TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
SOLVAY USA INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 689 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
-
399 SIMS CHAPEL RD.
SPARTANBURG, SC 29306
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325613
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jun 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000352671
How This Compares
#259
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#7,569
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)
-90% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 361 | — |
| 2016 | 676 | +87% |
| 2017 | 689 | +2% |
| 2018 | 713 | +3% |
| 2019 | 683 | -4% |
| 2020 | 678 | -1% |
| 2021 | 1,126 | +66% |
| 2022 | 1,039 | -8% |
| 2023 | 862 | -17% |
| 2024 | 36 | -96% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 2,437 | |
| Allyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 4,228 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene oxide | 19 | 19 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 10,872 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 219 | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Allyl alcohol | 592 | 592 | — | — | 56 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 174 | 174 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 96 | 96 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 1,953 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 5,765 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 664 | 664 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 255 | 255 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 117 | 117 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Cresol | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1,774 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 102 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 1,398 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 667 | 667 | — | — | 55 | |
| Ethylene oxide | 294 | 294 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene oxide | 165 | 165 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | 799 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 296 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 402 | 402 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene oxide | 137 | 137 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 87 | 87 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phosphine | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| m-Cresol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 407 | 407 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene oxide | 156 | 156 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 97 | 97 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| m-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 401 | 401 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene oxide | 152 | 152 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 131 | 131 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| m-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| Phenol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 1,462 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 309 | 309 | — | — | 1 | |
| Propylene oxide | 186 | 186 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 166 | 166 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 1 | |
| m-Cresol | 9 | 9 | — | — | 1 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 | |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 2,603 | |
| Allyl alcohol | 332 | 332 | — | — | 5 | |
| Propylene oxide | 169 | 169 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 147 | 147 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 11 | 11 | — | — | 5 | |
| m-Cresol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 | |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 5 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
| Propylene oxide | 192 | 192 | — | — | 79 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene oxide | 114 | 114 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl alcohol | 33 | 33 | — | — | 373 | |
| m-Cresol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 7 | |
| Phenol | 6 | 6 | — | — | 16 | |
| Nonylphenol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 22 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 5 | 5 | — | — | 626 |
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 oxide | — | — | 1 | 771 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,494 | 28,576 |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 2,498 | 35,941 |
| Propylene oxide | — | — | — | 837 |
| m-Cresol | — | — | — | 1,090 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,494 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 374 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 4 |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylene oxide | — | — | 1 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | 798 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 220 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | 2,498 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| m-Cresol | 11 | SSSD FAIRFOREST WWTP, SPARTANBURG |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 712 | SSSD FAIRFOREST WWTP, SPARTANBURG |
| Certain glycol ethers | 565 | SSSD FAIRFOREST WWTP, SPARTANBURG |
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: General | Mar 30, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2013 | Feb 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 21, 2013 | Feb 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 21, 2013 | Feb 14, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 6, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 6, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Dec 6, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 21, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 21, 2008 | Aug 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 19, 2001 | Jul 19, 2001 | 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 04-2012-9112 · Sep 25, 2012
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD055212922-001 · Sep 4, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-9925 · Jun 19, 2003
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