SHINTECH PLAQUEMINE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 246,152 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 $5,814 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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26270 HIGHWAY 405
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
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- IBERVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $5,814 · last Mar 16, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000572675
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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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 | 385,919 | — |
| 2016 | 267,475 | -31% |
| 2017 | 246,152 | -8% |
| 2018 | 235,984 | -4% |
| 2019 | 62,683 | -73% |
| 2020 | 396,273 | +532% |
| 2021 | 334,682 | -16% |
| 2022 | 369,171 | +10% |
| 2023 | 386,659 | +5% |
| 2024 | 371,829 | -4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 144,084 | 144,084 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 64,933 | 64,497 | 436 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 55,105 | 55,105 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 42,669 | 42,669 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 17,520 | 17,520 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 15,640 | 15,640 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 8,893 | 8,475 | 418 | — | 14,805 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 8,277 | 8,277 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,901 | 3,901 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 2,924 | 2,924 | — | — | 63,880 | |
| Lead | 2,891 | — | 2,891 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 1,787 | 1,787 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 1,327 | 1,327 | — | — | 247,307 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 555 | 365 | 190 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 473 | 465 | 7 | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 201 | 190 | 11 | — | 0 | |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 26 | 15 | 11 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 19 | 14 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | 11 | — | 11 | — | — | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 131,909 | 131,909 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 63,061 | 62,725 | 336 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,866 | 53,866 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 39,518 | 39,518 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 39,383 | 39,383 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 12,668 | 12,668 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,412 | 12,412 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 10,085 | 10,085 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 9,908 | 9,908 | — | — | 351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 5,528 | 5,528 | — | — | 126,240 | |
| Benzene | 4,041 | 4,041 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2,391 | — | 2,391 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 721 | 659 | 62 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 421 | 421 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 194 | 194 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 133 | 133 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 128 | 128 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 135,258 | 135,258 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 65,221 | 64,901 | 320 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 53,749 | 53,749 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 40,475 | 40,475 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 18,799 | 18,799 | — | — | 153 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 17,159 | 17,159 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 15,375 | 15,375 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 13,611 | 13,611 | — | — | 753 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 2,007 | — | 2,007 | — | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 1,706 | 1,706 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 1,354 | 1,354 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 1,317 | 1,317 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 1,295 | 1,295 | — | — | 69,660 | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 539 | 539 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 437 | 437 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 227 | 227 | — | — | 0 | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 208 | 208 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 157 | 157 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 148,550 | 148,550 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 64,256 | 63,985 | 271 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 44,285 | 44,285 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 18,323 | 18,323 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 16,265 | 16,265 | — | — | 71 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,748 | 12,748 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 12,194 | 12,194 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 11,245 | 11,245 | — | — | 686 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 1,436 | 1,436 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 991 | 1 | 990 | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 973 | 973 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 934 | 934 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 733 | 733 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 532 | 532 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 364 | 290 | 74 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 346 | 346 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 140 | 140 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 96 | 96 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1 | |
| Styrene | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 152,146 | 152,146 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 72,267 | 72,267 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 56,029 | 55,726 | 303 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,571 | 38,571 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 23,097 | 23,097 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 13,155 | 13,155 | — | — | 1,154 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 12,299 | 12,299 | — | — | 51 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,561 | 11,561 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 5,161 | 5,161 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 4,597 | 4,597 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 4,026 | 4,026 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 747 | 747 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 646 | 646 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 596 | 596 | — | — | 0 | |
| Lead | 274 | 1 | 273 | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 256 | 256 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 253 | 238 | 15 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 103 | 103 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | 53,091 | 52,944 | 147 | — | — | |
| Propylene | 9,091 | 9,091 | — | — | 61,240 | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 336 | 336 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 125 | 125 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | 60,760 | |
| Chloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 87,884 | 87,884 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 51,561 | 51,432 | 129 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 39,035 | 39,035 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 25,615 | 25,615 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 16,209 | 16,209 | — | — | 367 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,598 | 9,598 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,468 | 3,468 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 822 | 822 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 510 | 510 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 364 | 312 | 52 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 340 | 340 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 233 | — | 233 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 144 | 144 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 124 | 124 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | 36 | 36 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 68,318 | 68,318 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 52,642 | 52,495 | 147 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 40,846 | 40,846 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 36,281 | 36,281 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl chloride | 33,221 | 33,221 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,938 | 9,938 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 2,401 | 2,401 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 796 | 796 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 563 | 563 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 363 | 335 | 28 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 293 | 293 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 229 | — | 229 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | 72,254 | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 64,879 | 64,879 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 63,548 | 63,548 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 51,915 | 51,719 | 196 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 38,350 | 38,350 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 18,885 | 18,885 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 15,555 | 15,555 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 4,530 | 4,530 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 3,010 | 3,010 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroform | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 1,725 | 1,696 | 29 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 642 | 642 | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 605 | 605 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 530 | 530 | — | — | — | |
| Lead | 212 | — | 212 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 186 | 186 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroprene | 184 | 184 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 120 | 120 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 83 | 83 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Trichloroethylene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 41 | 41 | — | — | — | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | 55,661 | |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 98,558 | 98,558 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 83,716 | 83,716 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 80,759 | 80,574 | 185 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 72,146 | 72,146 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 23,036 | 23,036 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 16,190 | 16,190 | — | — | — | |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | 4,218 | 4,218 | — | — | — | |
| Carbon tetrachloride | 2,223 | 2,197 | 26 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroform | 1,670 | 1,670 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloroethane | 1,618 | 1,618 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylidene dichloride | 670 | 670 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroprene | 191 | 191 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead | 184 | — | 184 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 153 | 153 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | 111 | 111 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chloromethane | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 80 | 80 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Trichloroethylene | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloromethane | — | — | 169,298 | — |
| Trichloroethylene | — | — | 163,530 | — |
| Chloroethane | — | — | 3,509,844 | — |
| Chloroprene | — | — | 242,882 | — |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | 5,640,584 | — |
| Vinyl chloride | — | — | 773,016 | — |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 6,303 | 203,070 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 28,828 |
| Vinylidene chloride | — | — | 190,794 | — |
| Ethylene | — | — | 4,705,821 | 808,529 |
| Bis(2-chloroethyl) ether | — | — | 825,699 | — |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | 531,063 | — |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | 18,035,723 | 14,805 |
| Chloroform | — | — | 9,760,720 | 0 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 19,768 |
| 1,3-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | 351,856 | — |
| 1,4-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | 207,652 | — |
| 1,2-Dichloroethylene | — | — | 177,995 | — |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | 573,166 | — |
| 1,1,1,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | 623,192 | — |
| Ethylidene dichloride | — | — | 8,500,648 | — |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | 377,307 | — |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 2,125 |
| Carbon tetrachloride | — | — | 2,226,811 | — |
| 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | — | 17,671,276 | 0 |
| Pentachloroethane | — | — | — | 249,193 |
| Benzene | — | — | 472,113 | 382,679 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,411,006 |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | 31,413 | — |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 3,300 |
| 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane | — | — | 963,039 | — |
| Propylene | — | 63,880 | 54,814 | 445,339 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GEISMAR FRACTINATION PLANT
GEISMAR, LA
|
Propylene | — | 63,880 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 12 |
|
HOLCIM (US) INC/GEOCYCLE LLC
ARTESIA, MS
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 247,295 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT INC - LAKE CHARLES FACILITY
SULPHUR, LA
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 13,963 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
1,2-Dichloroethane | — | — | — | 165 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Chloroform | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Lead | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 18, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 30, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 30, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 30, 2023 | Jun 29, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 30, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2022 | Mar 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 28, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 4, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jun 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Oct 31, 2018 | Mar 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 17, 2018 | Dec 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Mar 23, 2017 | Apr 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 23, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 23, 2017 | Apr 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2014 | Apr 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Dec 16, 2014 | Feb 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Mar 27, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 27, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 27, 2013 | Jul 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 20, 2010 | May 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 4, 1993 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1992 | May 11, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1992 | May 11, 1993 | 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 | 1,986.25 kg/d | 1,668.45 | +19% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +2% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 254.24 kg/d | 216.56 | +17% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 233.36 kg/d | 216.56 | +8% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Cycles Of Concentration | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.00 c | 3.00 | +33% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.84 kg/d | 50.85 | +10% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 231.99 kg/d | 216.56 | +7% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 50.00 | +118% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,445.73 kg/d | 4,104.61 | +33% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 560.24 kg/d | 216.56 | +159% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.71 kg/d | 86.71 | +6% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Cycles Of Concentration | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.30 c | 3.00 | +23% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 269.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +99% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 235.81 kg/d | 105.33 | +124% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 283.11 kg/d | 216.56 | +31% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 184.99 kg/d | 160.72 | +15% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.27 kg/d | 50.85 | +81% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 534.50 kg/d | 408.15 | +31% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 242.34 kg/d | 160.72 | +51% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 203.56 kg/d | 142.10 | +43% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.41 kg/d | 39.95 | +11% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 kg/d | 0.01 | +18% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 503.40 kg/d | 408.15 | +23% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.78 kg/d | 50.85 | +18% | Dec 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.83 kg/d | 50.85 | +16% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.57 kg/d | 160.72 | +26% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 153.38 kg/d | 105.33 | +46% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.69 kg/d | 39.95 | +79% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 kg/d | 50.85 | +53% | Sep 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 167.56 kg/d | 160.72 | +4% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 137.77 kg/d | 105.33 | +31% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 235.66 kg/d | 160.72 | +47% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.93 kg/d | 50.85 | +22% | Jul 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.65 kg/d | 50.85 | +25% | Jun 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 949.27 kg/d | 216.56 | +338% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.31 kg/d | 105.33 | +2% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 510.46 kg/d | 216.56 | +136% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.24 kg/d | 50.85 | +22% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Carbon, tot organic [TOC] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.90 mg/L | 50.00 | +56% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.05 kg/d | 50.85 | +24% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 167.98 kg/d | 105.33 | +59% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 204.60 kg/d | 142.10 | +44% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,402.61 kg/d | 408.15 | +244% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 420.77 kg/d | 216.56 | +94% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.00 mg/L | 135.00 | +90% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 830.51 kg/d | 216.56 | +284% | May 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | May 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.64 d | 0.31 | +108% | May 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 456.61 kg/d | 105.33 | +334% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 170.47 kg/d | 105.33 | +62% | Nov 2018 | 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.