TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMICAL COMPANY
Quick Summary
- •Released 5,405 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
-
6608 EAST 26TH STREET
COMMERCE, CA 90040
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- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Apr 5, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 19, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000510830
How This Compares
#165
of 996 TRI reporters in CA
#4,950
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)
-25% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,019 | — |
| 2016 | 5,786 | -4% |
| 2017 | 5,405 | -7% |
| 2018 | 5,500 | +2% |
| 2019 | 4,961 | -10% |
| 2020 | 5,169 | +4% |
| 2021 | 5,850 | +13% |
| 2022 | 5,641 | -4% |
| 2023 | 5,010 | -11% |
| 2024 | 4,490 | -10% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,345 | 4,345 | — | — | 5,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 85 | 85 | — | — | 10,807 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 81 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 3 | 3 | — | — | 381 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,827 | 4,827 | — | — | 22,207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 99 | 99 | — | — | 10,874 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 82 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 7 | 7 | — | — | 383 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 5,419 | 5,419 | — | — | 9,923 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 100 | 100 | — | — | 17,552 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 20 | 20 | — | — | 3,278 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 18 | 18 | — | — | 4,370 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,662 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 7 | 7 | — | — | 618 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | 5,148 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylaniline | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 5,628 | 5,628 | — | — | 36,103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 113 | 113 | — | — | 9,940 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 19 | 19 | — | — | 5,415 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 15 | 15 | — | — | 7,220 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 5,579 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1,789 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylaniline | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,908 | 4,908 | — | — | 7,852 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 113 | 113 | — | — | 11,393 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 575 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 3,714 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 7 | 7 | — | — | 2,051 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,934 | 4,934 | — | — | 9,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 19 | 19 | — | — | 275 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 8 | 8 | — | — | 2,007 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,196 | 5,196 | — | — | 26,156 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 168 | 168 | — | — | 14,522 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 26 | 26 | — | — | 825 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 24 | 24 | — | — | 463 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 4,460 | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 9 | 9 | — | — | 2,615 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 8 | 8 | — | — | 463 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3,508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 4,957 | 4,957 | — | — | 8,026 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 173 | 173 | — | — | 10,030 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 100 | 100 | — | — | 3,080 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 63 | 63 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 51 | 51 | — | — | 1,806 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 26 | 26 | — | — | 1,619 | |
| Methanol | 23 | 23 | — | — | 545 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,619 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 5,415 | 5,415 | — | — | 13,357 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 230 | 230 | — | — | 46,217 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | 42 | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 23 | 23 | — | — | 3,210 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 23 | 23 | — | — | 3,210 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 5,810 | 5,810 | — | — | 21,095 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 158 | 158 | — | — | 60,190 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 21 | 21 | — | — | 1,550 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
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 | — | 2,150 | 2,380 | — |
| Styrene | — | — | 1,975 | 3,728 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | 2,500 | — | — |
| Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | 380 | 1 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | 10 | 10,807 | — |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | 81 | — |
| Phthalic anhydride | — | 225 | — | — |
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 ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | — | 1 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Tetrabromobisphenol A | — | — | 380 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | 10,807 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | 81 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF WILMINGTON
WILMINGTON, CA
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 1,857 |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 1,119 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
KIMBALL, NE
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 292 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS ARAGONITE, LLC
ARAGONITE, UT
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 70 |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 390 |
|
TEMARRY RECYCLING INC
TECATE, CA
|
Styrene | — | — | 1,975 | — |
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 | Oct 19, 2016 | Mar 16, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 25, 2003 | Feb 25, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 8, 2001 | Jul 30, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | May 19, 1999 | Jun 30, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Jan 14, 1997 | Oct 12, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Mar 21, 1996 | Mar 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jul 27, 1994 | Aug 23, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 1993 | Jun 24, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 15, 1992 | Mar 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Nov 21, 1991 | Mar 22, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 12, 1989 | Apr 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jan 12, 1989 | Apr 30, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Jan 8, 1989 | Apr 18, 1989 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-001 · Mar 27, 2020
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-601 · Oct 19, 2016
$5,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-511 · Nov 7, 2003
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-506 · Jun 29, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-2001-0062 · May 10, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-210 · May 8, 2001
SINGLE SITE CA/FO
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-202 · Sep 13, 1999
$18,000
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-501 · Jul 23, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-200 · May 20, 1999
INSPECTION REPORT w/VIOLATIONS (MAILED DATE)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-514 · Mar 28, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 09-1996-0021 · Aug 6, 1996
$1,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-006 · Mar 22, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-005 · Mar 21, 1996
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-004 · Jun 2, 1993
$250
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-003 · Dec 13, 1989
$17,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-CAD044046274-002 · Feb 22, 1989
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