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AURIGA POLYMERS INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 82,526 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 $8,760 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
1550 DEWBERRY ROAD
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
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- SPARTANBURG County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 7 · last Mar 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $8,760 · last Nov 1, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110070828215
How This Compares
#56
of 540 TRI reporters in SC
#1,238
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
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
3
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)
-64% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 152,266 | — |
| 2016 | 88,154 | -42% |
| 2017 | 82,526 | -6% |
| 2018 | 90,521 | +10% |
| 2019 | 42,121 | -53% |
| 2020 | 48,584 | +15% |
| 2021 | 67,399 | +39% |
| 2022 | 59,392 | -12% |
| 2023 | 50,282 | -15% |
| 2024 | 54,100 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 24,525 | 24,524 | 1 | — | 197,188 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,193 | 12,193 | — | — | 124 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 11,348 | 11,348 | — | — | 23,177 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,857 | — | 3,857 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,821 | 839 | 982 | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 351 | 12 | 340 | — | 252 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 565 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 24,815 | 24,814 | 1 | — | 135,845 | |
| Biphenyl | 11,381 | 11,381 | — | — | 6,519 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 9,290 | 9,290 | — | — | 2,059 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,613 | — | 3,613 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 849 | 708 | 141 | — | 39 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 330 | 12 | 318 | — | 230 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 186 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 24,956 | 24,955 | 1 | — | 61,581 | |
| Biphenyl | 19,099 | 19,099 | — | — | 16,622 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,662 | 10,662 | — | — | 1,809 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,747 | — | 3,747 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 562 | 493 | 69 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 361 | 31 | 330 | — | 304 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 255 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | 25,149 | 25,149 | — | — | 12,526 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 25,084 | 25,083 | 1 | — | 84,598 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,033 | 12,033 | — | — | 1,924 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,744 | — | 3,744 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 1,039 | 809 | 230 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 345 | 16 | 330 | — | 749 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 545 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 24,887 | 24,886 | 1 | — | 167,020 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 10,671 | 10,671 | — | — | 2,171 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 8,210 | 8,210 | — | — | 31,661 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,710 | — | 3,710 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 763 | 739 | 24 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 338 | 12 | 326 | — | 780 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 391 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | 27,225 | 27,225 | — | — | 57,931 | |
| Methanol | 14,891 | 14,890 | 1 | — | 687 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 338 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biphenyl | 26,855 | 26,855 | — | — | 18,736 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 24,857 | 24,856 | 1 | — | 116,479 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 18,037 | 18,037 | — | — | 245 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,125 | 13,124 | 1 | — | 1,622 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 4,210 | — | 4,210 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 3,045 | 2,940 | 105 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 386 | 16 | 370 | — | 677 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 5 | — | 510 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 14 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 24,789 | 24,788 | 1 | — | 99,389 | |
| Biphenyl | 20,981 | 20,981 | — | — | 15,562 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,681 | 16,681 | — | — | 371 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 13,633 | 13,632 | 1 | — | 153 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,515 | — | 3,515 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,597 | 2,561 | 36 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 325 | 16 | 309 | — | 758 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 5 | 0 | 4 | — | 328 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Lead compounds | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 84 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 24,600 | 24,588 | 6 | 6 | 49,797 | |
| Methanol | 20,933 | 20,932 | 1 | — | 35 | |
| Biphenyl | 19,149 | 19,149 | — | — | 9,350 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 16,834 | 16,834 | — | — | 712 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 3,451 | — | 3,451 | — | — | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 2,850 | 2,837 | 13 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 319 | 16 | 303 | — | 240 | |
| Lead compounds | 14 | 14 | 0 | — | 95 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 1,983 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | 94,371 | 24,560 | 6 | 69,805 | 86,658 | |
| Methanol | 21,129 | 21,128 | 1 | — | 32 | |
| Acetaldehyde | 17,506 | 17,506 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Biphenyl | 15,730 | 15,730 | — | — | 11,208 | |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 3,218 | 2,872 | 346 | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | 308 | 16 | 292 | — | 184 | |
| Cobalt compounds | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 147 | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | 4,320 | 656,683 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 21,752 |
| Biphenyl | — | — | 128 | 61,797 |
| Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 768,000 |
| 1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 42,588 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS INC
SPARTANBURG, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | — | — | — | 5 |
|
UPSTATE REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
1,4-Dioxane | 0 | — | — | — |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Cobalt compounds | 375 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Cobalt compounds | 144 | — | — | — |
|
UPSTATE REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Cobalt compounds | 46 | — | — | — |
|
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS INC
SPARTANBURG, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 190,125 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 676 |
|
EAGLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | 4,320 | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | 1,732 |
|
UPSTATE REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Ethylene glycol | 335 | — | — | — |
|
SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS, INC.
SMITHFIELD, KY
|
Antimony compounds | 29 | — | — | — |
|
UPSTATE REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Antimony compounds | 223 | — | — | — |
|
ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL OPTIONS INC
SPARTANBURG, SC
|
Biphenyl | — | — | — | 23,044 |
|
EAGLE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
DORCHESTER, SC
|
Biphenyl | — | — | 128 | — |
|
UPSTATE REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Biphenyl | 5 | — | — | — |
|
UPSTATE REGIONAL MSW LANDFILL
ENOREE, SC
|
Acetaldehyde | 124 | — | — | — |
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 the Management of Used Oil: Applicability | Apr 25, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 25, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 25, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 25, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 25, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 20, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Aug 27, 2020 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Oct 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 3, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 3, 2015 | Nov 17, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 3, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 3, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Jan 18, 2011 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 18, 2011 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 6, 2007 | Sep 8, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 2002 | Oct 3, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 26, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 26, 2002 | Sep 26, 2002 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 23, 1999 | Apr 20, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 23, 1999 | Apr 20, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 20, 1996 | Jul 29, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 20, 1996 | Jul 29, 1996 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.54 mg/L | 1.30 | +18% | May 2024 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.53 mg/L | 1.80 | +41% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.53 mg/L | 1.80 | +41% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.53 mg/L | 2.50 | +1% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| 1,4-Dioxane | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.53 mg/L | 1.30 | +95% | Apr 2024 | 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.
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602971745 · Jan 20, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602298528 · Aug 27, 2020
RETURN TO COMPLIANCE LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD056811367-002 · Jul 2, 2020
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601212788 · Oct 12, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600969049 · Jan 31, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600969047 · Jan 31, 2017
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3600969046 · Jan 31, 2017
ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD056811367-001 · Sep 8, 2008
$5,000
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-SCD056811367-000 · Mar 17, 1999
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