TEXMARK CHEMICALS
Quick Summary
- •Released 37,396 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 $9,300 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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900 CLINTON DRIVE
GALENA PARK, TX 77457
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 30, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $9,300 · last Jun 6, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000463490
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 | 4,056 | — |
| 2016 | 37,731 | +830% |
| 2017 | 37,396 | -1% |
| 2018 | 34,003 | -9% |
| 2019 | 17,943 | -47% |
| 2020 | 30,735 | +71% |
| 2021 | 28,922 | -6% |
| 2022 | 8,019 | -72% |
| 2023 | 4,952 | -38% |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 2,857 | 2,857 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,070 | 1,070 | — | — | — | |
| Butyraldehyde | 595 | 595 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 176 | 176 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 99 | 99 | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 94 | 94 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 56 | 56 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 5 | 5 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 4,413 | 4,413 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,908 | 1,908 | — | — | 45 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 919 | 919 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 254 | 254 | — | — | 45 | |
| n-Hexane | 237 | 237 | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 145 | 145 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 133 | 133 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 10 | 10 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 17,636 | 17,636 | — | — | — | |
| Butyraldehyde | 4,168 | 4,168 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 3,359 | 3,359 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 2,107 | 2,107 | — | — | 10,239 | |
| n-Hexane | 858 | 858 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 600 | 600 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 67 | 67 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 18,277 | 18,277 | — | — | — | |
| Butyraldehyde | 5,537 | 5,537 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 3,141 | 3,141 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 1,539 | 1,539 | — | — | 68 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 726 | 726 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 376 | 376 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 81 | 81 | — | — | 68 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 17,943 | 17,943 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 24,275 | 24,275 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 2,885 | 2,885 | — | — | — | |
| Butyraldehyde | 2,143 | 2,143 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 1,521 | 1,521 | — | — | 360 | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 1,195 | 1,195 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 1,023 | 1,023 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 701 | 701 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 179 | 35 | — | 144 | 144 | |
| Toluene | 80 | 80 | — | — | 18 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 27,833 | 27,833 | — | — | 88 | |
| Propionaldehyde | 2,745 | 2,745 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 2,281 | 2,281 | — | — | 88 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 1,996 | 1,996 | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 945 | 945 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 872 | 872 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 623 | 623 | — | — | 4 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 70 | 70 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 31 | 31 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 27,568 | 27,568 | — | — | — | |
| Propionaldehyde | 3,169 | 3,169 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 2,509 | 2,509 | — | — | — | |
| Butyraldehyde | 1,994 | 1,994 | — | — | — | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 934 | 934 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 854 | 854 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 615 | 615 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 75 | 75 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | 2,557 | 2,557 | — | — | — | |
| Dicyclopentadiene | 686 | 686 | — | — | 20 | |
| Butyraldehyde | 294 | 294 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 182 | 182 | — | — | 600 | |
| Isobutyraldehyde | 166 | 166 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 137 | 137 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propionaldehyde | — | — | — | 109,365 |
| Butyraldehyde | — | — | — | 645 |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 127 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 1,615 |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | 33 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 518 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 29 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | 3,039 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 116 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY, LLC
PASADENA, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 4 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY, LLC
PASADENA, TX
|
Dicyclopentadiene | — | — | — | 88 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY, LLC
PASADENA, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 88 |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 1, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 5, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 28, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 10, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 10, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 2, 2011 | Jan 19, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 2, 2011 | Nov 16, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 14, 2007 | Apr 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 14, 2007 | Apr 28, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 28, 2000 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 1, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 2, 1995 | Feb 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 25, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 5, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 2, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 15, 1994 | Feb 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Oct 22, 1994 | Feb 14, 2000 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 25, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 30, 1993 | Aug 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 16, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Apr 1, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 1, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 24, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 24, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 24, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 1990 | — | Open |
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 demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,030.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +415% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Whole effluent toxicity | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 % | 8.00 | +38% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 295.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +48% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +15% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 224.00 mg/L | 200.00 | +12% | Nov 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.