MILLIKEN CHEMICAL - DEWEY PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,818 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 $6,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1440 CAMPTON ROAD
INMAN, SC 29349
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 8 · last Aug 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $6,500 · last Sep 8, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000498550
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
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 | 5,722 | — |
| 2016 | 7,053 | +23% |
| 2017 | 3,818 | -46% |
| 2018 | 4,109 | +8% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 3,548 | +161177% |
| 2021 | 3,431 | -3% |
| 2022 | 2,853 | -17% |
| 2023 | 11,080 | +288% |
| 2024 | 2,365 | -79% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 828 | 0 | 828 | — | 71,091 | |
| Methanol | 587 | 587 | — | — | 56,343 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 528 | 528 | — | — | 51,629 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 313 | 313 | — | — | 1,778 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 73 | 73 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 99 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 9,003 | 9,003 | — | — | 0 | |
| Methanol | 758 | 758 | — | — | 18,781 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 540 | 540 | — | — | 47,359 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 393 | 0 | 393 | — | 65,591 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 292 | 292 | — | — | 665 | |
| Propylene oxide | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3,333 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 786 | 0 | 786 | — | 27,937 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 590 | 590 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 585 | 585 | — | — | 49,620 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 564 | 564 | — | — | 7,375 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 293 | 293 | — | — | 36 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 751 | 0 | 750 | — | 36,820 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 511 | 511 | — | — | 11,635 | |
| Methanol | 478 | 478 | — | — | 70,625 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 226 | 226 | — | — | 802 | |
| Propylene oxide | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 15 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,590 | 1,590 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 603 | 603 | — | — | 30,416 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 537 | 537 | — | — | 9,899 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 489 | 489 | — | — | 670 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 21,325 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 26 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Methoxyethanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 887 | 887 | — | — | 10 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 773 | 773 | — | — | 22,136 | |
| Methanol | 660 | 660 | — | — | 33,121 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 618 | 618 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 589 | 589 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 520 | 520 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 417 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 1,490 | 1,490 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 778 | 778 | — | — | 3,657 | |
| Triethylamine | 654 | 654 | — | — | 909 | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 520 | 520 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 325 | 325 | — | — | 31,233 | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 19 | 19 | — | — | 551 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,378 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 27,622 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 3,114 | 3,114 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,574 | 1,574 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 860 | 860 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 621 | 621 | — | — | 67 | |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | 503 | 503 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 343 | 343 | — | — | 22,040 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 502 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 0 | 0 | — | — | 59,838 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 2-Methoxyethanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 2,379 | 2,379 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,574 | 1,574 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 934 | 934 | — | — | 1,373 | |
| Triethylamine | 637 | 637 | — | — | 256 | |
| Methanol | 120 | 120 | — | — | 23,561 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 15 | 0 | 15 | — | 28,877 | |
| Propylene oxide | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 495 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | 82 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 6 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | 585,165 | 51,629 | 75,122 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 63,982 |
| Methanol | — | 22,231 | 56,343 | — |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,778 | 821 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | 51,629 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 95 | — | — | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 1,653 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 125 | — |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 56,218 | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | 125 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 8 | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Propylene oxide | — | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Ethylene oxide | — | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Methanol | — | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Maleic anhydride | — | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 71,091 | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 4 | CITY OF INMAN, INMAN |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 16, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 9, 2021 | Jul 26, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 30, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jul 30, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Jul 30, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 30, 2019 | Dec 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Dec 17, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 19, 2018 | Jul 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Special Forms of Permits | Jul 10, 2017 | Sep 26, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 24, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 24, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 25, 2012 | Feb 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jan 25, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 25, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Apr 30, 2010 | Jun 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 23, 2009 | Mar 24, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 6, 2007 | Nov 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 6, 2007 | Nov 6, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 16, 2005 | Aug 16, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 10, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 10, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 10, 2004 | Jun 10, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 16, 1998 | Aug 7, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 20, 1995 | Nov 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jan 13, 1995 | Nov 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 13, 1995 | Nov 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 1994 | Apr 26, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 1993 | Mar 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 1993 | Mar 31, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 11, 1992 | Apr 14, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 11, 1992 | Apr 14, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 10, 1992 | Mar 10, 1992 | 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.