TRI Reporter
Clean Air Act
RCRA
PREFERE MELAMINES
Quick Summary
- •Released 11,822 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
-
730-B WORCESTER ST
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01151
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- HAMPDEN County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 21, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 6, 2017
- Registry ID
- 110024330482
How This Compares
#24
of 331 TRI reporters in MA
#3,677
of 16,877 TRI reporters in Manufacturing
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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)
-21% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7,125 | — |
| 2016 | 19,235 | +170% |
| 2017 | 11,822 | -39% |
| 2018 | 9,196 | -22% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100% |
| 2020 | 6,292 | — |
| 2021 | 6,311 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6,407 | +2% |
| 2023 | 5,972 | -7% |
| 2024 | 5,660 | -5% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 246 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 215,659 | |
| Methanol | 3,221 | 3,221 | — | — | 362,181 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,434 | 1,434 | — | — | 102,236 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,005 | 1,005 | — | — | 1,177,638 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylbenzene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 215,615 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 287 | |
| Methanol | 3,584 | 3,584 | — | — | 395,802 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,452 | 1,452 | — | — | 108,954 | |
| Formaldehyde | 936 | 936 | — | — | 1,370,532 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 351 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 243,271 | |
| Methanol | 3,624 | 3,624 | — | — | 408,611 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,589 | 1,589 | — | — | 103,570 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,194 | 1,194 | — | — | 1,545,505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 197,103 | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 226 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,534 | 3,534 | — | — | 338,581 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,684 | 1,684 | — | — | 102,803 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,093 | 1,093 | — | — | 1,252,595 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 147,987 | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 224 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 3,337 | 3,337 | — | — | 388,809 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 1,859 | 1,859 | — | — | 128,951 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,096 | 1,096 | — | — | 1,276,541 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 339 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 1,023 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 172,280 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 4,460 | 4,460 | — | — | 403,338 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,501 | 2,501 | — | — | 169,504 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,235 | 2,235 | — | — | 1,495,341 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 1,748 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 178,844 | |
| Methanol | 5,247 | 5,247 | — | — | 389,455 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 3,665 | 3,665 | — | — | 321,368 | |
| Formaldehyde | 2,910 | 2,910 | — | — | 1,563,118 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 332 | |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 203,075 | |
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 560 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Methanol | 7,630 | 7,630 | — | — | 435,144 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 5,998 | 5,998 | — | — | 347,337 | |
| Formaldehyde | 5,607 | 5,607 | — | — | 1,697,612 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | — | 197,789 | |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | — | 339 | |
| Nitric acid | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Methanol | 3,472 | 3,472 | — | — | 465,443 | |
| n-Butyl alcohol | 2,064 | 2,064 | — | — | 357,944 | |
| Formaldehyde | 1,589 | 1,589 | — | — | 1,699,323 | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 | — | — | — | 362,181 |
| Formic acid | — | — | — | 101,544 |
| Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 215,659 |
| Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,177,638 |
| n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 102,236 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SOLUTIA INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,175,722 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Formaldehyde | — | — | — | 1,916 |
|
SOLUTIA INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | — | — | — | 215,659 |
|
SOLUTIA INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 86,636 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
n-Butyl alcohol | — | — | — | 15,600 |
|
SOLUTIA INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Formic acid | — | — | — | 246 |
|
SOLUTIA INC
SPRINGFIELD, MA
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 334,618 |
|
ROSS INCINERATION SERVICES INC
GRAFTON, OH
|
Methanol | — | — | — | 27,563 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Preparedness. Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for LQGs | Aug 1, 2019 | Dec 19, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 13, 2018 | Dec 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | State Statutory or Regulatory requirements that are broader-in-scope than the federal RCRA requirements | Jun 13, 2018 | Dec 10, 2018 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 25, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | 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.
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-MAC300011053-001 · Jan 27, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 01-2017-1016 · Sep 6, 2017
$9,300
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