TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 27,715 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
-
470 S 2ND STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
View on map ↗ - County
- LANE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 27, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 4, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000488491
How This Compares
#43
of 266 TRI reporters in OR
#2,355
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)
+8% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20,746 | — |
| 2016 | 26,598 | +28% |
| 2017 | 27,715 | +4% |
| 2018 | 27,864 | +1% |
| 2019 | 1,858 | -93% |
| 2020 | 30,441 | +1539% |
| 2021 | 24,353 | -20% |
| 2022 | 20,559 | -16% |
| 2023 | 21,229 | +3% |
| 2024 | 22,368 | +5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,431 | 10,431 | — | — | 33,104 | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,413 | 6,413 | — | — | 66,029 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,628 | 3,628 | — | — | 89 | |
| Ammonia | 1,712 | 1,712 | — | — | 1,255 | |
| Formic acid | 163 | 163 | — | — | 8 | |
| Triethylamine | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,022 | 10,022 | — | — | 40,352 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,571 | 5,571 | — | — | 77,410 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 3,633 | 3,633 | — | — | 110 | |
| Ammonia | 1,801 | 1,801 | — | — | 1,607 | |
| Formic acid | 177 | 177 | — | — | 461 | |
| Triethylamine | 25 | 25 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8,083 | 8,083 | — | — | 43,711 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,793 | 5,793 | — | — | 110,311 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,293 | 4,293 | — | — | 1,495 | |
| Ammonia | 2,199 | 2,199 | — | — | 1,740 | |
| Formic acid | 157 | 157 | — | — | 2,103 | |
| Triethylamine | 35 | 35 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9,605 | 9,605 | — | — | 44,744 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,176 | 8,176 | — | — | 83,893 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 4,303 | 4,303 | — | — | 1,088 | |
| Ammonia | 2,077 | 2,077 | — | — | 1,778 | |
| Formic acid | 156 | 156 | — | — | 9 | |
| Triethylamine | 36 | 36 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 12,745 | 12,745 | — | — | 42,111 | |
| Formaldehyde | 10,409 | 10,409 | — | — | 190,703 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,448 | 5,448 | — | — | 707 | |
| Ammonia | 1,665 | 1,665 | — | — | 1,652 | |
| Formic acid | 157 | 157 | — | — | 8 | |
| Triethylamine | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 1,858 | 1,858 | — | — | 1,506 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 11,640 | 11,640 | — | — | 33,938 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,843 | 8,843 | 0 | — | 134,221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,446 | 5,445 | 1 | — | 1,078 | |
| Ammonia | 1,779 | 1,779 | — | — | 1,341 | |
| Formic acid | 157 | 157 | — | — | 8 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 11,643 | 11,643 | — | — | 48,953 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,726 | 8,726 | — | — | 125,206 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,449 | 5,449 | — | — | 2,104 | |
| Ammonia | 1,741 | 1,741 | — | — | 2,057 | |
| Formic acid | 157 | 157 | — | — | 9 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,137 | 10,137 | — | — | 54,159 | |
| Formaldehyde | 8,235 | 8,235 | — | — | 55,377 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 5,429 | 5,429 | — | — | 1,900 | |
| Ammonia | 1,680 | 1,680 | — | — | 2,119 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 960 | 960 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 157 | 157 | — | — | 9 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 9,524 | 9,524 | — | — | 47,356 | |
| Formaldehyde | 7,057 | 7,057 | — | — | 70,307 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 1,771 | 1,771 | — | — | 1,886 | |
| Phenol | 1,277 | 1,277 | — | — | 652 | |
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | 961 | 961 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 157 | 157 | — | — | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | 162 | 25,019 | 60,563 |
| Ammonia | — | 45 | — | 752 |
| Formic acid | — | 764 | — | 19 |
| Triethylamine | — | 801 | — | — |
| Methanol | — | 10,425 | 44,726 | 28,922 |
| Phenol | — | 15,786 | — | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | 1,630 | — | — | — |
|
SYSTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
FREDONIA, KS
|
Methanol | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Methanol | 29 | — | — | — |
|
VLS QUARTZITE LLC
QUARTZSITE, AZ
|
Methanol | 4 | — | — | — |
|
COFFIN BUTTE LANDFILL
CORVALLIS, OR
|
Methanol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
IDLRT SECURE HAZMAT FAC AT SHORT MNT LF
EUGENE, OR
|
Methanol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES WA LLC
SEATTLE, WA
|
Methanol | 1 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES WA LLC
SEATTLE, WA
|
Ammonia | 2 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES WA LLC
SEATTLE, WA
|
Formic acid | 8 | — | — | — |
|
IDLRT SECURE HAZMAT FAC AT SHORT MNT LF
EUGENE, OR
|
Phenol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
COFFIN BUTTE LANDFILL
CORVALLIS, OR
|
Phenol | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Phenol | 2 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES WA LLC
SEATTLE, WA
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 7 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Formaldehyde | 131 | — | — | — |
|
IDLRT SECURE HAZMAT FAC AT SHORT MNT LF
EUGENE, OR
|
Formaldehyde | 1 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES WA LLC
SEATTLE, WA
|
Formaldehyde | 1 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY IDAHO INC SITE B
GRAND VIEW, ID
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 66 | — |
|
VLS QUARTZITE LLC
QUARTZSITE, AZ
|
Formaldehyde | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | 65,829 | EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD WPCF, EUGENE |
| Ammonia | 1,253 | EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD WPCF, EUGENE |
| Phenol | 79 | EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD WPCF, EUGENE |
| Formic acid | 0 | EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD WPCF, EUGENE |
| Methanol | 31,437 | EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD WPCF, EUGENE |
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 | Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: General | Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 2, 2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 16, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | 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.
NOTICE OF NONCOMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009041591-201 · Feb 2, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2022-5007 · Jul 22, 2022
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009041591-105 · Jan 6, 2020
Administrative - Formal
· Case 10-2019-0104 · Sep 4, 2019
$60,000
INITIAL EXPEDITED ENFORCEMENT OFFER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009041591-104 · Jul 5, 2017
$4,800
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-ORD009041591-101 · Oct 7, 2014
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