UNIVAR BRISBANE ST
Quick Summary
- •Released 501 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $298,872 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
777 BRISBANE
HOUSTON, TX 77061
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 2 · last Aug 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $298,872 · last Oct 14, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000466157
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,286 | — |
| 2016 | 1,286 | 0% |
| 2017 | 501 | -61% |
| 2018 | 533 | +6% |
| 2019 | 2 | -100% |
| 2020 | 12 | +485% |
| 2021 | 832 | +6836% |
| 2022 | 897 | +8% |
| 2023 | 263 | -71% |
| 2024 | 332 | +26% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt | — | — | — | — | 4,472 | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | 920 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 239 | 239 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 46 | 46 | — | — | 1,248 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 36 | 36 | — | — | 46,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1,248 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 734 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6,516 | |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 59,628 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 231 | 231 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 31 | 31 | — | — | 2,257 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1,264 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 31,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,257 | |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 36,425 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 709 | 709 | — | — | 1,146 | |
| Formic acid | 152 | 152 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 2,136 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | 641 | |
| Diethanolamine | 1 | 1 | — | — | 16,825 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28,850 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 831 | 74 | — | 757 | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0 | 0 | — | — | 41,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | 0 | 0 | — | — | 10,499 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 286 | 286 | — | — | 250 | |
| Formic acid | 215 | 215 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 31 | 31 | — | — | 10 | |
| 1,2-Dichlorobenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 500 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 286 | 286 | — | — | 750 | |
| Formic acid | 215 | 215 | — | — | 334 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 451 | 451 | — | — | 3,400 | |
| Formic acid | 386 | 386 | — | — | 5 | |
| Methanol | 224 | 224 | — | — | 790 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 118 | 118 | — | — | 6,990 | |
| Diethanolamine | 97 | 97 | — | — | 1,920 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 4,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 451 | 451 | — | — | 3,575 | |
| Formic acid | 386 | 386 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 224 | 224 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 118 | 118 | — | — | 7,551 | |
| Diethanolamine | 97 | 97 | — | — | 2,150 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 10 | 10 | — | — | 5,220 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 1,168 | 1 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 57 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 654 | 0 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | 46,100 | — |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 6,436 | 0 |
| Methanol | — | — | 1,168 | 8 |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
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Methanol | — | — | 1,168 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Methanol | 80 | — | — | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
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Toluene | — | — | 1,168 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Toluene | 80 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS - TXD069452340
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Sodium nitrite | 920 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS - TXD069452340
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt | 4,472 | — | — | — |
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US ECOLOGY TEXAS - TXD069452340
ROBSTOWN, TX
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Diethanolamine | 59,628 | — | — | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
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Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 6,436 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
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Certain glycol ethers | 80 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 654 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLIN- TND000772186
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Ethylene glycol | 80 | — | — | — |
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SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP - KSD980633259
FREDONIA, KS
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Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | 46,100 | — |
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 Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 29, 2022 | Oct 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 29, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 29, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 29, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 29, 2022 | May 17, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 18, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 4, 2013 | Dec 6, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 22, 2009 | Oct 20, 2009 | 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.