SPECIALTY FINISHES CO
Quick Summary
- •Released 1,500 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
-
15310 ARROW ROUTE
FONTANA, CA 92335
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- SAN BERNARDINO County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325510
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 5, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last May 23, 2008
- Registry ID
- 110000479287
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 | 1,505 | — |
| 2016 | 1,500 | -0% |
| 2017 | 1,500 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,000 | -33% |
| 2019 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,000 | 0% |
| 2022 | 151 | -85% |
| 2023 | 604 | +300% |
| 2024 | 384 | -36% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 226 | 226 | — | — | 397 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 158 | 158 | — | — | 279 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 306 | 306 | — | — | 212 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 298 | 298 | — | — | 208 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 81 | 81 | — | — | 1,734 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 70 | 70 | — | — | 1,734 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 28 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 506 |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,005 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 505 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 505 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead compounds | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
| Certain glycol ethers | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | |
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 500 | 500 | — | — | 1,000 | |
| Naphthalene | 500 | 500 | — | — | 500 | ♦ Carcinogen |
| Chromium compounds (except for chromite ore mined in the Transvaal Region) | 5 | 5 | — | — | 750 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 187 | 1,027 |
| Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 266 | 1,461 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
MONTEBELLO, CA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | — | 131 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Certain glycol ethers | — | — | 266 | — |
|
MAUSER PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
MONTEBELLO, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | — | 92 |
|
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
AZUSA, CA
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 187 | — |
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) | Jul 16, 2023 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Oct 19, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Oct 19, 2004 | Feb 2, 2005 | 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.