TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION, INSTITUTE PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 405,739 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
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ROUTE 25
INSTITUTE, WV 25112
View on map ↗ - County
- KANAWHA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 20, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 27, 2018
- Registry ID
- 110070828292
How This Compares
#11
of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#448
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)
-97% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 94,953 | — |
| 2016 | 352,326 | +271% |
| 2017 | 405,739 | +15% |
| 2018 | 638,787 | +57% |
| 2019 | 585,489 | -8% |
| 2020 | 1,882 | -100% |
| 2021 | 2,115 | +12% |
| 2022 | 2,132 | +1% |
| 2023 | 1,744 | -18% |
| 2024 | 2,771 | +59% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,644 | 1,644 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 720 | 720 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 232 | 232 | — | — | 830,401 | |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | 112,804 | |
| Silver compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 152,159 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,163 | 1,163 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 407 | 407 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 86,972 | |
| Silver compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 126,976 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,257 | 1,257 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 701 | 701 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 75,804 | |
| Silver compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 135,562 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,120 | 1,120 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 821 | 821 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 66,248 | |
| Silver compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 109,344 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 952 | 952 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 756 | 756 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 44,619 | |
| Silver compounds | 49 | 49 | — | — | 92,634 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 585,489 | 36 | 585,453 | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 501,459 | 36 | 501,423 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 92,267 | 90,351 | 1,916 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 22,527 | 22,524 | 3 | — | 416 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,049 | 7,288 | 1,761 | — | 19 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 8,419 | — | 8,419 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,110 | 525 | 1,585 | — | 6 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,763 | 1,763 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 1,017 | 1,017 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 135,710 | |
| Silver compounds | 51 | 49 | 2 | — | 191,338 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 291,590 | 36 | 291,554 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 56,625 | 50,590 | 6,035 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 26,920 | 26,912 | 8 | — | 493 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Pyridine | 15,149 | 14,113 | 1,036 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,388 | 8,508 | 2,880 | — | 9 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,169 | 579 | 1,590 | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,721 | 1,721 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 90,537 | |
| Silver compounds | 52 | 49 | 3 | — | 106,603 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 171,744 | — | 171,744 | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 79,610 | 60,004 | 19,606 | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 48,834 | 48,814 | 20 | — | 417 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 18,473 | 10,753 | 7,720 | — | 299 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 17,213 | 7,599 | 9,614 | — | 12,988 | |
| Pyridine | 14,419 | 13,433 | 986 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 1,876 | 1,876 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 126 | 126 | — | — | 62,013 | |
| Silver compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 72,356 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 45,575 | 45,570 | 5 | — | 439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 22,988 | 18,156 | 4,832 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14,812 | 14,142 | 670 | — | 540 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,533 | 6,533 | — | — | 119,871 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 2,903 | 2,903 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 1,019 | 1,019 | — | — | — | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 651 | 651 | — | — | 134 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 316 | — | 316 | — | 1 | |
| Nitric acid | 125 | 125 | — | — | 72,268 | |
| Silver compounds | 31 | 31 | — | — | 62,583 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 167,516 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 7 |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | 112,804 |
| Silver compounds | — | 152,159 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CATALYST REFINERS INC
NITRO, WV
|
Nitric acid | — | — | — | 112,804 |
|
AMES ADVANCED MATERIALS CORP
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
|
Silver compounds | — | 21,933 | — | — |
|
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
MIDLAND, MI
|
Silver compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CATALYST REFINERS INC
NITRO, WV
|
Silver compounds | — | 130,226 | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Silver compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
DISPOSAL SVCS INCL LANDFILL (DSI)
HURRICANE, WV
|
Silver compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Silver compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
|
Silver compounds | — | — | — | — |
|
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
MIDLAND, MI
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 830,394 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 7 |
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: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 21, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 26, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 26, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 26, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 26, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 26, 2014 | Sep 23, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Large Quantity Handlers | May 23, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 1, 2011 | Dec 19, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 27, 2009 | Dec 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Aug 27, 2009 | Aug 28, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 27, 2009 | Nov 30, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 27, 2009 | Nov 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 27, 2009 | Nov 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 27, 2009 | Nov 14, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 27, 2009 | Dec 3, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 7, 2007 | Aug 10, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2007 | Aug 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 11, 2006 | Jan 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jan 11, 2006 | Jan 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Jan 11, 2006 | Jan 11, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 11, 2006 | Jan 5, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Sep 24, 2004 | Dec 29, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 8, 2003 | Aug 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jul 8, 2003 | Aug 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners | Jul 17, 2002 | Oct 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 17, 2002 | Oct 22, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 24, 1999 | Oct 22, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 23, 1999 | Aug 23, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 9, 1997 | Feb 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 17, 1996 | Apr 4, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Feb 15, 1996 | May 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 6, 1995 | May 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jul 6, 1995 | Jan 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | May 14, 1995 | Aug 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 14, 1995 | Aug 27, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Mar 15, 1995 | May 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 15, 1995 | May 16, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Chemical, Physical and Biological Treatment | Sep 27, 1993 | Feb 15, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 17, 1993 | Nov 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 17, 1993 | Nov 20, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 13, 1991 | May 25, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 23, 1991 | Nov 14, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 8, 1990 | Feb 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601403674 · Mar 27, 2018
$24,000
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600899810 · Oct 16, 2016
$0
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2015-0090 · May 4, 2015
$2,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-001 · Aug 27, 2009
REFERRED TO CIVIL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY (CAP) PROGRAM
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-002 · Jan 11, 2006
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-000 · Sep 28, 1993
$915,125
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-009 · Aug 8, 1990
$71,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-008 · Jul 21, 1989
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-006 · Jul 11, 1988
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-007 · Jul 8, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-004 · May 12, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-WVD005005509-003 · Sep 24, 1987
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