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PIEDMONT CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES I, LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 7,034 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 $66,900 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
331 BURTON AVENUE
HIGH POINT, NC 27261
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- GUILFORD County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325611
- Inspections
- 9 · last Oct 9, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $66,900 · last Jul 26, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000496491
How This Compares
#204
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#4,589
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
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
6
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)
-6% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,017 | — |
| 2016 | 7,502 | +7% |
| 2017 | 7,034 | -6% |
| 2018 | 5,356 | -24% |
| 2019 | 35 | -99% |
| 2020 | 7,457 | +21199% |
| 2021 | 7,506 | +1% |
| 2022 | 8,580 | +14% |
| 2023 | 4,539 | -47% |
| 2024 | 6,565 | +45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,250 | 4,250 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,500 | 1,500 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 255 | 255 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Maleic anhydride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,229 | 4,229 | — | — | 9,075 | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 251 | 251 | — | — | 1,214 | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Diethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 5,606 | 5,606 | — | — | 3,622 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,166 | 2,166 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 437 | 437 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 251 | 251 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 79 | 79 | — | — | 200 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Diethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,076 | 4,076 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3,041 | 3,041 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 251 | 251 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 26 | 26 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 25 | 25 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 4,639 | 4,639 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 2,513 | 2,513 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 251 | 251 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| 1,3-Phenylenediamine | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phthalic anhydride | 35 | 35 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 3,959 | 3,959 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,384 | 1,384 | — | — | — | |
| Phthalic anhydride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 3,527 | 3,527 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 2,668 | 2,668 | — | — | 750 | |
| Methanol | 789 | 789 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic acid | 3,461 | 3,461 | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 3,320 | 3,320 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 679 | 679 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 3,473 | 3,473 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylic acid | 2,484 | 2,484 | — | — | 750 | |
| Methanol | 815 | 815 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 178 | 178 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 27 | 27 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Styrene | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzyl chloride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Maleic anhydride | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Dimethyl sulfate | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phthalic anhydride | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VOPAK INDUSTRIAL SERV
MAULDIN, SC
|
Acrylic acid | 750 | — | — | — |
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 | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Dec 1, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 1, 2022 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 1, 2022 | Oct 5, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Transporters of HW: Compliance with the Manifest System and Recordkeeping | Dec 1, 2022 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Nov 3, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 13, 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 2005 | Mar 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2005 | Mar 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: General | Oct 31, 2005 | Mar 31, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 18, 2003 | Jun 11, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 2, 1999 | Apr 6, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 28, 1992 | Nov 12, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 27, 1989 | Apr 13, 1989 | 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 04-2024-6007 · Aug 16, 2024
$46,600
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003215779-001 · Feb 8, 2023
INVESTIGATIVE & INSPECTION COST 3008(a) (COMPLIANCE ORDER)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003215779-022 · Jan 23, 2023
$20,300
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003215779-014 · May 17, 2006
$9,608
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003215779-013 · Mar 31, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003215779-012 · Feb 2, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD003215779-009 · Oct 28, 1992
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