TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
BUCKMAN LABS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 4,686 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
-
1256 N. MCLEAN BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38108
View on map ↗ - County
- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 13, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 22, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110000373934
How This Compares
#211
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#5,136
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)
-15% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,968 | — |
| 2016 | 6,708 | +69% |
| 2017 | 4,686 | -30% |
| 2018 | 4,943 | +5% |
| 2019 | 333 | -93% |
| 2020 | 4,572 | +1273% |
| 2021 | 7,130 | +56% |
| 2022 | 2,784 | -61% |
| 2023 | 2,724 | -2% |
| 2024 | 3,391 | +24% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,229 | 2,229 | — | — | 4,726 | |
| Ammonia | 964 | 964 | — | — | 45 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 137 | 137 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 32 | 32 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 29 | 29 | — | — | 5 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 161 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,086 | 2,086 | — | — | 4,339 | |
| Ammonia | 513 | 513 | — | — | 35 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 109 | 109 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 44,605 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 2,132 | 2,132 | — | — | 4,554 | |
| Ammonia | 489 | 489 | — | — | 111 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 163 | 163 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 6,122 | 6,122 | — | — | 12,884 | |
| Ammonia | 517 | 517 | — | — | 48 | |
| Dichloromethane | 400 | 400 | — | — | 253 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 91 | 91 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 2,977 | 2,977 | — | — | 6,183 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 892 | 892 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 475 | 475 | — | — | 194 | |
| Dichloromethane | 215 | 215 | — | — | 161 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 333 | 333 | — | — | 247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,253 | 3,253 | — | — | 6,789 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 648 | 648 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 623 | 623 | — | — | 206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 402 | 402 | — | — | 2,266 | |
| Acrylic acid | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 515 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,355 | 3,355 | — | — | 6,949 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 638 | 638 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 349 | 349 | — | — | 36 | |
| Dichloromethane | 326 | 326 | — | — | 274 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3 | — | 3 | — | 884 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 864 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,476 | 3,476 | — | — | 7,166 | |
| Dichloromethane | 2,842 | 2,842 | — | — | 561 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 388 | 388 | — | — | 65 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 9,227 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Epichlorohydrin | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Potassium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,143 | 3,143 | — | — | 6,384 | |
| Dichloromethane | 477 | 477 | — | — | 813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 343 | 343 | — | — | 73 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 5 | 5 | — | — | 439 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 11 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 1,319 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 148 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 5 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 4,379 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 11,356 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC.
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 516 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC.
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 45 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Certain glycol ethers | 161 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Methanol | 4,726 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Maleic anhydride | 5 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Vinyl acetate | 0 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
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 | Schedule Event reported late | May 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 31, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 31, 2023 | Jul 3, 2023 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2026-3510 · Nov 10, 2025
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2019-3359 · Mar 27, 2019
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2018-0061 · Feb 22, 2018
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