Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
MEDAL L.P., AIR LIQUIDE
Quick Summary
- •Released 13,264 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
-
305 WATER STREET
NEWPORT, DE 19804
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- NEW CASTLE County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 326199
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jan 11, 2019
- Registry ID
- 110000338796
How This Compares
#10
of 45 TRI reporters in DE
#3,491
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
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)
-78% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,879 | — |
| 2016 | 16,494 | -2% |
| 2017 | 13,264 | -20% |
| 2018 | 10,401 | -22% |
| 2019 | 9,208 | -11% |
| 2020 | 1,906 | -79% |
| 2021 | 3,565 | +87% |
| 2022 | 1,694 | -52% |
| 2023 | 5,814 | +243% |
| 2024 | 3,698 | -36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 3,496 | 3,496 | — | — | 97,800 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 108 | 108 | — | — | 230,030 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 54 | 54 | — | — | 22,940 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 40 | 40 | — | — | 206,000 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 4,919 | 4,919 | — | — | — | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 755 | 755 | — | — | 1,009,958 | |
| Cyclohexane | 109 | 109 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 17 | 17 | — | — | 28,977 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Methanol | 14 | 14 | — | — | 155,200 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 1,546 | 1,546 | — | — | 138,419 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 74 | 74 | — | — | 111,160 | |
| Cyclohexane | 45 | 45 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 19 | 19 | — | — | 138,419 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 10 | 10 | — | — | 15,300 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,811 | 1,811 | — | — | 79,560 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,713 | 1,713 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 22 | 22 | — | — | 17,105 | |
| Cyclohexane | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 6 | 6 | — | — | 11,100 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,179 | 1,179 | — | — | 88,494 | |
| Methanol | 471 | 471 | — | — | 183,466 | |
| Cyclohexane | 169 | 169 | — | — | — | |
| n-Hexane | 66 | 66 | — | — | — | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 21 | 21 | — | — | 18,000 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 9,177 | 9,177 | — | — | 29,660 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 31 | 31 | — | — | 24,150 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 9,065 | 9,065 | — | — | 8,014 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,291 | 1,291 | — | — | 111,182 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 27 | 27 | — | — | 22,780 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 8 | 8 | — | — | 93,279 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 12,403 | 12,403 | — | — | 13,985 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 811 | 811 | — | — | 61,832 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 33 | 33 | — | — | 29,560 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 56,335 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 15,345 | 15,345 | — | — | 6,041 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,101 | 1,101 | — | — | 144,787 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 31 | 31 | — | — | 27,060 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | 600 | |
| Methanol | 7 | 7 | — | — | 78,429 |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexane | 15,805 | 15,805 | — | — | 5,578 | |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 1,029 | 1,029 | — | — | 142,058 | |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 25 | 25 | — | — | 25,500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| n-Hexane | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 10 | 10 | — | — | 70,073 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methanol | — | 4,751,155 | — | 206,000 |
| n-Hexane | — | 3,954,209 | — | 97,800 |
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 21,249 |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 42,950 | 173,778 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 206,000 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE INC.
BALTIMORE, MD
|
n-Hexane | — | — | — | 97,800 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS LAPORTE
LA PORTE, TX
|
N,N-Dimethylformamide | — | — | — | 1,800 |
|
CLEAN HARBORS EL DORADO, LLC
EL DORADO, AR
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | — | 20,800 |
|
LONE STAR GREENCASTLE WDF
GREENCASTLE, IN
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 39,550 | — |
|
LONE STAR INDUSTRIES INC
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO
|
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | — | — | 3,400 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| N,N-Dimethylformamide | 21,140 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
| N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone | 166,280 | WILMINGTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT- 12TH ST & HAY RD, WIL, WILMINGTON |
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 | Linked to Viol. Below | — | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Apr 29, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 29, 2025 | Apr 29, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Apr 29, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Jun 2, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Jun 2, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| caa | HPV | Sep 16, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 28, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 14, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Jul 14, 2016 | Aug 18, 2016 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 11, 2014 | Mar 25, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems | Oct 26, 2011 | Oct 26, 2011 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 7, 2010 | Apr 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Apr 7, 2010 | Apr 19, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers | Jun 13, 2007 | Aug 22, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2007 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Mar 6, 1996 | Apr 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Mar 6, 1996 | Apr 3, 1996 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jul 6, 1993 | Jul 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | May 20, 1993 | Jul 12, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 17, 1991 | May 25, 1991 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 17, 1991 | Jul 30, 1991 | 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 3601746265 · Jan 11, 2019
$80,000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED984071282-120 · Jan 21, 2015
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED984071282-001 · Jun 26, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3060 · Sep 29, 2000
$5,000
Administrative - Formal
· Case HQ-2000-3108 · Aug 14, 2000
$190,000
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED984071282-000 · Mar 20, 1996
DE NOTICE OF VIOLATION (NOV)
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED984074914-000 · May 20, 1993
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DED981113681-000 · Apr 17, 1991
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