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TRI Reporter
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SHINTECH LOUISIANA LLC - ADDIS PLANT A
Quick Summary
- •Released 37,977 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 $37,000 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
9750 HWY 1 S
ADDIS, LA 70710
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- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $37,000 · last Aug 9, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110071162323
How This Compares
#119
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#1,967
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
3
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)
-39% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 61,590 | — |
| 2016 | 81,232 | +32% |
| 2017 | 37,977 | -53% |
| 2018 | 34,981 | -8% |
| 2019 | 26,579 | -24% |
| 2020 | 31,173 | +17% |
| 2021 | 28,167 | -10% |
| 2022 | 21,868 | -22% |
| 2023 | 31,189 | +43% |
| 2024 | 37,518 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 16,671 | 16,671 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 15,276 | 15,276 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 2,242 | 2,242 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,955 | 1,955 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,367 | 1,367 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 14,000 | 14,000 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl chloride | 11,993 | 11,993 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 2,210 | 2,210 | — | — | — | |
| Chloroethane | 1,599 | 1,599 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,366 | 1,366 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 11,081 | 11,081 | — | — | 6 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 9,430 | 9,430 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,351 | 1,351 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 15,192 | 15,192 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,602 | 11,602 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,366 | 1,366 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 16,891 | 16,891 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 12,908 | 12,908 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,367 | 1,367 | — | — | — | |
| Chloromethane | 7 | 7 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 26,579 | 26,579 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 25,065 | 25,065 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 8,402 | 8,402 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,514 | 1,514 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 25,790 | 25,789 | 1 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 10,649 | 10,649 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,539 | 1,539 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 61,466 | 61,466 | 0 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 18,228 | 18,228 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 1,539 | 1,539 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl chloride | 47,676 | 47,671 | 5 | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,017 | 13,017 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 897 | 897 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | — | — | — | 61 |
| Chloromethane | — | — | — | 7,026 |
| Vinyl chloride | — | — | — | 17,869 |
| Methanol | — | — | — | 20,179 |
| Chloroethane | — | — | — | 25,940 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 10, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | May 12, 2019 | Sep 14, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Dec 31, 2015 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Toxicity Requirements | Dec 31, 2014 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Sep 30, 2014 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 30, 2013 | Aug 23, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 16, 2009 | Aug 6, 2009 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2004 | Apr 4, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 15, 2004 | Apr 4, 2006 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, > 60 minutes | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.07 occur/d | 0.00 | +2,147,483,650% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| pH range excursions, monthly total accum | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.68 d | 0.31 | +121% | Jan 2018 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603327331 · Aug 9, 2022
$37,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-SAMM200012 · Nov 30, 2020
$3,960
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602436521 · May 13, 2019
$0
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000056416-323 · Aug 6, 2009
Judicial
· Case 06-2006-0921 · Apr 30, 2007
$426,530
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