TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
CONLEN SURFACTANT TECHNOLOGY INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,268 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $4,584 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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14292 KOALSTAD RD
CONROE, TX 77302
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- MONTGOMERY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Total Penalties
- $4,584 · last Mar 15, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110034498666
How This Compares
#882
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#6,815
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+40% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 963 | — |
| 2016 | 1,934 | +101% |
| 2017 | 1,268 | -34% |
| 2018 | 1,196 | -6% |
| 2019 | 919 | -23% |
| 2020 | 1,047 | +14% |
| 2021 | 986 | -6% |
| 2022 | 882 | -10% |
| 2023 | 845 | -4% |
| 2024 | 1,343 | +59% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,135 | 1,135 | — | — | 333 | |
| Formaldehyde | 114 | 114 | — | — | 100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 293 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 196 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 12 | 12 | — | — | 143 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 136 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 59 | |
| Acetophenone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 27 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 502 | 502 | — | — | 124 | |
| Formaldehyde | 110 | 110 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 38 | 38 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 32 | 32 | — | — | 0 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 27 | 27 | — | — | 275 | |
| Nonylphenol | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Benzyl chloride | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17 | 17 | — | — | 117 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | 160 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 35 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 9 | 9 | — | — | 73 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 4 | 4 | — | — | 122 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2 | 2 | — | — | 13 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 467 | 467 | — | — | 142 | |
| Formaldehyde | 196 | 196 | — | — | 52 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 35 | 35 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 0 | |
| Naphthalene | 29 | 29 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 25 | 25 | — | — | 211 | |
| Nonylphenol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,200 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14 | 14 | — | — | 148 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 302 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | 250 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 6 | 6 | — | — | 45 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 6 | 6 | — | — | 85 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4 | 4 | — | — | 20 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 528 | 528 | — | — | 125 | |
| Formaldehyde | 260 | 260 | — | — | 117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 30 | 30 | — | — | 298 | |
| Cumene | 30 | 30 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 29 | 29 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 18 | 18 | — | — | 311 | |
| Nonylphenol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 817 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 203 | |
| Chloroacetic acid | 5 | 5 | — | — | 147 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 4 | 4 | — | — | 55 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 23 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 32 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | 109 | |
| Methanol | 465 | 465 | — | — | 116 | |
| Toluene | 264 | 264 | — | — | 35 | |
| Formaldehyde | 168 | 168 | — | — | 67 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | 188 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 20 | 20 | — | — | 423 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 20 | 20 | — | — | 229 | |
| Formic acid | 18 | 18 | — | — | 26 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 10 | 10 | — | — | 24 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 261 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 280 | |
| Naphthalene | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 49 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | 146 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2 | 2 | — | — | 27 | |
| Diethanolamine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 22 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 1 | 1 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 567 | 567 | — | — | 134 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 327 | 327 | — | — | 21 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 15 | 15 | — | — | 369 | |
| Naphthalene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroacetic acid | 3 | 3 | — | — | 203 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 533 | 533 | — | — | 155 | |
| Formaldehyde | 462 | 462 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 22 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 26 | 26 | — | — | 61 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 16 | 16 | — | — | 502 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11 | 11 | — | — | 317 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 9 | 9 | — | — | 118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 393 | |
| Diethanolamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 53 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 549 | 549 | — | — | 226 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 421 | 421 | — | — | 162 | |
| Toluene | 165 | 165 | — | — | 36 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 44 | 44 | — | — | 37 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 16 | 16 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | 15 | 15 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 13 | 13 | — | — | 379 | |
| Naphthalene | 11 | 11 | — | — | 33 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 11 | 11 | — | — | 249 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 31 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 4 | 4 | — | — | 53 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 4 | 4 | — | — | 73 | |
| Diethanolamine | 2 | 2 | — | — | 20 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 154 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 1,545 | 1,545 | — | — | 202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 328 | 328 | — | — | 62 | |
| Toluene | 17 | 17 | — | — | 5 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 16 | 16 | — | — | 2 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 6 | 6 | — | — | 171 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 5 | 5 | — | 0 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 47 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 4 | 4 | — | — | 55 | |
| Diethanolamine | 4 | 4 | — | — | 40 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 122 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Cresol (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | 53 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 721 | 721 | — | — | 470 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 149 | 149 | — | — | 39 | |
| Allyl chloride | 55 | 55 | — | — | 68 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 12 | 12 | — | — | 99 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8 | 8 | — | — | 117 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 285 | |
| Diethanolamine | 4 | 4 | — | — | 22 | |
| Benzyl chloride | 1 | 1 | — | — | 13 |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Chloroacetic acid | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Chloroacetic acid | 57 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | 82 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
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Certain glycol ethers | 114 | — | — | — |
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WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Diethanolamine | 136 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Formaldehyde | 98 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Formaldehyde | 2 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Acetophenone | 27 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | 119 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | 174 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
BEAUMONT, TX
|
Methanol | 333 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY WINNIE
WINNIE, TX
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 45 | — | — | — |
|
WEST TEXAS DRUM II BAYTOWN FACILITY
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 98 | — | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jan 25, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 9, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 25, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 25, 2017 | Feb 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 25, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Mar 26, 2013 | Mar 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 14, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2022-0904 · Mar 15, 2022
$2,292
FINAL PENALTY SETTLEMENT ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-001 · Mar 15, 2022
$2,292
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-7 · May 26, 2017
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-6 · Jan 25, 2017
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-5 · Dec 19, 2013
$23,250
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-4 · May 13, 2013
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-3 · Apr 11, 2013
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-2 · Apr 5, 2013
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000081244-1 · Apr 11, 2012
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