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ISP TECHNOLOGIES - TEXAS CITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,720,916 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
-
4501 ATTWATER AVENUE
TEXAS CITY, TX 77592
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- GALVESTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 6 · last Nov 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 4, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000619466
How This Compares
#16
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#66
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 966,383 | — |
| 2016 | 1,963,238 | +103% |
| 2017 | 2,720,916 | +39% |
| 2018 | 2,012,707 | -26% |
| 2019 | 53 | -100% |
| 2020 | 2,194,297 | +4140083% |
| 2021 | 2,472,291 | +13% |
| 2022 | 2,163,257 | -12% |
| 2023 | 2,136,053 | -1% |
| 2024 | 1,538,597 | -28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,345,045 | — | — | 1,345,045 | — | |
| Methanol | 101,706 | 4 | — | 101,702 | — | |
| Ammonia | 42,557 | 1,579 | — | 40,978 | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 32,909 | 249 | — | 32,660 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 14,994 | 5,702 | — | 9,292 | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,386 | 1,317 | — | 69 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,611,579 | — | — | 1,611,579 | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 387,119 | 539 | — | 386,580 | — | |
| Methanol | 52,094 | 4 | — | 52,090 | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,889 | 791 | — | 49,098 | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 21,432 | 2,841 | — | 18,591 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 13,940 | 8,305 | — | 5,635 | 139 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,781,683 | — | — | 1,781,683 | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 237,907 | 266 | — | 237,641 | 22 | |
| Methanol | 71,393 | 4 | — | 71,389 | — | |
| Ammonia | 54,979 | 698 | — | 54,281 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 14,881 | 10,576 | — | 4,305 | 1,358 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 2,414 | 2,088 | — | 326 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,692,043 | — | — | 1,692,043 | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 673,727 | 374 | — | 673,353 | — | |
| Ammonia | 52,019 | 469 | — | 51,550 | — | |
| Methanol | 38,805 | 4 | — | 38,801 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 14,095 | 8,675 | — | 5,420 | 13,700 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,602 | 1,449 | — | 153 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,199,775 | — | 250 | 1,199,525 | 512 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 886,728 | 422 | — | 886,306 | 90 | |
| Methanol | 43,222 | 4 | — | 43,218 | 3 | |
| Ammonia | 37,017 | 472 | — | 36,545 | 2 | |
| Cyclohexane | 16,956 | 11,276 | — | 5,680 | 1 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 10,599 | 2,103 | — | 8,496 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 53 | — | 3 | 50 | 10,770 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,265,956 | — | 250 | 1,265,706 | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 668,863 | 4,734 | — | 664,129 | — | |
| Ammonia | 39,197 | 636 | — | 38,561 | — | |
| Methanol | 17,857 | 5 | — | 17,852 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 12,838 | 9,817 | — | 3,021 | 6,000 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 7,985 | 4,667 | — | 3,318 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 11 | — | 11 | — | 15,706 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 1,435,329 | — | 250 | 1,435,079 | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,159,288 | 8,986 | — | 1,150,302 | — | |
| Ammonia | 49,207 | 5,486 | — | 43,721 | — | |
| Methanol | 45,503 | 10 | — | 45,493 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 26,135 | 16,957 | — | 9,178 | 12,014 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,446 | 2,027 | — | 3,419 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper | 8 | — | 8 | — | 12,009 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,522,490 | 10,704 | — | 1,511,786 | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 344,958 | — | 250 | 344,708 | — | |
| Methanol | 57,076 | 445 | — | 56,631 | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 18,994 | 15,613 | — | 3,381 | 6,900 | |
| Ammonia | 14,046 | 3,294 | 250 | 10,502 | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 5,674 | 2,322 | — | 3,352 | 2,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 661,796 | 10,704 | — | 651,092 | 18,650 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 224,504 | — | 250 | 224,254 | — | |
| Methanol | 36,509 | 255 | — | 36,254 | 927 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 19,800 | 1,000 | — | 18,800 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cyclohexane | 16,437 | 9,553 | — | 6,884 | 4,500 | |
| Ammonia | 7,337 | 255 | 250 | 6,832 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GALVESTON COUNTY LANDFILL #1149
ALTA LOMA, TX
|
Copper | 12,009 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC PORT ARTHUR FACILITY
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 12,014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 26, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 24, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | May 26, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 26, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 26, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 26, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 26, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 18, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 1, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 10, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 4, 2014 | Apr 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 21, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 21, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 21, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 21, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 16, 2007 | Jul 31, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 16, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 22, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jan 22, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Aug 26, 2003 | May 14, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 19, 2003 | Aug 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 21, 1988 | May 20, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +7% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 592.56 kg/d | 538.90 | +10% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 104.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +16% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +21% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +11% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 97.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +8% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +8% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.28 MGD | 2.01 | +113% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.00 mg/L | 90.00 | +127% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.03 | +17% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,791.94 kg/d | 538.90 | +233% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 235.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +236% | Jul 2016 | Resolved |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 118.00 mg/L | 70.00 | +69% | Mar 2016 | 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603016943
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604288036
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-14 · Aug 12, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-13 · May 2, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601893795 · Aug 4, 2020
$27,375
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761577 · Jun 26, 2018
$3,903
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761120 · Apr 10, 2018
$33,900
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case TX-2017-0316-IWD-E · Dec 5, 2017
$3,700
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-12 · Aug 18, 2015
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-11 · Aug 18, 2015
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-10 · Feb 13, 2015
$33,768
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-9 · Jul 9, 2014
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-8 · May 19, 2014
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-7 · May 14, 2014
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2011-0635 · Sep 6, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-6 · Aug 5, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-5 · Jun 21, 2010
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-4 · Aug 17, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2006-0632 · Sep 27, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD044452324-3 · Jan 23, 2004
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