Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
Clean Water Act
RCRA
KURARAY AMERICA, INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 62,950 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 $134,647 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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11500 BAY AREA BLVD.
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 3 · last Mar 15, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $134,647 · last Oct 2, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110070306595
How This Compares
#200
of 1,879 TRI reporters in TX
#1,454
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.
12
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
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)
-18% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59,633 | — |
| 2016 | 47,786 | -20% |
| 2017 | 62,950 | +32% |
| 2018 | 43,848 | -30% |
| 2020 | 57,996 | — |
| 2021 | 52,157 | -10% |
| 2022 | 54,249 | +4% |
| 2023 | 56,219 | +4% |
| 2024 | 48,903 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroform | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene | 24,034 | 24,034 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 13,169 | 13,169 | — | — | 7,091,253 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 11,698 | 11,698 | — | — | 895,016 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 181,244 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 32,018 | 32,018 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 16,291 | 16,291 | — | — | 4,451,966 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 7,909 | 7,909 | — | — | 1,465,728 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 154,380 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 31,697 | 31,697 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14,398 | 14,398 | — | — | 6,035,777 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 8,153 | 8,153 | — | — | 716,312 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 87,916 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 29,383 | 29,383 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 14,173 | 14,173 | — | — | 5,709,387 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 8,599 | 8,599 | — | — | 1,386,576 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 2 | 2 | — | — | 232,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 29,950 | 29,950 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 17,095 | 17,095 | — | — | 4,476,983 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 10,950 | 10,950 | — | — | 656,451 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 79,456 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 25,812 | 25,812 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10,953 | 10,953 | — | — | 2,901,757 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 7,064 | 7,064 | — | — | 1,760,294 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 19 | 19 | — | — | 63,425 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 38,508 | 38,508 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 13,659 | 13,659 | — | — | 3,198,621 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 10,776 | 10,776 | — | — | 560,340 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 7 | 7 | — | — | 44,643 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 24,225 | 24,225 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 13,863 | 13,863 | — | — | 3,861,151 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 9,698 | 9,698 | — | — | 624,517 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acetaldehyde | 0 | 0 | — | — | 49,880 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 27,195 | 27,195 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 20,014 | 20,014 | — | — | 755,309 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 11,300 | 11,300 | — | — | 4,343,767 | |
| Chlorine | 1,123 | 1,123 | — | — | — | |
| Acetaldehyde | 1 | 1 | — | — | 55,593 | ♦ 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 | — | — | 75,790 | 83,462 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | 406,606 | 378,599 |
| Methanol | — | — | 2,374,452 | 4,281,949 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 99,469 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | 7,551 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 296,284 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 13,480 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | 109,680 | — | — | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | 18,895 | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 56,268 |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Acetaldehyde | — | — | — | 2,560 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Acetaldehyde | 20,829 | — | — | — |
|
HERITAGE THERMAL OF TEXAS
ORANGE, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 7,600 |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS, CORP
BATON ROUGE, LA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 38,213 |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Methanol | 61,837 | — | — | — |
|
ECO SERVICES OPERATIONS HOUSTON PLANT
HOUSTON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 168,906 | — |
|
TM DEER PARK SERVICES
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methanol | 19,181 | — | — | — |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 1,133,671 | — |
|
ADVANCED CHEMICAL TREATMENT LLC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
|
Methanol | — | — | 640,948 | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Methanol | — | — | 173,399 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl acetate | 1,189 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Acetaldehyde | 12,925 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Methanol | 4,422,926 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| caa | — | — | — | Open |
| caa | HPV | Nov 29, 2021 | Oct 10, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 13, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jan 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2018 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Aug 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Feb 22, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Feb 22, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Feb 22, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Feb 22, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | Feb 22, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 22, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Exports of HW | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 4, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602718034 · Oct 2, 2023
$22,125
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-3331 · Apr 17, 2023
$112,522
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3603577378 · Apr 17, 2023
$112,522
Notice of Noncompliance Issued
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602917581 · Nov 15, 2021
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601760725 · Feb 14, 2020
$10,200
Judicial
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604086328 · Dec 11, 2019
$0
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3601761789 · Oct 25, 2019
$12,942
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD981148059-3 · Apr 30, 2018
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD981148059-2 · Jul 12, 2012
VERBAL INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TXD981148059-1 · May 4, 2012
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