NISSAN CHEMICAL AMERICA PASADENA PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,004 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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12330 BAY AREA BLVD
PASADENA, TX 77507
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- HARRIS County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325199
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 25, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110005172357
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 | 1,059 | — |
| 2016 | 1,242 | +17% |
| 2017 | 1,004 | -19% |
| 2018 | 1,142 | +14% |
| 2019 | 1,127 | -1% |
| 2020 | 700 | -38% |
| 2021 | 749 | +7% |
| 2022 | 1,261 | +68% |
| 2023 | 1,261 | -0% |
| 2024 | 1,055 | -16% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 177 | |
| Methanol | 925 | 925 | — | — | 116,645 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 12 | 12 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 306 | |
| Methanol | 1,108 | 1,108 | — | — | 154,473 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 32 | 32 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 357 | |
| Methanol | 1,113 | 1,113 | — | — | 170,682 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 121 | 121 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 27 | 27 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 258 | |
| Methanol | 567 | 567 | — | — | 176,987 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 127 | 127 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 55 | 55 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 311 | |
| Methanol | 564 | 564 | — | — | 136,920 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 13 | 13 | — | — | 40 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 434 | |
| Methanol | 950 | 950 | — | — | 132,236 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 156 | 156 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | 22 | 22 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 954 | |
| Methanol | 626 | 626 | — | — | 127,712 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 259 | 259 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 257 | 257 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 381 | |
| Methanol | 694 | 694 | — | — | 142,340 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 257 | 257 | — | — | 1,315 | |
| Ethylene glycol | 53 | 53 | — | — | 120 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 207 | |
| Methanol | 798 | 798 | — | — | 67,798 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 443 | 443 | — | — | 207 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | 692 | |
| Methanol | 616 | 616 | — | — | 64,832 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 443 | 443 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 1,169,363 | 111,005 | 21,630 |
| Antimony compounds | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Antimony compounds | — | 46 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Antimony compounds | — | 98 | — | — |
|
CHEMICAL RECLAMATION SERVICES AVALON FACILITY
AVALON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 43,682 | — |
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TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING OF TN, LLC
MILLINGTON, TN
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 35 |
|
PHILLIP RECLAMATION SERVICES
HOUSTON, TX
|
Methanol | — | — | 13,568 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol | 1,179 | GULF COAST WASTE DISPOSAL AUTHORITY - BAYPORT, PASADENA |
| Antimony compounds | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | May 29, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: Prohibitions on Storage | May 29, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 29, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | May 29, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 29, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 | 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.