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Quick Summary
- •Released 27,617 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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6213 HIGHWAY 332 E.
FREEPORT, TX 77541
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- BRAZORIA County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 25, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 22, 1987
- Registry ID
- 110000599451
How This Compares
#302
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#2,364
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.
0
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
11
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-62% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 29,989 | — |
| 2016 | 25,377 | -15% |
| 2017 | 27,617 | +9% |
| 2018 | 32,640 | +18% |
| 2019 | 383 | -99% |
| 2020 | 9,101 | +2276% |
| 2021 | 12,498 | +37% |
| 2022 | 12,776 | +2% |
| 2023 | 11,128 | -13% |
| 2024 | 11,542 | +4% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,233 | — | 6,233 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 4,134 | 4,134 | — | — | 185,598 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 462 | 462 | — | — | 24 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 382 | 382 | — | — | 389 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 178 | 178 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 152 | 152 | — | — | 119 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 6,868 | — | 6,868 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,270 | 3,270 | — | — | 205,499 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 380 | 380 | — | — | 569 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 334 | 334 | — | — | 32 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 142 | 142 | — | — | 182 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 133 | 133 | — | — | 14 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 7,829 | — | 7,829 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,952 | 3,952 | — | — | 313,578 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 380 | 380 | — | — | 420 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 338 | 338 | — | — | 412 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 143 | 143 | — | — | 131 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 133 | 133 | — | — | 180 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,255 | — | 8,255 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,288 | 3,287 | 1 | — | 307,317 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 378 | 378 | — | — | 603 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 310 | 310 | — | — | 671 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 144 | 144 | — | — | 181 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 123 | 123 | — | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 8,000 | — | 8,000 | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 435 | 435 | — | — | 510 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 376 | 376 | — | — | 560 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 150 | 150 | — | — | 221 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 140 | 140 | — | — | 180 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 383 | 382 | 1 | — | 797 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 26,200 | — | 26,200 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,471 | 3,470 | 1 | — | 295,340 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,907 | 1,906 | 1 | — | 65,169 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 383 | 382 | 1 | — | 750 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 369 | 368 | 1 | — | 750 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 146 | 145 | 1 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 146 | 145 | 1 | — | 250 | |
| Cumene | 18 | 17 | 1 | — | 250 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,300 | — | 21,300 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,489 | 3,488 | 1 | — | 352,282 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,765 | 1,764 | 1 | — | 48,811 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 383 | 382 | 1 | — | 797 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 364 | 363 | 1 | — | 764 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 147 | 147 | — | — | 3,390 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 145 | 144 | 1 | — | 334 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 610 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 18,300 | — | 18,300 | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,440 | 3,440 | — | — | 383,800 | |
| n-Hexane | 2,746 | 2,746 | — | — | 39,380 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 374 | 374 | — | — | 954 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 249 | 249 | — | — | 1,364 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 142 | 142 | — | — | 304 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 104 | 104 | — | — | 341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 22 | 22 | — | — | 26 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 21,100 | — | 21,100 | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 4,618 | 4,618 | — | — | 25,792 | |
| Diisocyanates | 3,448 | 3,448 | — | — | 386,252 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 251 | 251 | — | — | 580 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 251 | 251 | — | — | 750 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 151 | 151 | — | — | 145 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 146 | 146 | — | — | 250 | |
| Cumene | 24 | 24 | — | — | 25 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 120 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 29 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 406 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 185,601 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 77 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | — | 119 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 169,360 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 16,238 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | 11 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 389 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 10, 2016 | Nov 17, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 19, 2014 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2007 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 20, 2007 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 20, 2007 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 21, 2004 | Dec 28, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2003 | Jul 14, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jul 10, 2003 | Jul 14, 2003 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 227.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +82% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,761% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 605.65 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,630% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,761% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 487.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,291% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 607.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,634% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 790.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +532% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 490.20 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,301% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 813.33 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +2,224% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17,300.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +13,208% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,773.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +16,394% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,773.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +16,394% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17,300.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +13,208% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,000.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,438% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 505.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,343% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,213.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3,366% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,212.25 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3,364% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,092.00 mg/L | 125.00 | +774% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,840.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +3,623% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,270.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3,529% | Oct 2023 | Open |
| Temperature, water deg. fahrenheit | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.00 deg F | 105.00 | +1% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.03 kg/d | 10.90 | +396% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.03 kg/d | 31.33 | +72% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 671.25 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,818% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +117% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +19% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +6% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 98.75 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +182% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.70 mg/L | 15.00 | +31% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,010.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +677% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 342.30 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +878% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,120.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +762% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 331.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +846% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 549.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +322% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 230.75 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +559% | May 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 729.20 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,983% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,762% | Apr 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 502.50 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,336% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,050.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +708% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 996.50 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +2,747% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,990.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,431% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 294.25 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +741% | Jan 2021 | 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.
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026559-5 · Nov 10, 2016
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026542-3 · Nov 10, 2016
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026542-2 · Sep 29, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026559-4 · Sep 29, 2011
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026559-3 · Sep 20, 2007
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026559-2 · Dec 21, 2004
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026542-1 · Jul 10, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXR000026559-1 · Jul 10, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N585 · Aug 11, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N401 · Oct 10, 1991
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-1986-0325 · Jun 22, 1987
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