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Clean Air Act
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FIRST CHEMICAL CORP
Quick Summary
- •Released 10,749 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1001 INDUSTRIAL ROAD
PASCAGOULA, MS 39581
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- JACKSON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 13 · last Jun 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Aug 12, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110014329994
How This Compares
#97
of 306 TRI reporters in MS
#3,858
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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 (2015–2020)
-22% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14,133 | — |
| 2016 | 11,615 | -18% |
| 2017 | 10,749 | -7% |
| 2018 | 37,287 | +247% |
| 2019 | 3,835 | -90% |
| 2020 | 11,060 | +188% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Picric acid | — | — | — | — | 89 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 120,000 | |
| Benzene | 3,960 | 3,950 | — | 10 | 3,903 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,840 | 2,730 | — | 110 | 48,454 | |
| Aniline | 1,540 | 1,360 | — | 180 | 593 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,300 | 1,300 | — | — | 18,358 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 1,157 | 1,157 | — | — | 8,617 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 200 | 200 | — | — | 97,046 | |
| Phenol | 21 | 20 | — | 1 | 13 | |
| Diphenylamine | 21 | 20 | — | 1 | 520 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol | 16 | — | — | 16 | 18 | |
| Nitric acid | 5 | — | — | 5 | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 63,000 | |
| Benzene | 3,835 | 3,835 | — | — | 4,314 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 22,386 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 26,496 | |
| Polycyclic aromatic compounds | — | — | — | — | 350 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 11,229 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 36,111 | |
| Picric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 4,657 | |
| Diphenylamine | 25,048 | — | — | 25,048 | 22,372 | |
| Benzene | 4,034 | 4,034 | — | — | 4,813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,446 | 2,446 | — | — | 60,177 | |
| Nitrobenzene | 2,347 | 1,540 | — | 807 | 5,663 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 2,217 | 2,217 | — | — | 847 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | 952 | 912 | — | 40 | 104 | |
| Ammonia | 234 | 234 | — | — | 14,126 | |
| Phenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 644 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 60,355 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 43,292 | |
| Picric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 4-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 13,672 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 69,910 | |
| 2-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 13,580 | |
| Diphenylamine | — | — | — | — | 611 | |
| Benzene | 4,061 | 4,061 | — | — | 7,145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 3,043 | 3,043 | — | — | 108,231 | |
| Aniline | 2,518 | 2,382 | — | 136 | 1,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 1,098 | 1,090 | — | 8 | 8,439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 15 | 15 | — | — | 21,595 | |
| Phenol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 64 | |
| o-Toluidine | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 32 | |
| 4-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 38,073 | |
| Picric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 1,827 | |
| 2-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
| Benzene | 4,180 | 4,105 | — | 75 | 4,021 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,582 | 2,582 | — | — | 37,473 | |
| Aniline | 2,105 | 2,072 | — | 33 | 1,642 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 1,991 | 1,983 | — | 8 | 11,688 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 558 | 558 | — | — | 17,724 | |
| Diphenylamine | 155 | 65 | — | 90 | 323 | |
| Nitric acid | 28 | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 17 | 17 | — | — | 93 | |
| o-Toluidine | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 49,522 | |
| 2-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | — | 9,067 | |
| Toluene | 4,110 | 3,524 | — | 586 | 193,155 | |
| Benzene | 2,860 | 2,860 | — | — | 12,511 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Aniline | 2,199 | 2,199 | — | — | 791 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrobenzene | 1,755 | 1,668 | — | 87 | 9,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 1,720 | 1,720 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 869 | 869 | — | — | 11,589 | |
| Diphenylamine | 429 | — | — | 429 | 449 | |
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol | 59 | — | — | 59 | — | |
| Picric acid | 39 | — | — | 39 | — | |
| Nitric acid | 38 | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 38 | 38 | — | — | 2,563 | |
| Methanol | 12 | 12 | — | — | 65,613 | |
| Chlorine | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| o-Toluidine | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | 22,386 |
| 2-Nitrophenol | — | 4,623 | 24,809 | 31 |
| Nitrobenzene | — | 4,623 | 135,565 | 216 |
| Toluene | — | 9,247 | 1,199,785 | 49,893 |
| Picric acid | — | — | 157,311 | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 32,500 |
| Phenol | — | — | 5,968 | 10 |
| Diphenylamine | — | — | 11,955 | 21,647 |
| Aniline | — | — | 612,906 | 40 |
| Copper compounds | — | 11,229 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 14,126 |
| Benzene | — | 4,623 | 53,960 | 185 |
| 2,4-Dinitrophenol | — | — | 101,373 | 26,496 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
EMELLE, AL
|
Toluene | 605 | — | — | — |
|
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Methanol | — | 22 | — | — |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Nitrobenzene | — | 6,748 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
EMELLE, AL
|
Nitrobenzene | 1,209 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Nitrobenzene | — | — | — | 459 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 21 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS CHATTANOOGA
CHATTANOOGA, TN
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 1,037 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Toluene | — | 13,497 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 19,679 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 73,410 |
|
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 2 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
2,4-Dinitrophenol | — | 13,497 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
2,4-Dinitrophenol | — | — | — | 56,413 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
2-Nitrophenol | — | 13,497 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
2-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | 66 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
4-Nitrophenol | — | — | — | 13,656 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
EMELLE, AL
|
Aniline | 1,209 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Aniline | — | — | — | 85 |
|
CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
CATLETTSBURG, KY
|
Benzene | — | 6,748 | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK, LLC
LA PORTE, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 394 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Diphenylamine | — | — | — | 0 |
|
CHEMICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
EMELLE, AL
|
Diphenylamine | 605 | — | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Diphenylamine | — | 6 | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL SERVICES INC
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 43,270 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrobenzene | 22 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
| Benzene | 3 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
| 4-Nitrophenol | 17 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
| Ammonia | 21,595 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 60,355 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
| 2-Nitrophenol | 18 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
| Phenol | 43 | PASCAGOULA POTW, PASCAGOULA |
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 for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Conditions | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 12, 2022 | Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | May 14, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Violation of a permit condition or requirement | Apr 22, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 13, 2017 | Jul 17, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Aug 9, 2017 | Mar 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Jun 13, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 13, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jun 13, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 2009 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks | Feb 3, 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 3, 2009 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 20, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 20, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 3, 1998 | Mar 19, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Sep 4, 1997 | Oct 21, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 18, 1997 | Aug 22, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | Jul 25, 1996 | Sep 9, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 25, 1996 | Aug 15, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jul 12, 1995 | Aug 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Jul 12, 1995 | Aug 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 1995 | Aug 31, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 1995 | Aug 31, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting | Mar 15, 1993 | Jul 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Nov 5, 1992 | Nov 23, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 23, 1992 | Nov 6, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Oct 14, 1992 | Oct 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Mar 6, 1992 | Mar 27, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 11, 1991 | Apr 11, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 15, 1990 | Mar 29, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Mar 17, 1988 | Aug 8, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | Sep 23, 1987 | Nov 10, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Oct 7, 1986 | Oct 27, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 11, 1986 | Sep 16, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jun 4, 1986 | Aug 12, 1986 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Jun 4, 1986 | Sep 1, 1987 | 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
· Case 04-2020-8003 · Aug 12, 2020
$4,200
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-001 · Jul 10, 2019
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601883263 · Jun 9, 2019
$9,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601270533 · Sep 5, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601270531 · May 26, 2017
$45,000
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601270532 · May 22, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2016-2032 · Nov 22, 2016
$23,010
Judicial
· Case 04-2004-9030 · Oct 16, 2009
$731,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2004-2602 · Dec 1, 2003
$15,895
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-000 · Sep 5, 1997
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-003 · Aug 3, 1988
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-005 · Aug 3, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-004 · Jun 15, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-002 · Oct 23, 1987
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-007 · Apr 7, 1987
$116,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-009 · Sep 2, 1986
FINAL MONITORING,ANALYSIS,TEST ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-013 · Jul 10, 1986
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MSD033417031-014 · Jul 10, 1986
$116,000
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