RADIATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY INCORPORATED
Quick Summary
- •Released 53,758 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
-
600 RADIATOR ROAD
INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079
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- UNION County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325998
- Inspections
- 7 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 10, 1989
- Registry ID
- 110000870736
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 | 22,234 | — |
| 2016 | 26,314 | +18% |
| 2017 | 53,758 | +104% |
| 2018 | 66,912 | +24% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | 10,032 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 18,038 | 18,038 | — | — | 3,510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 15,987 | 15,987 | — | — | 6,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13,881 | 13,881 | — | — | 8,173 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,982 | 5,982 | — | — | 3,811 | |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,589 | 3,589 | — | — | 204 | |
| Toluene | 1,966 | 1,966 | — | — | 1,966 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,854 | 1,854 | — | — | 4,841 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 1,693 | 1,693 | — | — | 1,050 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,282 | 1,282 | — | — | 1,266 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 962 | 962 | — | — | — | |
| Cumene | 729 | 729 | — | — | 1,392 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Naphthalene | 591 | 591 | — | — | 2,401 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 358 | 358 | — | — | 757 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 15,960 | 15,960 | — | — | 1,506 | |
| Naphthalene | 14,912 | 14,912 | — | — | 1,083 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 7,473 | 7,473 | — | — | 4,202 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,046 | 4,046 | — | — | 2,110 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 4,043 | 4,043 | — | — | 22,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,492 | 2,492 | — | — | 1,412 | |
| Cumene | 1,762 | 1,762 | — | — | 481 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 1,306 | 1,306 | — | — | 20,646 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 997 | 997 | — | — | 308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 767 | 767 | — | — | 40 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Dichloromethane | 10,965 | 10,965 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 8,096 | 8,096 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,939 | 2,939 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,745 | 2,745 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 809 | 809 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 557 | 557 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dichloromethane | 10,965 | 10,965 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Sodium nitrite | 3,993 | 3,993 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 2,939 | 2,939 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,745 | 2,745 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 809 | 809 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 402 | 402 | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | 185 | 185 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 96 | — | 96 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 82 | 82 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 18 | 18 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 943 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 969 |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 3,993 |
| Benzene | — | — | — | 675 |
| Cumene | — | — | — | 1,161 |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | 2,113 |
| Toluene | — | — | — | 969 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 2,504 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 5,011 |
| Sodium nitrite | — | — | — | 8 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | — | — | — | 83 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Cumene | 96 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Cumene | 352 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC
|
Cumene | 33 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
n-Hexane | 40 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC
CONCORD, NC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 12 |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 919 | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 309 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 266 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Certain glycol ethers | 7,312 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | 13,040 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC
CONCORD, NC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 83 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | 211 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Dichloromethane | 4,202 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Ethylbenzene | 187 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | 116 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | 5 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Naphthalene | 206 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Naphthalene | 684 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE-CRYSTAL CLEAN, LLC
CONCORD, NC
|
Naphthalene | — | — | — | 57 |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC
|
Naphthalene | 136 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Tetrachloroethylene | 21,928 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Tetrachloroethylene | 157 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Toluene | 1,065 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Toluene | 347 | — | — | — |
|
CHEMTRON CORPORATION
AVON, OH
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,206 | — | — | — |
|
GIANT RESOURCE RECOVERY - SUMTER, INC.
SUMTER, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 871 | — | — | — |
|
INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER SERVICES
CHARLESTON, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | 33 | — | — | — |
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 | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 18, 2013 | Sep 3, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 29, 2012 | Jul 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 3, 2000 | Mar 20, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Mar 18, 1997 | Apr 28, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 12, 1996 | Apr 30, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 22, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 22, 1994 | May 17, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 24, 1992 | Sep 30, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Ground-Water Monitoring | Oct 25, 1988 | Jul 6, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Financial Requirements | May 13, 1988 | Sep 30, 1988 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jul 7, 1987 | Feb 29, 1988 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrachloroethene | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +103% | Jul 2019 | 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.