84 | |
| Nonylphenol | 92 | 92 | — | — | 606 | |
| Propylene oxide | 49 | 49 | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,204 | 6,204 | — | — | 2,916 | |
| Methanol | 2,992 | 2,992 | — | — | 375,937 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 173 | 173 | — | — | 82 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 168 | 168 | — | — | 199 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 165 | 165 | — | — | 328 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 6,040 | 6,040 | — | — | 1,136 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 7,232 | 7,232 | — | — | 1,841 | |
| Methanol | 5,525 | 5,525 | — | — | 295,050 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 196 | 196 | — | — | 164 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 159 | 159 | — | — | 185 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 134 | 134 | — | — | 739 | |
| Diethanolamine | 120 | 120 | — | — | 305 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 7,225 | 7,225 | — | — | 2,086 | |
| Methanol | 5,756 | 5,756 | — | — | 294,311 | |
| Propylene oxide | 181 | 181 | — | — | 210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 173 | 173 | — | — | 146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 134 | 134 | — | — | 721 | |
| Diethanolamine | 120 | 120 | — | — | 308 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 6,761 | 6,761 | — | — | 3,744 | |
| Methanol | 5,728 | 5,728 | — | — | 296,357 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 181 | 181 | — | — | 155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 159 | 159 | — | — | 4,552 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 113 | 113 | — | — | 459 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 6,796 | 6,796 | — | — | 2,775 | |
| Methanol | 5,191 | 5,191 | — | — | 220,056 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 600 | 600 | — | — | 500 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 194 | 194 | — | — | 173 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 156 | 156 | — | — | 4,409 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 112 | 112 | — | — | 479 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 628 | 736 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 1,675 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 5,722 |
| Methanol | — | — | 159,917 | 1,415 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 3,566 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 628 | — |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,439 |
|
SUMTER TRANSPORT CO
SUMTER, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 159,917 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 432 | WCRSA GILDER CREEK, MAULDIN |
| Certain glycol ethers | 81 | WCRSA GILDER CREEK, MAULDIN |
| Methanol | 10 | WCRSA GILDER CREEK, MAULDIN |
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 | May 25, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 25, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 27, 2019 | May 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 27, 2019 | May 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 27, 2019 | May 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 28, 2016 | May 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 28, 2016 | May 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2016 | May 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 28, 2016 | May 24, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 26, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 28, 2008 | Sep 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 28, 2008 | Sep 9, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 31, 1999 | Mar 31, 1999 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD058745894-001 · Nov 26, 2014
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD058745894-000 · Apr 6, 1999
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