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LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,112 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 $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
207 TELEGRAPH DRIVE
GASTONIA, NC 28056
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- GASTON County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 8 · last Sep 5, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 5, 2020
- Registry ID
- 110041964201
How This Compares
#297
of 729 TRI reporters in NC
#6,962
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
12
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)
+216% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,256 | — |
| 2016 | 1,017 | -19% |
| 2017 | 1,112 | +9% |
| 2018 | 1,088 | -2% |
| 2019 | 755 | -31% |
| 2020 | 646 | -14% |
| 2021 | 614 | -5% |
| 2022 | 618 | +1% |
| 2023 | 4,784 | +674% |
| 2024 | 3,972 | -17% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 916 | 916 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 904 | 904 | — | — | 35 | |
| Vinyl acetate | 884 | 884 | — | — | 25 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 872 | 872 | — | — | 25 | |
| Styrene | 348 | 348 | — | — | 11 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 31 | 31 | — | — | 10 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 916 | 916 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 904 | 904 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 884 | 884 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 879 | 879 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl methacrylate | 872 | 872 | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 281 | 281 | — | — | 38 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 31 | 31 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 286 | 286 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 121 | 121 | — | — | 412 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 110 | 110 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 72 | 72 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 0 | 0 | — | — | 457 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 282 | 282 | — | — | 464 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 118 | 118 | — | — | 140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 76 | 76 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 50 | |
| Acrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2,207 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl acrylate | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nonylphenol Ethoxylates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Vinylidene chloride | — | — | — | — | 46 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Antimony compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Styrene | 302 | 302 | — | — | 308 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 128 | 128 | — | — | 40 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 113 | 113 | — | — | 30 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 72 | 72 | — | — | 110 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 21 | 21 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 86 | |
| Acrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 228,269 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 314 | 314 | — | — | 310 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 115 | 115 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylonitrile | 22 | 22 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 302 | 302 | — | — | 364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 3 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 119 | 119 | — | — | — | |
| Ethyl acrylate | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 22 | 22 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11 | 11 | — | — | 34 | |
| Acrylic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | 392 | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 302 | 302 | — | — | 140 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 300 | 300 | — | — | 2 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylene glycol | 143 | 143 | — | — | — | |
| Vinyl acetate | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 22 | 22 | — | — | 800 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ammonia | 11 | 11 | — | — | 45 | |
| Acrylic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | 76 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Styrene | 302 | 302 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 301 | 301 | — | — | 0 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 129 | 129 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 114 | 114 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Ammonia | 42 | 42 | — | — | 34 | |
| Acrylonitrile | 22 | 22 | — | — | 5 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3 | 3 | — | — | 50 | |
| Vinylidene chloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| N-Methylolacrylamide | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Antimony compounds | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | |
| Lead compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 406 | 406 | — | — | 62 | |
| Styrene | 405 | 405 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinyl acetate | 176 | 176 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethyl acrylate | 134 | 134 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Butyl acrylate | 87 | 87 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylonitrile | 30 | 30 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrylic acid | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Methyl methacrylate | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Acrylamide | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Vinylidene chloride | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methyl acrylate | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 7,135 |
| Acrylonitrile | — | — | — | 10,161 |
| Styrene | — | — | — | 5,600 |
| Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 1,706 |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | 26,715 |
| Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 10,464 |
| Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 3,082 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Acrylic acid | — | — | — | 10 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Butyl acrylate | — | — | — | 35 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Styrene | — | — | — | 11 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Vinyl acetate | — | — | — | 25 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Ethyl acrylate | — | — | — | 40 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Methyl methacrylate | — | — | — | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Styrene | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
| Acrylic acid | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
| Methyl methacrylate | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
| Acrylonitrile | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
| Butyl acrylate | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
| Vinyl acetate | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
| Ethyl acrylate | — | CROWDER'S CREEK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, GASTONIA |
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Jan 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 25, 2020 | Mar 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Feb 25, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Apr 12, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Dec 3, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 26, 2010 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 7, 2008 | Sep 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 7, 2008 | Sep 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 7, 2008 | Sep 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 24, 1995 | Aug 22, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 3, 1994 | May 9, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 4, 1993 | Aug 5, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1993 | Jun 23, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 8, 1992 | Aug 10, 1992 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD986182582-011 · Aug 18, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD986182582-005 · Apr 24, 1995
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD986182582-004 · Apr 5, 1994
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD986182582-003 · Aug 4, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD986182582-002 · May 20, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-NCD986182582-001 · Jul 8, 1992
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