Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
ROYAL ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS LLC
Quick Summary
- •Released 30,306 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 $14,750 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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2001 W WASHINGTON ST
SOUTH BEND, IN 46628
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- ST. JOSEPH County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 4 · last Mar 31, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $14,750 · last Dec 6, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110000399925
How This Compares
#142
of 804 TRI reporters in IN
#2,229
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.
3
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
2
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)
-16% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,843 | — |
| 2016 | 30,002 | +31% |
| 2017 | 30,306 | +1% |
| 2018 | 31,467 | +4% |
| 2019 | 19,040 | -39% |
| 2020 | 20,115 | +6% |
| 2021 | 21,930 | +9% |
| 2022 | 25,706 | +17% |
| 2023 | 19,693 | -23% |
| 2024 | 19,241 | -2% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 18,313 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 13,695 | 13,695 | — | — | 2,305,929 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,820 | 3,820 | — | — | 1,607 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 927 | 927 | — | — | 14,775 | |
| Cyclohexane | 460 | 460 | — | — | 314 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 311 | 311 | — | — | 20 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 28 | 28 | — | — | 5,837 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 10,450 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 14,632 | 14,632 | — | — | 6,095,875 | |
| n-Hexane | 3,649 | 3,649 | — | — | 1,324 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 888 | 888 | — | — | 27,639 | |
| Cyclohexane | 498 | 498 | — | — | 262 | |
| Zinc compounds | 26 | 26 | — | — | 10,974 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 18,225 | |
| Toluene | 18,817 | 18,817 | — | — | 2,477,256 | |
| n-Hexane | 4,710 | 4,710 | — | — | 1,024 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 1,169 | 1,169 | — | — | 512 | |
| Cyclohexane | 563 | 563 | — | — | 190 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 375 | 375 | — | — | 15 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 53 | 53 | — | — | 13 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 19 | 19 | — | — | 150 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 45,930 | |
| Toluene | 18,720 | 18,720 | — | — | 1,382,223 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,787 | 1,787 | — | — | 88,492 | |
| Cyclohexane | 719 | 719 | — | — | 5,807 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 502 | 502 | — | — | 135,105 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 141 | 141 | — | — | 474 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 46 | 46 | — | — | 383 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 15 | 15 | — | — | 19,247 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 30,339 | |
| Toluene | 19,255 | 19,255 | — | — | 1,570,096 | |
| n-Hexane | 520 | 520 | — | — | 4,941 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 161 | 161 | — | — | 26,057 | |
| Cyclohexane | 113 | 113 | — | — | 660 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 771 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 14 | 14 | — | — | 1,376 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8,572 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 18,997 | 18,997 | — | — | 1,291,349 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 43 | 43 | — | — | 364 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 7,680 | |
| Toluene | 23,604 | 23,604 | — | — | 372,616 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,772 | 5,772 | — | — | 1,907 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,060 | 1,060 | — | — | 255 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 860 | 860 | — | — | 2,678 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 82 | 82 | — | — | 298 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 78 | 78 | — | — | 531 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 926 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 18,468 | |
| Toluene | 22,904 | 22,904 | — | — | 169,781 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,526 | 5,526 | — | — | 2,319 | |
| Cyclohexane | 973 | 973 | — | — | 310 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 734 | 734 | — | — | 3,257 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 82 | 82 | — | — | 362 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 77 | 77 | — | — | 646 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,077 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | 16,508 | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 22,204 | 22,204 | — | — | 352,720 | |
| n-Hexane | 5,772 | 5,772 | — | — | 2,159 | |
| Cyclohexane | 1,060 | 1,060 | — | — | 385 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 860 | 860 | — | — | 429 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 96 | 96 | — | — | 48 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 11 | 11 | — | — | 1,101 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Propylene | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Toluene | 14,988 | 14,988 | — | — | 224,939 | |
| n-Hexane | 6,357 | 6,357 | — | — | 64,111 | |
| Cyclohexane | 825 | 825 | — | — | 6,008 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 461 | 461 | — | — | 5,652 | |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 113 | 113 | — | — | 1,012 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Ethylbenzene | 86 | 86 | — | — | 1,326 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Zinc compounds | 12 | 12 | — | — | 1,230 |
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 | — | 2,182,359 | 123,570 | 27,724 |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 14,700 | 75 | 593 |
| Cyclohexane | — | 185 | 129 | 593 |
| Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 18,313 |
| n-Hexane | — | 947 | 660 | 4,695 |
| Ethylbenzene | — | 12 | 8 | 66 |
| Zinc compounds | — | 5,837 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Toluene | — | 63,232 | — | — |
|
HEIDELBERG MATERIALS US CEMENT LLC
LOGANSPORT, IN
|
Toluene | — | — | 38,796 | — |
|
HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO
COTTAGE GROVE, WI
|
Toluene | — | 877,875 | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Toluene | — | 291,257 | — | — |
|
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
|
Toluene | — | 949,740 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Toluene | — | — | 84,774 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Toluene | — | 255 | — | — |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Diisocyanates | — | — | — | 18,313 |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
n-Hexane | — | 898 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
n-Hexane | — | — | 660 | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
n-Hexane | — | 49 | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Cyclohexane | — | 175 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Cyclohexane | — | 10 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Cyclohexane | — | — | 129 | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 102 | — | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 14,592 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | 6 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 75 | — |
|
GFL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USA INC
FREEDOM, PA
|
Zinc compounds | — | 5,837 | — | — |
|
AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC
CALVERT CITY, KY
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 11 | — | — |
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Ethylbenzene | — | 1 | — | — |
|
RINECO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LLC
BENTON, AR
|
Ethylbenzene | — | — | 8 | — |
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 | HPV | Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Mar 31, 2025 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | May 1, 2024 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jun 16, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Sep 23, 2021 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 14, 2021 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Sep 4, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Jul 16, 2019 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 6, 2016 | Jan 10, 2017 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 16, 2014 | Nov 4, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Sep 20, 2011 | Mar 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 20, 2011 | Mar 2, 2012 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Sep 16, 2008 | Nov 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Dec 2, 2004 | Feb 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 2, 2004 | Feb 2, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Nov 13, 2001 | Dec 21, 2001 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 31, 1999 | May 21, 1999 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 1990 | Sep 22, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 30, 1990 | Sep 22, 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.
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604219867 · Dec 6, 2024
$14,250
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3604063521 · Jul 19, 2024
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-011 · Nov 17, 2023
Administrative - Formal
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602932770 · Oct 15, 2021
$500
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act
· Case 3602932768 · Sep 22, 2021
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-010 · Oct 7, 2019
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-009 · Dec 14, 2016
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-008 · Oct 17, 2011
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-007 · Sep 24, 2008
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-005 · Dec 13, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-006 · Dec 13, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-004 · Nov 20, 2001
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-003 · Mar 31, 1999
INITIAL 3008(A) COMPLIANCE
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-002 · Nov 18, 1991
$30,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-IND092039759-001 · Aug 5, 1991
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