CELANESE ENGINEERED RESINS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 784,441 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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1 MILE S. OF BISHOP TEXAS HWY. 77 BUSINESS
BISHOP, TX 78343
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- NUECES County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 11 · last Aug 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Oct 25, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110000599790
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 646,869 | — |
| 2016 | 621,057 | -4% |
| 2017 | 784,441 | +26% |
| 2018 | 524,164 | -33% |
| 2019 | 14 | -100% |
| 2020 | 135,756 | +969589% |
| 2021 | 198,588 | +46% |
| 2022 | 248,977 | +25% |
| 2023 | 303,352 | +22% |
| 2024 | 262,021 | -14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 18,206 | |
| n-Hexane | 72,598 | 65,636 | — | 6,962 | 387,873 | |
| Methanol | 66,854 | 60,808 | 2,893 | 3,154 | 3,650 | |
| Formaldehyde | 42,540 | 28,910 | 1,383 | 12,247 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 40,920 | — | — | 40,920 | — | |
| Ethylene | 28,944 | 28,944 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,798 | 7,630 | 168 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 2,337 | 2,330 | — | 7 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 24 | 24 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 6 | 6 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 513 | |
| Formaldehyde | 131,716 | 30,556 | 395 | 100,765 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 68,980 | 68,788 | — | 192 | 196,913 | |
| Methanol | 44,730 | 27,729 | 79 | 16,922 | — | |
| Ethylene | 25,264 | 25,264 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 20,323 | 478 | — | 19,845 | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,064 | 9,021 | 43 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 3,160 | 3,159 | — | 1 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 108 | 108 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 88,428 | 72,910 | 2,650 | 12,868 | 184,259 | |
| Formaldehyde | 66,035 | 28,573 | 1,489 | 35,973 | 9,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 58,894 | 577 | — | 58,317 | — | |
| n-Hexane | 12,174 | 12,174 | — | — | 333,488 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,322 | 11,237 | 85 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 7,449 | 7,449 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,510 | 4,506 | — | 4 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formic acid | 85 | 58 | 27 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 77 | 77 | — | — | 18,426 | |
| Diisocyanates | 3 | 3 | — | — | 748 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 97,351 | 71,650 | 2,649 | 23,052 | 824 | |
| Formaldehyde | 38,046 | 27,577 | 1,489 | 8,980 | 353 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 29,105 | 577 | — | 28,528 | 58 | |
| n-Hexane | 11,704 | 11,704 | — | — | 333,488 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,312 | 10,312 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 7,451 | 7,451 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 4,488 | 4,470 | — | 18 | 22 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 77 | 77 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 51 | 24 | 27 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3 | 3 | — | — | 751 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 437 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Formaldehyde | 68,535 | 25,290 | 1,489 | 41,756 | 9,140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 38,703 | 21,270 | 2,650 | 14,783 | 427,974 | |
| n-Hexane | 13,325 | 13,325 | — | — | 293,667 | |
| Ethylene | 7,257 | 7,257 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 3,877 | 3,869 | — | 8 | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 3,834 | 2,120 | 1,310 | 404 | — | |
| Formic acid | 131 | 104 | 27 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 52 | 52 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 63 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 2,688 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 14 | 14 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 308,631 | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 15,950 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 71 | |
| Formaldehyde | 350,549 | 27,309 | 2,747 | 320,493 | 98,486 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 159,467 | 118,689 | 1,888 | 38,890 | 161,503 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,732 | 10,604 | 128 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 2,823 | 2,761 | 51 | 11 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 436 | 436 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 109 | 92 | 17 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 39 | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 9 | 9 | — | — | 71 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 200 | |
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 515,364 | 32,179 | 2,825 | 480,360 | 515,364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 175,458 | 135,179 | 1,689 | 38,590 | 1,282 | |
| Phenol | 49,858 | 201 | 24 | 49,633 | 90 | |
| n-Hexane | 35,861 | 35,861 | — | — | 363,827 | |
| Ammonia | 4,332 | 3,022 | 1,310 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 3,191 | 3,120 | 52 | 19 | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 228 | 228 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 108 | 92 | 16 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 266,107 | 120,404 | 1,888 | 143,815 | 269,186 | |
| Formaldehyde | 224,821 | 38,084 | 2,747 | 183,990 | 224,820 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 92,423 | 92,423 | — | — | 308,631 | |
| Phenol | 29,643 | 117 | 26 | 29,500 | 108 | |
| Ammonia | 4,400 | 3,090 | 1,310 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,746 | 2,678 | 51 | 17 | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 443 | 443 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrogen fluoride | 364 | 364 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 62 | 45 | 17 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 34 | 34 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1,848 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | — | — | — | — | 20,768 | |
| Formaldehyde | 390,241 | 27,803 | 2,480 | 359,958 | 52,834 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 114,650 | 114,650 | — | — | 273,423 | |
| Methanol | 101,996 | 53,456 | 2,429 | 46,111 | 5,404 | |
| Phenol | 30,732 | 1,058 | 25 | 29,649 | 115 | |
| Ammonia | 4,680 | 3,370 | 1,310 | — | — | |
| Benzene | 2,575 | 2,499 | 57 | 19 | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 811 | — | 480 | 331 | 10,564 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 747 | 747 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene | 217 | 217 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 107 | 107 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 54 | 43 | 11 | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 44 | 44 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 5 | 5 | — | — | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 18,206 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 35,340 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 213,852 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 1,482 |
| Methanol | — | 11,430,223 | — | 1,740,380 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,670,313 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 5,598 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,414,365 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
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Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 18,206 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
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Methanol | — | — | — | 3,650 |
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CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK LLC
LA PORTE, TX
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n-Hexane | — | — | — | 347,873 |
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VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
PORT ARTHUR, TX
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n-Hexane | — | — | — | 40,000 |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Oct 23, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 22, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 26, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 6, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 2, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 4, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 14, 2019 | Aug 14, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 21, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | May 4, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 4, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 25, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 27, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 4, 2015 | Mar 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 3, 2015 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 12, 2014 | Aug 12, 2014 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 5, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 4, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 3, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 21, 2012 | Aug 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 23, 2011 | Jun 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 23, 2011 | Jun 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 23, 2011 | Jun 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 23, 2011 | Jun 14, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 4, 2010 | Sep 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | ID and Listing of HW: Lists of HW | Feb 4, 2010 | May 25, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 4, 2010 | Mar 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 4, 2010 | Mar 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 4, 2010 | Mar 16, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 4, 2010 | Feb 17, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Jan 22, 2008 | Feb 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 22, 2008 | Feb 7, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 22, 2008 | Jan 22, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.80 mg/L | 3.00 | +7% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.90 mg/L | 3.00 | +3% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.04 | +26% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 kg/d | 0.04 | +4% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.15 mg/L | 0.01 | +1,108% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Selenium, total [as Se] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 kg/d | 0.04 | +16% | Sep 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.80 mg/L | 14.60 | +15% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,000.26 kg/d | 2,427.99 | +24% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.90 mg/L | 14.60 | +2% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Flow [dry weather] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.44 MGD | 7.25 | +16% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,597.24 kg/d | 591.11 | +339% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 326.93 kg/d | 182.51 | +79% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nickel, total [as Ni] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.37 kg/d | 3.03 | +11% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,738.85 kg/d | 2,427.99 | +13% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,816.93 kg/d | 2,427.99 | +16% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 mg/L | 3.00 | +47% | Jun 2015 | 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.