HEXION INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 21,529 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
-
2522 S 24TH ST
SHEBOYGAN, WI 53081
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- SHEBOYGAN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Jul 7, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000416764
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
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 | 19,880 | — |
| 2016 | 19,140 | -4% |
| 2017 | 21,529 | +12% |
| 2018 | 20,195 | -6% |
| 2019 | 1,012 | -95% |
| 2020 | 19,842 | +1861% |
| 2021 | 21,257 | +7% |
| 2022 | 22,035 | +4% |
| 2023 | 51,381 | +133% |
| 2024 | 28,575 | -44% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 19,609 | 19,609 | — | — | 41,000 | |
| Formaldehyde | 6,374 | 6,374 | — | — | 72,634 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 1,009 | 1,009 | — | — | 10 | |
| Phenol | 829 | 829 | — | — | 3,776 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 38,717 | 22,501 | — | 16,216 | 32,649 | |
| Phenol | 6,044 | 1,473 | — | 4,571 | 8,301 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,880 | 4,880 | — | — | 71,439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 980 | 980 | — | — | 8 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 6 | 6 | — | — | 421 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,795 | 14,795 | — | — | 27,459 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,608 | 4,608 | — | — | 59,828 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 1,043 | 1,043 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 821 | 821 | — | — | 2,192 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14 | 14 | — | — | 751 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,705 | 13,705 | — | — | 52,110 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,917 | 4,917 | — | — | 115,125 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 1,036 | 1,036 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 832 | 832 | — | — | 2,397 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,333 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,405 | 12,405 | — | — | 95,998 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,898 | 4,898 | — | — | 214,093 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 949 | 949 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 823 | 823 | — | — | 2,168 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 855 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | 1,012 | 1,012 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,663 | 12,663 | — | — | 70,315 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,858 | 4,858 | — | — | 156,440 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 1,079 | 1,079 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 827 | 827 | — | — | 1,918 | |
| Ammonia | 755 | 755 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 13 | 13 | — | — | 1,381 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 13,927 | 13,927 | — | — | 41,471 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,953 | 4,953 | — | — | 91,793 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 1,056 | 1,056 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 825 | 825 | — | — | 1,645 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,454 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 11,973 | 11,973 | — | — | 49,161 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,679 | 4,679 | — | — | 108,286 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 904 | 904 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 815 | 815 | — | — | 3,326 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 0 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 15 | 15 | — | — | 1,499 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 12,681 | 12,681 | — | — | 32,953 | |
| Formaldehyde | 4,783 | 4,783 | — | — | 72,117 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Triethylamine | 833 | 833 | — | — | — | |
| Phenol | 827 | 827 | — | — | 2,631 | |
| Ammonia | 754 | 754 | — | — | 64 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2,035 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde | — | — | 35,320 | 70,768 |
| Methanol | — | — | 268,853 | 40,127 |
| Ammonia | — | — | — | 0 |
| Triethylamine | — | — | 7,890 | 4 |
| Phenol | — | — | 626 | 3,597 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Phenol | 3 | — | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1,581 |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Phenol | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA, INC.
CUDAHY, WI
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 50,457 |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | 100 | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1 |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA, INC.
CUDAHY, WI
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 30,274 |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Methanol | — | — | 15 | — |
|
SET ENVIRONMENTAL
HOUSTON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 0 | — |
|
RIDGEVIEW RDF
WHITELAW, WI
|
Methanol | 0 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 0 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Formaldehyde | 22,076 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Methanol | 10,710 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Triethylamine | 10 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
| Phenol | 2,191 | SHEBOYGAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SHEBOYGAN |
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 | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 24, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 11, 1986 | Feb 20, 1987 | 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.