KRATON POLYMERS U.S. LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,099,570 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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2419 STATE ROUTE 618
BELPRE, OH 45714
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- WASHINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 27, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 3, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110030900997
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 | 1,062,596 | — |
| 2016 | 1,037,878 | -2% |
| 2017 | 1,099,570 | +6% |
| 2018 | 1,160,502 | +6% |
| 2019 | 29,005 | -98% |
| 2020 | 1,444,229 | +4879% |
| 2021 | 1,338,409 | -7% |
| 2022 | 864,434 | -35% |
| 2023 | 1,383,881 | +60% |
| 2024 | 1,622,971 | +17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,418,600 | — | 1,418,600 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 156,601 | 156,600 | 1 | — | 660,675 | |
| Ammonia | 31,540 | 31,200 | 340 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,776 | 5,776 | — | — | 316 | |
| Styrene | 3,384 | 3,384 | — | — | 5,897 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,990 | 2,990 | — | — | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 2,610 | 2,610 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | 520 | — | 520 | — | 3,086 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 3,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,567 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,209,160 | — | 1,209,160 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 133,801 | 133,800 | 1 | — | 1,523,120 | |
| Ammonia | 27,200 | 26,800 | 400 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,375 | 5,375 | — | — | 320 | |
| Styrene | 2,920 | 2,920 | — | — | 10,400 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 2,570 | 2,570 | — | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,915 | 1,915 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 185 | 185 | — | — | 2,542 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 444 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 630,320 | — | 630,320 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 179,701 | 179,700 | 1 | — | 1,025,200 | |
| Ammonia | 28,360 | 28,020 | 340 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9,964 | 9,964 | — | — | 1,176 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 6,340 | 6,340 | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 5,180 | 5,180 | — | — | 60 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,760 | 3,760 | — | — | 9,260 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 54 | 54 | — | — | 3,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 555 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,070,000 | — | 1,070,000 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 217,001 | 217,000 | 1 | — | 1,232,420 | |
| Ammonia | 24,460 | 24,100 | 360 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 9,950 | 9,950 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 6,511 | 6,511 | — | — | 316 | |
| Isoprene | 5,800 | 5,800 | — | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,640 | 3,640 | — | — | 5,080 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 156 | 156 | — | — | 2,384 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 136 | 11 | 125 | — | 5,647 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | 611 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,200,500 | — | 1,200,500 | — | 1,900 | |
| Cyclohexane | 199,301 | 199,300 | 1 | — | 681,266 | |
| Ammonia | 26,100 | 25,700 | 400 | — | 67 | |
| Methanol | 6,301 | 6,301 | — | — | 284 | |
| Isoprene | 4,900 | 4,900 | — | — | 32,513 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 3,530 | 3,530 | — | — | 10,230 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,710 | 2,710 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 76 | 76 | — | — | 3,421 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 56 | 11 | 45 | — | 7,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 26,150 | 25,900 | 250 | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,755 | 2,755 | — | — | 29 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 100 | 11 | 89 | — | 13,614 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 925,000 | — | 925,000 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 194,801 | 194,800 | 1 | — | 609,410 | |
| Ammonia | 20,050 | 19,800 | 250 | — | — | |
| Isoprene | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 31 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,490 | 4,490 | — | — | 11,810 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,306 | 4,306 | — | — | 360 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,400 | 3,400 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 599 | 599 | — | — | 2,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 100 | 10 | 90 | — | 48,005 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 4,315 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 845,000 | — | 845,000 | — | 690 | |
| Cyclohexane | 208,001 | 208,000 | 1 | — | 494,470 | |
| Ammonia | 20,205 | 19,800 | 405 | — | 6 | |
| Isoprene | 9,900 | 9,900 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,504 | 5,504 | — | — | 1,136 | |
| Styrene | 5,350 | 5,350 | — | — | 4,028 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,930 | 3,930 | — | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 624 | 624 | — | — | 2,214 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 300 | 190 | 110 | — | 56,723 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 5,134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 759,400 | — | 759,400 | — | 660 | |
| Cyclohexane | 236,601 | 236,600 | 1 | — | 443,900 | |
| Ammonia | 20,675 | 20,100 | 575 | — | 5 | |
| Isoprene | 8,900 | 8,900 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 5,051 | 5,051 | — | — | 692 | |
| Styrene | 4,140 | 4,140 | — | — | 3,546 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,980 | 1,980 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 213 | 33 | 180 | — | 49,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 153 | 153 | — | — | 1,599 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 10 | — | 10 | — | 4,636 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 761,200 | — | 761,200 | — | 1,030 | |
| Cyclohexane | 163,205 | 163,200 | 5 | — | 741,200 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 95,300 | 95,300 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 16,760 | 16,230 | 530 | — | 26 | |
| Isoprene | 7,490 | 7,490 | — | — | 75 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,930 | 4,930 | — | — | 5,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 4,901 | 4,901 | — | — | 271 | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,850 | 3,850 | — | — | 43 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 2,595 | 2,595 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 750 | 5 | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 640 | 640 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 486 | 36 | 300 | 150 | 43,203 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | 288 | 5 | 33 | 250 | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 128 | 5 | 44 | 79 | 135 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 61 | 61 | — | — | 2,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isoprene | — | 42 | 360,506 | 379,928 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 91,605 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 224,900 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 353,400 |
| Cobalt compounds | — | 2,950 | — | — |
| Styrene | — | 4,440 | 111,637 | 32,298 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 780,200 | 3,438,500 | 4,278,475 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 2,050 | 42,810 | 940 |
| Methanol | — | 236 | 139 | 72,924 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | 42 | 156,586 | 205,060 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Methanol | — | 236 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Methanol | — | — | 56 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | 42 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 11 | — |
|
AGMET LLC
MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | — | 2,950 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Cobalt compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Cobalt compounds | 8 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Cobalt compounds | 120 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Styrene | — | 4,440 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Styrene | — | — | 77 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | 200 | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | 10 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 680 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Isoprene | — | — | 5 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Isoprene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Isoprene | — | — | 1 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Isoprene | — | — | — | 25 |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 180 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 170 | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 80 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 40 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 480 |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Cyclohexane | — | 254,200 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 332,700 |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,300 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 10,100 |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 1,775 |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP
PAULDING, OH
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 21,100 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 15,700 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Mar 22, 2022 | Apr 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 25, 2017 | Jul 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 2017 | Jul 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 19, 2013 | Jul 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 20, 2009 | May 20, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 4, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Mar 15, 1995 | Nov 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 1994 | Nov 16, 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 | May 26, 1994 | Nov 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Dec 10, 1992 | Nov 19, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 22, 1992 | Mar 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 22, 1992 | Mar 11, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Feb 28, 1991 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 28, 1991 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 28, 1991 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 28, 1991 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Feb 28, 1991 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 28, 1991 | Jun 27, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 22, 1989 | Feb 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 14, 1988 | Jun 29, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 14, 1988 | Feb 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 14, 1988 | Feb 7, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Dec 14, 1988 | Feb 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 9, 1987 | Dec 21, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 9, 1987 | Dec 21, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 9, 1987 | Dec 1, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 6, 1986 | Nov 9, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 6, 1986 | Nov 9, 1987 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +450% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 416.00 kg/d | 60.00 | +593% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.50 mg/L | 15.00 | +83% | Sep 2017 | Open |
| Oil and grease, hexane extr method | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 kg/d | 45.00 | +131% | Sep 2017 | 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.