Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, INC.
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,884 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 $4,200 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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317 WAUHATCHIE PIKE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419
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- HAMILTON County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 424690
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 18, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,200 · last Jan 22, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000371963
How This Compares
#251
of 554 TRI reporters in TN
#332
of 898 TRI reporters in Wholesale Trade
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
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
5
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)
+521% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,104 | — |
| 2016 | 626 | -43% |
| 2017 | 1,884 | +201% |
| 2018 | 2,025 | +7% |
| 2019 | 1,945 | -4% |
| 2020 | 4,959 | +155% |
| 2021 | 6,093 | +23% |
| 2022 | 6,567 | +8% |
| 2023 | 7,856 | +20% |
| 2024 | 6,852 | -13% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 1,995 | 1,995 | — | — | 10,560 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,743 | 1,743 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,327 | 1,327 | — | — | 1,333 | |
| Formic acid | 1,186 | 1,186 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 290 | 290 | — | — | 74,343 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 264 | 264 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 43 | 43 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 4 | 4 | — | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,085 | 4,085 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 1,971 | 1,971 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,143 | 1,143 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 331 | 331 | — | — | 217 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 270 | 270 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 53 | 53 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,519 | 3,519 | — | — | 1,815 | |
| Diethanolamine | 1,144 | 1,144 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,127 | 1,127 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 529 | 529 | — | — | 1,815 | |
| Toluene | 195 | 195 | — | — | 1,815 | |
| Nitric acid | 50 | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 3,201 | 3,201 | — | — | 4,524 | |
| Formic acid | 1,156 | 1,156 | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | 1,152 | 1,152 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 527 | 527 | — | — | 13,794 | |
| Nitric acid | 54 | 54 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,743 | 3,743 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 462 | 462 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 305 | 305 | — | — | 1,609 | |
| Chlorine | 252 | 252 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 197 | 197 | — | — | 998 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 1,343 | 1,343 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 472 | 472 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 130 | 130 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 990 | 990 | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 748 | 748 | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | 183 | 183 | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chlorine | 104 | 104 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| m-Xylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 1,062 | 1,062 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 689 | 689 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 116 | 116 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 17 | 17 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diethanolamine | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylene glycol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methyl isobutyl ketone | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 498 | 498 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 115 | 115 | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | 13 | 13 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 355 | 355 | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | 330 | 330 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 273 | 273 | — | — | — | |
| Chlorine | 146 | 146 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Methanol | 1,333 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Diethanolamine | 10,560 | — | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Toluene | 1,333 | — | — | — |
|
ELEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ARKADELPHIA, AR
|
Toluene | 73,010 | — | — | — |
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 | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 6, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 6, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | May 24, 2023 | Jul 12, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 24, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | May 24, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Mar 20, 2013 | Mar 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 20, 2013 | Apr 26, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Mar 20, 2013 | Mar 20, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Nov 12, 2010 | Nov 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Nov 12, 2010 | Nov 12, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 12, 2010 | Feb 18, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Apr 17, 2008 | Jul 18, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 24, 2004 | Apr 19, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2004 | Apr 19, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Feb 24, 2004 | Apr 19, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 11, 2000 | Nov 6, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 11, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Sep 13, 1995 | Oct 27, 1995 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 3, 1994 | Dec 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Nov 1, 1985 | Dec 1, 1985 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Nov 1, 1985 | Nov 1, 1985 | 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-TND084060086-001 · Jun 27, 2023
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-002 · Jun 27, 2023
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-120 · Jan 20, 2011
WARNING LETTER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-126 · Jun 4, 2004
ENF. ACTION REQUEST
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-125 · Apr 8, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-094 · Jan 16, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-437 · Oct 18, 1995
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-TND084060086-421 · Dec 1, 1994
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