CRODA, INC. ATLAS POINT PLANT SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,701 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 $7,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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315 CHERRY LANE
NEW CASTLE, DE 19720
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- NEW CASTLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 19 · last Dec 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $7,500 · last Feb 26, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110000338652
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,646 | — |
| 2016 | 4,105 | +13% |
| 2017 | 3,701 | -10% |
| 2018 | 6,484 | +75% |
| 2019 | 4,163 | -36% |
| 2020 | 10,109 | +143% |
| 2021 | 4,867 | -52% |
| 2022 | 6,564 | +35% |
| 2023 | 2,528 | -61% |
| 2024 | 6,160 | +144% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 5,681 | 5,681 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 323 | 323 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 109 | 109 | — | — | 1,395,842 | |
| Propylene oxide | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 295 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 2,119 | 2,119 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 284 | 284 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 79 | 79 | — | — | 1,057,252 | |
| Propylene oxide | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 3 | 3 | — | — | 411 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 6,090 | 6,090 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 386 | 386 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 79 | 79 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 865 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,599,047 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 2,920 | |
| Ethylene | 3,092 | 3,092 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 954 | 954 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 432 | 432 | — | — | 439 | |
| Methanol | 353 | 353 | — | — | 736 | |
| Propylene oxide | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,372 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 5,685 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 5,116 | 5,116 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 4,068 | 4,068 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 590 | 590 | — | — | 5,654 | |
| Propylene oxide | 226 | 226 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 97 | 97 | — | — | 400 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 12,210 | |
| Diethanolamine | 4 | 4 | — | — | 1,311 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,310 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 1,295 | |
| Nonylphenol | 3,195 | 3,195 | — | — | 12,060 | |
| Methanol | 665 | 665 | — | — | 6,243 | |
| Propylene oxide | 210 | 210 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 78 | 78 | — | — | 577 | |
| Acrylic acid | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,524 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 2,870 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5,070 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 854 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 4,886 | 4,886 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 840 | 840 | — | — | 18,281 | |
| Propylene oxide | 384 | 384 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 277 | 277 | — | — | 1,045 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 68 | 68 | — | — | 386 | |
| Ethylene | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 7 | 7 | — | — | 21,988 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1,668 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,397 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,799 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 2,318 | 2,318 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 578 | 578 | — | — | 10,550 | |
| Nonylphenol | 507 | 507 | — | — | 1,914 | |
| Propylene oxide | 234 | 234 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 48 | 48 | — | — | 367 | |
| Diethanolamine | 7 | 7 | — | — | 5,532 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 13,321 | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 420 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,782 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 2,654 | 2,654 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 651 | 651 | — | — | 16,573 | |
| Nonylphenol | 376 | 376 | — | — | 2,079 | |
| Propylene oxide | 372 | 372 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 554 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 19,460 | |
| Diethanolamine | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,678 | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4,687 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3,915 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene oxide | 2,880 | 2,880 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol | 376 | 376 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene oxide | 227 | 227 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 119 | 119 | — | — | 275 | |
| Methanol | 29 | 29 | — | — | 9,126 | |
| Diethanolamine | 12 | 12 | — | — | 800 | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,357 |
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 glycol | — | — | — | 1,284,174 |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 272 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 8 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 1,667 |
| Ethylene oxide | — | — | — | 16,104 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
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Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 3,293 |
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WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
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Methanol | — | — | — | 5,011 |
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WASTE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC
MYERSTOWN, PA
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Naphthalene | — | — | — | 420 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | 295 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Ethylene oxide | — | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,395,842 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Ethylene | — | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Naphthalene | 8 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| Propylene oxide | — | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
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 |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Feb 13, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 19, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 19, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 19, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 28, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 14, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 3, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Mar 1, 2019 | Sep 16, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 3, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 23, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 23, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 26, 2014 | Sep 17, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies | Aug 30, 2013 | Nov 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 17, 2011 | Jan 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Nov 17, 2011 | Jan 3, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 4, 2010 | Nov 5, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Oct 15, 2010 | Dec 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Oct 15, 2010 | Nov 10, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 19, 2009 | Jan 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 19, 2009 | Jan 29, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | May 30, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 30, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 30, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | May 30, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 30, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 30, 2007 | May 30, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | May 30, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | May 30, 2007 | Nov 9, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 30, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 23, 2000 | Dec 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 23, 2000 | Dec 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 23, 1997 | Oct 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 23, 1997 | Oct 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1993 | Apr 22, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 23, 1993 | Apr 22, 1993 | Resolved |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.79 kg/d | 17.02 | +57% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.79 kg/d | 11.35 | +136% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.14 kg/d | 17.02 | +95% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.14 kg/d | 11.35 | +192% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.75 kg/d | 17.02 | +4% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.20 kg/d | 17.02 | +7% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.08 kg/d | 11.35 | +482% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.08 kg/d | 17.02 | +288% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.07 kg/d | 11.35 | +685% | Jul 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 89.07 kg/d | 17.02 | +423% | Jul 2019 | Open |
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.