RAILROAD FRICTION PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Quick Summary
- •Released 370,687 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
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13601 AIRPORT ROAD
MAXTON, NC 28364
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- SCOTLAND County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326299
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 21, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000349980
How This Compares
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.
Qtrs Non-Compliant
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 369,457 | — |
| 2016 | 327,919 | -11% |
| 2017 | 370,687 | +13% |
| 2018 | 341,388 | -8% |
| 2019 | 41 | -100% |
| 2020 | 303,812 | +742716% |
| 2021 | 269,186 | -11% |
| 2022 | 268,945 | -0% |
| 2023 | 314,645 | +17% |
| 2024 | 456,073 | +45% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 402,083 | 402,083 | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 52,577 | 52,577 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,289 | 1,284 | 5 | — | 51 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 55 | 50 | 5 | — | 22,981 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 40 | 35 | 5 | — | 30,615 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | 14,416 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 2,967 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 262,758 | 262,758 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 50,505 | 50,505 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,255 | 1,250 | 5 | — | 51 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 61 | 56 | 5 | — | 22,838 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 37 | 32 | 5 | — | 28,756 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 13,554 | |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 3,489 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 224,216 | 224,216 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 43,486 | 43,486 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,122 | 1,117 | 5 | — | 47 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 49 | 44 | 5 | — | 32,433 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 42 | 37 | 5 | — | 20,949 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | 11,719 | |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 3,018 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 221,138 | 221,138 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 46,648 | 46,648 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,309 | 1,304 | 5 | — | 43 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 34 | 29 | 5 | — | 27,561 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 33 | 28 | 5 | — | 19,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | 16 | 11 | 5 | — | 10,765 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 2,398 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 259,742 | 259,742 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 42,893 | 42,893 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,068 | 1,063 | 5 | — | 43 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 51 | 46 | 5 | — | 38,493 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 34 | 29 | 5 | — | 20,566 | |
| Zinc compounds | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 10,975 | |
| Antimony compounds | 7 | 2 | 5 | — | 2,249 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 41 | 36 | 5 | — | 25,066 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 296,428 | 296,428 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 43,612 | 43,612 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,248 | 1,243 | 5 | — | 55 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 43 | 38 | 5 | — | 35,557 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 28 | 23 | 5 | — | 23,666 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 14,117 | |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 3,282 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 324,699 | 324,699 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 44,580 | 44,580 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,298 | 1,293 | 5 | — | 58 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 44 | 39 | 5 | — | 36,811 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 38 | 33 | 5 | — | 24,140 | |
| Zinc compounds | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 14,202 | |
| Antimony compounds | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | 3,242 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 281,582 | 281,582 | — | — | 250 | |
| Toluene | 45,000 | 45,000 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,228 | 1,223 | 5 | — | 50 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 41 | 36 | 5 | — | 33,779 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 41 | 36 | 5 | — | 22,100 | |
| Zinc compounds | 18 | 13 | 5 | — | 12,309 | |
| Antimony compounds | 9 | 4 | 5 | — | 3,154 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiram | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 315,786 | 315,786 | — | — | 20 | |
| Toluene | 52,219 | 52,219 | — | — | 5 | |
| Phenol | 1,349 | 1,344 | 5 | — | 59 | |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 51 | 46 | 5 | — | 43,420 | |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 31 | 26 | 5 | — | 26,273 | |
| Zinc compounds | 21 | 16 | 5 | — | 14,803 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | — | — | 5 | — |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | — | 38,304 | — | — |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | 1,898,747 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 24,029 | — | — |
| Phenol | — | — | — | 5 |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | — | 51,027 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A&D ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (SC) LLC
HIGH POINT, NC
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Toluene | — | — | 5 | — |
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ROBESON COUNTY LANDFILL
ST PAULS, NC
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Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 22,956 | — | — | — |
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ROBESON COUNTY LANDFILL
ST PAULS, NC
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Zinc compounds | 14,401 | — | — | — |
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ROBESON COUNTY LANDFILL
ST PAULS, NC
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Phenol | 46 | — | — | — |
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ROBESON COUNTY LANDFILL
ST PAULS, NC
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Antimony compounds | 2,967 | — | — | — |
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ROBESON COUNTY LANDFILL
ST PAULS, NC
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Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 30,582 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Phenol | 5 | LAURINBURG INDUSTRIAL WWTP, MAXTON |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 25 | LAURINBURG INDUSTRIAL WWTP, MAXTON |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | LAURINBURG INDUSTRIAL WWTP, MAXTON |
| Antimony compounds | 0 | LAURINBURG INDUSTRIAL WWTP, MAXTON |
| Aluminum oxide (fibrous forms) | 33 | LAURINBURG INDUSTRIAL WWTP, MAXTON |
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 | FRV | Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 20, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 8, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Sep 26, 2005 | Oct 6, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Feb 7, 2002 | Jun 25, 2002 | 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.