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MOMENTIVE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,151 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 PFAS ("forever chemicals").
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
16122 RIVER RD
NORCO, LA 70079
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- ST CHARLES PARISH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325180
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 22, 2016
- Registry ID
- 110013662009
How This Compares
#234
of 419 TRI reporters in LA
#5,663
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
1
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
12
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)
-95% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 53,624 | — |
| 2016 | 45,414 | -15% |
| 2017 | 3,151 | -93% |
| 2018 | 4,614 | +46% |
| 2020 | 3,970 | — |
| 2021 | 3,639 | -8% |
| 2022 | 1,510 | -59% |
| 2023 | 2,510 | +66% |
| 2024 | 2,505 | -0% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 220,827 | |
| Chloroethane | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 4,097 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorobenzene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 348,268 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfluorooctanoic acid | — | — | — | — | 294 | ♦ Carcinogen PFAS |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 143,357 | |
| Chloroethane | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 4,724 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 448,058 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 500 | 500 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroethane | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 12,498 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 505 | 500 | 5 | — | 376,952 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 500 | 500 | — | — | 188,482 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroethane | 1,919 | 1,917 | 2 | — | 17,998 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 1,049 | 1,044 | 5 | — | 205,456 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 433 | 433 | — | — | 251,690 | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 238 | 238 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroethane | 1,970 | 1,970 | — | — | 15,726 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 202,070 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 1,000 | 1,000 | — | — | 174,991 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroethane | 2,359 | 2,354 | 5 | — | 20,429 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 1,250 | 1,000 | 250 | — | 227,185 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 1,005 | 1,000 | 5 | — | 263,812 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloroethane | 1,731 | 1,731 | — | — | 15,019 | |
| Chlorobenzene | 746 | 746 | — | — | 166,953 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 674 | 674 | — | — | 202,854 | |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 13,493 | 13,493 | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 10,547 | 10,547 | — | — | — | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 7,408 | 7,408 | — | — | 188,540 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Allyl chloride | 6,996 | 6,996 | — | — | 13,483 | |
| 1,3-Dichloropropylene | 1,571 | 1,571 | — | — | 5,269 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | 1,538 | 1,538 | — | — | 448,792 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 1,113 | 1,113 | — | — | 33,549 | |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 916 | 916 | — | — | 105 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 846 | 846 | — | — | — | |
| Acrolein | 283 | 283 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 187 | 187 | — | — | 174,040 | |
| 2,3-Dichloropropene | 159 | 159 | — | — | — | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 116 | 116 | — | — | 211,233 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 78 | 78 | — | — | 3,726 | |
| Chloroethane | 78 | 78 | — | — | 25,929 | |
| o-Cresol | 60 | 60 | — | — | — | |
| Glycidol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 95,232 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | 14,788 | 14,788 | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | 10,736 | 10,736 | — | — | — | |
| Allyl chloride | 9,639 | 9,639 | — | — | 11,836 | |
| Epichlorohydrin | 9,423 | 9,423 | — | — | 174,708 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Toluene | 2,465 | 2,465 | — | — | 1,285 | |
| 1,2,3-Trichloropropane | 1,788 | 1,788 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| 1,3-Dichloropropylene | 1,598 | 1,598 | — | — | 6,369 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 1,024 | 1,024 | — | — | — | |
| 1,2-Dichloropropane | 946 | 946 | — | — | 127 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Acrolein | 310 | 310 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorobenzene | 273 | 273 | — | — | 172,805 | |
| Titanium tetrachloride | 214 | 214 | — | — | 209,867 | |
| 2,3-Dichloropropene | 187 | 187 | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 160 | 160 | — | — | 4,371 | |
| Chloroethane | 23 | 23 | — | — | — | |
| o-Cresol | 21 | 21 | — | — | 14 | |
| Glycidol | 15 | 15 | — | — | 159,075 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Benzene | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Dioxin and dioxin-like compounds | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | ♦ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 348,268 |
| Hydrochloric acid (acid aerosols including mists, vapors, gas, fog, and other airborne forms of any particle size) | — | — | — | 119,640 |
| Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 220,827 |
| Chloroethane | — | — | — | 4,097 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHELL NORCO CHEMICAL PLANT - WEST SITE
NORCO, LA
|
Chloroethane | — | — | — | 5 |
|
ORG CHEM GROUP, LLC
HOT SPRINGS, AR
|
Chloroethane | — | — | — | 4,092 |
|
SHELL NORCO CHEMICAL PLANT - WEST SITE
NORCO, LA
|
Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 5 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 218,106 |
|
VEOLIA PORT ARTHUR TRANSFER FACILITY
PORT ARTHUR, TX
|
Titanium tetrachloride | — | — | — | 2,716 |
|
SHELL NORCO CHEMICAL PLANT - WEST SITE
NORCO, LA
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 250 |
|
ASH GROVE CEMENT COMPANY
FOREMAN, AR
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 62,555 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS DEER PARK
DEER PARK, TX
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 18,109 |
|
US ECOLOGY TEXAS
ROBSTOWN, TX
|
Chlorobenzene | — | — | — | 267,354 |
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 Hazardous Waste Management System: General | Oct 26, 2022 | Jan 23, 2026 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 27, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 27, 2011 | Feb 22, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jun 3, 2009 | Jan 20, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Mar 26, 2007 | Aug 3, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Incinerators | May 21, 2003 | Jul 18, 2006 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 2003 | Feb 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 19, 2003 | Mar 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 19, 2003 | Feb 20, 2003 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 27, 2001 | Jul 3, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 6, 2000 | Dec 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Dec 6, 2000 | Dec 14, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 10, 2000 | Oct 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 16, 1997 | Dec 16, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Nov 13, 1990 | Nov 13, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Closure and Post-Closure | May 10, 1990 | Sep 27, 1990 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General | Jan 23, 1989 | Jun 15, 1989 | 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.
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000004598-001 · Sep 6, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2023-0945 · Sep 6, 2023
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2016-3373 · Sep 22, 2016
$97,650
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-0648 · Sep 26, 2013
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2013-3306 · Feb 25, 2013
$46,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-170 · Feb 22, 2012
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-001 · Dec 1, 2009
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-075 · Aug 3, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 06-2004-0904 · Sep 16, 2004
$217,940
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-135 · Nov 18, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAR000004598-046 · Jun 27, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-327 · Nov 25, 2002
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-524 · Mar 30, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-612 · Feb 13, 1991
FINAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-LAD980622104-002 · Jun 18, 1990
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