SPECTRUM CHEMICAL
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $1,800 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
View on map ↗ - County
- LOS ANGELES County
- Industry
- Wholesale Trade
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 42469
- Inspections
- 1 · last Sep 19, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $1,800 · last Aug 18, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110002140317
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
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 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0 | — |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 606 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 372 | |
| n-Hexane | — | — | — | — | 1,467 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 3,156 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 8 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 973 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 427 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 447 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 46 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 391 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 1,340 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 340 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 465 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 464 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 979 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 74 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 141 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,571 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 64 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 132 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 48 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 1,286 | |
| Phenol | — | — | — | — | 35 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 49 | |
| Methanol | — | — | — | — | 789 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 56 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 71 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury compounds | — | — | — | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Phenol | 60 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Phenol | — | — | 3,096 | — |
|
LONESTAR ECOLOGY
PASADENA, TX
|
Mercury compounds | 606 | — | — | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
Methanol | — | — | 372 | — |
|
PACIFIC RESOURCE RECOVERY SERVICES INC
LOS ANGELES, CA
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 1,467 | — |
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 | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Feb 1, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Apr 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 4, 2000 | Mar 2, 2001 | 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.