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Clean Air Act
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BASF METALS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 47,208 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 $14,400 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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554 ENGELHARD DRIVE
SENECA, SC 29678
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- OCONEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 331492
- Inspections
- 12 · last Sep 24, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $14,400 · last Feb 12, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110000354893
How This Compares
#74
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,738
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
4
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)
-93% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 23,955 | — |
| 2016 | 13,867 | -42% |
| 2017 | 47,208 | +240% |
| 2018 | 67,857 | +44% |
| 2019 | 20 | -100% |
| 2020 | 25,284 | +126321% |
| 2021 | 24,022 | -5% |
| 2022 | 32,895 | +37% |
| 2023 | 17,178 | -48% |
| 2024 | 1,656 | -90% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,616 | 1,616 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 40 | — | 40 | — | 2,123 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,696 | 7,696 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5,151 | 5,151 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3,063 | 3,063 | — | — | 74 | |
| Nickel compounds | 810 | 808 | 2 | — | 5,065 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 268 | 263 | 5 | — | 21,506 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 110 | 110 | — | — | 67,925 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 34 | — | 34 | — | 23,200 | |
| Lead compounds | 23 | 20 | 3 | — | 1,016 | |
| Silver compounds | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 10 | |
| Copper compounds | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 28,852 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 15,857 | 15,857 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 6,129 | 6,129 | — | — | 2 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,959 | 5,959 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 1,920 | 1,919 | 1 | — | 12,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,750 | 1,750 | — | — | — | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 165,053 | |
| Toluene | 424 | 424 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 259 | 255 | 4 | — | 36,612 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 39 | — | 39 | — | 985 | |
| Lead compounds | 35 | 33 | 3 | — | 2,522 | |
| Silver compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 51 | |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 2,636 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 47 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,484 | 8,484 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 7,605 | 7,605 | — | — | 3,200 | |
| Nitric acid | 5,757 | 5,757 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,450 | 1,450 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 325 | 305 | 20 | — | 16,080 | |
| Nickel compounds | 186 | 185 | 1 | — | 5,976 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 85 | 85 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 80 | 80 | 0 | — | 1,109 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 27 | — | 27 | — | 13,500 | |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 976 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 10 | 10 | — | — | 72,189 | |
| Silver compounds | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1,100 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 9,905 | 9,905 | — | — | 750 | |
| Chlorine | 8,992 | 8,992 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 4,101 | 4,101 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 285 | 283 | 2 | — | 9,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 161,920 | |
| Lead compounds | 150 | 147 | 3 | — | 2,399 | |
| Toluene | 81 | 81 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 76 | — | 76 | — | 14,777 | |
| Copper compounds | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 2,497 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 7,305 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 25,200 | 25,200 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 23,200 | 23,200 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 13,013 | 13,013 | — | — | — | |
| Triethylamine | 3,605 | 3,605 | — | — | 20,925 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 257 | 255 | 2 | — | 9,619 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 163,412 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 47 | — | 47 | — | 14,800 | |
| Copper compounds | 20 | 10 | 10 | — | 8,579 | |
| Lead compounds | 10 | 9 | 1 | — | 3,377 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | 25,200 | 25,200 | — | — | 755 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 9,650 | 9,650 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 4,705 | 4,705 | — | — | 250 | |
| Triethylamine | 3,605 | 3,605 | — | — | 30,755 | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,250 | 2,250 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 755 | 755 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 500 | — | 500 | — | 23,000 | |
| Nickel compounds | 265 | 255 | 10 | — | 13,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 255 | 255 | — | — | 198,250 | |
| Lead compounds | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 536 | |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 6,550 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,886 | 8,886 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 2,395 | 2,395 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,470 | 1,470 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,012 | 1,012 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 41 | — | 41 | — | 9,064 | |
| Lead compounds | 19 | 19 | 0 | — | 57 | |
| Nickel compounds | 19 | 18 | 1 | — | 105,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | 2,227 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 8 | 8 | — | — | 32,042 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 11,750 | 11,750 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 5,040 | 5,040 | — | — | 755 | |
| Chlorine | 4,050 | 4,050 | — | — | — | |
| Sulfuric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 890 | 890 | — | — | 85 | |
| Nickel compounds | 258 | 255 | 3 | — | 152,110 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrazine | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 204 | — | 204 | — | 83,300 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 13 | 1 | — | 412 | |
| Copper compounds | 11 | 10 | 1 | — | 285,099 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 3 | — | 3 | — | 16,108 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 1,911 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 160,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HEPACO
DORAVILLE, GA
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 30,000 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES UNION COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Lead compounds | 5 | — | — | — |
|
ABINGTON RELDAN METALS, LLC
FAIRLESS, PA
|
Lead compounds | — | 521 | — | — |
|
VOPAK INDUSTRIAL SERV
MAULDIN, SC
|
Formic acid | 250 | — | — | — |
|
VOPAK INDUSTRIAL SERV
MAULDIN, SC
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 750 |
|
VOPAK INDUSTRIAL SERV
MAULDIN, SC
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 750 |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES UNION COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 99,000 | — | — | — |
|
VOPAK INDUSTRIAL SERV
MAULDIN, SC
|
Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 99,000 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES UNION COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Copper compounds | 6,300 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES UNION COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Nickel compounds | 13,000 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES UNION COUNTY REGIONAL LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 11,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 2,123 | CONEROSS CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY, SENECA |
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: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | May 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Recyclable Materials Utilized for Precious Metal Recovery | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Apr 10, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Alternative Standards for Episodic Generators | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Apr 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 10, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | May 5, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 5, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 5, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 23, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 18, 2008 | Sep 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 18, 2008 | Sep 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 18, 2008 | Sep 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 2008 | Sep 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 18, 2008 | Sep 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2002 | May 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 20, 2002 | Feb 20, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 20, 2002 | May 28, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 1997 | Jan 9, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 1996 | Aug 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 18, 1996 | Mar 18, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 6, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 6, 1995 | Nov 30, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 17, 1994 | Jun 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 30, 1987 | Nov 20, 1987 | 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-SCD981866007-001 · Feb 12, 2026
$9,000
ENFORCEMENT REFERRAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCR000791392-001 · Oct 10, 2025
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD981866007-002 · Jun 1, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600865836 · Nov 23, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-2029 · Nov 22, 2016
$23,010
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD981866007-000 · Apr 29, 1996
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