CLIFTON ADHESIVE INC
Quick Summary
- •Released 3,897 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 $3,375 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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48 BURGESS PLACE
WAYNE, NJ 07470
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- PASSAIC County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325520
- Inspections
- 3 · last Apr 19, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $3,375 · last Feb 10, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110000319986
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 | 4,825 | — |
| 2016 | 3,427 | -29% |
| 2017 | 3,897 | +14% |
| 2018 | 4,634 | +19% |
| 2019 | 4,079 | -12% |
| 2020 | 1,768 | -57% |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 928 | 928 | — | — | 80,169 | |
| n-Hexane | 625 | 625 | — | — | 1,150 | |
| Cyclohexane | 215 | 215 | — | — | 949 |
2019
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | 2,203 | 2,203 | — | — | 814 | |
| Toluene | 1,881 | 1,881 | — | — | 24,292 | |
| Cyclohexane | 550 | 550 | — | — | 593 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,904 | 1,904 | — | — | 20,418 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,257 | 1,257 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 736 | 736 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 1,885 | 1,885 | — | — | 20,055 | |
| n-Hexane | 876 | 876 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 666 | 666 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 2,840 | 2,840 | — | — | 22,097 | |
| n-Hexane | 1,322 | 1,322 | — | — | — | |
| Cyclohexane | 663 | 663 | — | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n-Hexane | — | 2,434 | 814 | — |
| Toluene | — | 30,907 | 24,292 | — |
| Cyclohexane | — | 593 | 593 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
MIDDLESEX, NJ
|
Toluene | — | — | 4,816 | — |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS CORP
FLANDERS, NJ
|
Toluene | — | — | 15,602 | — |
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 | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 29, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| caa | FRV | Jan 3, 2018 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Aug 19, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Mar 15, 2013 | Apr 10, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Preparedness and Prevention | Mar 15, 2013 | Mar 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 12, 2008 | Aug 13, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Non-Compliance Notice | Dec 29, 1997 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 12, 1995 | May 28, 1995 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Apr 8, 1994 | — | Open |
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.