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AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS USA LLC

Quick Summary

  • •Released 26,945 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 $96,736 in total penalties since records began.
  • •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
Address
400 N GROESBECK HWY
MOUNT CLEMENS, MI 48043
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County
MACOMB County
Industry
Manufacturing
NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
325510
Inspections
7 · last Apr 29, 2025
Total Penalties
$96,736 · last Feb 19, 2025
Registry ID
110000404624

How This Compares

#84 of 692 TRI reporters in MI
#2,399 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.

2
Air (CAA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
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) -31% overall
Year Total Releases (lbs) vs Prior Year
2015 19,338 —
2016 28,888 +49%
2017 26,945 -7%
2018 10,443 -61%
2019 220 -98%
2020 13,175 +5891%
2021 13,395 +2%
2022 13,378 -0%
2023 12,102 -10%
2024 13,335 +10%

2024

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl methacrylate — — — — —
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
Diisocyanates — — — — 42,406
Vanadium compounds — — — — —
Methyl acrylate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl isobutyl ketone 4,222 4,222 — — 3,436,116 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 3,699 3,699 — — 611,919
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 2,281 2,281 — — 548,724
Certain glycol ethers 1,316 1,316 — — 879,741
Methanol 681 681 — — 106,583
Ethylbenzene 569 569 — — 4,938 ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene 172 172 — — 1,622
Xylene (mixed isomers) 153 153 — — 135,264
Cumene 149 149 — — 2,858 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 80 80 — — 97,200 ♦ Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 9 9 — — 396
Butyl acrylate 4 4 — — 97,243

2023

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates — — — — 189
Vanadium compounds — — — — 317
Copper compounds — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
n-Butyl alcohol 3,980 3,980 — — 527,124
Methyl isobutyl ketone 3,306 3,306 — — 3,446,834 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 1,371 1,371 0 — 84,247
Certain glycol ethers 1,170 1,170 — — 788,641
Methanol 742 742 — — 109,827
Ethylbenzene 675 675 — — 4,414 ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 261 261 — — —
Toluene 189 189 — — 3,538
Naphthalene 164 164 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Cumene 141 141 — — 1,377 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 77 77 — — 8,934 ♦ Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol 10 10 — — 1,980
Methyl acrylate 7 7 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Butyl acrylate 4 4 — — 8,136
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 3 3 — — —
Xylene (mixed isomers) 2 2 — — 134,821
Methyl methacrylate 1 1 — — 7,805

2022

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates — — — — —
Cyclohexane — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
Vanadium compounds — — — — 186
Zinc compounds — — — — 186
Styrene — — — — 2,881 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol — — — — —
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 4,089 4,089 — — 24,705
Certain glycol ethers 3,146 3,146 — — 300,220
Methyl isobutyl ketone 2,621 2,621 — — 2,876,641 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 2,438 2,438 — — 165,464
Xylene (mixed isomers) 791 791 — — 241,620
Cumene 281 281 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 7 7 — — —
Butyl acrylate 2 2 — — 3,604
Methyl acrylate 1 1 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl methacrylate 1 1 — — —
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 1 1 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2021

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene — — — — 2,833 ♦ Carcinogen
Zinc compounds — — — — —
Cyclohexane — — — — —
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
Diisocyanates — — — — —
Methanol — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
Methyl acrylate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 4,060 4,060 — — 24,529
Certain glycol ethers 3,209 3,209 — — 383,328
Methyl isobutyl ketone 2,708 2,708 — — 2,586,558 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 2,365 2,365 — — 169,035
Xylene (mixed isomers) 746 746 — — 228,106
Cumene 297 297 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 6 6 — — —
Butyl acrylate 2 2 — — 3,882
Methyl methacrylate 1 1 — — —
Naphthalene 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2020

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Methyl acrylate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
Methanol — — — — —
Diisocyanates — — — — —
Cyclohexane — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
Styrene — — — — 488 ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 3,904 3,904 — — 23,568
Certain glycol ethers 2,923 2,923 — — 353,620
Methyl isobutyl ketone 2,860 2,860 — — 2,770,681 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 2,230 2,230 — — 159,365
Xylene (mixed isomers) 1,023 1,023 — — 312,728
Cumene 224 224 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 6 6 — — —
Butyl acrylate 2 2 — — 3,288
Methyl methacrylate 1 1 — — —
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Naphthalene 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2019

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Cumene 220 220 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2018

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Styrene — — — — 4,400 ♦ Carcinogen
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
Methyl acrylate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol — — — — —
Diisocyanates — — — — —
Cyclohexane — — — — —
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 3,859 3,859 — — 10,551
Certain glycol ethers 2,897 2,897 — — 403,740
n-Butyl alcohol 2,414 2,414 — — 174,886
Methyl isobutyl ketone 858 858 — — 3,627,105 ♦ Carcinogen
Cumene 214 214 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 190 190 — — 359,346
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 8 8 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Butyl acrylate 2 2 — — 4,400
Methyl methacrylate 1 1 — — —
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 0 0 — — —
Naphthalene 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2017

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
Diisocyanates — — — — —
Diethanolamine — — — — —
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 9,110 9,110 — — 9,853
Certain glycol ethers 5,896 5,896 — — 325,674
Methyl isobutyl ketone 5,507 5,507 — — 3,341,976 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 4,555 4,555 — — 273,323
Cumene 528 528 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 507 507 — — 377,714
Methyl methacrylate 471 471 — — —
Styrene 174 174 — — 5,396 ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 64 64 — — —
Naphthalene 36 36 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 32 32 — — —
Cyclohexane 27 27 — — —
Methyl acrylate 27 27 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Butyl acrylate 11 11 — — 5,018
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate 0 0 — — — ♦ Carcinogen

2016

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
Diisocyanates — — — — 13,760
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 9,658 9,658 — — 860
n-Butyl alcohol 8,141 8,141 — — 161,203
Methyl isobutyl ketone 4,933 4,933 — — 3,401,175 ♦ Carcinogen
Certain glycol ethers 4,700 4,700 — — 333,085
Cumene 554 554 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Xylene (mixed isomers) 465 465 — — 423,123
Styrene 203 203 — — 1,334 ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl methacrylate 82 82 — — —
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 50 50 — — —
Methyl acrylate 40 40 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Cyclohexane 29 29 — — —
Methanol 19 19 — — —
Butyl acrylate 10 10 — — 1,263
Naphthalene 4 4 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Vanadium compounds 0 0 — — —

2015

Chemical Total (lbs) Air Water Land Off-Site
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — — —
Toluene-2,4-diisocyanate — — — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Diisocyanates — — — — 8,080
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene 5,368 5,368 — — 11,967
Methyl isobutyl ketone 5,075 5,075 — — 3,374,817 ♦ Carcinogen
n-Butyl alcohol 5,046 5,046 — — 3,698
Certain glycol ethers 2,714 2,714 — — 473,068
Xylene (mixed isomers) 402 402 — — 505
Cumene 316 316 — — 3,439 ♦ Carcinogen
Styrene 178 178 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Methyl methacrylate 119 119 — — —
Methyl acrylate 65 65 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
Methanol 22 22 — — —
Butyl acrylate 22 22 — — 3,570
Naphthalene 8 8 — — — ♦ Carcinogen
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone 3 3 — — —

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 — 13,694 124 —
Methanol — 104,530 2,807 —
Methyl isobutyl ketone — 3,466,153 15,586 3,161
Cumene — 2,858 — —
Ethylbenzene — 446 138 4,354
Certain glycol ethers — 633,289 162,487 138,847
Butyl acrylate — 78,945 5,504 12,794
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene — 497,974 46,039 4,711
Diisocyanates — — — 42,406
Xylene (mixed isomers) — 157,864 895 897
n-Butyl alcohol — 690,514 111,397 145,398
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — 396
Styrene — 81,175 3,231 12,794

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
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Methyl isobutyl ketone — 143,964 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Methanol — — 2,807 —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Certain glycol ethers — — 162,487 —
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
Methanol — 20,694 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene — 497,974 — —
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
ARKADELPHIA, AR
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene — — — 150
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene — — — 4
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol — — — 396
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
Methyl isobutyl ketone — 3,273,405 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Styrene — — 3,231 —
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
Certain glycol ethers — 3,869 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Cumene — 2,858 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Xylene (mixed isomers) — — — 893
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
Xylene (mixed isomers) — 127,285 — —
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
Xylene (mixed isomers) — — — 4
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
n-Butyl alcohol — 87,480 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
n-Butyl alcohol — 267,644 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Butyl acrylate — — — 6,675
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Ethylbenzene — 446 — —
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
Ethylbenzene — — — 4
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
ARKADELPHIA, AR
Ethylbenzene — — — 150
GAGE PRODUCTS CO
FERNDALE, MI
Toluene — 860 — —
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Toluene — 638 — —
VEOLIA ES TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS
ARKADELPHIA, AR
Diisocyanates — — — 1,650
VEOLIA TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
SAUGET, IL
Diisocyanates — — — 1
TRADEBE TREATMENT & RECYCLING LLC
EAST CHICAGO, IN
Diisocyanates — — — 36,550

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
Methanol — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
n-Butyl alcohol — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
Naphthalene — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
Certain glycol ethers — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
Styrene — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
Xylene (mixed isomers) — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS
Methyl isobutyl ketone — CITY OF MT. CLEMENS POTW, MT. CLEMENS

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 FRV Jun 26, 2024 — Open
caa FRV Aug 17, 2023 — Open
caa FRV Oct 3, 2022 — Open
caa FRV Oct 19, 2021 — Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 30, 2021 Oct 15, 2021 Resolved
rcra Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers Apr 30, 2021 Oct 15, 2021 Resolved
caa FRV Aug 11, 2016 — Open
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 17, 2011 Feb 17, 2012 Resolved
rcra EPA Administered Permit Programs: the HW Permit Program Permit Application Aug 17, 2011 Feb 17, 2012 Resolved
rcra Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Tank Systems Aug 17, 2011 Feb 17, 2011 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Nov 28, 2007 Jun 25, 2008 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Oct 20, 2005 Jan 31, 2006 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 18, 2003 Sep 19, 2004 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 17, 2001 May 14, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Apr 11, 2000 Jan 31, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 11, 2000 Jan 31, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Apr 11, 2000 Jan 31, 2001 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Apr 21, 1998 Nov 18, 1998 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General Aug 9, 1996 Dec 5, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators Aug 9, 1996 Dec 5, 1997 Resolved
rcra Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General May 26, 1988 Sep 21, 1988 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General May 26, 1988 Sep 21, 1988 Resolved
rcra Land Disposal Restrictions: General Jun 8, 1987 Jul 30, 1987 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 3603749331 · Feb 19, 2025
$96,736
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603707969 · Aug 17, 2023
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3603391053 · Oct 3, 2022
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3602903082 · Oct 19, 2021
Notice of Violation
Clean Air Act · Case 3600785470 · Aug 11, 2016
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2012-0108 · Sep 20, 2012
$17,227
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2009-0048 · Nov 20, 2008
MODIFICATION / AMENDMENT OF A CONSENT/COMPLIANCE ORDER
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-001 · Dec 26, 2007
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2005-0039 · Oct 28, 2004
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-009 · Aug 2, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-008 · Apr 11, 2000
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-007 · Apr 21, 1998
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-006 · Aug 9, 1996
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-005 · Jul 19, 1988
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste) · Case RCRA-MID005358825-003 · Jun 2, 1988

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