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RPM WOOD FINISHES GROUP, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 23,929 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
-
3194 HICKORY BLVD.
HUDSON, NC 28638
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- CALDWELL County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 9 · last Sep 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000350913
How This Compares
#123
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#2,572
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
12
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-58% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,475 | — |
| 2016 | 23,016 | +2% |
| 2017 | 23,929 | +4% |
| 2018 | 26,641 | +11% |
| 2019 | 25,988 | -2% |
| 2020 | 28,708 | +10% |
| 2021 | 10,456 | -64% |
| 2022 | 11,200 | +7% |
| 2023 | 8,741 | -22% |
| 2024 | 9,514 | +9% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,698 | 2,698 | — | — | 75,596 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,201 | 2,201 | — | — | 32,464 | |
| Toluene | 2,053 | 2,053 | — | — | 183,904 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 819 | 819 | — | — | 4,319 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 754 | 754 | — | — | 21,827 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 552 | 552 | — | — | 7,773 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 282 | 282 | — | — | 16,194 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 154 | 154 | — | — | 15,081 | |
| Copper compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15,203 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,756 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,273 | 2,273 | — | — | 27,912 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,214 | 2,214 | — | — | 65,144 | |
| Toluene | 2,153 | 2,153 | — | — | 158,167 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 736 | 736 | — | — | 18,609 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 546 | 546 | — | — | 3,722 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 451 | 451 | — | — | 6,700 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 194 | 194 | — | — | 13,956 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 174 | 174 | — | — | 12,560 | |
| Copper compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2,276 | |
| Zinc compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | 795 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,150 | 3,150 | — | — | 32,262 | |
| Toluene | 2,803 | 2,803 | — | — | 182,816 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,539 | 2,539 | — | — | 75,296 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 911 | 911 | — | — | 21,508 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 710 | 710 | — | — | 4,302 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 552 | 552 | — | — | 7,743 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 338 | 338 | — | — | 16,131 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 197 | 197 | — | — | 14,518 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,119 | 3,119 | — | — | 27,736 | |
| Toluene | 2,617 | 2,617 | — | — | 157,269 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 2,215 | 2,215 | — | — | 64,736 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 936 | 936 | — | — | 18,491 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 661 | 661 | — | — | 3,698 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 511 | 511 | — | — | 6,657 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 205 | 205 | — | — | 13,868 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 192 | 192 | — | — | 12,594 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,513 | 8,513 | — | — | 22,992 | |
| Toluene | 7,245 | 7,245 | — | — | 40,040 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,898 | 5,898 | — | — | 27,136 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 2,329 | 2,329 | — | — | 17,158 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,987 | 1,987 | — | — | 3,432 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,407 | 1,407 | — | — | 6,177 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 825 | 825 | — | — | 6,692 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 503 | 503 | — | — | 11,653 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,233 | 8,233 | — | — | 18,491 | |
| Toluene | 7,691 | 7,691 | — | — | 32,210 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,623 | 5,623 | — | — | 21,827 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,899 | 1,899 | — | — | 2,760 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,386 | 1,386 | — | — | 4,968 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 693 | 693 | — | — | 5,382 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 463 | 463 | — | — | 9,381 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,557 | 8,557 | — | — | 14,036 | |
| Toluene | 8,191 | 8,191 | — | — | 24,405 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 5,661 | 5,661 | — | — | 16,577 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,657 | 1,657 | — | — | 2,095 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,401 | 1,401 | — | — | 3,771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 715 | 715 | — | — | 4,085 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 459 | 459 | — | — | 7,070 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | 8,215 | 8,215 | — | — | 12,479 | |
| Toluene | 7,835 | 7,835 | — | — | 21,698 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,762 | 4,762 | — | — | 14,743 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,124 | 1,124 | — | — | 3,352 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 988 | 988 | — | — | 1,862 | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 589 | 589 | — | — | 3,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 417 | 417 | — | — | 6,286 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,649 | 7,649 | — | — | 25,179 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,573 | 7,573 | — | — | 14,481 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,601 | 4,601 | — | — | 17,112 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,074 | 1,074 | — | — | 2,161 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,071 | 1,071 | — | — | 3,890 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 509 | 509 | — | — | 4,213 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 297 | 297 | — | — | 7,294 | |
| Cyclohexane | 243 | 243 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 7,756 | 7,756 | — | — | 23,654 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 7,150 | 7,150 | — | — | 13,604 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 4,429 | 4,429 | — | — | 16,064 | |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | 1,143 | 1,143 | — | — | 2,030 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 1,058 | 1,058 | — | — | 3,655 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | 658 | 658 | — | — | 3,959 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 282 | 282 | — | — | 6,853 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | 14,575 | 506 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 32,388 | 76 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | 7,773 | — |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 16,194 | — |
| 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 4,319 | — |
| Toluene | — | — | 183,532 | 372 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 21,592 | 235 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 75,572 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 1,019 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 7,275 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 367 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Toluene | — | — | 3,094 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Toluene | — | — | 171,775 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Toluene | — | — | 8,663 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | — | 372 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 546 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 30,313 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | 1,529 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 235 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 20,209 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 131 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 273 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 15,157 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | 764 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 24 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 70,731 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 3,567 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 246 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 430 |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Methanol | — | — | 13,641 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Methanol | — | — | 688 | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 4,042 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 73 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene | — | — | 204 | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Zinc compounds | 115 | — | — | — |
|
REPUBLIC SERVICES
HICKORY, NC
|
Zinc compounds | 113 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Zinc compounds | 2,407 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Zinc compounds | 121 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Copper compounds | 246 | — | — | — |
|
HOLCIM US INC GEOCYCLE LLC
HOLLY HILL, SC
|
Copper compounds | 13,631 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Copper compounds | 687 | — | — | — |
|
FOOTHILLS ENVIRONMENTAL LANDFILL
LENOIR, NC
|
Copper compounds | 639 | — | — | — |
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 Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 22, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 22, 2024 | Jan 22, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Mar 21, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 8, 1999 | Jan 7, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 17, 1997 | Mar 26, 1998 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 11, 1994 | Sep 27, 1994 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079047148-023 · Dec 6, 2024
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2003-9977 · Feb 10, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079047148-006 · Dec 8, 1999
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079047148-005 · Dec 19, 1997
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD079047148-002 · Jul 11, 1994
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