NIPPON SHOKUBAI AMERICA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 994 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
-
2651 RIVERPORT ROAD
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 5 · last May 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Dec 8, 2011
- Registry ID
- 110000371856
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 | 1,201 | — |
| 2016 | 1,158 | -4% |
| 2017 | 994 | -14% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | +15% |
| 2019 | 500 | -56% |
| 2020 | 1,147 | +129% |
| 2021 | 1,198 | +4% |
| 2022 | 1,359 | +14% |
| 2023 | 1,644 | +21% |
| 2024 | 1,585 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 659 | 659 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 544 | 500 | — | 44 | 44 | |
| Styrene | 375 | 375 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 713 | 659 | — | 54 | 54 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 650 | 504 | — | 146 | 146 | |
| Styrene | 279 | 279 | — | — | 1,625 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 835 | 835 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 525 | 525 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 686 | 686 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 512 | 512 | — | — | 126 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 634 | 634 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 514 | 514 | — | — | 332 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 640 | 640 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 497 | 497 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 640 | 640 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 518 | 518 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 693 | 693 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 508 | 508 | — | — | 12,029 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 44 |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 18, 2011 | Mar 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 16, 2007 | Aug 16, 2007 | 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.