Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
INEOS AMERICAS PASADENA SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 58,607 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 $512,957 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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3503 PASADENA FWY
PASADENA, TX 77503
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325110
- Inspections
- 4 · last Feb 6, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $512,957 · last May 8, 2025
- Registry ID
- 110000462623
How This Compares
#206
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,528
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
+17% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 58,567 | — |
| 2016 | 47,582 | -19% |
| 2017 | 58,607 | +23% |
| 2018 | 172,670 | +195% |
| 2019 | 55,058 | -68% |
| 2020 | 69,646 | +26% |
| 2021 | 62,716 | -10% |
| 2022 | 54,726 | -13% |
| 2023 | 63,442 | +16% |
| 2024 | 68,662 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,758 | |
| Nickel compounds | — | — | — | — | 12,577 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Cumene | 27,802 | 27,802 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Propylene | 19,398 | 19,398 | — | — | — | |
| Benzene | 18,400 | 18,400 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | 2,373 | 2,373 | — | — | 0 | |
| Ethylene | 689 | 689 | — | — | — |
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickel compounds | — | 12,577 | — | — |
| Ethylene | — | — | 90,696 | 3,093 |
| Propylene | — | — | 2,507,466 | 1,504,150 |
| Copper compounds | — | 12,758 | — | — |
| Benzene | — | 4 | — | 194,286 |
| Cumene | — | 0 | — | 182,639 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CATALYST RECOVERY OF LA, LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Nickel compounds | — | 12,577 | — | — |
|
CATALYST RECOVERY OF LA, LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Copper compounds | — | 12,758 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Phenol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - BAYTOWN LANDFILL
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Phenol | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CATALYST RECOVERY OF LA, LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Cumene | — | 0 | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ANGLETON, TX
|
Cumene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Cumene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Cumene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - BAYTOWN LANDFILL
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Cumene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
FORT BEND REGIONAL LANDFILL
NEEDVILLE, TX
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
|
SEABREEZE ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
ANGLETON, TX
|
Benzene | 1 | — | — | — |
|
CATALYST RECOVERY OF LA, LLC
LAFAYETTE, LA
|
Benzene | — | 4 | — | — |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | — | — | — | 0 |
|
WASTE MANAGEMENT - BAYTOWN LANDFILL
BAYTOWN, TX
|
Benzene | 0 | — | — | — |
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 | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Dec 10, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 15, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Nov 23, 2022 | Jul 28, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Oct 16, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 29, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 11, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 24, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 24, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2010 | Oct 11, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 1, 2010 | Oct 7, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2007 | Dec 17, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for the Management of Specific HW and Specific Types of HW Management Facilities: Hazardous Waste Burned in Boilers and Industrial Furnaces | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program General Information | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 19, 2007 | Aug 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2007 | Mar 29, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 1, 2007 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 3, 2006 | Apr 20, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 22, 2004 | Oct 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 22, 2004 | Oct 4, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Dec 10, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jan 23, 2003 | Feb 24, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenol | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 kg/d | 0.02 | +280% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 104.00 | +2,227% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, chem. [high level] [COD] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 185.00 mg/L | 150.00 | +23% | Apr 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.
Date Out of Range
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604641829
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2025-3380 · May 8, 2025
$151,865
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603456377 · Oct 16, 2024
$260,475
Notice of Noncompliance Issued
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603990608 · May 21, 2024
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602860366 · Jul 27, 2023
$75,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-3315 · May 10, 2023
$25,617
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603595803 · May 10, 2023
$25,617
Notice of Noncompliance Issued
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603434242 · Nov 21, 2022
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761494 · Jan 21, 2020
$16,563
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2010-3562 · Jun 25, 2010
$3,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-10 · Aug 11, 2009
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-9 · Jun 5, 2008
$29,510
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-8 · Nov 2, 2007
REFERRAL TO ESC ENFORCEMENT SCREEN COMM.
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-7 · Oct 3, 2007
LETTER OF INTENT TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-6 · Aug 29, 2007
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-5 · Apr 12, 2006
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-4 · Sep 22, 2004
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-3 · Dec 10, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-2 · May 8, 2003
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD093565653-1 · Nov 14, 2002
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