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LANXESS CORPORATION - CHARLESTON, SC PLANT

Quick Summary

  • •Released 45,446 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 $121,600 in total penalties since records began.
  • •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
2151 KING STREET EXTENSION
CHARLESTON, SC 29405
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County
CHARLESTON County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325199
Inspections
7 · last Aug 15, 2024
Total Penalties
$121,600 · last Jul 14, 2009
Registry ID
110017326963

How This Compares

#77 of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,783 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.

7
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
8
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) -69% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 46,749 —
2016 46,066 -1%
2017 45,446 -1%
2018 42,754 -6%
2019 2,601 -94%
2020 53,421 +1954%
2021 40,467 -24%
2022 17,510 -57%
2023 14,882 -15%
2024 14,269 -4%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Polycyclic aromatic compounds — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
1,2-Dichloroethane 8,555 8,555 — — 17,341 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 1,457 1,457 — — 60,479
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 1,350 1,350 — — —
Propylene oxide 1,075 1,075 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
m-Cresol 484 484 — — 29
p-Cresol 484 484 — — 16
Ethylene oxide 434 434 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine 298 298 — — —
Ethylene glycol 123 123 — — —
n-Butyl alcohol 8 8 — — 17,052
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 915

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
1,2-Dichloroethane 10,267 10,267 — — 5,358 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 1,808 1,808 — — —
Methanol 1,294 1,294 — — 29,421
Propylene oxide 971 971 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene oxide 407 407 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
m-Cresol 48 48 — — 102
p-Cresol 48 48 — — 75
Chlorine 25 25 — — —
n-Butyl alcohol 10 10 — — —
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 6 6 — — 273
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
1,2-Dichloroethane 9,516 9,516 — — 18,861 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 2,631 2,631 — — 72,561
Propylene oxide 2,272 2,272 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,198 2,198 — — —
Chlorine 393 393 — — —
Ethylene oxide 335 335 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene glycol 106 106 — — —
n-Butyl alcohol 23 23 — — 31,068
m-Cresol 14 14 — — 296
p-Cresol 14 14 — — 265
Phenol 6 6 — — 484
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 3 3 — — 1,280
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Polycyclic aromatic compounds — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
1,2-Dichloroethane 20,132 20,132 — — 22,688 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 9,415 9,415 — — 33,446
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 3,925 3,925 — — —
Methanol 2,830 2,830 — — 81,801
Propylene oxide 2,415 2,415 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene oxide 642 642 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 572 572 — — 956
Chlorine 271 271 — — —
Ethylene glycol 240 240 — — —
m-Cresol 9 9 — — 207
p-Cresol 9 9 — — 191
Phenol 6 6 — — 356
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 462

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
1,2-Dichloroethane 28,354 28,354 — — 21,806 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 14,941 14,941 — — 33,270
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 3,829 3,829 — — —
Methanol 2,896 2,896 — — 78,475
Propylene oxide 1,332 1,332 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene oxide 950 950 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 544 544 — — 1,919
Ethylene glycol 365 365 — — —
Chlorine 187 187 — — —
p-Cresol 9 9 — — 378
m-Cresol 9 9 — — 500
Phenol 6 6 — — 575
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 2,219
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methanol 2,601 2,601 — — 98,440
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 120
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
1,2-Dichloroethane 16,200 16,200 — — 197,830 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 15,197 15,197 — — 50,760
Methanol 3,358 3,358 — — 87,481
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,928 2,928 — — —
Propylene oxide 1,925 1,925 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ethylene oxide 1,542 1,542 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Chlorine 1,081 1,081 — — —
Ammonia 464 464 — — 949
Ethylene glycol 28 28 — — —
p-Cresol 11 11 — — 403
m-Cresol 11 11 — — 455
Phenol 9 9 — — 728
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 675
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Butyl alcohol 19,905 19,905 — — 83,088
1,2-Dichloroethane 15,253 15,253 — — 1,121,437 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 3,558 3,558 — — 113,342
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 2,968 2,968 — — —
Ethylene oxide 2,297 2,297 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 818 818 — — 1,341
Chlorine 598 598 — — —
Ethylene glycol 26 26 — — —
p-Cresol 8 8 — — 391
m-Cresol 8 8 — — 577
Phenol 7 7 — — 507
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 904
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
n-Butyl alcohol 16,697 16,697 — — 73,578
1,2-Dichloroethane 15,944 15,944 — — 17,731 ♦ Carcinogen
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 5,196 5,196 — — —
Methanol 2,748 2,748 — — 110,548
Ethylene oxide 2,151 2,151 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Propylene oxide 1,562 1,562 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 1,465 1,465 — — 325
Chlorine 244 244 — — —
Ethylene glycol 24 24 — — —
Methylene bromide 16 16 — — —
p-Cresol 6 6 — — 538
m-Cresol 6 6 — — 606
Phenol 6 6 — — 63
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 1,737
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
1,2-Dichloroethane 18,899 18,899 — — 18,409 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 14,188 14,188 — — 80,916
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) 3,835 3,835 — — —
Methanol 2,966 2,966 — — 113,968
Ethylene oxide 2,867 2,867 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Propylene oxide 2,521 2,521 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Ammonia 990 990 — — 827
Chlorine 401 401 — — —
Ethylene glycol 33 33 — — —
Methylene bromide 21 21 — — —
m-Cresol 10 10 — — 1,442
p-Cresol 10 10 — — 1,105
Phenol 8 8 — — 1,738
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 0 0 — — 2,860
Polycyclic aromatic compounds 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

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
Methanol — — — 38,629
Phosphorus (yellow or white) — — — 39
p-Cresol — — — 15
1,2-Dichloroethane — — — 61,495
m-Cresol — — — 15
Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) — — — 30,022
Propylene oxide — — — 18,498
Ethylene oxide — — — 22,013
n-Butyl alcohol — — — 17,052
Chlorine — — — 447

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
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
n-Butyl alcohol — — — 17,052
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
Ethylene glycol — — — —
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
p-Cresol — — — —
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
m-Cresol — — — —
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
Phosphorus (yellow or white) — — — 39
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
Phosphorus (yellow or white) 876 — — —
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
1,2-Dichloroethane — — — 114
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
1,2-Dichloroethane 26 — — —
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
1,2-Dichloroethane — — — 17,184
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
Methanol — — — 14,246
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
Methanol — — — 23,926
US ECOLOGY TULSA, INC
TULSA, OK
Methanol 20 — — —

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
1,2-Dichloroethane 17 NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON
p-Cresol 16 NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON
m-Cresol 29 NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON
Methanol 22,287 NORTH CHARLESTON SEWER DISTRICT WWTP HERBERT SITE, NORTH CHARLESTON

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
caa FRV Aug 15, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks Apr 10, 2024 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Manifest System, Recordkeeping and Reporting Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Apr 9, 2024 Apr 7, 2026 Resolved
caa FRV Apr 21, 2022 — Open
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Nov 23, 2021 Nov 23, 2021 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage Dec 19, 2019 Mar 20, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Dec 19, 2019 Mar 20, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators Dec 19, 2019 Mar 20, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste for Recovery or Disposal Dec 19, 2019 Mar 23, 2020 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Dec 19, 2019 Mar 23, 2020 Resolved
caa FRV Oct 17, 2018 — Open
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements Jun 24, 2014 Jul 15, 2014 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jul 25, 2013 Aug 22, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jul 25, 2013 Aug 22, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jul 25, 2013 Aug 22, 2013 Resolved
rcra Standards for Used Oil: Generators May 11, 2011 May 11, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks May 11, 2011 May 11, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Apr 23, 2010 Sep 24, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers Apr 23, 2010 Jul 6, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Apr 23, 2010 May 28, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 23, 2010 Sep 24, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 23, 2010 May 28, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures Apr 23, 2010 Jul 6, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Equipment Leaks Apr 23, 2010 Jul 6, 2010 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Jun 25, 2009 Nov 3, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards Jun 25, 2009 Nov 3, 2009 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Jun 25, 2009 Nov 3, 2009 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers May 22, 2008 May 22, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers Aug 2, 2007 Sep 25, 2007 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 04-2025-4004 · Oct 29, 2025
$121,600
Judicial
· Case 04-2022-9004 · Dec 23, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3604104902 · Sep 18, 2024
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD003358389-001 · Aug 15, 2024
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603094379 · Apr 21, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3601612155 · Oct 17, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2009-2039 · Jul 14, 2009
$15,719
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-2016 · Jun 5, 2007
$15,717
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD003358389-002 · Apr 24, 2001
$3,875
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1997-0278 · Jul 15, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1995-0289 · Jul 13, 1995
$4,497
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-SCD003358389-000 · Oct 26, 1992

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