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DOW SILICONES CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 313,846 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
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4770 US HIGHWAY 42 E
CARROLLTON, KY 41008
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- CARROLL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 12 · last Jun 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 30, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110056956511
How This Compares
#32
of 398 TRI reporters in KY
#532
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
1
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)
+19% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 30,716 | — |
| 2016 | 30,052 | -2% |
| 2017 | 313,846 | +944% |
| 2018 | 347,997 | +11% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 35,979 | — |
| 2021 | 35,957 | -0% |
| 2022 | 35,740 | -1% |
| 2023 | 28,483 | -20% |
| 2024 | 36,471 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 390,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Chloromethane | 14,301 | 14,300 | 1 | — | 161,045 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,700 | 9,700 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9,490 | 8,700 | 790 | — | 502,300 | |
| Ethylene | 2,000 | 2,000 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 680 | 680 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 250 | 70 | 180 | — | 950,000 | |
| Lead | 50 | — | 50 | — | 760 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 380,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 10,400 | 10,400 | — | — | 150,730 | |
| Methanol | 8,700 | 6,600 | 2,100 | — | 481,600 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,900 | 7,900 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 900 | 900 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 263 | 63 | 200 | — | 650,000 | |
| Propylene | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 60 | — | 60 | — | 660 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 410,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 15,501 | 15,500 | 1 | — | 160,900 | |
| Methanol | 10,300 | 8,900 | 1,400 | — | 521,600 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,400 | 8,400 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 1,100 | 1,100 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 260 | 260 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 169 | 49 | 120 | — | 570,000 | |
| Lead | 10 | — | 10 | 0 | 574 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 460,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 12,800 | 12,800 | — | — | 190,460 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,870 | 11,870 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,446 | 7,400 | 46 | — | 591,300 | |
| Ethylene | 2,700 | 2,700 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 760 | 760 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 230 | 68 | 162 | — | 410,000 | |
| Lead | 151 | — | 100 | 51 | 200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 400,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 14,900 | 14,900 | — | — | 160,405 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,490 | 10,490 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 5,498 | 5,400 | 98 | — | 511,700 | |
| Ethylene | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 540 | 540 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 158 | 28 | 130 | — | 1,030,000 | |
| Lead | 93 | — | 93 | — | 590 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 400,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 440,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 320,155 | 33 | 122 | 320,000 | 843,000 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,790 | 10,790 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 10,100 | 10,100 | — | — | 178,115 | |
| Methanol | 5,830 | 5,200 | 630 | — | 562,200 | |
| Ethylene | 596 | 596 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 225 | — | 38 | 187 | 466 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | — | — | 1 | 13 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 477,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 265,330 | 142 | 188 | 265,000 | 1,859,000 | |
| Chloromethane | 27,200 | 27,200 | — | — | 191,900 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 13,010 | 13,010 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 6,749 | 6,000 | 749 | — | 609,472 | |
| Ethylene | 1,272 | 1,272 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 84 | — | 37 | 47 | 358 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | 1 | — | — | 1 | 19 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 439,246 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
| Chloromethane | 16,500 | 16,500 | — | — | 176,700 | |
| Methanol | 6,185 | 5,300 | 885 | — | 561,162 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 6,110 | 6,110 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 809 | 809 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 213 | 55 | 158 | — | 1,247,000 | |
| Propylene | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 35 | — | 35 | — | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | 459,453 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,420 | 8,900 | 3,520 | — | 586,977 | |
| Chloromethane | 10,000 | 10,000 | — | — | 184,800 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,310 | 7,310 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 463 | 463 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 283 | 125 | 158 | — | 1,312,000 | |
| Propylene | 200 | 200 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 40 | — | 40 | — | 359 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | — | — | — | 94,000 |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | 390,000 | — | — |
| Chloromethane | — | — | 460 | 2,660,580 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 2,600,000 |
| Methanol | — | — | 2,300 | 546,000 |
| Propylene | — | — | — | 150,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
|
Chloromethane | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRADE REFINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OREGON, OH
|
Chloromethane | — | — | — | 160,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chloromethane | — | — | — | 580 |
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SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Chloromethane | — | — | 460 | — |
|
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
|
Copper compounds | 950,000 | — | — | — |
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CHEMTRADE REFINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OREGON, OH
|
Dimethyl sulfate | — | 390,000 | — | — |
|
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
|
Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | — | — | — |
|
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
|
Lead | 760 | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Mercury | 0 | — | — | — |
|
VALLEY VIEW LANDFILL
SULPHUR, KY
|
Mercury | 2 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRADE REFINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
OREGON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 500,000 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 2,300 | — |
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 | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Narrative Effluent Violation | Jan 10, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 13, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Failed Toxicity Test | Oct 3, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 19, 2018 | Jan 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jan 19, 2018 | Feb 27, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Jul 19, 2016 | Feb 19, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 5, 2008 | Feb 13, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 5, 2008 | Feb 13, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 24, 2006 | Aug 10, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2003 | Dec 8, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2003 | Dec 29, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2003 | Feb 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 21, 2003 | Jan 21, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 1994 | Oct 28, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 1991 | Oct 7, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 6, 1987 | Oct 21, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Dec 19, 1984 | Mar 12, 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 | 518.47 kg/d | 262.50 | +98% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Toxicity, final conc toxicity units | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 toxic | 1.00 | +6% | Dec 2019 | 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-KYD042943985-001 · Aug 18, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600714997 · Apr 29, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2012-2017 · Jan 11, 2012
$5,785
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2010-2040 · Aug 10, 2010
$11,800
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-2015 · Jul 15, 2003
$8,938
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2002-2016 · Apr 5, 2002
$5,587
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD042943985-APT · Oct 21, 1991
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD042943985-000 · Mar 12, 1991
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case KY-N00000410 · Jun 13, 1990
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-KYD042943985-002 · Dec 19, 1984
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