TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
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DANCHEM TECHNOLOGIES INC DBA ASCENT CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 32,854 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
-
1975 OLD RICHMOND RD
DANVILLE, VA 24540
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- DANVILLE CITY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 16, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110002432779
How This Compares
#70
of 400 TRI reporters in VA
#2,140
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)
-84% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 60,969 | — |
| 2016 | 41,113 | -33% |
| 2017 | 32,854 | -20% |
| 2018 | 11,402 | -65% |
| 2019 | 8,014 | -30% |
| 2020 | 9,226 | +15% |
| 2021 | 10,968 | +19% |
| 2022 | 8,975 | -18% |
| 2023 | 7,645 | -15% |
| 2024 | 9,591 | +25% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,437 | 4,437 | — | — | 151,545 | |
| Toluene | 3,491 | 3,491 | — | — | 17,632 | |
| Cyclohexane | 944 | 944 | — | — | 127,647 | |
| Methyl acrylate | 560 | 560 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 158 | 158 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,068 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,411 | 4,411 | — | — | 81,862 | |
| Toluene | 2,262 | 2,262 | — | — | 123,942 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 810 | 810 | — | — | 42,178 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 150 | 150 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 511 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 41,788 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 833 | |
| Sodium dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,411 | 4,411 | — | — | 150,274 | |
| Toluene | 2,597 | 2,597 | — | — | 202,034 | |
| m-Cresol | 1,804 | 1,804 | — | — | 45,448 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 10 | 10 | — | — | 563 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,416 | 4,416 | — | — | 176,497 | |
| m-Cresol | 3,812 | 3,812 | — | — | 135,078 | |
| Toluene | 2,588 | 2,588 | — | — | 180,376 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 152 | 152 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 666 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,405 | 4,405 | — | — | 164,782 | |
| Toluene | 2,745 | 2,745 | — | — | 170,741 | |
| m-Cresol | 1,544 | 1,544 | — | — | 45,648 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 380 | 380 | — | — | 53,839 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 152 | 152 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | 23,432 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 343 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | 1,575 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,401 | 4,401 | — | — | 164,677 | |
| Toluene | 2,934 | 2,934 | — | — | 285,290 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 525 | 525 | — | — | 50,256 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 154 | 154 | — | — | 65,800 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | 750 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 271 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 275 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 494 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,700 | |
| Toluene | 4,577 | 4,577 | — | — | 132,225 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 4,009 | 4,009 | — | — | 112,643 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,333 | 2,333 | — | — | 4,205 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 300 | 300 | — | — | 420 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 137 | 137 | — | — | 120 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 37 | 37 | — | — | 260 | |
| Phenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 255 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | 1,900 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 736 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 280 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 18,798 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 25,635 | 25,635 | — | — | 171,149 | |
| Toluene | 3,944 | 3,944 | — | — | 202,334 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,346 | 2,346 | — | — | 16,236 | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 493 | 493 | — | — | 15 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 179 | 179 | — | — | 65 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 149 | 149 | — | — | 140 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 98 | 98 | — | — | 101 | |
| Phenol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 23 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,573 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 500 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 330 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 113,720 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 30,390 | 30,390 | — | — | 158,717 | |
| Toluene | 5,368 | 5,368 | — | — | 297,286 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,057 | 5,057 | — | — | 3,206 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 149 | 149 | — | — | 5,940 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 98 | 98 | — | — | 1,050 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 50 | 50 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 103 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 32,738 | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 672 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 681 | |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,099 | |
| Dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dicamba | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 33,912 | 33,912 | — | — | 189,447 | |
| Cyclohexane | 13,046 | 13,046 | — | — | 29,268 | |
| Toluene | 5,022 | 5,022 | — | — | 431,244 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,429 | 4,429 | — | — | 6,828 | |
| Methanol | 2,126 | 2,126 | — | — | 7,741 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,062 | 1,062 | — | — | 942 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 557 | 557 | — | — | 185 | |
| Zinc compounds | 448 | — | 448 | — | 189 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 150 | 150 | — | — | 24 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 119 | 119 | — | — | 56 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 98 | 98 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 103 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | 1,462,270 | 17,519 | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | 95,400 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 16,255 | 78,948 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Butyl acrylate | 1,068 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Cyclohexane | 536 | — | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Cyclohexane | 1,068 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 79 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 12,723 | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Toluene | — | — | 525 | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Toluene | 1,068 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | 79 | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 308 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 1,360 | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY SUMTER INC
SUMTER, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 2,560 | — | — | — |
|
INOVATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
SUMMERVILLE, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | 121,046 | — | — |
|
ECOFLO, INC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 8,156 | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | 1,068 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 79 | — |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1 | CITY OF DANVILLE NORTHSIDE WWTP, DANVILLE |
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: General | Jul 13, 2021 | Aug 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Jul 13, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jul 13, 2021 | Sep 7, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 3, 2016 | Aug 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 2, 2009 | Jun 2, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 26, 2006 | Apr 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 26, 2006 | Apr 26, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 2003 | Apr 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 2003 | Apr 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 1996 | Aug 7, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 1996 | Sep 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 23, 1992 | Apr 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 23, 1992 | Apr 8, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1986 | Apr 7, 1986 | 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.
Referral to Enforcement
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD988170684-002 · Sep 21, 2016
INSPECTOR FACT FINDING LETTER - Warning letter
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD988170684-001 · May 2, 2006
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1996-0243 · Mar 14, 1997
$28,000
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD988170684-000 · Sep 15, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-VAD980715114-001 · Mar 18, 1986
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