TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO SC OPERATIONS
Quick Summary
- •Released 41,659 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
-
500 K AVE
GASTON, SC 29053
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- LEXINGTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 30, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 8, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110040866783
How This Compares
#80
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,859
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
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.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
-70% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 52,580 | — |
| 2016 | 54,392 | +3% |
| 2017 | 41,659 | -23% |
| 2018 | 42,860 | +3% |
| 2019 | 11,486 | -73% |
| 2020 | 20,616 | +79% |
| 2021 | 16,641 | -19% |
| 2022 | 17,640 | +6% |
| 2023 | 13,880 | -21% |
| 2024 | 15,810 | +14% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,886 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,080 | 8,080 | — | — | 11,965 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 9,161 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 730 | 730 | — | — | 752 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 4,550 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 7,240 | 7,240 | — | — | 11,957 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 6,000 | 6,000 | — | — | 13,118 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 640 | 640 | — | — | 1,001 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,616 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,850 | 9,850 | — | — | 40,530 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7,000 | 7,000 | — | — | 16,653 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 790 | 790 | — | — | 5,439 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,556 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 8,544 | 8,544 | — | — | 9,970 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7,248 | 7,248 | — | — | 11,643 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 849 | 849 | — | — | 780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,376 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,725 | 11,725 | — | — | 29,370 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 7,934 | 7,934 | — | — | 16,802 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 957 | 957 | — | — | 3,844 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,957 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,486 | 11,486 | — | — | 13,246 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,506 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 29,194 | 29,194 | — | — | 8,599 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,616 | 12,616 | — | — | 13,632 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,050 | 1,050 | — | — | 797 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 3,482 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 28,730 | 28,730 | — | — | 5,943 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 11,904 | 11,904 | — | — | 12,952 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,025 | 1,025 | — | — | 696 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,616 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 34,190 | 34,190 | — | — | 28,257 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 19,172 | 19,172 | — | — | 13,146 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 1,853 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 2,917 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 35,000 | 35,000 | — | — | 27,973 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,550 | 16,550 | — | — | 12,879 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,030 | 1,030 | — | — | 1,813 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 384,965 |
| Antimony compounds | — | 2,499 | — | — |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 36,752 |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 18,261 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAROLINA FILTERS INC
SUMTER, SC
|
Antimony compounds | — | 2,499 | — | — |
|
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, TENNESSEE OPERATIONS
KINGSPORT, TN
|
Antimony compounds | 387 | — | — | — |
|
DAK AMERICAS LLC
GASTON, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 752 |
|
DAK AMERICAS LLC
GASTON, SC
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 11,965 |
|
DAK AMERICAS LLC
GASTON, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 8,193 |
|
EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY, TENNESSEE OPERATIONS
KINGSPORT, TN
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 968 |
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 | Oct 23, 2018 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 26, 2010 | May 21, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Dec 9, 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 9, 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 9, 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 9, 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Dec 9, 1997 | Dec 27, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 16, 1997 | May 19, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 7, 1995 | May 8, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 5, 1992 | Jul 13, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 24, 1988 | Oct 11, 1988 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601621110 · Oct 23, 2018
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601174668 · Sep 15, 2017
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD041387762-001 · Sep 17, 2010
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-9141 · Apr 9, 2008
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2007-2033 · Jun 14, 2007
$1,310
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD041387762-000 · Apr 7, 1995
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