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TSRC SPECIALTY MATERIALS LLC - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PILOT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 537,890 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 $23,500 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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21255 HWY 1 BLDG 2501
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
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- IBERVILLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325212
- Inspections
- 4 · last Oct 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $23,500 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110046122735
How This Compares
#46
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#359
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
1
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 (2015–2024)
-1% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 377,060 | — |
| 2016 | 512,191 | +36% |
| 2017 | 537,890 | +5% |
| 2018 | 496,417 | -8% |
| 2019 | 400,449 | -19% |
| 2020 | 394,714 | -1% |
| 2021 | 436,899 | +11% |
| 2022 | 300,120 | -31% |
| 2023 | 267,570 | -11% |
| 2024 | 374,980 | +40% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 364,000 | 364,000 | — | — | 890,360 | |
| Styrene | 4,560 | 4,560 | — | — | 101,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 4,300 | 4,300 | — | — | 39,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,120 | 2,120 | — | — | 1,735 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 244,000 | 244,000 | — | — | 926,500 | |
| Isoprene | 15,200 | 15,200 | — | — | 33,090 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,800 | 5,800 | — | — | 120,330 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,570 | 2,570 | — | — | 2,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 284,000 | 284,000 | — | — | 971,600 | |
| Isoprene | 7,700 | 7,700 | — | — | 2,210 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 6,400 | 6,400 | — | — | 97,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,020 | 2,020 | — | — | 2,690 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 418,608 | 418,608 | — | — | 768,321 | |
| Isoprene | 10,397 | 10,397 | — | — | 1,790 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,345 | 5,345 | — | — | 79,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,549 | 2,549 | — | — | 28,200 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 373,866 | 373,866 | — | — | 818,257 | |
| Isoprene | 13,303 | 13,303 | — | — | 13,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,032 | 5,032 | — | — | 85,825 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,513 | 2,513 | — | — | 15,422 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 386,683 | 386,683 | — | — | 798,489 | |
| Isoprene | 5,440 | 5,440 | — | — | 4,893 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,338 | 5,338 | — | — | 119,532 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 2,987 | 2,987 | — | — | 1,222 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 483,736 | 483,736 | — | — | 909,467 | |
| Styrene | 4,823 | 4,823 | — | — | 62,881 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,042 | 4,042 | — | — | 2,623 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 3,816 | 3,816 | — | — | 9,508 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 524,800 | 524,800 | — | — | 775,174 | |
| Styrene | 5,051 | 5,051 | — | — | 18,650 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,112 | 4,112 | — | — | 1,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 3,927 | 3,927 | — | — | 11,229 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 492,477 | 492,477 | — | — | 760,304 | |
| Isoprene | 10,014 | 10,014 | — | — | 11,184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 5,254 | 5,254 | — | — | 19,276 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 4,446 | 4,446 | — | — | 1,389 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 364,000 | 364,000 | — | — | 897,000 | |
| Styrene | 5,260 | 5,260 | — | — | 29,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isoprene | 4,100 | 4,100 | — | — | 13,250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Butadiene | 3,700 | 3,700 | — | — | 1,000 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | 100,000 | 1,500 | 33,000 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 870,000 | 18,760 | 1,901,600 |
| Isoprene | — | 37,000 | 2,650 | 630,000 |
| 1,3-Butadiene | — | 60 | 1,070 | 460,605 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHOENIX OIL
HUMBLE, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | 60 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 660 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | — | 530 |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA
GARLAND, TX
|
1,3-Butadiene | — | — | 160 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 1,500 | — |
|
PHOENIX OIL
HUMBLE, TX
|
Cyclohexane | — | 870,000 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 8,300 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 8,000 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA
GARLAND, TX
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 960 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Isoprene | — | — | 250 | — |
|
PHOENIX OIL
HUMBLE, TX
|
Isoprene | — | 37,000 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Isoprene | — | — | 1,300 | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Isoprene | — | — | 940 | — |
|
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA
GARLAND, TX
|
Isoprene | — | — | 160 | — |
|
PHOENIX OIL
HUMBLE, TX
|
Styrene | — | 100,000 | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Styrene | — | — | 1,500 | — |
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 | Dec 16, 2019 | Aug 10, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 16, 2019 | May 21, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2015 | Dec 16, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 24, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 | 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 | 102.00 mg/L | 94.80 | +8% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 94.80 | +99,999% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 192.00 mg/L | 94.80 | +103% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 166.00 mg/L | 159.20 | +4% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 35.60 | +24% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 200.00 mg/L | 94.80 | +111% | Nov 2018 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000072942-255 · Jul 1, 2020
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000072942-140 · Nov 19, 2015
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