Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
BASF CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,025 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
-
3455 SOUTHPORT RD.
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 2 · last May 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000352724
How This Compares
#181
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#5,036
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.
3
Air (CAA)
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)
-59% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,923 | — |
| 2016 | 5,165 | +5% |
| 2017 | 5,025 | -3% |
| 2018 | 3,974 | -21% |
| 2019 | 774 | -81% |
| 2020 | 2,517 | +225% |
| 2021 | 2,513 | -0% |
| 2022 | 2,237 | -11% |
| 2023 | 2,223 | -1% |
| 2024 | 2,021 | -9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 855 | 855 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 802 | 802 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 255 | 255 | — | — | 100,048 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 78 | 78 | — | — | 3,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 17 | 17 | — | — | 835 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14 | 14 | — | — | 45 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 917 | 917 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 718 | 718 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 505 | 505 | — | — | 79,806 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 58 | 58 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 16 | 16 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 22 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 939 | 939 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 715 | 715 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 505 | 505 | — | — | 67,497 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 55 | 55 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 15 | 15 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8 | 8 | — | — | 13 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 853 | 853 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 809 | 809 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 87,644 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 66 | 66 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 18 | 18 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12 | 12 | — | — | 33 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 985 | 985 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 64,199 | |
| Propylene oxide | 668 | 668 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 72 | 72 | — | — | 10 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 25 | 25 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 12 | 12 | — | — | 35 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 633 | 633 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 141 | 141 | — | — | 15 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 1,218 | 1,218 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 1,173 | 1,173 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 778 | 778 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 90,287 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 50 | 50 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 1,407 | 1,407 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,305 | 1,305 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 1,303 | 1,303 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 99,318 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene oxide | 1,529 | 1,529 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,349 | 1,349 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 1,277 | 1,277 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 131,274 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 1,271 | 1,271 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,249 | 1,249 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 1,138 | 1,138 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 755 | 755 | — | — | 102,524 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 255 | 255 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,030 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 78,482 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 50 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 97,090 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 292,397 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | 100,048 | — | — |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 83,587 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
CORDELE, GA
|
Ethylene glycol | — | 100,048 | — | — |
|
SOUTHERN LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 3,340 |
|
SOUTHERN LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LLC
GREENSBORO, NC
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 835 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 45 | A. MANNING LYNCH WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, SPARTANBURG |
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 | FRV | Mar 14, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 30, 2024 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2019 | Apr 2, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 18, 2015 | Aug 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 18, 2015 | Oct 28, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 29, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2008 | Oct 16, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 2008 | Oct 16, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 7, 2001 | Jul 9, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 7, 2001 | Jul 9, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1987 | Mar 31, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 27, 1985 | Jun 11, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 1984 | Mar 26, 1984 | 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.
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD077990638-001 · Apr 4, 2019
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD077990638-002 · Apr 4, 2019
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