DOW CORNING CORP HEALTHCARE INDS MATERIALS SITE
Quick Summary
- •Released 697 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
-
1635 N. GLEANER RD.
HEMLOCK, MI 48626
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- SAGINAW County
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 325211
- Inspections
- 1 · last Aug 24, 2022
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110056956539
How This Compares
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.
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 934 | — |
| 2016 | 692 | -26% |
| 2017 | 697 | +1% |
| 2018 | 197 | -72% |
| 2020 | 590 | — |
| 2021 | 565 | -4% |
| 2022 | 502 | -11% |
| 2023 | 415 | -17% |
| 2024 | 449 | +8% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 449 | 449 | — | — | 141,700 |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 415 | 415 | — | — | 126,207 |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 502 | 502 | — | — | 151,162 |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 405 | 405 | — | — | 98,203 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 42,087 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 423 | 423 | — | — | 100,556 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 167 | 167 | — | — | 30,036 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 158 | 158 | — | — | 163,072 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 39 | 39 | — | — | 48,709 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 537 | 537 | — | — | 146,250 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 160 | 160 | — | — | 43,685 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 533 | 533 | — | — | 120,247 | |
| Ethylbenzene | 159 | 159 | — | — | 35,918 | ♦ Carcinogen |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylene (mixed isomers) | 804 | 804 | — | — | 85,994 | |
| n-Hexane | 130 | 130 | — | — | 29,825 |
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) | — | — | 141,700 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PETRO-CHEM PROCESSING GROUP OF NORTRU LLC
DETROIT, MI
|
Xylene (mixed isomers) | — | — | 141,700 | — |
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 for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Aug 24, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 24, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Manifest Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 24, 2010 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Sep 6, 2007 | Mar 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Sep 6, 2007 | Mar 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Sep 6, 2007 | Mar 3, 2008 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jul 11, 1997 | Aug 29, 1997 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Aug 26, 1988 | Apr 3, 1989 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Apr 14, 1987 | Nov 27, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Apr 14, 1987 | Nov 27, 1987 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | May 15, 1985 | Jul 15, 1985 | 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.