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ARCHROMA US INC MARTIN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 635,386 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
-
788 CHERT QUARRY RD
MARTIN, SC 29836
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- ALLENDALE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325130
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 2, 2007
- Registry ID
- 110000604490
How This Compares
#12
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#309
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
12
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)
-81% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 266,256 | — |
| 2016 | 372,818 | +40% |
| 2017 | 635,386 | +70% |
| 2018 | 411,519 | -35% |
| 2019 | 309,082 | -25% |
| 2020 | 320,655 | +4% |
| 2021 | 262,101 | -18% |
| 2022 | 461,064 | +76% |
| 2023 | 62,283 | -86% |
| 2024 | 51,489 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 43,516 | — | 43,516 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,950 | — | 5,950 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,178 | — | 1,178 | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 457 | — | 457 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 250 | — | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 62 | — | 62 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 38 | — | 38 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 24 | 14 | 9 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 44,569 | 1,053 | 43,516 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,961 | 11 | 5,950 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3,898 | 3,854 | 44 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,445 | 3,075 | 370 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,433 | 2,433 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,199 | 21 | 1,178 | — | 2,749 | |
| Aniline | 355 | 105 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 189 | 87 | 102 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 88 | 88 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 75 | 10 | 65 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 48 | 10 | 38 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 24 | 19 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 396,685 | — | 396,685 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 46,319 | 1,532 | 44,787 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,973 | 23 | 5,950 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3,889 | 3,859 | 29 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,645 | 3,118 | 527 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,598 | 2,598 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,208 | 30 | 1,178 | — | 2,749 | |
| Aniline | 355 | 105 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 203 | 81 | 122 | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 62 | 5 | 57 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 43 | 5 | 38 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 41 | 25 | 16 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 38 | 5 | 33 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 219,766 | — | 219,766 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 26,661 | 1,235 | 25,426 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3,888 | 3,859 | 29 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,557 | 3,307 | 250 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,319 | 22 | 3,296 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,726 | 2,726 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 1,202 | 28 | 1,174 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 364 | 10 | 354 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 355 | 105 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 145 | 58 | 87 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 46 | 5 | 41 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 33 | 20 | 13 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 30 | 10 | 20 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 294,302 | — | 294,302 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,755 | 2,197 | 8,558 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 4,436 | 22 | 4,414 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 4,109 | 3,859 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,509 | 3,103 | 406 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,497 | 2,497 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 534 | 20 | 514 | — | — | |
| Aniline | 355 | 105 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 66 | 5 | 61 | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 56 | 5 | 51 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 25 | 15 | 10 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 309,034 | — | 309,034 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 38 | 23 | 15 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 377,539 | — | 377,539 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 15,970 | 2,471 | 13,499 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,918 | 255 | 5,663 | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 4,004 | 3,307 | 697 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3,935 | 3,859 | 76 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,374 | 2,374 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 796 | 250 | 546 | — | 1,274 | |
| Aniline | 505 | 255 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Cresidine | 228 | 10 | 218 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 104 | 10 | 94 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 47 | 10 | 37 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 41 | 25 | 16 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 24 | 10 | 14 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | |
| o-Anisidine | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 602,235 | — | 602,235 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 11,493 | 3,510 | 7,983 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 9,288 | 255 | 9,033 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3,923 | 3,859 | 64 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3,912 | 3,307 | 605 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,488 | 2,488 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 975 | 250 | 725 | — | 1,692 | |
| Aniline | 505 | 255 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Cresidine | 352 | 10 | 342 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 109 | 10 | 99 | — | — | |
| Phenol | 45 | 10 | 35 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 28 | 17 | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — | |
| o-Anisidine | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 8 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 344,189 | — | 344,189 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 10,879 | 2,311 | 8,568 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 5,417 | 255 | 5,162 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 4,109 | 3,859 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 4,057 | 3,307 | 750 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,781 | 2,781 | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | 505 | 255 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | — | |
| p-Cresidine | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 250 | 250 | — | — | 4,538 | |
| Phenol | 45 | 10 | 35 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 38 | 23 | 15 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzoyl chloride | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosgene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 241,719 | — | 241,719 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,619 | 1,942 | 3,677 | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 4,109 | 3,859 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 4,057 | 3,307 | 750 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,880 | 255 | 3,625 | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 3,061 | 250 | 750 | 2,061 | 2,061 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,678 | 2,678 | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | 505 | 255 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| p-Cresidine | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 260 | 10 | 250 | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 48 | 29 | 19 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 40 | 10 | 30 | — | — | |
| Benzoyl chloride | 15 | 10 | 5 | — | — | |
| Dimethylamine | 5 | — | 5 | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | 215 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 92,930 |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 2,592 |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | 413 |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | 37 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 759 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 4,835 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 350 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
THREE RIVERS LANDFILL
JACKSON, SC
|
Copper compounds | 1,692 | — | — | — |
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 | Sep 15, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 12, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 12, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 8, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 10, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - No Licensed/Certified Operator | Sep 15, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2012 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2012 | Mar 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 2, 1998 | May 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 24, 1989 | Sep 7, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 3, 1985 | Nov 7, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 9, 1985 | Jul 26, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 24, 1984 | Apr 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 3, 1984 | Apr 17, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a formal enforcement agreement or order. (3008(a) or 3013) | May 3, 1984 | Aug 29, 1984 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 1984 | Apr 17, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 248.02 kg/d | 208.39 | +19% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 584.75 kg/d | 554.79 | +5% | May 2025 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +14% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +176% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Mercury, total [as Hg] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +508% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 228.08 kg/d | 167.53 | +36% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 696.21 kg/d | 445.37 | +56% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 179.27 kg/d | 167.53 | +7% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 539.08 kg/d | 445.37 | +21% | Jun 2022 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00017408 · Oct 2, 2007
$11,050
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00017068 · Jan 8, 2007
$3,400
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00002135 · Jan 4, 2001
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00008609 · Oct 23, 1998
$5,500
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD082228347-000 · Apr 10, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD082228347-009 · Jun 20, 1985
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD082228347-006 · Sep 27, 1984
$53,478
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD082228347-002 · Sep 27, 1984
$53,478
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD082228347-004 · Jun 5, 1984
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