KRATON CHEMICAL, PANAMA CITY FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Released 50,524 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 $21,688 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2 EVERITT AVENUE
PANAMA CITY, FL 32401
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- BAY County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325194
- Inspections
- 7 · last Sep 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $21,688 · last Jan 10, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000362287
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
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 | 15,634 | — |
| 2016 | 21,100 | +35% |
| 2017 | 50,524 | +139% |
| 2018 | 34,545 | -32% |
| 2019 | 7,280 | -79% |
| 2020 | 35,899 | +393% |
| 2021 | 46,677 | +30% |
| 2022 | 43,867 | -6% |
| 2023 | 41,465 | -5% |
| 2024 | 44,896 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 31,364 | 31,364 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,635 | 10,635 | — | — | 391,217 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,435 | 2,435 | — | — | 116,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 462 | 462 | — | — | 949 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 28,207 | 28,207 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,452 | 10,452 | — | — | 336,608 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,344 | 2,344 | — | — | 108,206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 462 | 462 | — | — | 1,399 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 8,740 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,014 | 30,014 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 10,801 | 10,801 | — | — | 408,537 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,587 | 2,587 | — | — | 120,187 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 465 | 465 | — | — | 3,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 30,221 | 30,221 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 12,569 | 12,569 | — | — | 464,425 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,415 | 3,415 | — | — | 133,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 472 | 472 | — | — | 3,225 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 26,575 | 26,575 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,670 | 7,670 | — | — | 316,549 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,363 | 1,363 | — | — | 94,939 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 284 | 284 | — | — | 1,575 | |
| Styrene | 7 | 7 | — | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,280 | 7,280 | — | — | 128,773 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 1,710 | |
| Styrene | — | — | — | — | 128 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,633 | 25,633 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 7,279 | 7,279 | — | — | 232,825 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,418 | 1,418 | — | — | 50,732 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 215 | 215 | — | — | 357 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | — | — | — | — | 19,294 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 33,620 | 33,620 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 11,720 | 11,720 | — | — | 404,509 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,680 | 3,680 | — | — | 87,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 1,069 | 1,069 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1,124 | |
| Toluene | 180 | 180 | — | — | 2,931 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 8,864 | 8,864 | — | — | 338,747 | |
| Styrene | 8,523 | 8,523 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,082 | 2,082 | — | — | 80,146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 866 | 866 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 338 | 338 | — | — | 2,375 | |
| Biphenyl | 322 | 322 | — | — | 10,823 | |
| Toluene | 105 | 105 | — | — | 3,427 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 181 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 6,893 | 6,893 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 6,326 | 6,326 | — | — | 339,785 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,480 | 1,480 | — | — | 80,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 862 | 862 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 73 | 73 | — | — | 3,413 | |
| Mercury compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 44,518 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 116,897 | 49,470 |
| Styrene | — | — | 949 | 351 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 391,196 | 100,205 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MILITARY POINT INDUSTRIAL LAGOON
PANAMA CITY, FL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 6 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 1,088 | — |
|
ECO-SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 27,196 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 88,533 | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 80 | — |
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MILITARY POINT INDUSTRIAL LAGOON
PANAMA CITY, FL
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 0 |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Styrene | — | — | 949 | — |
|
ECO-SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 90,653 | — |
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MILITARY POINT INDUSTRIAL LAGOON
PANAMA CITY, FL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 21 |
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GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY- ATTALLA, INC.
ATTALLA, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 5,112 | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
PAULDING, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 295,111 | — |
|
CLEAN EARTH OF ALABAMA, INC.
GLENCOE, AL
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 320 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | 2,934 | BAY COUNTY MILITARY POINT AWT, PANAMA CITY |
| Ethylbenzene | 2 | BAY COUNTY MILITARY POINT AWT, PANAMA CITY |
| Zinc compounds | 465 | BAY COUNTY MILITARY POINT AWT, PANAMA CITY |
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 | FRV | Jul 27, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jul 27, 2022 | Sep 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 23, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 27, 2021 | Jan 19, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 17, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 17, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 22, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 11, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 11, 2020 | Jul 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 11, 2020 | Jul 2, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Feb 11, 2020 | Feb 11, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 11, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 11, 2020 | May 8, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 11, 2020 | Jun 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 22, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 2, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 30, 2017 | Feb 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2017 | Feb 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 3, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 3, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 3, 2017 | Sep 5, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 3, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 24, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 24, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | May 24, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 21, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jul 20, 1994 | Jul 20, 1994 | 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 9, 1994 | Sep 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 20, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 1993 | Dec 3, 1993 | 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 9, 1993 | Sep 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jun 9, 1993 | Sep 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 9, 1993 | Sep 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 11, 1992 | Sep 29, 1994 | 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 11, 1992 | Sep 29, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Feb 25, 1991 | Mar 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 25, 1991 | Mar 29, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Mar 6, 1990 | Apr 18, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jan 5, 1989 | Mar 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Releases from Solid Waste Management Units | Jan 5, 1989 | Mar 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 5, 1989 | Mar 17, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 5, 1989 | Mar 6, 1990 | 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.