Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PASADENA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,530 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
-
4403 LA PORTE FWY
PASADENA, TX 77501
View on map ↗ - County
- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 22, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110002081942
How This Compares
#701
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#5,494
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
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)
+422% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,706 | — |
| 2016 | 5 | -100% |
| 2017 | 3,530 | +70500% |
| 2018 | 14,420 | +308% |
| 2019 | 4,210 | -71% |
| 2020 | 11,629 | +176% |
| 2021 | 15,161 | +30% |
| 2022 | 14,679 | -3% |
| 2023 | 18,043 | +23% |
| 2024 | 14,129 | -22% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isobutyraldehyde | 4,431 | 4,431 | — | — | 10,118 | |
| Propylene | 4,176 | 4,176 | — | — | — | |
| Butyraldehyde | 2,507 | 2,507 | — | — | 10,118 | |
| Ammonia | 1,819 | 1,819 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 638 | 638 | — | — | 41,159 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 558 | 558 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isobutyraldehyde | 5,915 | 5,915 | — | — | 80 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 5,497 | 5,497 | — | — | 80 | |
| Propylene | 3,561 | 3,561 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,893 | 1,893 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 619 | 619 | — | — | 18,891 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 558 | 558 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyraldehyde | 5,540 | 5,540 | — | — | 1,040 | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 4,564 | 4,564 | — | — | 221,420 | |
| Propylene | 2,141 | 2,141 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,846 | 1,846 | — | — | 23,072 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 421 | 421 | — | — | 83,739 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 167 | 167 | — | — | 37,232 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyraldehyde | 4,930 | 4,930 | — | — | 320 | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 4,684 | 4,684 | — | — | 320 | |
| Propylene | 2,869 | 2,869 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 1,801 | 1,801 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 598 | 598 | — | — | 78,367 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 279 | 279 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isobutyraldehyde | 3,812 | 3,812 | — | — | 393 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 3,122 | 3,122 | — | — | 393 | |
| Ammonia | 2,049 | 2,049 | — | — | 42,947 | |
| Propylene | 1,838 | 1,838 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 551 | 551 | — | — | 82,905 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 257 | 257 | — | — | 124,958 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 4,210 | 4,210 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 6,670 | 6,670 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 5,510 | 5,510 | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 1,580 | 1,580 | — | — | 1,600 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 410 | 410 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 250 | 250 | — | — | 600,000 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | 2,400 | 2,400 | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 700 | 700 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 250 | 250 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 180 | 180 | — | — | 1,800,000 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | 192,000 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | 1,760 | 1,760 | — | — | 310,000 | |
| o-Xylene | 540 | 540 | — | — | 500 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 300 | 300 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 106 | 106 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyraldehyde | — | — | 184,881 | 90,111 |
| Isobutyraldehyde | — | — | 112,122 | 66,937 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 171,022 | 33,919 |
| Propylene | — | — | 557,631 | 225,760 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 32,948 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 969 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 7,242 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Isobutyraldehyde | — | — | — | 10,118 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Butyraldehyde | — | — | — | 10,118 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 16, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 19, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 9, 2021 | Dec 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 4, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Aug 3, 2018 | Nov 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 13, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 13, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 13, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 13, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Sep 29, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 29, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Sep 29, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 29, 2015 | Mar 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 29, 2015 | Nov 23, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 23, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Sep 23, 2013 | Oct 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 3, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 2, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 30, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 30, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 10, 2008 | Apr 23, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jun 28, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 28, 2007 | Aug 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 27, 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 27, 2007 | Jun 27, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 27, 2007 | Jul 11, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 14, 2006 | Aug 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 14, 2006 | Jun 27, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | May 2, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | May 2, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 2, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Apr 29, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 29, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 29, 2005 | May 18, 2005 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-36 · Feb 9, 2026
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-35 · Apr 30, 2024
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-34 · Feb 11, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602160185 · Sep 22, 2020
$3,560
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601547677 · Nov 18, 2019
$12,566
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-33 · Jun 13, 2018
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-32 · Feb 14, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-31 · Dec 10, 2015
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-30 · Dec 9, 2013
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-29 · Aug 3, 2013
$47,700
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-28 · Jan 2, 2013
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-27 · Sep 24, 2012
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-26 · Aug 29, 2012
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-25 · Mar 16, 2012
$42,750
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-24 · Sep 2, 2011
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-23 · Jul 5, 2011
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-22 · Jun 15, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-21 · May 26, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-20 · Aug 26, 2010
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD980808778-19 · Jul 7, 2010
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