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INEOS NITRILES USA LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,037,118 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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1900 FORT AMANDA RD
LIMA, OH 45804
View on map ↗ - County
- ALLEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325311
- Inspections
- 10 · last Sep 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 12, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000547052
How This Compares
#9
of 1,142 TRI reporters in OH
#55
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.
1
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
1
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)
-11% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,994,680 | — |
| 2016 | 3,074,108 | +3% |
| 2017 | 3,037,118 | -1% |
| 2018 | 3,208,773 | +6% |
| 2019 | 124,405 | -96% |
| 2020 | 2,912,064 | +2241% |
| 2021 | 3,334,987 | +15% |
| 2022 | 3,254,024 | -2% |
| 2023 | 3,015,519 | -7% |
| 2024 | 2,656,975 | -12% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,109,213 | 2,102,302 | 6,911 | — | 40 | |
| Methanol | 341,091 | 341,086 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 163,749 | — | 163,749 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 39,299 | 39,299 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,247 | 2,247 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 698 | 479 | 219 | — | 120,205 | |
| Copper compounds | 378 | 310 | 68 | — | 93,088 | |
| Nickel compounds | 288 | 222 | 66 | — | 13,863 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,429,489 | 2,424,637 | 4,852 | — | 217 | |
| Methanol | 386,823 | 386,818 | 5 | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 155,816 | — | 155,816 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 40,518 | 40,518 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,859 | 2,859 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,510,913 | 2,506,657 | 4,256 | — | 630 | |
| Methanol | 436,661 | 436,661 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 162,529 | — | 162,529 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 120,969 | 120,969 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,070 | 22,070 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 371 | 201 | 170 | — | 34,699 | |
| Nickel compounds | 270 | 218 | 52 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 227 | 215 | 12 | — | 43,374 | |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,591,729 | 2,588,550 | 3,179 | — | 675 | |
| Methanol | 469,892 | 469,892 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 129,090 | — | 129,090 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 121,606 | 121,606 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,113 | 22,113 | — | — | 1 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nickel compounds | 215 | 215 | — | — | 7 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 202 | 202 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 126 | 126 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,263,686 | 2,259,766 | 3,920 | — | 200 | |
| Methanol | 379,213 | 379,213 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 126,551 | — | 126,551 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 119,598 | 119,598 | — | — | 12 | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,783 | 21,783 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 809 | 809 | — | — | 125,017 | |
| Nickel compounds | 243 | 243 | — | — | 13,736 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 121 | 121 | — | — | 28,295 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 48 | 48 | — | — | 10,200 | |
| Mercury compounds | 12 | 12 | 0 | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 123,928 | — | 123,928 | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 477 | 477 | — | — | 47,744 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 2,464,238 | 2,459,064 | 5,174 | — | 631 | |
| Methanol | 410,142 | 410,142 | — | — | 104 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 204,680 | — | 204,680 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 102,131 | 102,131 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,029 | 22,029 | — | — | 1,040 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4,917 | 4,917 | — | — | 200 | |
| Zinc compounds | 344 | 344 | — | — | 46,526 | |
| Copper compounds | 235 | 235 | — | — | 52,545 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 35 | 35 | — | — | 1,017 | |
| Mercury compounds | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 0 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 2,390,423 | 2,383,520 | 6,903 | — | 25 | |
| Methanol | 402,125 | 402,125 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 115,943 | — | 115,943 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 100,534 | 100,534 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,982 | 21,982 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4,917 | 4,917 | — | — | — | |
| Zinc compounds | 659 | 659 | — | — | — | |
| Copper compounds | 223 | 126 | 97 | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 213 | 213 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vanadium compounds | 53 | 53 | — | — | 634 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 33 | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | 13 | 13 | 0 | — | 0 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,469,526 | 2,462,468 | 7,058 | — | 45 | |
| Methanol | 399,242 | 399,242 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 100,310 | 100,310 | — | — | 6 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 77,526 | — | 77,526 | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 22,168 | 22,168 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 4,918 | 4,918 | — | — | — | |
| Nickel compounds | 232 | 232 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 136 | 136 | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 36 | 36 | — | — | 12 | |
| Mercury compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc compounds | — | — | — | — | 716 | |
| Vanadium compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 2,206,410 | 2,201,146 | 5,264 | — | 1,590 | |
| Methanol | 559,258 | 559,258 | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 106,427 | — | 106,427 | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 100,398 | 100,398 | — | — | — | |
| Formaldehyde | 21,564 | 21,564 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 252 | 252 | — | — | 5,676 | |
| Nickel compounds | 244 | 244 | — | — | 17,147 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Copper compounds | 117 | 117 | — | — | 11 | |
| Mercury compounds | 10 | 10 | 0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | 4,113,947 | — | 4,113,947 |
| Copper compounds | — | 93,088 | — | — |
| Zinc compounds | — | 120,205 | — | — |
| Nickel compounds | — | 13,863 | — | — |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | 3,452,481 | — | — |
| Ammonia | — | 9,561,665 | 39 | 251,387 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
WEST CARROLLTON, OH
|
Ammonia | — | — | 39 | — |
|
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
|
Ammonia | — | — | — | 0 |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Copper compounds | — | 93,088 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Zinc compounds | — | 120,205 | — | — |
|
ALPHA OMEGA RECYCLING FACILITY
LONGVIEW, TX
|
Nickel compounds | — | 11,252 | — | — |
|
STAINLESS STEEL MIDWEST
LA GRANGE, KY
|
Nickel compounds | — | 2,611 | — | — |
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 | Feb 26, 2026 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Resolved |
| cwa | Failure to properly operate or maintain industrial stormwater controls | Sep 23, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Failure to properly install, initiate, or fully implement industrial stormwater controls | Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | May 6, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 26, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 11, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jun 17, 2016 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 18, 2008 | Jun 22, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 18, 2008 | Dec 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2008 | Dec 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 18, 2008 | Sep 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 18, 2008 | Dec 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Sep 18, 2008 | Mar 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 18, 2008 | Feb 4, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 18, 2008 | Mar 18, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 12, 1995 | Jul 25, 1995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +10% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Mercury, total low level | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +5% | May 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.90 mg/L | 11.70 | +19% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 16.00 | +25% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | May 2019 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.01 | +400% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.90 mg/L | 11.70 | +27% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, nitrate total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.10 kg/d | 23.00 | +9% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, organic total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 512.00 mg/L | 469.90 | +9% | Mar 2017 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-008 · Mar 13, 2026
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604261533 · Feb 10, 2025
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603134384 · May 4, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601772882 · Mar 7, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-007 · Feb 28, 2019
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601637521 · Nov 6, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601613644 · Oct 12, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601140410 · Aug 7, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600700511 · Apr 21, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2010-3913 · Sep 21, 2010
$18,053
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-006 · Jun 22, 2010
$9,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-004 · Apr 17, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-003 · Jan 12, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-002 · Oct 31, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2004-9001 · Jun 22, 2004
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2002-1009 · Sep 27, 2002
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1999-0577 · Aug 20, 1999
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1995-0229 · Feb 3, 1997
$10,625
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-OHD987054061-001 · May 23, 1995
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-1985-0307 · May 21, 1985
$4,500
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