VISKASE CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 2,387,000 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.
- Address
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106 BLAIR BEND DRIVE
LOUDON, TN 37774
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- LOUDON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326121
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jan 28, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000372720
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 | 2,310,221 | — |
| 2016 | 2,313,000 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2,387,000 | +3% |
| 2018 | 2,479,000 | +4% |
| 2020 | 2,264,000 | — |
| 2021 | 2,339,240 | +3% |
| 2022 | 2,425,060 | +4% |
| 2023 | 2,068,000 | -15% |
| 2024 | 2,243,000 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,927,000 | 1,927,000 | — | — | 95,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 316,000 | 316,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 257 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,758,000 | 1,758,000 | — | — | 99,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 310,000 | 310,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 276 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 2,079,000 | 2,079,000 | — | — | 108,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 346,060 | 346,060 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 328 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,990,000 | 1,990,000 | — | — | 75,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 349,240 | 349,240 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 364 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,927,000 | 1,927,000 | — | — | 83,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 337,000 | 337,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 334 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 2,113,000 | 2,113,000 | — | — | 80,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 366,000 | 366,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 324 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 2,045,000 | 2,045,000 | — | — | 73,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 342,000 | 342,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 313 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Carbon disulfide | 1,971,000 | 1,971,000 | — | — | 80,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 342,000 | 342,000 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 308 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 1,974,000 | 1,974,000 | — | — | 80,000 | |
| Hydrogen sulfide | 331,000 | 331,000 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 5,200 | 5,200 | — | — | — | |
| Lead compounds | 21 | 21 | — | — | 362 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | — | — | — | 478,000 |
| Hydrogen sulfide | — | — | — | 350,000 |
Transfers to Publicly-Owned Treatment Works (POTWs)
Toxic chemicals transferred to municipal wastewater treatment plants during the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Transferred (lbs) | POTW |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon disulfide | 95,000 | LOUDON STP, LOUDON |
| Lead compounds | 257 | LOUDON STP, LOUDON |
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 | Nov 20, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 7, 2019 | Aug 7, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 8, 1993 | Oct 29, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 8, 1987 | Jan 8, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 8, 1987 | Jul 6, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jan 8, 1987 | Jan 8, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 28, 1984 | Mar 19, 1985 | Resolved |
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.