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CYTEC ENGINEERED MATERIALS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 63,225 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
-
7139 AUGUSTA ROAD
PIEDMONT, SC 29673
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- GREENVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 335991
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 26, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000354063
How This Compares
#66
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,448
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)
+2% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 84,305 | — |
| 2016 | 89,123 | +6% |
| 2017 | 63,225 | -29% |
| 2018 | 71,134 | +13% |
| 2019 | 4,541 | -94% |
| 2020 | 43,014 | +847% |
| 2021 | 47,526 | +10% |
| 2022 | 74,564 | +57% |
| 2023 | 83,047 | +11% |
| 2024 | 86,075 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 38,120 | 38,120 | — | — | 684,002 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 28,676 | 28,676 | — | — | 870 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 14,801 | 14,801 | — | — | 4 | |
| Ammonia | 4,460 | 4,460 | — | — | 120 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 10,747 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 33,891 | 33,891 | — | — | 579,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 29,274 | 29,274 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 15,351 | 15,351 | — | — | 4 | |
| Ammonia | 4,500 | 4,500 | — | — | 82 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 10,582 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 34,731 | 34,731 | — | — | 572,240 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 24,334 | 24,334 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 12,118 | 12,118 | — | — | 7 | |
| Ammonia | 3,357 | 3,357 | — | — | 76 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 6 | 6 | — | — | 19,841 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 35,190 | 35,190 | — | — | 212,243 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5,936 | 5,936 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4,099 | 4,099 | — | — | 3 | |
| Ammonia | 2,292 | 2,292 | — | — | 55 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4,749 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 25,170 | 25,170 | — | — | 422,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 7,880 | 7,880 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 7,565 | 7,565 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 2,390 | 2,390 | — | — | 96 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7,313 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4,541 | 4,541 | — | — | 125 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 38,004 | 38,004 | — | — | 649,624 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 15,343 | 15,343 | — | — | 337 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 15,303 | 15,303 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 2,451 | 2,451 | — | — | 116 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 12,796 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 36,287 | 36,287 | — | — | 499,447 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 12,953 | 12,953 | — | — | 130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 11,903 | 11,903 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ammonia | 2,060 | 2,060 | — | — | 105 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 3 | 3 | — | — | 11,104 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 64,847 | 64,847 | — | — | 674,502 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 12,534 | 12,534 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 9,494 | 9,494 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ammonia | 2,220 | 2,220 | — | — | 121 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 13,801 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile | 66,668 | 66,668 | — | — | 625,634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 9,580 | 9,580 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 5,428 | 5,428 | — | — | 6 | |
| Ammonia | 2,589 | 2,589 | — | — | 118 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 35 | 35 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | 4 | 4 | — | — | 11,768 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 45,720 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 870 | — |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | 41,400 | 694,202 |
| Hydrogen cyanide | — | — | — | 771,453 |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | 10,747 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 642,600 |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Acrylonitrile | — | — | 41,400 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Hydroquinone | — | — | — | 10,747 |
|
VLS RECOVERY SERVICES LLC
MAULDIN, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 30 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | 870 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen cyanide | 4 | REWA LOWER REEDY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, SIMPSONVILLE |
| Ammonia | 90 | REWA LOWER REEDY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, SIMPSONVILLE |
| Acrylonitrile | 2 | REWA LOWER REEDY WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, SIMPSONVILLE |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 1, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 3, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 25, 2005 | Feb 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 25, 2005 | Feb 9, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1998 | May 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 3, 1995 | Nov 9, 1995 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003361714-001 · Aug 27, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601262764 · Nov 1, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601195799 · Oct 3, 2017
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD003361714-000 · Oct 3, 1995
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