TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
WESTVACO CORP POLYCHEMICALS DEPT
Quick Summary
- •Released 96,532 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
-
5598 VIRGINIA AVE
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
View on map ↗ - County
- CHARLESTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325194
- Inspections
- 4 · last Apr 19, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110039019479
How This Compares
#51
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,119
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)
-21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 84,061 | — |
| 2016 | 71,529 | -15% |
| 2017 | 96,532 | +35% |
| 2018 | 94,189 | -2% |
| 2019 | 92,602 | -2% |
| 2020 | 81,516 | -12% |
| 2021 | 88,954 | +9% |
| 2022 | 81,110 | -9% |
| 2023 | 78,813 | -3% |
| 2024 | 66,672 | -15% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 32,945 | 32,945 | — | — | 336 | |
| Ammonia | 16,211 | 16,211 | — | — | 61,860 | |
| Methanol | 5,802 | 5,802 | — | — | 7,032 | |
| Dimethylamine | 2,488 | 2,488 | — | — | 5 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,139 | 2,139 | — | — | 32 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,664 | 1,664 | — | — | 308 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,383 | 1,383 | — | — | 130 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,374 | 1,374 | — | — | 1,920 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 947 | 947 | — | — | 29 | |
| Toluene | 892 | 892 | — | — | 1,416 | |
| Methyl iodide | 812 | 812 | — | — | 10 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 10 | 10 | — | — | 268 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 388 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,394 | 36,394 | — | — | 379 | |
| Ammonia | 19,601 | 19,601 | — | — | 74,796 | |
| Methanol | 11,448 | 11,448 | — | — | 37,270 | |
| Dimethylamine | 2,093 | 2,093 | — | — | 5 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 2,033 | 2,033 | — | — | 65 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,001 | 2,001 | — | — | 152 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,646 | 1,646 | — | — | 2,263 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 1,209 | 1,209 | — | — | 67 | |
| Toluene | 1,066 | 1,066 | — | — | 1,668 | |
| n-Hexane | 879 | 879 | — | — | 42 | |
| Methyl iodide | 414 | 414 | — | — | 12 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 23 | 23 | — | — | 606 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 384 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,412 | 34,412 | — | — | 440 | |
| Ammonia | 23,746 | 23,746 | — | — | 90,622 | |
| Methanol | 13,741 | 13,741 | — | — | 79,118 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,586 | 1,586 | — | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,578 | 1,578 | — | — | 2,247 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,505 | 1,505 | — | — | 75 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | 21 | |
| Toluene | 1,011 | 1,011 | — | — | 1,632 | |
| Acrylic acid | 862 | 862 | — | — | 51 | |
| Dimethylamine | 793 | 793 | — | — | 5 | |
| Methyl iodide | 790 | 790 | — | — | 4 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 9 | 9 | — | — | 246 | |
| Diethanolamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | 388 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,724 | 36,724 | — | — | 396 | |
| Ammonia | 26,745 | 26,745 | — | — | 102,083 | |
| Methanol | 13,378 | 13,378 | — | — | 77,400 | |
| Dimethylamine | 2,152 | 2,152 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,064 | 2,064 | — | — | 2,922 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 1,716 | 1,716 | — | — | 147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,570 | 1,570 | — | — | 81 | |
| Toluene | 1,269 | 1,269 | — | — | 2,080 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,174 | 1,174 | — | — | 40 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,105 | 1,105 | — | — | 34 | |
| Methyl iodide | 1,033 | 1,033 | — | — | 8 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 17 | 17 | — | — | 360 | |
| Diethanolamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | 421 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 34,717 | 34,717 | — | — | 312 | |
| Ammonia | 26,741 | 26,741 | — | — | 102,061 | |
| Methanol | 9,373 | 9,373 | — | — | 66,307 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,861 | 1,861 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,563 | 1,563 | — | — | 2,223 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,560 | 1,560 | — | — | 72 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,384 | 1,384 | — | — | 184 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 1,037 | 1,037 | — | — | 45 | |
| Toluene | 974 | 974 | — | — | 1,619 | |
| n-Hexane | 964 | 964 | — | — | 34 | |
| Methyl iodide | 782 | 782 | — | — | 138 | |
| Naphthalene | 532 | 532 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 22 | 22 | — | — | 317 | |
| Diethanolamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | 422 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,457 | 36,457 | — | — | 443 | |
| Ammonia | 29,559 | 29,559 | — | — | 112,779 | |
| Methanol | 14,938 | 14,938 | — | — | 78,852 | |
| Dimethylamine | 2,258 | 2,258 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,964 | 1,964 | — | — | 2,799 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,603 | 1,603 | — | — | 14 | |
| Methyl iodide | 1,398 | 1,398 | — | — | 362 | |
| Toluene | 1,226 | 1,226 | — | — | 2,006 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,138 | 1,138 | — | — | 59 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,098 | 1,098 | — | — | 41 | |
| Formaldehyde | 931 | 931 | — | — | 150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26 | 26 | — | — | 258 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 526 | |
| Naphthalene | 1 | 1 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 37,105 | 37,105 | — | — | 405 | |
| Ammonia | 28,442 | 28,442 | — | — | 108,541 | |
| Methanol | 15,044 | 15,044 | — | — | 86,157 | |
| Dimethylamine | 2,593 | 2,593 | — | — | 5 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,232 | 2,232 | — | — | 3,133 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,831 | 1,831 | — | — | 223 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,726 | 1,726 | — | — | 155 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,395 | 1,395 | — | — | 2,366 | |
| Methyl iodide | 1,330 | 1,330 | — | — | 75 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,244 | 1,244 | — | — | 43 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | 43 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 44 | 44 | — | — | 778 | |
| Diethanolamine | 5 | 5 | — | — | 455 | |
| Naphthalene | 2 | 2 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 36,929 | 36,929 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 33,967 | 33,967 | — | — | 129,850 | |
| Methanol | 12,215 | 12,215 | — | — | 88,559 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,291 | 2,291 | — | — | 3,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethylamine | 1,930 | 1,930 | — | — | 5 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,778 | 1,778 | — | — | 103 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,754 | 1,754 | — | — | 74 | |
| Toluene | 1,368 | 1,368 | — | — | 2,315 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,248 | 1,248 | — | — | 43 | |
| Methyl iodide | 1,167 | 1,167 | — | — | 97 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,166 | 1,166 | — | — | 56 | |
| Diethanolamine | 505 | 505 | — | — | 455 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 188 | 188 | — | — | 31 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 25 | 25 | — | — | 374 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 25,672 | 25,672 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 22,184 | 22,184 | — | — | 84,856 | |
| Methanol | 11,971 | 11,971 | — | — | 101,135 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 2,528 | 2,528 | — | — | 3,946 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,188 | 2,188 | — | — | 368 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,608 | 1,608 | — | — | 3,409 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,420 | 1,420 | — | — | 5 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,199 | 1,199 | — | — | 1 | |
| Acrylic acid | 992 | 992 | — | — | 55 | |
| Methyl iodide | 820 | 820 | — | — | 16 | |
| Diethanolamine | 400 | 400 | — | — | 455 | |
| n-Hexane | 395 | 395 | — | — | 140 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 143 | 143 | — | — | 31 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 8 | 8 | — | — | 44 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazomet | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Ammonia | 27,603 | 27,603 | — | — | 105,557 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 27,374 | 27,374 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 12,454 | 12,454 | — | — | 96,612 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 3,597 | 3,597 | — | — | 1,405 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 2,666 | 2,666 | — | — | 369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,350 | 2,350 | — | — | 1,442 | |
| Methyl iodide | 1,962 | 1,962 | — | — | 16 | |
| Maleic anhydride | 1,928 | 1,928 | — | — | 1 | |
| Dimethylamine | 1,808 | 1,808 | — | — | 5 | |
| Acrylic acid | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | 171 | |
| Diethanolamine | 675 | 675 | — | — | 455 | |
| n-Hexane | 556 | 556 | — | — | 138 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 30 | 30 | — | — | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | 75 | 1,010,588 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | 1,782 | 6,043 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 61,860 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 977 | 8,394 |
| Methyl iodide | — | — | 13,739 | 32,468 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 36,383 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 7,326 |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 388 |
| Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 30,239 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 268 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 162 |
| Toluene | — | — | 1,322 | 9,202 |
| Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 15 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 15 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 30,930 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 30,930 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 168 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 168 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 154 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Maleic anhydride | — | — | — | 154 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 3,516 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 3,516 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Methyl iodide | — | — | — | 5 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Methyl iodide | — | — | — | 5 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 194 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Diethanolamine | — | — | — | 194 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 960 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 960 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 3 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Dimethylamine | — | — | — | 3 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 16 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 16 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 134 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 134 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 65 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 65 |
|
WESTROCK CHARLESTON KRAFT LLC
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 708 |
|
SOUTH CAROLINA PORTS AUTHORITY
N CHARLESTON, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 708 |
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 | May 4, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 29, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 14, 1998 | Nov 6, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 1996 | Nov 4, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 9, 1991 | Nov 8, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 9, 1991 | Nov 8, 1991 | 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.
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD991279332-001 · Jun 3, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601160713 · Aug 29, 2017
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2005-2005 · Oct 26, 2004
$5,775
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD091323980-000 · Oct 9, 1991
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD991279332-000 · Oct 9, 1991
Judicial
· Case 04-1977-0014 · Jan 5, 1979
$20,000
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