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SHINTECH INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 48,632 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
-
5618 HIGHWAY 332 EAST
FREEPORT, TX 77541
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- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 6 · last Apr 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 2, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110000743839
How This Compares
#227
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,702
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
8
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-31% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 47,925 | — |
| 2016 | 41,596 | -13% |
| 2017 | 48,632 | +17% |
| 2018 | 33,420 | -31% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 17,149 | — |
| 2021 | 29,046 | +69% |
| 2022 | 34,251 | +18% |
| 2023 | 30,205 | -12% |
| 2024 | 33,053 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 22,818 | 22,818 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,235 | 10,235 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 19,263 | 19,263 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,942 | 10,942 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 20,320 | 20,320 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,931 | 13,931 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 17,721 | 17,721 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,325 | 11,325 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 17,149 | 17,149 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 21,552 | 21,552 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,868 | 11,868 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 31,734 | 31,734 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,869 | 16,869 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | 831 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 834 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 22,267 | 22,267 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 19,304 | 19,304 | — | — | 257 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 14 | 14 | — | — | 832 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 11 | 11 | — | — | 949 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Manganese compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Manganese | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 30,492 | 30,492 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 17,413 | 17,413 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 858 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 843 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | — | — | — | 20,660 |
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 TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Vinyl chloride | 5 | — | — | — |
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 | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 3, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 9, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Apr 30, 2018 | Aug 9, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 18, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 18, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Apr 18, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Aug 1, 2007 | Sep 16, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jul 12, 2004 | Mar 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Waste Piles | Jul 12, 2004 | Mar 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 12, 2004 | Mar 30, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2004 | Mar 30, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 201.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +55% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,352.83 kg/d | 1,250.32 | +8% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 134.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 211.50 mg/L | 200.00 | +6% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.80 mg/L | 15.00 | +99% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,810.78 kg/d | 1,250.32 | +45% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 348.54 kg/d | 220.19 | +58% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,970.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +2,954% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +18% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.20 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +115% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,830.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +2,077% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 159.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +22% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.40 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +181% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 786.06 kg/d | 625.16 | +26% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,373.80 kg/d | 1,250.32 | +10% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,126.80 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +8,834% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 542.48 kg/d | 230.63 | +135% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.40 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +181% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 789.69 kg/d | 507.12 | +56% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 232.90 kg/d | 90.35 | +158% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 302.45 kg/d | 176.61 | +71% | Mar 2021 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 676.82 kg/d | 625.16 | +8% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,018.71 kg/d | 1,250.32 | +61% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,649.30 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +4,612% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.65 kg/d | 176.61 | +580% | Feb 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,908.83 kg/d | 507.12 | +868% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.40 mg/L | 15.00 | +416% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 389.67 kg/d | 220.19 | +77% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 96.47 kg/d | 88.08 | +10% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 546.12 kg/d | 220.19 | +148% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 335.19 kg/d | 217.01 | +54% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 282.50 mg/L | 200.00 | +41% | Mar 2016 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065095390-2 · Apr 17, 2023
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065095390-1 · Jul 27, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602069114 · Jun 2, 2020
$6,263
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761689 · Apr 27, 2020
$105,741
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601445075 · Jul 1, 2019
$52,263
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-3345 · Mar 8, 2016
$33,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-0911 · Nov 19, 2013
$651,768
Judicial
· Case 06-2006-0920 · Mar 6, 2009
$2,585,004
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD065095390-001 · Mar 6, 2009
$1,000,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1998-0356 · Mar 3, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1992-0125 · Oct 8, 1992
$125,000
Judicial
· Case 06-1984-0039 · Sep 27, 1985
$132,500
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