TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MILLIKEN CHEMICAL ALLEN PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 293,539 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
-
164 NEW MILLIKEN RD
BLACKSBURG, SC 29702
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- CHEROKEE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110045410872
How This Compares
#20
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#552
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)
+136% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 344,635 | — |
| 2016 | 867,531 | +152% |
| 2017 | 293,539 | -66% |
| 2018 | 382,368 | +30% |
| 2019 | 290,901 | -24% |
| 2020 | 213,279 | -27% |
| 2021 | 316,026 | +48% |
| 2022 | 433,914 | +37% |
| 2023 | 572,448 | +32% |
| 2024 | 813,051 | +42% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 594,891 | — | 594,891 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 144,188 | 110,790 | 33,398 | — | 156 | |
| Ammonia | 28,229 | 26,812 | 1,417 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 18,615 | 18,182 | 433 | — | 2,470 | |
| Allyl chloride | 12,170 | 12,170 | — | — | 333,185 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,095 | 6,711 | 384 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,022 | 7,022 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 644 | 644 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 100 | 100 | — | — | 101 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 58 | 58 | — | — | 282 | |
| Triethylamine | 33 | 33 | — | — | 312 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 384,511 | — | 384,511 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 123,452 | 95,066 | 28,386 | — | 2,722 | |
| Ammonia | 23,004 | 21,895 | 1,109 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14,969 | 14,600 | 369 | — | 2,507 | |
| Allyl chloride | 9,702 | 9,702 | — | — | 311,351 | |
| Zinc compounds | 5,719 | 5,719 | — | — | 1,153 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,641 | 5,641 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,808 | 4,480 | 328 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 514 | 514 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 99 | 99 | — | — | 63 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 23 | 23 | — | — | 366 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 229,291 | — | 229,291 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 144,900 | 109,693 | 35,207 | — | 6,235 | |
| Methanol | 16,925 | 16,490 | 435 | — | 19,865 | |
| Ammonia | 14,828 | 8,079 | 6,749 | — | — | |
| Allyl chloride | 13,502 | 13,502 | — | — | 421,071 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 7,758 | 7,758 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 3,624 | 3,624 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,362 | 2,037 | 325 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 599 | 599 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 89 | 89 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 30 | 30 | — | — | 641 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 142,826 | — | 142,826 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 137,228 | 104,949 | 32,279 | — | 3,004 | |
| Methanol | 13,420 | 13,420 | — | — | 3,004 | |
| Allyl chloride | 11,184 | 11,184 | — | — | 310,362 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 8,099 | 8,099 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,311 | 1,303 | 8 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 651 | 651 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 624 | 624 | — | — | 22 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 605 | 605 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 27 | 27 | — | — | 702 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 113,597 | — | 113,597 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 73,626 | 71,154 | 2,472 | — | 8,000 | |
| Allyl chloride | 9,430 | 9,430 | — | — | 227,092 | |
| Methanol | 9,264 | 9,264 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 3,912 | 3,912 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,215 | 2,206 | 9 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 606 | 606 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 574 | 574 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 40 | 40 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 15 | 15 | — | — | 355 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 289,272 | 1 | 289,271 | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 889 | 889 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 669 | 669 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 217,221 | 172,885 | 44,336 | — | 2,151 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 131,677 | 2 | 131,675 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17,629 | 11,663 | 5,966 | — | 2,057 | |
| Allyl chloride | 5,295 | 5,295 | — | — | 67,018 | |
| Copper compounds | 3,321 | 3,308 | 13 | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 2,749 | 2,749 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 2,022 | 2,022 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 936 | 936 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 252 | 246 | 7 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 219 | 219 | — | — | 1,510 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 150,080 | 125,961 | 24,119 | — | 17,707 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 110,789 | 3 | 110,786 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 29,495 | 17,278 | 12,217 | — | 1,184 | |
| Allyl chloride | 1,236 | 1,236 | — | — | 9,606 | |
| Lead compounds | 966 | 966 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 744 | 744 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 132 | 120 | 12 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 47 | 47 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 32 | 32 | — | — | 814 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 674,782 | — | 674,782 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 163,442 | 132,884 | 30,558 | — | 1,520 | |
| Methanol | 23,918 | 14,436 | 9,482 | — | 1,520 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,015 | 2,999 | 16 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,169 | 1,169 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 952 | 952 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 192 | 192 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 61 | 61 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 154,419 | — | 154,419 | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 134,962 | 111,680 | 23,282 | — | 2,471 | |
| Barium compounds (except for barium sulfate (CAS No. 7727-43-7)) | 26,120 | 26,120 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 24,608 | 14,585 | 10,023 | — | 2,471 | |
| Formaldehyde | 3,053 | 3,023 | 30 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1,217 | 1,217 | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | 193 | 193 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 1,029,942 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 145,571 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | — | 312 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 12,756 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 639,401 |
| Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 333,185 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 45,404 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 107,069 |
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
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 101 |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 187 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC.
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 3,235 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 1,285 |
|
GEOCYCLE, LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 328,447 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Allyl chloride | — | — | — | 31 |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 2,470 |
|
CYCLECHEM INC
LEWISBERRY, PA
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 156 |
|
ANDERSON REGIONAL LANDFILL
BELTON, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 282 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 23 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 34 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC.
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Triethylamine | — | — | — | 255 |
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 24, 2013 | Jan 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 24, 2013 | Apr 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 24, 2013 | Jan 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 23, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 23, 1996 | Jun 28, 1996 | 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-SCD987566213-001 · Apr 8, 2013
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD987566213-000 · Jun 5, 1996
Other facilities in CHEROKEE County, SC
PIONEER METAL FINISHING
GAFFNEY, SC
· Manufacturing
ROYCE ASSOCIATES
GAFFNEY, SC
· Other Services
MARVIN BISHOP PONTIAC BUICK GM
GAFFNEY, SC
URPS INC
GREER, SC
STOVER VALLEY
GAFFNEY, SC
ALCOA HOME EXTERIORS INC
GAFFNEY, SC
· Manufacturing