EmissionsLookup
Non-Compliance TRI Reporter Clean Air Act Clean Water Act RCRA

CELANESE POLYMER PRODUCTS LLC

Quick Summary

  • Released 23,148 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 $79,500 in total penalties since records began.
  • Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
8480 DUPONT RD
WASHINGTON, WV 26181
View on map ↗
County
WOOD County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325211
Inspections
17 · last Feb 26, 2026
Total Penalties
$79,500 · last Feb 3, 2023
Registry ID
110000586081

How This Compares

#44 of 158 TRI reporters in WV
#2,622 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.

4
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -53% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 21,018
2016 21,270 +1%
2017 23,148 +9%
2018 21,972 -5%
2019 12,001 -45%
2020 9,055 -25%
2021 12,128 +34%
2022 11,848 -2%
2023 9,954 -16%
2024 9,952 -0%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 5,562 5,562 1,615,396 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 2,835 2,835 7,501
Methanol 1,472 1,472 149,628
Phthalic anhydride 34 34 250
Formic acid 19 19
Copper compounds 10 10 500
Antimony compounds 10 10 3,405
Zinc compounds 10 10 1,005
Lead compounds 0 0 331

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 5,562 5,562 1,457,246 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 2,835 2,835 6,057
Methanol 1,472 1,472 78,909
Phthalic anhydride 36 36 250
Formic acid 19 19 344,641
Zinc compounds 10 10 255
Antimony compounds 10 10 1,505
Copper compounds 10 10 500
Lead compounds 0 0 127

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 7,038 7,038 1,741,324 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 3,061 3,061 0 7,411
Methanol 1,719 1,719 393,207
Phthalic anhydride 27 27 54
Zinc compounds 3 3 748
Lead compounds 0 0 362
Antimony compounds 0 0 2,161
Copper compounds 0 0 114

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 7,050 7,050 1,709,855 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 3,150 3,150 7,035
Methanol 1,880 1,880 785,710
Phthalic anhydride 23 23 250
Copper compounds 10 10 89
Zinc compounds 10 10 267
Antimony compounds 5 5 1,050
Lead compounds 0 0 0 325
Mercury compounds 0 0 0

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 4,155 4,150 5 1,349,510 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 2,850 2,850 6,330
Methanol 1,995 1,990 5 452,770
Phthalic anhydride 30 30 250
Zinc compounds 10 10 285
Copper compounds 10 10 130
Antimony compounds 5 5 1,400
Lead compounds 0 0 247
Mercury compounds 0 0 1

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 11,945 11,940 5 1,320,830 ♦ Carcinogen
Phthalic anhydride 31 31 250
Copper compounds 10 10 250
Zinc compounds 10 10 260
Antimony compounds 5 5 1,450
Lead compounds 0 0 171

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 12,450 12,450 1,707,205 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 5,585 5,580 5 383,705
Toluene 3,094 3,094 4,640
Biphenyl 500 500 5,300
Formic acid 283 283 263,950
Phthalic anhydride 34 34 250
Copper compounds 10 10 250
Zinc compounds 10 10 500
Antimony compounds 5 5 1,800
Lead compounds 0 0 941
Mercury compounds 0 0 0

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 13,120 13,120 1,831,960 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 6,240 6,240 296,005
Toluene 2,949 2,949 8,431
Biphenyl 500 500 36,310
Formic acid 280 280 277,955
Phthalic anhydride 34 34 44
Zinc compounds 10 10 250
Copper compounds 10 10 250
Antimony compounds 5 5 3,000
Lead compounds 0 0 59
Mercury compounds 0 0 0

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 12,280 12,280 1,412,510 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 5,635 5,630 5 203,805
Toluene 2,761 2,756 5 9,742
Formic acid 280 280 297,650
Biphenyl 255 255 7,720
Phthalic anhydride 33 33 55
Zinc compounds 10 10 500
Copper compounds 10 10 250
Antimony compounds 5 5 1,400
Lead compounds 0 0 36
Mercury compounds 0 0 0

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Formaldehyde 12,300 12,300 1,304,567 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 5,600 5,600 223,300
Toluene 2,782 2,782 5,315
Formic acid 279 279 260,750
Phthalic anhydride 32 32 250
Copper compounds 10 10 250
Zinc compounds 10 10 500
Antimony compounds 5 5 3,000
Lead compounds 0 0 258
Mercury compounds 0 0 0

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
Lead compounds 26
Antimony compounds 5
Zinc compounds 5
Methanol 210,659 161,895
Formaldehyde 91,369 1,646,120
Toluene 11,685 9,890

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 REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
Antimony compounds 5
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTHWESTERN LANDFILL, INC.
PARKERSBURG, WV
Antimony compounds 3,400
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTHWESTERN LANDFILL, INC.
PARKERSBURG, WV
Phthalic anhydride 250
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Zinc compounds 250
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
Zinc compounds 5
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTHWESTERN LANDFILL, INC.
PARKERSBURG, WV
Zinc compounds 750
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Copper compounds 250
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTHWESTERN LANDFILL, INC.
PARKERSBURG, WV
Copper compounds 250
CLEAN HARBORS REIDSVILLE, LLC
REIDSVILLE, NC
Lead compounds 26
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Lead compounds 8
SPRING GROVE RESOURCE RECOVERY INC
CINCINNATI, OH
Lead compounds 296
WASTE MANAGEMENT NORTHWESTERN LANDFILL, INC.
PARKERSBURG, WV
Lead compounds 1
REWORLD
MEDINA, OH
Lead compounds 0
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Toluene 500
CHEMOURS COMPANY FC LLC
WASHINGTON, WV
Toluene 7,001
CHEMOURS COMPANY FC LLC
WASHINGTON, WV
Formaldehyde 1,614,757
WAYNE DISPOSAL INC
BELLEVILLE, MI
Formaldehyde 140
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Formaldehyde 499
CHEMOURS COMPANY FC LLC
WASHINGTON, WV
Methanol 149,034
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
Methanol 594

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: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Feb 2, 2026 Open
caa FRV Oct 14, 2025 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Sep 9, 2025 Open
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Sep 9, 2025 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Sep 9, 2025 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 9, 2025 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 9, 2025 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies Aug 28, 2025 Open
cwa Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting Aug 27, 2025 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies Aug 27, 2025 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance Aug 27, 2025 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 21, 2025 Sep 29, 2025 Resolved
rcra State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements Mar 17, 2025 May 5, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Mar 17, 2025 May 5, 2025 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Oct 25, 2023 Dec 7, 2023 Resolved
cwa Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records Jul 20, 2023 Open
cwa Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting Jul 20, 2023 Open
cwa Management Practice Violations - Best Management Practice Deficiencies Jul 20, 2023 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2023 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Mar 22, 2023 May 5, 2023 Resolved
caa HPV Dec 28, 2022 Nov 28, 2023 Resolved
cwa Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting Aug 19, 2021 Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Jan 19, 2021 Mar 18, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jan 19, 2021 Mar 18, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Dec 8, 2020 Dec 8, 2020 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement Dec 8, 2020 Feb 12, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Jun 12, 2019 Mar 25, 2021 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Jun 12, 2019 Mar 25, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 1, 2018 Aug 1, 2018 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators May 16, 2017 May 16, 2017 Resolved
rcra Violation of a permit condition or requirement May 16, 2017 May 16, 2017 Resolved
caa FRV Nov 30, 2016 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Aug 2, 2016 Aug 25, 2016 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 12, 2016 May 16, 2016 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 12, 2016 Apr 15, 2016 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 12, 2015 Aug 12, 2015 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Aug 12, 2015 Aug 12, 2015 Resolved
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 7, 2009 Open
cwa Schedule Event achieved late but reported Aug 7, 2009 Open
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Mar 17, 2009 Mar 17, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Aug 30, 2007 Aug 30, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Aug 30, 2007 Sep 5, 2007 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oi:l Processors and Re-Refiners Sep 20, 2005 Oct 20, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 20, 2005 Oct 10, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 20, 2005 Oct 10, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Sep 20, 2005 Nov 2, 2005 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 18, 2003 Sep 18, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Sep 16, 2002 Jun 12, 2003 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Mar 6, 2001 Mar 16, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Mar 6, 2001 Apr 18, 2001 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
pH range excursions, > 60 minutes DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.03 occur/d 0.00 +2,147,483,650% Jan 2026 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 71.40 deg F 63.10 +13% Jan 2026 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 57.80 deg F 54.50 +6% Jan 2026 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +1,675% Jan 2026 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +2,486% Jan 2026 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,257.29 kg/d 1,794.21 +26% Dec 2025 Open
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 13.17 kg/d 12.26 +7% Dec 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +14% Dec 2025 Open
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 13.70 mg/L 7.88 +74% Dec 2025 Resolved
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.33 mg/L 3.91 +11% Dec 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,181.02 kg/d 871.68 +150% Nov 2025 Open
Coliform, fecal general DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,420.00 MPN/100mL 400.00 +505% Nov 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,032.40 kg/d 269.22 +283% Nov 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 mg/L 0.00 +6,143% Oct 2025 Resolved
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 18.70 mg/L 7.88 +137% Oct 2025 Resolved
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.23 mg/L 3.91 +8% Oct 2025 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 96.00 deg F 93.00 +3% Oct 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 mg/L 0.00 +4,184% Oct 2025 Open
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 14.53 kg/d 12.26 +19% Oct 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +1,238% Sep 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +1,850% Sep 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +421% Aug 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +257% Aug 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,860.95 kg/d 1,794.21 +4% Jul 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,039.37 kg/d 871.68 +134% Jul 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 366.83 kg/d 309.17 +19% Jul 2025 Open
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +115% Jul 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,175.86 kg/d 552.52 +113% Jul 2025 Resolved
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 kg/d 0.00 +94% Jul 2025 Open
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +420% Jul 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 818.56 kg/d 269.22 +204% Jul 2025 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,087.87 kg/d 552.52 +97% Jun 2025 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 2,097.12 kg/d 1,794.21 +17% Jun 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +1,400% May 2025 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 407.69 kg/d 205.21 +99% May 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4,860.57 kg/d 1,794.21 +171% May 2025 Open
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 12.00 mg/L 7.88 +52% May 2025 Resolved
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 3,270.66 kg/d 552.52 +492% May 2025 Resolved
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 79.40 deg F 78.00 +2% May 2025 Open
Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 94.40 deg F 90.00 +5% May 2025 Open
Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 4.18 mg/L 3.91 +7% May 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +35% May 2025 Open
BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,936.13 kg/d 547.98 +253% May 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +2,086% May 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +7% May 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +27% May 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.01 mg/L 0.00 +257% Apr 2025 Open
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +64% Apr 2025 Resolved
C3 Dimer Acid/Salt DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 0.00 mg/L 0.00 +96% Apr 2025 Open
Solids, total suspended DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation 1,842.42 kg/d 1,794.21 +3% Apr 2025 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.

Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1990-0170
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2005-5001
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3604606096 · Oct 14, 2025
$0
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-10273 · Aug 9, 2024
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case WV-10295 · Jul 15, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2024-5000 · Dec 20, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WVR000554790-001 · Oct 29, 2023
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WVD045875291-001 · May 9, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2023-0025 · Apr 25, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3603533963 · Feb 3, 2023
$79,500
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WVR000532440-001 · Jan 19, 2021
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case WV-8969 · Jul 15, 2019
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-8797 · Jul 30, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2009-0127 · Jan 6, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2009-4653 · Jan 5, 2017
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act · Case 3600899809 · Nov 30, 2016
$5,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-WVR000532044-001 · Apr 12, 2016
Judicial
· Case 03-2008-7034 · Jan 30, 2014
$800,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000812 · Jan 31, 2012
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act · Case WV-N00000254 · Apr 21, 2009

Other facilities in WOOD County, WV

MID-ATLANTIC MAINTENANCE #1
MINERAL WELLS, WV
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITION HOSPITAL OF PARKERSBURG
PARKERSBURG, WV · Health Care and Social Assistance
HINO MOTORS MANUFACTURING
WILLIAMSTOWN, WV · Manufacturing
COZAD, TIMOTHY
MINERAL WELLS, WV
MOBILE CONTAINER SERVICE
PARKERSBURG, WV
All facilities in WV →