Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA
Quick Summary
- •Released 183,910 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 $336,501 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2665 FITE ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 4 · last Aug 11, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $336,501 · last May 12, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000374434
How This Compares
#38
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#740
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.
8
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-66% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 340,550 | — |
| 2016 | 357,800 | +5% |
| 2017 | 183,910 | -49% |
| 2018 | 86,420 | -53% |
| 2019 | 89,650 | +4% |
| 2020 | 126,039 | +41% |
| 2021 | 100,716 | -20% |
| 2022 | 107,298 | +7% |
| 2023 | 99,641 | -7% |
| 2024 | 114,700 | +15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 94,489 | 94,414 | 75 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17,911 | 17,906 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 1,675 | 1,675 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 625 | 558 | 67 | — | 1,489 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 85,176 | 85,096 | 80 | — | 0 | |
| Methanol | 13,706 | 13,546 | 80 | 80 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 504 | 445 | 59 | — | — | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 255 | 255 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 85,593 | 85,444 | 75 | 75 | — | |
| Methanol | 20,740 | 20,330 | 205 | 205 | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 715 | 525 | 190 | — | — | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 250 | 250 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 83,612 | 82,956 | 656 | — | — | |
| Methanol | 15,315 | 15,310 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 1,162 | 1,162 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 627 | 622 | 5 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 115,200 | 115,200 | — | — | 10,710 | |
| Methanol | 9,814 | 9,814 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 625 | 625 | — | — | 750 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 89,250 | 71,250 | — | 18,000 | — | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 74,400 | 74,400 | — | — | 28,000 | |
| Methanol | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 620 | 620 | — | — | 5 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 400 | 400 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methacrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 157,000 | 157,000 | — | — | 60,010 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 11,000 | 11,000 | — | — | 1,950 | |
| Toluene | 1,430 | 1,430 | — | — | 29,510 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 480 | 480 | — | — | 7 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 50 | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methacrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 297,600 | 291,648 | 5,952 | — | 11,870 | |
| Methanol | 49,000 | 49,000 | — | — | 15 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 5,000 | 5,000 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 2,600 | 2,600 | — | — | 1,100 | |
| Toluene | 2,300 | 2,300 | — | — | 20,005 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methacrylonitrile | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dibutyl phthalate | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Phenylenediamine | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydroquinone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 283,400 | 278,000 | 5,400 | — | 11,310 | |
| Methanol | 47,000 | 47,000 | — | — | 14 | |
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | 4,730 | 4,730 | — | — | — | |
| Butyl acrylate | 2,500 | 2,500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Toluene | 1,660 | 1,660 | — | — | 19,001 | |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 1,260 | 1,260 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 LONE MOUNTAIN LLC
ORIENTA, OK
|
Hydrogen cyanide | 1,489 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Methyllactonitrile | — | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Methanol | 1,900 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Toluene | 510 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Hydrogen cyanide | 7 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
| Methyl methacrylate | 49,000 | MEMPHIS CITY STILES WASTEWATER TREATMENT, MEMPHIS |
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: General | Aug 11, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 11, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 12, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Dec 18, 2024 | Apr 17, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Oct 6, 2023 | Feb 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Apr 25, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 21, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 23, 2021 | May 14, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 26, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 26, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 26, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 26, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 27, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 27, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 27, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 4, 2010 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 4, 2010 | Feb 4, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2005 | May 4, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 2003 | Mar 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 24, 2002 | Mar 6, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 24, 2002 | Sep 24, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 30, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 3, 1998 | Jun 17, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 15, 1996 | Sep 30, 1997 | 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 3604398533 · May 12, 2025
$2,500
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604338169 · Mar 28, 2025
$181,753
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604206487 · Dec 18, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603847003 · Jan 26, 2024
$94,050
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603753777 · Oct 6, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603583609 · Apr 25, 2023
$29,498
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603547864 · Mar 20, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2022-3006 · Mar 13, 2023
$24,800
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603437560 · Nov 2, 2022
$3,900
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603367969 · Sep 21, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602801207 · Aug 23, 2021
$0
State/local Action
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602875196 · Jun 30, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987789583-001 · Apr 9, 2018
Judicial
· Case 04-2004-9021 · Feb 28, 2006
$1,800,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-2024 · May 3, 2005
$184,525
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987789583-120 · Aug 12, 2003
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-2006 · Feb 28, 2003
$8,937
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987789583-801 · Apr 21, 1998
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND987789583-JLB · Apr 2, 1998
$25,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1997-0520 · Apr 2, 1998
$25,000
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