NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,065 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1112 CHURCH STREET
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801
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- MADISON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325412
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jan 7, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110003030764
How This Compares
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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 | 881 | — |
| 2016 | 1,108 | +26% |
| 2017 | 1,065 | -4% |
| 2018 | 992 | -7% |
| 2019 | 834 | -16% |
| 2020 | 727 | -13% |
| 2021 | 609 | -16% |
| 2022 | 621 | +2% |
| 2023 | 581 | -6% |
| 2024 | 743 | +28% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 587 | 587 | — | — | 55,465 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 156 | 156 | — | — | 15,818 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 443 | 443 | — | — | 87,796 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 138 | 138 | — | — | 21,340 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 439 | 439 | — | — | 74,876 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 112 | 112 | — | — | 12,704 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 70 | 70 | — | — | 3,772 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 497 | 497 | — | — | 187,711 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 112 | 112 | — | — | 14,535 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 472 | 472 | — | — | 130,091 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 161 | 161 | — | — | 7,468 | |
| Acetonitrile | 94 | 94 | — | — | 17,811 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 543 | 543 | — | — | 101,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 176 | 176 | — | — | 11,067 | |
| Acetonitrile | 115 | 115 | — | — | 22,060 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 596 | 596 | — | — | 121,351 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 178 | 178 | — | — | 14,359 | |
| Acetonitrile | 135 | 135 | — | — | 28,129 | |
| Toluene | 83 | 83 | — | — | 19,020 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 651 | 651 | — | — | 115,627 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 189 | 189 | — | — | 27,985 | |
| Toluene | 130 | 130 | — | — | 20,407 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 95 | 95 | — | — | 15,602 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 733 | 733 | — | — | 178,598 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 218 | 218 | — | — | 36,063 | |
| Methyl tert-butyl ether | 157 | 157 | — | — | 22,008 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 674 | 674 | — | — | 151,724 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetonitrile | 207 | 207 | — | — | 27,114 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | — | 3,344 | 1,378 | 50,743 |
| Acetonitrile | — | 11,394 | 3,280 | 1,144 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | 3,280 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Acetonitrile | — | 11,394 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 150 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 150 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Acetonitrile | — | — | — | 844 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | 1,378 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | 3,344 | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 64 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 64 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
Dichloromethane | — | — | — | 50,615 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane | 0 | SPRING BRANCH WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, HUNTSVILLE |
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: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 4, 2000 | Nov 8, 2000 | 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.